IS TIM DRAKE A DISAPPOINTMENT? McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse Robin Reborn Action Figure Review

[@decepticonleaderstarscream6551]

It really kills me that Todd can't stick to a consistent scale

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Agreed!

[@doctorgiovanni853]

I concur.

[@m0pman426]

Never heard anything more true in my life

[@obi-onekenerdi]

The worst part about the line to me personally.

[@JasonLopezII]

Todd McFarlane's Scale philosophy. "Big and/or Bigger"

[@5POAFigureReviews]

You'd think he is from Texas and not Canada lol

[@MrScottyr86]

Yeah, Tim is WAY too tall, but looks really good with the Hush Batman who is also WAY too tall. Shame scale is such a problem with McFarlane. I actually do like Tim's armored look and the colors they choose though.

[@Draylamachina]

I love the updated sculpt on stealth Iron man, Marvel is really dialing in those accurate details.

[@CouchCit]

Funny, I'm watching this moments after checking my email to learn that I didn't win the Dick Grayson Robin lottery, and you make an excellent point. I'm starting to see some less-than-savory trends with the DC Universe line.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Unfortunately, yeah

[@lamaduckie932]

If I could add a suggestion, I think it'd be really cool if you did more than just headswaps. Swapping feet with some figures helps the height problem and I'd love to see more focus on parts swapping. Love the content, keep it up! You're my favorite toy reviewer

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Always open to good ideas! And thanks for the kind words

[@troubledturtle2332]

Page punchers Supes ,hand swaps would be interesting.

[@somarriba333]

I finally got the Gotham Knights Tim Drake on clearance at Ross for 6 bucks. I used that to do a headswap with this figure's derpy face. Mine was extra derpy because his lips were also messed up. Made him look like he was going "Durrrrr". With the head swap this is now my grown up Dick Grayson right before he becomes Nightwing.

[@zarnistastudios]

Firm but fair as always. Scale has been an Achilles heel with McFarlane. It’s all over the place. Don’t they have a sample room where they can pair the 3D sculpts before they go to tooling? If they dialed in the scale on the whole line, they would have a lot more home-runs. Just my 2 cents.

[@berniedavis6676]

this is my prefer Robin look. but the fact he's too tall is a disappointment. Though with the build a fig Cyborg and Beast Boy could make him look smaller by comparison. all we need is a Starfire and we can have the Titans. also, what happened to Blue Beetle?

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Ah been waiting for someone to catch that. It's a continuation of the joke from my Blue Beetle video that he looks like Stealth Iron Man. So I wanna see who all notices

[@AllyNewns]

Ta for the review! Similar feelings - I’ve ordered him for love of Tim and that costume, but… yeah. Are you planning on a head swap vid? I wonder if titans nightwing’s head would work better? Or even 3 jokers red hood’s torso - black trunks aside. Hopefully the custom community will provide some inspiration!

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I'm not planning a head swap video on him at this time, but I do have a couple other ideas. I may explore head swaps in a customizing video, or just just take some pics and put them on Instagram

[@alistaircooper1267]

Ta! I’ll keep an eye out

[@alistaircooper1267]

Ta! I’ll keep an eye out

[@MardonNaLou]

Even though I do appreciate your positivity and your reviews, I do appreciate you being critical of figurines that need to be discussed. And just so you know the issues that you’ve brought up our issues in McFarlane Toys collectors have brought up before. So don’t worry you are in good company.

[@JBTMR]

I agree with everything you said all criticism on the figure and mcfarlane themselves is well deserved. And it’s like I said puts all of his efforts into Batman figures most of the time . While everyone else gets a unfair treatment

[@bigtimespidey38]

7:08 It could work as when Tim tried to be Batman at Battle for the cowl.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

True! Good thinking.

[@alexrosado3933]

Spot on video. Is BB ok, lol ? I picked him because I'm a fan and rounding out a team build. But damn he (Todd) needs to get a handle on scaling, diaper blend, and lack of front crunch. Impulse looks like he will shoulder check you into the past. Head swap with Redwing Robin ?

[@Goose_that_goes_honk]

I really think the rotator cuffs should've been red instead of green, it makes his arms look long

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I was thinking the same thing, especially since they don't have the same texture as the sleeves

[@rbruce89]

Does anyone know if it's the same shade of red as the red suit Tim Drake? Might be able to swap out the rotator cuffs.

[@SteelIsNotReal]

They really should have just remolded parts of the New 52 Red Robin sculpt instead of molding a brand new sculpt that ended up being way too big. At this point, I'm praying we can at least end up with an Infinite Frontier Tim Drake in the right scale.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I'd be happy with that

[@spidey3061]

I don’t think you were too harsh at all. Your criticisms were all very valid both for the specific figure and the line itself. I have this figure on preorder, but it’s hard to look forward to it because it’s not really what I want out of a classic Tim Drake. It’s very frustrating.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Agreed, very frustrating. Thanks for the kind words!

[@chickenpit9991]

At first it didn't bother me that much, but as the collection grows larger and you are starting to form your display the scale inconsistency becomes more apparent. I think im gonna pass on this Tim drake and wait for another (if there is one) Edit: Looking forward to the "Headswaps" episode, that Gotham Knight Head may look good on this body since he looks more like a kid.

[@ArmaanAhmed1502]

You gave it 4/5 is just right .. tho he is bit tall and bulky for Tim. I got this for myself. Like this classic look and Tim has to be the best Robin among the 4!

[@fernandodelgado4329]

I honestly like Dick Grayson because I truly see him with Batman as the Dynamic Duo but Tim Drake is no slouch either and I don't have him in hand overall he looks really cool despite his very own hair being too swifty, Great review on your favorite Robin Jason.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Thanks Fernando! Grayson is great and obviously foundational for establishing Robin, but I prefer him as Nightwing. That's me though. I think the reason I like Tim is the same reason I love Barbara. Unlike so many other heroes, they weren't driven by tragedy. They were inspired to do good, and then faced tragedy as a result. I just love the concept of Tim as someone who smart enough to deduce who Batman is and then basically decide to take up the mantle because he recognized Batman "needs" a Robin to balance him and keep him mentally grounded.

[@doctorgiovanni853]

Well said!👍

[@chojinkid]

Yes but if you plan to have the complete Batman Family Tim Drake is the one to go with

[@jacobhorn95]

I'm really upset by the size of this mold, while Tim has never been my favorite robin, his red and black suit from the Johns Teen Titans run is my all time favorite Robin, and that figure is just as ugly as this one in my eyes. Do you think we have a chance of ever seeing a better scaled Tim in this line?

[@DCMultiCollector]

His Red Robin Tim is the perfect size.

[@ashtonbyrd3686]

I had some thoughts about picking up this tim figure but got turn off by the scaling and face. I hope you do fix it to make it feel and look a bit better like you did with your old Batman hush figure. Keep up the great videos Jason!

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Thanks Ashton! I have a few ideas actually

[@ashtonbyrd3686]

@5POAFigureReviews Don’t mention it Jason! I can’t wait to see what you will do.

[@zephyrleapold6796]

Enjoy the detail and segments in your videos as usual. I actually like this figure though overall. Hated that they used this same one for red suit robin though.

[@zephyrleapold6796]

Hush batman I agree looks the best with him

[@jakedrake3660]

will you review the Clooney Batman when he becomes available? he´s my favorite Batman and i´d love to see what he would look like with other suits

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I'm going to do one big review of the whole box set, kinda of like how I do my four-way or five-way Versus videos. Not sure yet how I am managing head swaps though. That's a lot of Batman and a lot of heads lol

[@5POAFigureReviews]

As for Clooney, I am most excited to swap him and Kilmer. One because I think Clooney would make a good base for a regular Batman Forever suit, and two Clooney's Ice Armor was just the Sonar Suit from Forever with a few extra bits and bobs

[@CYeoung]

Tim is definitely the Donatello of the Robins

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Tim is Donnie Dick is Leo Damian is Raph Carrie is Mikey

[@CYeoung]

@@5POAFigureReviews acceptable list. Jason could be also be Raph. and Damian Mikey since he’s the youngest. I don’t count Carrie since she’s elseworlds

[@buddyfett80]

I recently reread the Knightfall comics, and something that struck me is the way Tim is drawn like a BEAST! I don't disagree that Tim is too big, but it's not just a problem for this figure. He's too big in the comics!

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Well when you put it that way maybe I'm being too critical of the size of this one lol

[@GoFigure]

The concept, the details, all nice. But the size man. Should've stick with RR new 52 buck. But we saw this coming. Anwyays, you gonna do headswaps?

[@alteisen99]

scale across the line has been an issue since year 1. they say they'll address it back then and well, they haven't

[@troubledturtle2332]

Im sticking to my New 52 Red Robin .

[@waldensmith6384]

A lot of people seem to say that dc multiverse figures are ugly. I personally think that a lot, maybe even most actually look really good. But this, this is hideous. I got an old dc direct version and I’ll be sticking to that. He’s barely more possible that a 5 poa figure, but at least he’s the right height and is sculpted WELL.

[@Sherdderworld]

I understand the scale issue i recently picked up both Jay Garrick and Barry Allen and despite them being basically the same height in the comics for almost their entire history the figures have Jay at nearly a head taller it bothers be so much

[@5POAFigureReviews]

And Jay's head was tiny to boot!

[@00Clint]

Dang your favorite Robin and Green Lantern are mine as well. What are your thoughts on Az-Bats?

[@5POAFigureReviews]

The figure? Great sculpt, could be painted better, and too hard to find because of it being a Walmart exclusive. Rumor is they are reissuing it in red as a two pack

[@nostrem82]

haha great review agree on this probably still pick him up though he'll go good next to 89 batman

[@cdubbart]

Yeah, seeing as how the black & red Robin is technically this release's Gold Label variant... I don't see us getting another version of this figure, even if cheap repaints is Todd's M.O. lol.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Not having picked up the red and black, I don't know how he labeled it. If they are both Robin: Reborn, I think you'd be right. But if he called that one something else, I could see a Gold Label of this one since it would technically be a different figure. But we'll see what happens.

[@CyborgSodaCollects]

Why he didn't come with additional hands just baffles me. Also his post staff looks like a drainage pipe.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Yeah it really does lol

[@William_995]

Yeah he's on the too tall side by the looks of it, but man the way people have been reacting to this figure, which the red suit version has been out for months and is the exact same mold , it's like what were people expecting? He's not gonna be magically shorter is he? The "Knighfall" Batman wasn't really even a thing when this figure was announced and came out originally and I also feel that Batman is a bit on the short side anyway and the extra details on this figure I don't think he goes with "KF" Batman anyways, he looks great with Three Jokers and Hush

[@ConcipioTektura]

I love my Batman Hush, so this Robin is a good match for that scale...I change the bo staff from ML Gambit and it works at least on the scale level

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I can see that staff working much better. I'll have to try that

[@petefischer3820]

Thank you for the review!

[@5POAFigureReviews]

You're welcome Pete!

[@petefischer3820]

@@5POAFigureReviews .... I just got the Action Comics #1 Superman. Are you planning on reviewing him?

[@petefischer3820]

And I got The Anti-Monitor.... both good figures.

[@ComicFiction]

You weren't harsh enough. I appreciate that you like to be positive, but the bad far outweighs the good here, unless you pretty much plan on displaying him alone or in a Tim Drake collection. All the criticisms were valid and even though McFarlane has had the DC license for a bit now, so many of the same issues remain. Thanks for the review, always informative and entertaining.

[@doctorgiovanni853]

A bloody excellent analysis and review of the figure, Mister Jason. I completely concur with your honest thoughts; McFarlane Toys has disappointingly missed the mark on the best Robin, Tim Drake. A great pity, too, considering the potential. One of my biggest gripes and/or consistent complaints with most McFarlane figures is the scale. I reckon Todd needs to address this sooner rather than later. Thank you for sharing, Giovanni Marino, M.D.🇬🇧

[@troubledturtle2332]

New 52 Red Robin head with the Gotham Knight Robin staff I think will be a nice combo ,but the previous Red Robin head stylistically is a better fit ,also it has the black domino mask ,which I think is a better fit.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Oddly the Amazon exclusive Red and Black version of this Tim had a closed mouth and the black mask and the head looks much better. I don't have it but I think I will nab one

[@troubledturtle2332]

@@5POAFigureReviews It has a better looking staff as well , all the head needs is additional white paint for the eyes. Anyways look forward to the head swap vid.

[@brianh3253]

I have this on pre-order but now I’m having second thoughts 😅

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I'm glad I have him, but I don't blame you!

[@chojinkid]

Thank you, the only things I don't like is obviously scale (and it's not even the worst figure when it comes to scale, Batgirls are also way too tall and even classic Harley Quinn which is even more ridiculous considering they are female characters and not even too tall for real, here they are all basically as tall as the avarage Batman) mouth also looks a little weird, I tend to prefer the head from the Amazon esclusive red version to an extent, except for these I think this is the best Tim Drake we've got so far, and possibly the best Robin in general.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I just caved and ordered the red and black one just for the head. I agree with you regarding the scale of female characters. I never feel bothered with the Harley

[@bryanlea8115]

The ab crunch is nearly always a problem with action figures (particularly, but not only McFarlane). Happily, for me he just needs to look good on the shelf in a semi-action pose. It's annoying that he's so tall, but it hasn't diminished my enjoyment of the red version, so... It doesn't seem to be available on Amazon UK yet, so I'm hoping it doesn't pass us by this side of the Pond.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I haven't hears anything about this not being available internationally, so I'm sure you'll have a shot at it!

[@mikepepe5754]

He's up for pre order on star action figures

[@bryanlea8115]

@@5POAFigureReviews It suddenly appeared on Amazon UK with one day delivery, so I got a copy. Turns out that while it IS a little tall, it doesn't look too bad if displayed with the Hush Batman. Kind of have to rationalise it as a late teen Tim Drake coming toward the end of his Robin period.

[@Warui88]

Stealth Iron Man is looking a bit silly--wait a minute...

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Hehe

[@maxbanh]

They gave Tim a growth spurt

[@cyberius7042]

I think Tim Drake is going to be like Wonder Woman - McFarlane cranks out a bunch of very different versions, but none are the classic comic look that a lot of us want.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Well of course. Because if they ever gave us what we wanted they can't keep selling us more of what we don't.

[@SeanWhitmore]

You definitely aren't being overly negative. McFarlane sucks at scale, his chase variants are an embarassing relic from an earlier era of collecting, and I really hope he's getting something worthwhile out of that deal with EQL, because it smells shady and that kind of stink is hard to shed. And I say all this as someone who is currently enjoying the line more than in previous years!

[@barq6994]

Are there any legs that you could repaint and swap? Maybe a torso and could glue the R onto.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I'm trying out some ideas.

[@barq6994]

@@5POAFigureReviews And we'll see the custom in a video? 🤣🤣🤣 Overall I like the look, but the abs didn't need to be so thick and a smiling face would have worked

[@hectictazmaniaprime]

Im going to pick this figure up but thanks for the heads up with its limits.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

You're very welcome!

[@chancylvania]

I’ll wait on the mafex one cause you know he’s coming soon after nightwing 1:53 also what detail is there that shouldn’t be on the superpowers fig?

[@5POAFigureReviews]

The Super Powers has fasteners running all the way down like Dick Grayson Robin when he should only have a few close together near the collar, and the belt is straight instead of being V shaped. The DC Multiverse has a bunch of armored muscle pads and seams

[@CruelPizza213]

I’m still pissed that mcfarlane released the red and black suit version with this mold! 😭 Tim is also my fav robin, and the red and black suit is my favorite suit of his. I wish he would rerelease it in a more accurate mold but I bet that’s not gonna happen 😅

[@devonsmith4548]

He shouldn't have the Padding on the hands> looks like he should have skates and a Hockey stick. LOL! I still love the Figure though.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

And now I'm having flashbacks to Chris O'Donnell in Batman and Robin LOL

[@SuperZilla100]

No one noticed that Stealth Iron man is blue Beatle

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Glad you did though!

[@whitezombified]

That bo staff looks like a damn tree trunk 😭 another miss from the toddfather . Best version of this costume is still DC Direct's teen titans robin

[@5POAFigureReviews]

If only the DC Direct was a little bigger with better articulation

[@SuperFirstSecond]

Between the wonky scale, the (imo) ugly faces, and the 85 different Batman sculpts, McFarlane is maybe the only major figure publisher who FEELS like a bootleg company. I just genuinely haven't been a fan of anything they've put out so far, which I am more bummed about than actually upset. I'm usually pretty happy to pick up Marvel Legends on clearance, but I haven't even felt the desire to pick up DC Multiverse at those same prices. I don't think I've been truly happy with a McFarlane product since, like, the Ryoko they made 20 years ago.

[@edrianraneses5864]

So are you gonna review the marvel legends green goblin and mary jane watson 2 pack figures next my guy tell me?

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Maybe 😏

[@edrianraneses5864]

@@5POAFigureReviews why?

[@TeamBatman137productions]

I wish I could find a good 1/12 scale Robin that is a good price. Can we just do away with the 1/10 scale?

[@ArgoRobin]

That’s a interesting iron man 😂

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Hmm? Whatever do you mean? Lol

[@Oozyfish207]

hold up that wasn't Steth iron man what did i miss?

[@fnl4eva269]

Todd doing standard figures with cheap card holder test run for 30. No way i paying 30 for standard figs.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I think that's his workaround for going back to $20 on most standard figures to be honest, and I hate it.

[@obi-onekenerdi]

I will never understand McFarlane’s insistence on giving a figure unnecessary sculpted details. It’s like the opposite of the Marvel Legends problem; Hasbro makes most costumes just painted on details, while McFarlane adds extra texture to costumes that should just be painted on. It’s baffling in both cases.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I think McFarlane thinks it makes them look cooler

[@thebatcollector]

head swapping that figure with the previous gold label tim drake robin makes it a little bit better.

[@CYeoung]

guess this is tim near the end of his robin tenure lol

[@dahhmlife]

You were nicer than you had any right to be. I just passed. Sticking with Red Robin.

[@trickymarigold]

I got him yesterday and really like him but yeah he’s too tall. I’ve started viewing multiverse akin to the 90s Kenner figured. Going for the cool factor over accuracy

[@htimseyllib1439]

I’ll be fine with the height for this Tim figure since I’ve always felt Tim should’ve been Robin as a solo character…no longer a sidekick.

[@RandyPender]

Iove the figure, scale is way to tall and bulky.. Face is off.. McFarland either knocks it out of the park or just msses it up..(like Superman head in new two pack with Utraman) Take the time, get the basic issues done right..

[@chazarcola7639]

That's what BERNARD said after last night.

[@Jazzdumpling]

In my considered opinion, there are two main issues with McFarlane DCMV figures. 1: The lack of thigh-swivel on almost every figure And 2: The scale comparisons. Otherwise these figures are generally excellent. Thank you for reading my official nerd’s complaint of the day.

[@Tebigong101]

You were spot on, too bright and too tall. I too have been waiting for this Tim and was also disappointed

[@timothylewis2527]

I like the figure well enough but this guy is ENORMOUS. I have a Batman shelf with the entire family and he can't even fit in with the rest of the figures.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Sad but true. I am working on a custom concept to fix that

[@MaybeBT]

Tim in comics= 👍 Tim in titans= 💀

[@wutang_batman]

He's not perfect, but i am happy with him.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I'm glad!

[@argirisrousis]

No head swap with the other Tims?

[@5POAFigureReviews]

The only other McFarlane Tim I had at the time was the Gotham Knights version. But when I finally get around to that custom video I'll do all the necessary head swaps I can.

[@argirisrousis]

@@5POAFigureReviews wow didn't expect an answer but what about the new 52 with wings, did you sell him?

[@grudgematch6653]

I’m never getting a Robin figure that’s taller than batman

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Understandable

[@brianbieler3836]

Is it worth the wait? While l think it's a nice looking fig it could be better but probably the best we're going to get.

[@fnl4eva269]

that way of thinking why crap sells so much just saying...

[@a-bomb3593]

Get rid of the armored chest and abs. Then make him shorter and skinnier.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Yeah, that would do it

[@Neogothamite]

We need more cons and pros on these mcfarlane figures. I feel people and A LOT of reviewers on mcfarlanes shill list give more than enough slack to todds mistakes and we are about to hit year 5 and mcfarlane hasn’t fully improved he just does the minimum to fix things and people go suck his meat. We need more speakers to keep todd on his feet and accountable

[@daquest100]

Batman cosplaying as robin

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Ha! For real

[@MTB214]

The stomach area is too long which makes him too tall.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Yeah, that's just a big problem area all around

[@MTB214]

@@5POAFigureReviews I’ve seen it most pronounced here but not much in other figures.

[@jefferyjones8399]

I really don't like that head sculpt.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I really don't either, nor really any of it in general

[@sadistich0rr0r99]

Woke writing ruins characters. Tim Drake is straight. Can’t wait for a universe redo and a good writer to put things back to proper cannon.

[@bujindork]

Isnt he bi? Either way fictional characters can be molded into whatever the owner wants them to be. If WB says Drake is gay then hes gay

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

Tim Drake is too tall, couplee with the poor crunch articulation, im not getting him. Knightfall Batman is great, but he is a bit on the slimmer side.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Agreed

[@comepuchas990]

11.26.23😮

[@fullmetal_guitarist1002]

HAHA, that's not Stealth Iron man hahah

[@WiGgYof09]

I'm considering canceling my preorder for this. Figure just doesn't look that good.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I'm glad I got him despite my issues, but I wouldn't blame you if you did

[@renanfbarbosa]

The scale is way off

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Unfortunately, yeah it is

[@ernestoosornoviquez2641]

This Robin doesn't look as a Robin 😐

[@sockfullofsoup3165]

tim fans just can’t win

[@5POAFigureReviews]

You ain't lying!