Mafex BATMAN & Robin The Dark Knight Returns (Blue Version) Action Figure Review

Mafex has an curious history of making great figures and also pretty bad ones. Will this mostly' repainted version of Batman prove to be one of the best Batman figures ever or will it just be another mediocre yet expensive collectible banking on the popularity of Frank Miller?
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[@RKAlucard]

I had a figure of the blue and gray suit as a kid so I'm a little more attached to those colors. Plus I just love blue lol.

[@badassdanthepowerman6438]

I like this version of Robin, I’d mostly be getting this for the blue and grey Batman but the Robin is a very welcome inclusion for me, however if she was a seperate figure I’d be hard pushed to but it separately. Blue and grey all the way and Happy Christmas everyone!

[@MrKingtaz123]

Every KZbinr who reviews figures should learn from your videos! When I see a figure that I'm interested in and you have a review for I'm honestly thrilled. My main thing is how you cover articulation, too many people skip that and I honestly find that it's one of the most important aspects of a review. Side note: The fact that you critique and point out little things in the figure is excellent and I appreciate it. To me it probably wouldn't make much of a difference if (for example) the bat logo isn't perfect; but I love that you take the time to mention it just in case. Thank you as always, and I hope you keep doing what you do best! Cheers :)

[@marianolemos3436]

You can iron the cape putting a piece of cotton fabric over it so it doesn't burn. I did it with ML Storm's cape and it worked out perfectly. By the way, black and grey all the way! It's supposed to look kinda like a bat. Merry Christmas!

[@daviid_ee]

I'm a Black-and-Blue person, but I can't deny this and the battle damage look quite good. I am planning on getting this one with the robin, though.

[@sirfrancois8888]

Blue and gray over black and gray but I like the animated series look where the highlights are blue and base is black.. I think that looks very slick.. idk if they could emulate that in a figure but maybe some cell shading stuff like the neca cartoon TMNT stuff?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

For sure

[@rumblefish3034]

I missed it if you mentioned it, but the cape is shorter and easier to pose. I had to work with mine for a minute to get him to stand up without the armature - battle damaged one is more overall balanced. Paint on face and logo are a tad sloppy, but this was a must have. I love the Carrie Kelly, though. This is the darkest, grittiest Batman story imo, so I've only been waiting on these since 1986. I've seen people complain that Robin/Carrie Kelly is too small, but she's perfectly in scale with Batman, so it's true to the source material. Good review, thanks!

[@TeamAngryFaic]

The suit was definitely the main draw for me, but I actually did buy it because it was a 2-pack. The promotional image of Robin drawing back her slingshot on top Batman’s shoulder personally called to me lol. I will say though that I much prefer the finish on the battle-damaged blue-grey suit, but I’m quite satisfied with this release overall. And as an aside, you actually lucked out with the paint apps on a figure for once-my bat logo looks *much* worse than yours, for what it’s worth. Great review as always, Anthony!

[@NoahRichard]

I'm a black and grey guy, and I also really like Carrie, so she was the main reason I went for this 2-pack. At the same time, I think this Batman looks fantastic in blue, so I'm more than happy to own it. My biggest complaint is the lack of scoped rifle accessory, which he used in a very prominent scene while wearing this suit. I get that there's some sort of WB mandate preventing firearms with characters, but it's still unfortunate. Hoping to find a good stand-in accessory from somewhere else. Thanks for the great review, and Merry Christmas!

[@ShinGoji1987Official]

Great review man and pretty awesome figure set despite it's issues. I really liked this Batman's story too but for colors it's going to be black and gray. Merry Christmas man!

[@brooklynrenegade]

Blue and grey Batman drawn by Norm Breyfogle (Rest In Peace) is my favorite Batman.

[@bee-beargaming]

Merry Christmas Anthony

[@Blue_Splash89]

I’m looking for a good DC line to get into . been into mezco , dc multiverse several times , dc icons , dc essentials sold all off except dc multiverse. I’m just having rough time getting into DC lines . Is mafex the way to go ?

[@spideyshiz]

You’re the best reviewer man. Most honest on the platform!

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Thanks a lot

[@jax1687]

I could care less about that Robin I bought it because I'm a Blue/Grey guy. I think this is a little step back for Mafex the things they got wrong shouldn't have happened. No excuse for sloppy paint at this price point. Luckily the new Wolverine looks amazing so I think overall Mafex have had a great year.

[@TeamAngryFaic]

Yeah, I definitely agree. They NAILED the paint apps on their Dark Knight Triumphant figure, and it was certainly more detail-oriented than this release. There’s no excuse for sloppy paint on the huge bat logo and elsewhere. My figure in particular had yellow and black paint smudge outside of the sculpted lines for the logo itself.

[@meneliktafari894]

What most captivates me regarding your reviews is how you align and interrogate the structure of figures, in conjunction with aesthetics. Your good bro! Thx

[@believeinbumper]

I’m gonna get this for Robin. The Dark Knight Returns was one of my first comics and Carrie has always been my favorite Robin next to Jason

[@hannahsaphire7643]

I like the gray and blue and the unmasked face looks really nice. Great review Anthony 👍💗👏

[@Victor-mc1sz]

I'm a blue and grey guy. As for the emblem- I can do either black bat only or the bat in the spot light emblem.

[@davinh.]

I ordered this figure because of the Batman. Having Robin is a nice bonus or accessory. I’m a black-and-grey guy, but blue-and-grey is my next favorite.

[@jasonwonkawich5275]

What a beautiful set - Blue/Grey all the way! It's too much money for what it is, though. Mattel (ironically) did my favorite version of the Blue/Grey Fatman using a MOTUC buck... I'm happy with it.

[@dcb6729]

Best Batman figure hands down. I prefer the yellow oval Bat emblem as well. freaking love this figure. Robin is a great bonus and complements the Batman figure really well.

[@HahaHumon]

Cool! Any ways around the cape? Just curious 😄

[@dcb6729]

@@HahaHumon you don't like the cape?

[@anxxst]

Black and grey is what I grew up with but as I get older, I learn to appreciate the blue and grey more.

[@ckeifoo]

Held off the Triumph ver to get this set and still have the black and grey ver. Grew up with blue and grey so it's my pref.

[@Mike_honcho_]

Great video. Good question of the day. I prefer the black and gray. Best look for batman. Merry Christmas.

[@SeanGabrielMcClelland]

I got this because I wanted both figures. It's from the best comic story of all time. Want to display them in a pose from the graphic novels, with the book behind them in the case.

[@PunchCounterpunch_Lizzy]

To answer the question I’m wanting this set because of Robin and I don’t have a version of this suit in my collection. And I prefer black and gray

[@jrod1353]

I got this set because I wanted both versions and I love them

[@MisterSouji]

For this Batman I prefer the black and grey. Honestly kind of wish they sold Robin on her own so I could use her with my 1:12 Batman

[@Hook2099]

I'm only getting it for batman. Also, its called the Bat-Thong

[@Jaysfitness97]

I’ve always liked the full black But than I started reading comics and blue and gray or purple or gray (yes their are purple and gray ones too) I love those so much lol

[@scragbyterc1059]

100% agreement on the usage of ball pegs and joints for articulation.

[@imnotsickler]

I bought it solely for the Robin. I don't like blue Bats as much and already have the black/grey one. Once I got him though I liked him and nixed my plans of selling him off.

[@batforcegrump]

Nice to see more current release reviews recently. That said, I love what Mafex has done with the DKR Batman figures. Although they could have went with a more comic accurate chest symbol, Miller's was different.

[@marmosetsstudios9705]

I'm a blue and gray kinda guy but the blue has to be a darker blue like a navy blue or sum perfect is the hush batman blue ver

[@DesignIncase]

Look I accept some people have the mistaken opinion that Blue/Gray is their preferred look but Black and Gray is the superior look. I'd chuckle if these two Batmen showed up, I'd think one missed the stop for smurfville(I never watched the cartoon, I was kinda non existent). Still shame about those paint apps. Certain things like the logo should be perfect. It's like the face.

[@alejandrogonzalez7129]

I actually did not get this one because I like the grey and black batman. I would like to get a single release of Kerry Kelly/Robin.

[@Lab_dp]

Black and grey for sure, but blue and grey depending on the artist is veryy close for me

[@nwobw]

I bought this set for both the blue and grey Batman and Robin. Carrie Kelly is my favorite Robin after Tim Drake.

[@maritzatorres1668]

I like Batman color as blue and gray but i prefer the black and gray. Tbh i don't really mind cause it is a classic version of Batman with this color scheme but black and grey is my favorite!

[@mrdipset9283]

Blue and grey for sure!!

[@julian-loves-amv2703]

Love the figure Anthony

[@mrdipset9283]

Mafex really need to step up their qc. At the price point I shouldn’t even be saying that. Look at mezco for example, those type of paint issues wouldn’t fly.

[@jacoblee5766]

Hinged balls pegs should go, on most figures that have them it is the first thing to get loose

[@theextracrispycolonel9504]

Why am I still awake

[@Forty3Snakes]

Please never stop reviewing figures like you do. I cant even watch other reviews anymore cause all the lies and ass kissing. You are the only reviewer i know that is honest anymore.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Thanks for the support.

[@ryanbobadilla2527]

Blue and Grey suit is my favorite especially when it's a dark blue.

[@thehandsomepotato1265]

Did you happen to get the mafex gambit? Thanks

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I didn't. I'll catch a reissue. I heard it was riddled with qc problems.

[@vxhviet]

@@AnthonysCustoms I don't think the Gambit has any QC issue, not that I've heard so far. Definitely one of Mafex's strongest releases up until now.

[@thehandsomepotato1265]

I hope the reissue comes soon $200 is way too much

[@vxhviet]

@@thehandsomepotato1265 probably will take them a couple years to re issue Gambit. There's a line of new unreleased figures and heaps of other old figures that need re issue. I also missed the pre order but a local shop help me out with a bit over retail price.

[@thehandsomepotato1265]

@@vxhviet they recently re released the hush black batman because he was also going for booko bucks which gives me hope. Fingers crossed though

[@munizbros999]

So did ironing the cap work

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Never bothered

[@munizbros999]

@@AnthonysCustoms seems like it’s more work than it’s worth tbh

[@AnthonysCustoms]

That's why i didn't do it. Maybe some day

[@TheSpiderWarden]

Black and grey!

[@BlakeGildaphish76]

blue and gray, absolutely.

[@GrandKingGhidorah]

Blue and gray!

[@dubbela07]

Black and grey. Always made more sense to me for BATman

[@simplynotthere4726]

black and grey

[@shardfate8225]

Blue and gray

[@spinzillafilms4937]

It has to be a blue like this figure but if it is a dark blue I prefer gray

[@nobaddjuju5720]

Blue and gray for me!..

[@omarrthaHanafi]

Blue and grey

[@NMbones98]

Black and grey for me it's also the original colors anyway

[@knightdood9799]

Black and gray for me

[@GhostySkate]

I like blue and grey but the blue to be almost black if you get what I mean.

[@Beebs_Nice]

Black and gray

[@pacuence]

In my case having Carrie was actually an incentive to buy the figure, also, I didn't had the previous release for this Batman so I reallt was looking forward to it

[@soundwave1637]

Lol, "I'm going to treat this accessory as a figure"

[@TrashBoat__]

Black and grey

[@megandaniel3397]

black and grey 😃

[@da9customilovecustoms297]

Really don't care about some of the paint apps and really just need the robin lol i already have a head.

[@PeterTennant]

blue and gray but No Man's land Midnight blue and Dark Gray

[@acereview7968]

Blue and gray all the way for Batman!

[@christophersantiago2988]

Both

[@dtejada1988]

I am a blue fan😎👍🏼

[@Press_X_to_doubt]

Black and Grey man. That's what his real colors would be like.

[@brenoferreiraferreira4409]

I'm getting it for both, other then that I agree with everything you criticized about these action figures and I also prefer a blue and grey Batman. Thanks for the review Anthony and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@Semiq2001]

Ah, there we go. 1000th like :)

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Chad

[@Saiyan1229]

Nothing is more irritating to me when a wired cape isnt connected to the collar at one side or even both🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@thinkstump]

Black & gray all the way. Carrie is great

[@q.h.s5051]

“I don’t think anybody cares” Carrie Kelley fans unite

[@thepegasuskid4186]

Blue and Grey. Preferably yellow oval.

[@Necroscat]

Black & Grey guy. I just don't like the yellow/black Bat symbol...

[@Hook2099]

I grew up blue and grey so I'm blue and grey all the way

[@alexmackay4649]

Black and grey 100%

[@xeanheart]

I'm gonna be a hipster and say navy and gray.

[@1978pq]

Blue and Grey all day.

[@gesie0504]

Batman: after all the people I murdered I let you Lived.

[@simplynotthere4726]

it's "all the people I killed by letting you live"

[@iceberger8688]

Black and gray all the way

[@mushaarashi9730]

Black and grey, for sure. If I were to get this, it'd be mostly for the Batman but I don't mind the Robin for the collection. However, if I could get the Blue and grey without the Robin assuming it'd be cheaper, I'd do that.

[@stefanurquelle7736]

"Fat Batman"

[@yogictravel.]

Have the battle damaged blue and grey one... pretty pleased with it... don't care for this version of Robin..

[@jamiehope4580]

Black and grey for me as suits the more stealth character of batman blue and grey looks cool but really doesn't seem like a good choice if you're trying not to be seen

[@muisverriet]

Black and grey for me. I've never liked blue for Batman, no matter the shade.

[@sik7476]

The Dark Knight returns, is my least favorite of the well known Batman renditions. I thought everything about the story was terrible, with the fat Batman being the best character. The Joker was terrible...nothing suggesting that it even WAS the Joker (kinda like Joaquin Phoenix lol!). To answer the blue, or black with gray question; for me, I like the black and gray better. I figure that Batman should be able to blend into the background at night and should be intinidating. Kinda tough when he's dressed in almost powder blue. 😆😆 Sik

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Agreed about dkr

[@kailee87]

why this guy is always negative? sux cheer up bro and try to be positive a bit

[@AnthonysCustoms]

What video did you watch?