MAFEX Batman The Dark Knight Returns DC Comics Medicom Action Figure Review

The #Medicom MAFEX The Dark Knight Returns Batman released a few weeks ago but I really wanted to take a look at it. I just don't have enough good #DC action figures out on the shelves. And this toy is definitely display worthy.
00:00 Intro
01:05 Package
01:58 Unboxing and Stand
02:49 The Dark Knight Returns Batman Figure
05:21 Cape
06:33 Slight Issues
07:36 Articulation
10:14 Accessories
12:15 Size and Comparisons
12:47 Thoughts
14:30 Outro
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[@retroguy95]

I love that he said Mafex every way possible 😂 can't be wrong if you say it differently all the time lol

[@TheFwoosh]

Haha, covering ALL the bases. Thing is, I don't even consciously do it anymore, it just blurts out however it wants.

[@retroguy95]

@@TheFwoosh haha I don't blame you I feel like no one knows the correct pronunciation might as well subconsciously cover all bases 😂

[@camilladamm5298]

The Fwoosh how's your day

[@chem.4919]

I felt like he was going against the crowd with his "mah-fex" when everyone else says "may-fex". He's still not quite there with everyone else because it sounds like he's going with "meh-fex" now. lol.

[@retroguy95]

@@chem.4919 I personally say Mafex I was speaking to a Japanese friend online and he said that's how he pronounces it so 🤷🏻‍♂️ in all honesty I just think it's cool I got a reply this is one of my favourite channels lol

[@monkey29dna60]

“He’s just too thick, not gonna make it” -Robo 2020

[@ultimateslinger9857]

When I get old, I wanna be buff. But Batman, took it to a whole notha level

[@louisbaez5802]

You have a great delivery in your reviews. Thanks for sharing your treasure.

[@hard2findtoysllc999]

Intros never get old! Good review👍🏼👍🏼

[@DocD173]

“Taco Supreme Knight Batman” 😆🤣

[@brenoferreiraferreira4409]

This is my second Mafex and I'm getting all the other Mafex DKR figures. Thanks for the review Robo.

[@theramblinmahoney2316]

I love this figure so damn much, as soon as I had it hand I knew I needed the Blue with Robin.

[@shindanrod]

Epic games should contract Robo for world building their characters

[@VAQHPARK]

That fall in the end got me 😂

[@bzier138]

This is easily one of my best figures I got this year. I don't want to have to buy more, but I might get whatever version comes with the sniper rifle

[@DannDorito]

You got this already while I'm here still waiting for my hush figure to arrive

[@TaterProduction]

I know!! I’m losing my patience...

[@thunderfeet]

Get them from Amiami. I get all my Mafex from them, sent by DHL and get them three days after release.

[@peeman10]

I love the beef boss intros so much

[@stopmotioncollectables7207]

Anyone coping the new McFarlane toys figures the bike looks dope

[@ultimateslinger9857]

It’s insane the details on that thing. They’re fantastic

[@thanosthemadtitan9564]

Yep

[@suneagle99]

I got the doomsday, and spade Wilson ones. I’m tryna get the Batman who laughs when I can

[@taxevasion7151]

Finally I NEED this thank you so much

[@scottmcclary594]

I'm still cool with the Mattel's motu dkr Batman's, however when mafex comes out with that classic Tim Drake robin I'll be all over that one!

[@TheFwoosh]

Dude, we need a MAFEX Robin so bad. It's #1 on my wishlist.

[@CruelPizza213]

The Fwoosh Tim Drake One Year Later with the red suit 😍

[@SpoonDude]

The Comedian if Mafex makes Tim it’d 100% be his classic green and red which he wore in Hush

[@sportyeight7769]

I want a batwoman in the golden child look. Love that look.

[@bnbtoys]

So happy to see Beef Boss again! And so glad I finally have mine!!

[@epiclvlpurple9869]

This is the perfect DKR Batman hands down!!! Good shit MAFEX.

[@unagisauce]

I miss Medicom including that second stand piece that’s meant to just wrap around the thigh. It was a good way to hold the figure up without being too in the way

[@ckeifoo]

I can't wait for the Carrie 2 pack and the Hush figures. Those will be figues that deviates from Medicom RAH lines that will be completely new. Hope Medicom will continue to grow the Batman comic line. I'm loving them!

[@jasminedragon3315]

Amazing as always Robo

[@MetalJew13]

I preordered the one with robin. I’m glad I’m getting it now. Great review

[@TheFigureDoctor]

"No, come back!" Most accurate quote when opening any figure 😂

[@cgrimmer3376]

Finally! I already got this figure about 2 weeks ago but I still want to see Robo's review

[@EC-ed1zg]

I've never purchased a MAFEX figure. They're just so expensive...though cheaper than MEZCO, which I'd be more inclined to purchase; (Robo is warming me up to the idea of cloth goods) and the QC issues worry me, like any import. I don't like Jim Lee's art, but I love Miller's. This was tempting bc it looks so damn cool. I think if they're doing it by artist, Neal Adams, Brian Bolland, or Alex Ross, I may have to take the plunge.

[@ttz4m3]

Beef Boss might be the most frightening villain since The Joker.

[@xaoc1421]

Ikr

[@shinjiikari1989]

Keaton Conroy Ironside Bale o'mara

[@noeffortrandomness3182]

Mafex is killing it this year,great review, I just got a red ninja & I really dig it too Thanks robo

[@TheFwoosh]

Awesome, glad you dig it!

[@PlastiAdicto]

This Beef Boss thing is getting ridiculously out of hands ... I LOVE IT!

[@JBTMR]

Just pre ordered the reissue can’t wait for it to release

[@cookedit]

Even after all the other reviews from a month back, was still anticipating to see yours. Thanks for another great review Robo.👍 Roll on Mafex Dark Knight Triumphant Batman review, and my imminent shipment notification. 😉

[@surewin1773]

14:08 Great Review! Medicom really knows how to suck you in 😂 I was holding out on this one bc I was planning on getting the Carrie Kelley 2 pack. Convinced me to preorder that one!

[@michaelvigil5015]

I love this figure, for me the figure of 2020.

[@sepyasait4151]

9:10 Batman killed by the imposter.

[@JJ-oq3tz]

I love this Batman figure

[@wilfredodiaz8743]

Hey Robo you have a great voice, you should be doing voice over for cartoons. Your Batman voice is freaking great.

[@adrianawesomeful]

Early!!! 11:40pm here in the PH :D

[@ryanbrown3325]

Awesome figure

[@stevenboyd3756]

This Batman is MY Batman. I prefer him over the Hush version. He's so bad-ass. I have him displayed with Marvel Riders Punisher and GI Joe Snake eyes. I want to complete my bad-ass shelf with a Storm Collectables Lobo. Great review, Robo. 👍

[@cameronhoodman]

I need the conclusion of that intro

[@TheFwoosh]

Always keep them wanting more.....and I'm not talented enough to write a whole story.

[@mojoreviews]

This looks sick👀🔥

[@martinroskilly9994]

That’s how my joints feel like in the morning at my age.

[@alekhidell4925]

It's nice to see I'm not the only one who adores my Hush Batman.... everyone seems to have duped on him now haha! Cape is awesome to me plus I modded it, so for me. Winner. You guys are really making me wanna spend more monies!!! But just gonna wait for the variant Hush hahah

[@TheFwoosh]

Oh, I love that thing. The cape does get a little frustrating at times, like when you're in bed and almost comfortable but you can't get the covers just right, so you have to get up and make the bed, only to jump right in and snuggle up just right, but this time it works because you took the extra minute. That's what Hush Batman's cape is like.

[@alekhidell4925]

The Fwoosh haha oh wow. That’s damn spot on!! But he’s worth it. Ha

[@Ultrazilla]

Really looks great.

[@Draco262]

Not my Batman, but as always great review Robo! Love the intro, lol

[@alekhidell4925]

Robo put shock oil in there NOW haha. Seriously had to that with Hush Bats too.

[@johnhein7356]

Robo if you have it try wrinkle release spray for the cape. Might help with the wrinkles without messing with the pleats.

[@TheFwoosh]

Ah, that's a good idea!

[@Chalor.]

7:55 - 😬 That was a little terrifying Robo

[@bashcrash9148]

I no longer collect Mafex but this looks great.

[@adamsmythe8292]

Got mine yesterday. Been waiting since 1986.

[@simplynotthere4726]

"The time has come"

[@nate-orito7990]

Robo makes a good voice for old man batman in the start.

[@nightwing6153]

I ordered this Batman. It hasn't arrived yet, but I believe I'll be happy with it. I didn't order the triumphant variant cuz I didn't like the tattered outfit look. Part of me wanted to order the blue Batman with Carrie Kelly Robin. Until someone pointed out that the emblem on the blue Batman's chest isn't comic accurate. Instead it's just the generic oval bat symbol that you see everywhere. And for the mafex price point, that's enough to make me decide not to pick it up. Because I'm sure they'll probably re-release the Blue version again with a more comic accurate symbol. And they'll probably find a way to release Carrie Kelly as well. So I'll eventually probably get a Dark Knight Returns Blue version and a Carrie Kelly. Just not in the set currently offered

[@22Phantasm]

I've watched a few reviewers but I'm gonna stick with The Fwoosh. Adding elements of humour and multiple ways of saying Mafex always adds a different dimension to what could be a run of the mill review. Thanks for keeping it real, Robo.

[@TheFwoosh]

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

[@22Phantasm]

@@TheFwoosh Pleasure, dude. Stay safe.

[@its_mfing_Ale]

I needs this for real i needs this

[@chuckbaker2459]

Love the beef boss skits Robo is beef boss

[@allbn]

I like this version more than the blue battle damaged one. I know batman wears both in DKR but grey and black is classic.

[@aamoldandallergy5326]

My SHF Beskar Mando and Baby Yoda arrived today. Haven't opened them yet, but very happy!

[@TheFwoosh]

Exact same situation here. I'm afraid of having the same problems with Mando as I did the first version, but I'm still excited for both.

[@aamoldandallergy5326]

@@TheFwoosh Your excitement for toys is what keeps me in this hobby! Looking forward to the review.

[@ivanfrias2605]

I just got him, I am so excited, 80 bucks even too

[@indynimm]

Man thanks for your review, I was tempted to pick this guy up, but.. I mean on any figure coming close to 100 bucks, any QC issue at all is unacceptable. I'll just wait for McFarlane to make him lol

[@charlesfarwell783]

That looseness in the hips is so you can do the Batusi

[@billpagan3070]

Great review!👍. Too beefy for me!

[@j.6455]

“Taco Supreme Knight Batman”

[@sebastianjuarez_473]

The fwoosh should review tomatohead and DJ yonder from jazwares

[@HeWhoNutsLoudest]

Still waiting for mine to show up, god willing lol

[@colbyg1719]

You should try putting the head on facing the direction of the peg

[@RobZomBOfficial]

Dope

[@jaredberrones5914]

Can the qc issues affect your opinion on the figure?

[@yokaicustoms]

I'm gonna need you to come up with some new alternate pronunciations for MAFEX. The standard half dozen you use just aren't cutting it for me anymore.

[@TheFwoosh]

I spend too much time trying to come up with different ways...

[@hammercustoms6191]

May-feex? Mah-fez ? ....who knows

[@xxDarkMegamanxx]

@@hammercustoms6191 mayfeex has a French feel to it

[@shadowfury2030]

Beef Boss is going to get competition when the Brat comes out

[@colonel_angus]

Robo, love the reviews/channel! I ordered the Hush Batman largely because of your review and can’t wait for The Dark Knight Returns w/Robin. My question is where do you order your Medicom Mafex/SHFiguarts figures from? I want to make sure I’m getting the real deal and not a bootleg. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[@TheFwoosh]

I order from Amiami and HobbyLink Japan, but that involves overseas shipping, can add expense. Then for domestic I'd go with BBTS, cheaper shipping but you gotta wait for them to receive their stock, usually a month or so after actual release. Just stick with the big stores and you'll be fine.

[@thescarletandgrey2505]

It’s MY-fex (Young Frankenstein reference)

[@brianng3414]

"... looseness with the hips" - "Hey kid, are you making fun of old man Batman? You would be the same if you were responsible for capturing everyone that is in Arkham right now." It's comic accurate? Cool shots of Batman under the light and holding the cape.

[@rmfoodreviews2201]

should i get this or the hush batman? i can't decide

[@thomasmurphy3591]

I can't wait till mine gets here, BBTS still hasn't gotten mine in yet.

[@stevenboyd3756]

I got sick of waiting on BBTS. I ordered from AmiAmi and got it in 4 days. I canceled my BBTS order.

[@thereviewersblock7459]

@@stevenboyd3756 which one was more expensive to order from. I want to preorder my Mafex on HLJ and AmiAmi but I’ve heard people say they charge 20+ dollars to ship to US. Just trying to save a few bucks lol

[@SoberIrishman]

The Godzilla figures have stands like that and they are kinda flimsy, hafta glue em to stay tight. Good vid.

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

👀 I mean, you can just tighten the screws like a normal person, lol

[@PLASTK_pizza]

Will this scale well with Kickstarter Spawn?

[@impossiblepie]

Like this one better than the mafex hush batman

[@mrhercules2107]

When are they gonna make a comic accurate THE FLASH? ITS GONNA BE BEST SELLER!!

[@bosskbennjpw]

The best batman

[@DangerDaveLok]

I think Mafex will give us an armoured Batman & old Gordon, Bruce Wayne, Supes & Clark from TDKR.

[@RandomAccessDreams]

If you haven't seen yet, Armored Batman is coming, that and Dark Knight Triumphant Batman and the Batman+Robin pack have alternate Bruce Wayne heads, hopefully they'll announce Superman soon, kind of want to hold off on Armor Batman until Superman's a guarantee.

[@artofgarduno]

You can never have enough Batmans

[@thescarletandgrey2505]

9:23- Fwoosh forgot he’s reviewing Batman, says “Spiderman” 😂

[@TheFwoosh]

Heh, no, that's my running joke of the Marvel Legends Spider-Mans not being able to kick out very far.

[@craigoneill2216]

If you could only have this or the mezco one which would you buy?

[@muaz1917]

Hope you review marvel legends Deadpool and negasonic 2 pack next......

[@TheFwoosh]

I've gotta get it first....

[@zaksmith5367]

I bought the amazing yamaguchi dead pool but the joint in the neck was broke =( but great review and figure as I found this vid quite funny

[@TheFwoosh]

Was it a bootleg? I've been seeing those make the rounds.

[@zaksmith5367]

@@TheFwoosh I'm not sure 🤨 what are the key details that its a bootleg?

[@shittydiaperHD]

@@zaksmith5367 usually the first key is that you got it for like 20-35 dollars

[@zaksmith5367]

@@shittydiaperHD oh... it was 25... they said there gonna send me a refund tho

[@shittydiaperHD]

@@zaksmith5367 yeah definitely a bootleg. Did you get it on wish or ebay? If you want the real deal 100$ is gonna be more legit. Check Amazon or bbts or just amazing Yamaguchi in general. I don't know if there in stock anymore

[@Adralen8]

Oh man for a second I thought this was the Hush Batman (black version) when I clicked the video damn :/

[@scottdickson6299]

"I thought you were dead."- robo 2020

[@PyroSori]

Hey did el fwoosh review Marvel legends retro spider man (or is he maybe planing on doing so)? just wondering ^^

[@keenanmeyer5511]

I hope Mafex makes a Harley Quinn

[@Chalor.]

I don't know why you'll say these look like Dollar General packages. I know that just means they look cheap and nothing specific from that store. I'm just not a fan of the matte finish they now changed to with Hush Batman. They were all gloss up until then. I want consistency dammit lol. Just saying, these and Figuarts have that uniformed squared look about 'em. I'm wondering what design you'd think look better. Maybe if they put a slipcase over the box? And I do eventually open all my stuff (moving issues and life in the way), and then keep the expensive stuff boxes stored away somewhere. In the meantime, they do display nice on a shelf lined up in a row. I can pull 'em down like a stumpy book.

[@davidcameron4693]

Don’t worry bats is gonna beat the ketchup out of that burger

[@iChamdani]

10/10

[@KingOfHalla]

I got an instock notification for the Yamaguchi All Might today. And Deku yesterday. So I imagine your All Might is on the way/in your hands?

[@TheFwoosh]

Heh, received it today. DHL has teleportation technology.

[@KingOfHalla]

@@TheFwoosh cant wait to see that review. oh boy.

[@lesmartboi8701]

I feel like you could voice a joker naturally lol

[@MrLoafer86]

My legs?!.... WHERE ARE THEY

[@eugee61422]

Can you use a silicon oil for ball joints?

[@TheFwoosh]

I think you can, I just see shock oil recommended more.

[@eugee61422]

@@TheFwoosh thank you. I'll buy shock oil then. The pg on my tdkr bats is also facing to the left.

[@_WeeWoo]

Me:Looks at thumbnail Me:Thats a chunky boi

[@benfromthebunker9621]

One question: Have you seen Brat?

[@pro_spicylemon646]

Where do you even get these

[@kenbest76]

Hit that ball neck joint with a drop of silicone shock oil. I hate seeing all these reviews when my copy is sitting in limbo at HLJ as I wait for my other Mafex orders to come in!