Hot Toys Batman Begins Unboxing & Review

[@bobdylan5705]

Thanks for the honest review. This could have been a big opportunity for a good 2.0 (3.0?). Really too bad. I'm not very hopeful for the "new" Hathaway Catwoman after seeing this release. The Two-Face on the other hand was a HUGE improvement over the original, albeit we lost the Harvey Dent display option.

[@JustinsCollection]

My pleasure! I am hoping Catwoman does turn out better than this guy!

[@mikertist347]

I loved that you left the goofy faceplate in there to almost "troll" the figure. Thank you for the honest and comprehensive review. Keep up the great work!

[@JustinsCollection]

Of course haha

[@KEEPINGitREAL213]

I'm truly surprised that Hot Toys dropped the ball with this one! Batman should be one of the figure characters that Hot Toys have perfected by now. This seems to be rushed into release!

[@ansonchow2016]

*THEY CAN'T KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH THIS!*

[@JustinsCollection]

Agreed

[@jakeciasulli654]

What a lot of people forget when buying or reviewing these figures is that they are $200-$500, of course at that amount of money there is going to be bias to your investment. Now this rerelease was lazy and desperately needed an update. Like I said at $200-$500 when it’s this disappointing it’s super frustrating. Never thought I would take the forever suit over this but the Batman forever figure looked so much better

[@Slinky82]

Same, I hate that suit but at least they got it right. This is god damn awful. " Why so shiny ? "

[@JustinsCollection]

“Bias” is nonsense when it comes to figure reviews. You can literally argue either way. You spent a lot of money, of course you’re going to love it OR you spent a lot of money of course you’ll trash it, you want perfection. I pride myself on being professional as a figure critic, I keep as much bias out of everything I do as possible whether folks want to believe it or not

[@jakeciasulli654]

@@JustinsCollection best figure reviewer around man!! This was one of the first time I’ve felt you were disappointed with hot toys. They are great at premium figures but this needs so much extra work out of the box. Loved the inaccuracies section here as well lol. Hope you’re feeling better mate

[@dewaynebrown5728]

Thanks for everything you do Justin. Even responding to us and giving us feedback and advice on our figures. Happy Holidays!

[@JustinsCollection]

My pleasure! Same to you!

[@Ilikespagetti]

Happy holidays you are my favorite KZbinr when it comes to toy reviews

[@JustinsCollection]

Damn thank you so much!

[@brettmurphy8523]

I love the Batman begins suit more then the others but went with DX 19 because of the overwhelming gushing over it. I always wondered if I’d made the right decision but thanks to this video I’m completely confident that I did. Thank you Justin.

[@JustinsCollection]

The DX19 is the superior choice

[@X-manfloridausa4037]

I just got my figure in late May from PopCultcha, and the suit is definitely a matte finish. I did order the custom cape from OT Customs, but I’m not spending $250 on a cowl. OT Customs cowl is much better, but $250 is too much. Heck that’s what I spent on entire figure.

[@JustinsCollection]

Interesting, maybe they fixed it with the later batches!

[@X-manfloridausa4037]

@@JustinsCollection yes they definitely fixed the suit, as it is a matte black and much lighter than the stock cape. However the gloved hands are not, which is fine

[@GuyWebz]

The custom cowl looks a lot better on this body since the head sits lower and the neck is broader and thicker, and like you said the likeness is also better

[@JustinsCollection]

Agreed!

[@AVEMAREAMUSIC]

Thank you Justin for not using filters to sale the product. Just great lighting to make us see the truth! Happy collecting.

[@JustinsCollection]

My pleasure, I couldn't care less if anyone buys anything

[@jovondiaz8129]

Growing up this was my Batman it’s awesome to see figures as detailed as these made even to this day! Awesome video

[@JustinsCollection]

Mine too!

[@Thesmartestmanalive81]

Really unforgivable what Hot Toys did to BB. Thanks for the honest review.

[@JustinsCollection]

Agreed!

[@Fatdecember]

Batman Begins is in my top 5 Batman movies of all time and I bought this specifically for the Bale Head look. The grapple gun really should’ve been included.

[@JustinsCollection]

Agreed

[@Mogwai786]

Hi Justin. You can get rid of the gloss by using some sticky tape! Stick it on and peel it off and it removes the shine! It looks like an end finish that was applied to the figure because it can come off relatively easily!

[@JustinsCollection]

Yep I saw that video by Unreal

[@Mogwai786]

@@JustinsCollection Unreal? Good to see others are using the trick. I got the hack from taking the shine off my polished oxford shoes to give it a less garish look.

[@fredzeph7025]

i just got mine, it doesn't have this shiny body. maybe later versions are having a matte finished bodies.

[@JustinsCollection]

Wow good to know!

[@BrandonNielsen87]

I love this version of Nolan Batman, because of top tier story in Begins. The origin for Nolan's Batman is perfect.

[@JustinsCollection]

Love that movie!

[@dangiambrone7350]

Really good review Justin. You covered the (few) pros and (lots of) cons very well. The inaccuracy segment is a fine idea too. It's a great pity that Hot Toys messed this figure up so badly. In comparison to the vast majority of their back catalogue, this is a notable backwards step.

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@Sole-Knightmare]

Merry Christmas Justin. While this isn't a great figure, I was thinking it could work to have in an armory like display. Even though the suit disappeared after the Hong Kong sequence, you can have it displayed empty in the background like some animated series and comics have shown.

[@JustinsCollection]

Same to you! That could work!

[@Keepinitreel108]

Merry Christmas Justin!! 🎅 🎄 I'll probably cancel my preorder fot this, I'll see what Inart will have to offer! ✌🏾🍻

[@JustinsCollection]

Fair!

[@nerdzunite2679]

I just got mine and I will be getting that head sculpt, the cape is ok but idk why yours was glossy mine is a flat matte black not glossy.

[@JustinsCollection]

Interesting

[@storymaker2021]

Nice Nolan Batman interesting figure.

[@JustinsCollection]

Nice!

[@hco.brandon_lee9080]

I really appreciate the honest review. I was hoping to make this my first Hot Toy buy but now I’m glad I haven’t preordered yet. At least seeing this guy in hand through your eyes gives us a view of the flaws. I really think I would be disappointed if this was my first. I do have the DX19 TDK suit that was gifted to me so the sentimental value outweighs any flaws it may have. My second want for my first buy would be Catwoman, but now I’m worried about the final product too.

[@JustinsCollection]

My pleasure!

[@MJSNEAKERHEAD2003]

I’ll stick with my enterbay release of this guy! Far superior! Great honest review Justin!

[@JustinsCollection]

Fair!

[@Alienkiwi730]

I think the Begins suit looks so much better than it's successor seen in the sequels

[@JustinsCollection]

Agreed

[@Spider-Matty]

Justin your review videos continue to be top tier brother. You have been, and always will be, the best collectibles review/info KZbin channel out there. Absolutely love your content man. I love hearing what you have to say, good, bad, and the ugly. Thank you for making these videos.

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you so much!

[@spookypersutti3598]

These criticisms are wholly justified, great review Justin!

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@J0r-El]

Merry Christmas, Justin!!!

[@JustinsCollection]

Same to you!

[@brenttrent3604]

Happy Holidays! I've been waiting for this review lol. This figure is amazing in the sense that it finally convinced me to go for the 1/4 Begins. I was so torn on using reward points for this that I just went for the 1/4.

[@JustinsCollection]

That 1/4 figure is dope

[@kombatevolve]

I'll be waiting for inarts version. Thnx Justin!

[@JustinsCollection]

Fair!

[@masquerader101]

*examines boots, then flips back over* "God, that mouthplate" 😂 Why in the world would they choose such an expression. Its beyond all reason

[@JustinsCollection]

Haha it jump scared me

[@russellsworld3229]

Yaaay, Merry Christmas, Great Figure its just the bunching for me

[@JustinsCollection]

Same to you!

[@bouchamr]

My favorite Bale Batsuit Dark Knight and Happy Holidays my Friend

[@JustinsCollection]

Nice!

[@RedCube-pv9te]

Hi Justin, that makes 3 of us I love Batman Begins as well. The movie and the suit is my Batman all time favorite!!!

[@JustinsCollection]

Noice!

[@ericcardinal1967]

Oof harsh, but fair. I did not own the previous version, so i pre-ordered this guy. Kind of bummer. But he will still look good on the shelf in a statique pose. It's another great review thx.

[@JustinsCollection]

You can definitely make him look good, all is not lost! Especially with a new cowl he comes to life!

[@DJC0987]

Excellent review. Happy Holidays

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@bonkboy12]

this guy looks great, merry Christmas Justin

[@JustinsCollection]

He does! Same to you!

[@Sid629]

Happy Holidays Justin and fellow Justin’s Collection subscribers! Another great review as usual!!

[@JustinsCollection]

Same to you!

[@Dramz93]

Damn I was on the fence about this guy. Thanks for the honest review Justin.

[@JustinsCollection]

My pleasure!

[@maximusvr46]

that god i watched this before buying! Nearly just ordered it but not now! £240 plus £250 for a custom sculpt and probably £100 for a cape just to make it look good !!!

[@JustinsCollection]

Glad I could help!

[@theskinner3040]

Your on a roll!! …. Merry Xmas Justin from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JustinsCollection]

Always!

[@shellpose]

Great review- I preemptively bought both the Jaxon and Unreal cowl sculpts knowing that the stock cowl wasn’t updated from the original release.

[@JustinsCollection]

Noice!

[@charlietheunicorn5383]

Justin, Merry Christmas, Happy New Years and glorious Boxing Day to you and your family! May 2023 be the best yet!

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you! Same to you!

[@joshmartinez2206]

So do you prefer the toyfair exclusive version over this one? I’m looking at both at the moment.

[@JustinsCollection]

I think this one is better overall

[@MichaelDavis2754]

Merry Christmas Justin

[@JustinsCollection]

Same to you!

[@sebastianruybal2729]

Thanks Justin for the review! I don't understand Hot Toys lately... they seem to have forgotten how to improve their already released products. This Batman is a shame for a company that should respect a minimum quality standard in its products.....

[@JustinsCollection]

Fair. Some are great though

[@ronhenriques9228]

I have a hunch the grappling gun was left out because of Warner Bros. Might be a part of that new rule of theirs where they don't want toys with firearms and they asked Hot Toys to exclude it. I know, it's a grappling gun, but perhaps THEY don't see it that way.

[@JustinsCollection]

That’s not a thing, their Catwoman that was announced after this comes with a hand gun

[@ronhenriques9228]

@@JustinsCollection Okay, well what about the Hot Toys PEACEMAKER then? Have we confirmed that his sidearm is removable from its holster?

[@psychotalks9245]

Merry Christmas from South Africa Justin have an awesome holiday👋👌🤟👍

[@JustinsCollection]

Thanks! Same to you!

[@tylerhendersonjr6587]

Merry Christmas

[@JustinsCollection]

Same to you!

[@rrrmmmm5059]

Merry Christmas Justin!

[@JustinsCollection]

Same to you!

[@garyalesbrookmusic]

Oh my days, what a car crash! Always appreciate your honesty Justin 🙏 happy holidays to you ✌️

[@JustinsCollection]

Agreed

[@GerardoCaruso]

I thought about getting this one to put next to the 2011 toyfair exclusive and I’m glad I didn’t.

[@JustinsCollection]

Fair

[@LanIaFortroSha]

I gave mine a spare grappling gun from Ebay; though it only fits -awkwardly- in his left hand, since none of his hands have a separated trigger finger.

[@JustinsCollection]

Oh!

[@GetsugaTensho17]

I can live with the shine, but the head definitely is horrendous.... that head sculpt is leagues better, thanks. I will be picking that up. Then cape.

[@JustinsCollection]

Fair!

[@kennyg3398]

Hey Justin! I watched Dean Knight's review of this figure, and he gave me idea. If you put the Takara Batman Begins cape on this figure, it looks soooo much better. Try it!

[@JustinsCollection]

A great idea! I do not have the Takara Batman

[@kennyg3398]

@@JustinsCollection - I bet that you probably have a couple of capes already in your collection that you can try. The cape makes all the difference. Are you going to try and take some of the shine off of his rubber suit like Dean did? If you do, and it works, will you share your process with us?

[@angelquinones771]

Any more shine on this figure its going to look like the Batman forever solar suit

[@JustinsCollection]

LOL

[@NavasGonzalo]

So I'm in the fence on this. Should I buy this or be patience and wait for a better version to come up? Great video and very honest, very appreciated.

[@JustinsCollection]

Not sure there will be another one for a while

[@Loki-sk7bi]

Wasn’t his harness version different in the movie? The suit was not painted at all in the movie at the time. Wish there is the original suit.

[@JustinsCollection]

It was painted but no bat logo

[@TheDrexLord]

Nice to see this suit getting some love scince we already have like 10 versions of the other suit

[@JustinsCollection]

Yeah

[@conkerpsu]

Hey Justin, we’re did you get your black velvet cape for this figure?

[@JustinsCollection]

I made it!

[@jaxpratti9418]

Can you continue your Predator series and do the beserker or falconer or track please

[@JustinsCollection]

Of course!

[@SamSennaVilleneuve]

I must say i'm pretty lost and don't know from which company to get a good Batman Begins 1/6 like my DX19 :I does the MMS155 is better even if it's shorter than the DX19 ?

[@JustinsCollection]

The Toy Fair exclusive may be up your alley but its not perfect either

[@ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΗΣΤΣΟΥΚΑΛΟΧΩΡΙΤΗΣ-π7ε]

Thank you!! And what about David the lost boys from redmantoys vs new sideshow 's one...??? I regret sold redmantoys David... Is it worth buying the sideshow one, although not good enough facesculpt.....???!!

[@JustinsCollection]

Not sure about that one

[@ansonchow2016]

You know this figure is bad when Justin is struggling to find positive things to say about the figure. You did your best Justin, this figure really is a disappointment. The figure is even exclusive, exclusively bad that there isn't even blog photos lol.

[@JustinsCollection]

I know right!

[@marty_dee]

My favorite bat suit! Why oh why HT, oh well i’ll get the Dx19 then instead. Great review Justin!

[@JustinsCollection]

DX19 will not disappoint!

[@TheMantaBluRay]

Sad to hear that this one is a miss. When I first started collecting Hot Toys a year back I was contemplating on whether I wanted to preorder the Dark Knight suit or the Begins one. I'm SO happy I went with the DX-19 Dark Knight version cuz it was worthwhile. I can't imagine how I would've felt about Hot Toys had I gotten this one instead.

[@JustinsCollection]

I was hoping for a hit!

[@josearrocha3377]

This figure should have been perfect off the bat but I still quite like it. The gloss was unexpected but it doesn't annoy me as much. The only other Batman Begins Armor I had was the Mafex and I was too glad to finally have him. The only thing that bothers me really is the length of the cowl. We should have had a screen accurate cowl sculpt right out of the box. I placed an order for the same head sculp from OT Customs but I have a previous order from him that has yet to be fulfilled. I just shouldn't have to go through an unreliable customizer or any customizer at all. We should have had that cowl from the factory. I too love Batman Begins.

[@JustinsCollection]

Fair!

[@brutaxon]

Returning mine to sideshow and buying myself a toy fair exclusive version wish me luck boys

[@JustinsCollection]

Oh!

[@marecekvales7018]

How do you remove the things from their legs?

[@JustinsCollection]

You peel it off

[@JohnHolsted19275]

Does the OT Customs Batman Begins Head-sculpt work for the original Batman Begins figure?

[@JustinsCollection]

Best to ask him!

[@someguy8523]

Hi Justin thanks for the great review and unboxing. Damn man what a waste hopefully they will release a new and improved one in the future. Hope you are feeling better.

[@JustinsCollection]

My pleasure!

[@theswedtestchannel5148]

What's more worth it, buy lego Diagonalley or hot toys jango fett or boba ( havn't decided which one yet )

[@JustinsCollection]

No idea haha

[@0121kota]

Would love to see inaccuracy segment in every hot toys reviews!

[@JustinsCollection]

They have to have inaccuracies though

[@edo8416]

Ciao ma quella è la versione nuova? Ma la versione nuova il nero è lucido o opaco? Parlo della tuta

[@JustinsCollection]

Apparently they have fixed it now and it is matte

[@jeditoyreviewer]

is there a fat suit or some sort of padding under the suit?

[@JustinsCollection]

Not that I can feel

[@MrErikMagnusson]

Hey Justin. Random question: do you keep the original packaging for your 1:6 scale figures or do you have more compact storage options? I'm starting to struggle with space in that regard myself. Also, Merry Christmas.

[@JustinsCollection]

I do in a storage unit

[@jasongradyphstiger6179]

Love the review I really wish he comes with that gadget from the dark knight you know the gadget that has that When he bends the barrel of that gun and slices The van where scarecrow is in and merry Christmas.

[@JustinsCollection]

Oh true!

[@BXDRAGONX1]

Wow Justin don’t hold back! 😂 Thank you for this honest review. I was waiting for your review to decide if there was enough improvements for me to get this figure. I will stick to the 1.0 version. I like that this new version is taller and ankle articulation but how the f….k wasn’t the grapple gun not included? That weapon was the one of two weapons most used by Batman in the movie. Shame on Hot Toys! Two quick questions Justin if you may be so kind to reply. Can this knew Batman fit and sit in the 1/6 scale Tumbler? And can the custom Cowl fit on version 1.0?

[@JustinsCollection]

Haha my pleasure. I doubt this would survive sitting in that car, a rubber suit would get damaged very quickly. Yep the cowl works on the 1.0 just fine

[@levipetz7654]

Great review Justin 👏. At the price point these figures are getting at its always unfortunate to have to customize them. I agree that they should be great out of the box. I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger on this and I'll just spend the money on upgrading my existing batman figure.

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@palletlover8519]

A very cool figure my favourite suit from the Nolan trilogy and seasons greeting from Canada 🇨🇦🎄

[@JustinsCollection]

Glad you like it!

[@amusedjester]

I hope that those people using isopropyl alcohol to matte down the rubber are also warning that it will speed up the deterioration of the rubber material. I also think that Hot Toys has been too complacent, too lazy and it really shows in their choices. Merry Christmas and best wishes on your health and recovery.

[@JustinsCollection]

Yes not a great idea

[@sargentnighwolf146]

Justin are you ever going to review the Winter soldier from Captain America the Winter soldier hot toy cuz it would make my day and my new years

[@JustinsCollection]

Maybe!

[@theworldofjb1932]

Justin how much does it cost on toys wonderland

[@JustinsCollection]

Check the link in the description

[@emcee6915]

Merry Christmas everyone, hope you treated yourself to some figures

[@JustinsCollection]

Same to you!

[@WheezyTsunami]

Great video! Any plans to secure a Jake Sully Avatar Hot Toy? I just saw Way of Water and loved it and wish that Hot Toys was making new figures for that film. I did see they made an old figure that looks cool.

[@JustinsCollection]

Yes! He's here and waiting to be reviewed!

[@WheezyTsunami]

@@JustinsCollection Can't wait!

[@dabobapersona4571]

Hey Justin are you gonna pick up the OTcustoms 1/4 scale Batman cowl? I purchased it for the upcoming reissue it looks absolutely amazing. All you have to do is swap out the hot toys eyes and mouth plates onto it.

[@JustinsCollection]

I’m happy with the Hot Toys 1/4, but I adore this 1/6 OT cowl!

[@karascrow]

All Hot Toys had to do was downsize the quarter scale headsculpt and reduce the shine of the material and this would’ve been a pretty good release. Obviously, they would also need to throw in the grapnel gun too. The cape being shit is actually fairly easy to resolve and most people just end up getting custom capes anyway. We shouldn’t have to, but this is Hot Toys after all.

[@ClosedCasketCollectibles]

This is why I’m glad Queen Studios (InArt) has come to play. This competition is finally gonna give Hot Toys the push to stop settling for less and start giving the DC fans the same amount of love they give the Spider-Man and Iron Man fans lol

[@JustinsCollection]

Agreed!

[@michaeldelcastillo7211]

Merry Christmas Justin! Thanks for the review! A shame about this not living up to expectations. As someone who just wants one representation of each live action batman, I'm perfectly happy with my DX19 as I love the look of that armor. Along that line, do you think they'll reissue/remake Ben's batman suit from Justice League - the original one? Or they're done cause the DCEU is done?

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you! My pleasure! I t’s definitely possible!

[@figureholicsanonymous8266]

Justin, despite usually being very positive, giving HT a much deserved trip to the woodshed-I love it!

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@louisbogli1804]

Wait wait wait ! Why haven’t I heard of this re-release ? Even Hot Toys didn’t promote it on their Instagram page ! A pity : this is actually my all time favourite Batman’s suit ☹️

[@JustinsCollection]

Yeah it was a stealth release

[@lisawaters9528]

i was just abt to buy this as my first hot toys and was confused why this was in stock... but i guess it makes sense

[@JustinsCollection]

Yeah its awful stock

[@lisawaters9528]

@@JustinsCollection I just got this and miles morales from Into the SV as my first hot toys because of the sale on sideshow, i know nobody likes this batman begins figure but i've wanted it for a while 😂

[@ibbyseed]

I too love this suit despite popular opinion. it reminds me of a modern/tactical version of Michael Keatons suit from “Batman 1989” it’s a mighty shame hot toys goofed this one up 😂

[@JustinsCollection]

I love this suit too!

[@andgriff7576]

I’ve got this on pre order. Seems like it’s a bit of a disaster. Mmm I wonder if this is the Batman to display with the Tumbler then 🤔

[@JustinsCollection]

Maybe a good idea

[@ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΗΣΤΣΟΥΚΑΛΟΧΩΡΙΤΗΣ-π7ε]

Hello there!! I would like to ask your opinion about this newer batman begins figure from hottoys and the first "old" release of hot toys batman begins. Is it worth selling my old first release batman and buy this one you present???!!! My "old"batman has a awesome huge cape and I think a well done facesculpt (for those years back)!!. Any crucial difference between them...?? Thank you!! And one more question : Recently, I'll sold redmantoys David from lost boys and I was thinking if sideshow 's new David is worth buying!! I don't like sideshow' s facesculpt for that amount of money!! On contrary, I think redmantoys David has better likeness even though has a "low" budget!! Thank you very much!!

[@JustinsCollection]

Not sure, they both have their pros and cons. I think this video should help you answer that question

[@julianforces4310]

Do shang chi hot toys once it releases

[@JustinsCollection]

For sure!

[@anakinflair]

Just got this figure, and wow, was I disappointed. The suit felt too big for the body they used, and far too rubbery. And by god, that cape is terrible. I've never felt the need to customize a figure with third-party accessories before, but I will be getting a cape from Toys Wonderland to replace the one it came with.

[@JustinsCollection]

Damn!

[@grosen84]

That cowl and cape is not they way to go.. Dont know what they were thinking with that. The figure out the box is not that good by the looks of it.. How ever with some simple and cheap mods. This will be amazing. It aint as bad as most people make it out to be, but at 300USD they should have gotten it right. The Shiny suit could just be a release agent from the molds. it dulls down over time. But i have a feeling the surface is too smooth still, to give it that dark grey look.. Im going to sand blast my begins once it get it for the real finish. Thats the best way to make the suit look right. I knew from the get go that it would need a new cape and headsculpt, so im not that mad about that.. But dont get why HT took the cheap and easy route when they got the experience to make a great figure. Now that i think about it... i might even get two of these figures.. would be cool to remove the emblem on one before doing the finish on the suit for the first night out look

[@JustinsCollection]

Not ideal to stay the least

[@zirohito2580]

I personally like begin suit than dark knight, feel classic like keaton. 😅

[@JustinsCollection]

Yeah true!

[@kalibkadafi7747]

Well because they dropped the ball so hard on this figure I have a feeling inart will make this version.

[@JustinsCollection]

We shall see!

[@zatgun5]

I was hoping this would be a good figure But unfortunately not 😭

[@JustinsCollection]

I know right, a let down!

[@scotteh85]

I cancelled my pre-order for this as soon as the in-hand blogger photos started dropping. Really disappointing, but not surprising from Hot Toys these days. Their releases are getting lazier and lazier, this Begins and Doc Brown are perfect examples. Thankfully, the 3rd party companies and InArt are providing real alternatives now because Hot Toys are taking the p*ss.

[@JustinsCollection]

Fair!