MAFEX BATMAN VERSUS: KNIGHT CRUSADER VS HUSH! Medicom Action Figure Review

[@christinahenning409]

The paint issues on Crusader are unacceptable given the price point of the figure. Over $100 USD and the paint apps should not be smudgy or splotchy and joints shouldn't have large gaps... Great review of a sub-par figure (Crusader). HUSH is still my #1.

[@thewebhead101]

read this comment before watching the video thinking "okay this guy is exaggerating a bit" but after seeing all those paint marks and smudges on the crusader....yikes you were not kidding lol

[@jHounder]

He's not over $100 USD though, that's just a markup from BBTS and other resellers. You can get him for $80 on import sites.

[@dz6ru]

The figure is not $110 though. US based youtubers have a hard time separating the actual price of the figure from the huge markup that a loca store like BBTS charges. First of all, its not even $110 on bbts, because there's another $4 and another $10-12 for tax. So why even say $109 when the actual price is $125 , on BBTS specifically. The figure is about 55 euros at this moment on AmiAmi. Thats the retail price for it. Thats the retail price where the BOM AND profit for the manufacturer is included. Its just 2 marvel legends. Its not actually a premium, expensive figure. Mafex are mid range figures. You have to look at it this way, because this is the real cost the manufacturer works withing. BBTS has to pay retail, plus expensive shipping to them for large amounts of items which cost more due to size and weight. They have to pay customs. Then they add their profit margin on top of that. You can't say a figure costs $110 when half that price is added by BBTS alone. The manufacturing process for the figure never benefited from that added cost, thats all BBTS's deal. The paint defects are still egregious and should absolutely not exist

[@Jag2045]

@@dz6ru Agreed - I only ever buy Mafex on import sites and they cost around 3 Marvel Legends plus shipping which isn't too bad for what you get (especially with the accessories included for most of them) - certainly better than buying in the US at a markup

[@DesperadoDingo]

Agreed. Thankfully both of mine are pristine.

[@brandofigure]

I’d say Hush Batman is the winner. I do admit, though, that Knight Crusader has a much nicer cape, because it’s not so cumbersome to pose compared to Hush. Other than that, Hush Bats is a lot more accurate to the comics that it’s supposed to be based on. There are too many inaccuracies and missing accessories when it comes to that Knight Crusader figure.

[@Jag2045]

Just an FYI - the first edition of Hush Batman by Mafex didn't include the "tree" holders for the hands. The later 2nd release did (and I believe there was a 3rd release earlier this year)

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Thanks for the info! I didn't even know about the third release

[@BilSande4]

Awesome video. You seem to have gotten hosed on that KC Batman figure. Especially the fact that one of the extra hands is incorrect. If it was me I'd really be tempted to contact the seller for a replacement (or refund). I'm personally not really sure why everyone is so in love with Mafex. I've a had a few Mafex figures and I've never been overly impressed by them myself. IMO, they are no better than Marvel Legends or McFarlane, but they sure are way more expensive. I had a couple of the Mafex comic Spider-Man figures a while back and I thought it was going to be my be-all-end-all Spider-Man figure, but I eventually sold them off because I actually like the Marvel Legends RYV Spidey better.

[@-Jozef]

The paint job seems much cheaper on the knightfall version

[@henryraghunandan7870]

Hush is awesome. The cape makes it for me. My #1 Batman figure.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

It's a tough one to beat

[@Reach008]

As someone who’s left behind McFarlane and went straight into mafex for my dc stuff, I’m sorry about your Knightfall bats. The hush black ver Batman is easily my definitive Batman, tho I won’t lie the new additions such as the resculpted muscles on the Knightfall is great

[@alexbenedikt]

I am having the Hush Batman and getting a knightfall custom painted Troika ver.!

[@Emeraldnite-if7vo]

I was very happy with the Hush version and was going to pass on it, but after seeing photos of Knight Crusader that made me remember the times I saw Batman in the 90s comics I ended up getting it and am happy I did. Having said that, though, Hush is still my preferred Batman figure. I also hope Mafex is working on a 90s/Matrix Supergirl to go with their Reign of Supermen line! They are doing so well with their other comic female figures that I think their Supergirl would be incredible.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Yeah, I really think Mafex could knock that Supergirl out of the park

[@waldensmith6384]

I really want Batman long Halloween figures from mafex. Tim sales art is sooooo cool. Though with hush and knoghtfall, mafex are already hitting most of those characters. Guess I’ll have to track down the old dc direct one’s. I can’t stand how glossy the knight crusader is. Looks like an old marvel legend.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Yeah, to my eye Knight Crusader looks more like a toy and less like a premium collectible.

[@fenaxtv]

I hope they make the Knightfall black version

[@ishdisturber]

Which is more worth it Batman knight crusader or tdkr 2pack from mafex

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I'm seeing the Dark Knight Returns Batman and Robin going for as low as $140 on eBay, which is a phenomenal price and worth it if you want it, BUT it really boils down to stylistic preference. If it's about the best value or you are a big fan of TDKR, I say jump on it. If it's more about having a definitive 6 inch blue and grey Batman that works with a wider variety of other figures, Knight Crusader is your best bet. Hope that helps!

[@ishdisturber]

Tysm

[@nwobw]

I don't have any paint issues on my Knight Crusader Batman.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Awesome!

[@Chalor.]

3:03 Is Batman getting his boots from Wonder Woman? 🤣

[@5POAFigureReviews]

You never know! Now if only Mafex would give us a comic style Wonder Woman

[@Chalor.]

@@5POAFigureReviews If they do a classic/iconic looking one, it'll be the first Wonder Woman figure I've ever owned. Even though I was collecting DC Direct/Mattel stuff from the beginning, none ever stuck out to me as a definitive version.

[@gregarcher8177]

Knight crusader is my favorite, i have both but hush had the better cape! I have hush on a flight stand eith his cape all flared to the max and it looks wicked cool imo. I have 4-5 orders from hlj never gotten a beat up box. I'll try to find my hush box to see if it had a top trey( i think it did) and to see if be's head will fit. Btw I found my hush box, it has s trey on top and the reason you cant use the bw head is the inability to swap the necks out.

[@Crim-kun]

the price of mafex figures really makes me wanna go the custom route using the updated black panther as a base

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I think about that myself.

[@JBTMR]

Jason i come from the future they are re-issuing the hush Batman for $80

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Nice! For those who need him, I hope they can nab him.

[@JBTMR]

@@5POAFigureReviews yep and he still available right now!

[@orinanime]

Oof .. I honestly don't like either one. Each figure has great qualities, but too many flaws to keep me from feeling any enthusiasm for either one. If I could Frankenstein elements of the two figures together, I could design a figure I might truly love, but as it stands, it's a pass for me.

[@jasonpatchen1912]

that looks like his belt paint acted as a glue and stuck to his abbs

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Yeah that's exactly what happened.

[@patrickpeluso3045]

there will always be batman ,batman is not going away, batman is here to stay, batman forever

[@kaioken654]

The dark knight returns was the best mafex batman I think

[@5POAFigureReviews]

haven't really taken a close look at that one yet

[@berniedavis6676]

mafex is too rich for my blood. I just bought the 3 Joker's Batman and I painted the black parts blue and I gave him blue shorts and it's the nearly perfect Batman figure.

[@ghettofigurereviews5056]

That’s horrible packaging you should get your money back. It’s all scuffed out straight out the box.

[@jasonpatchen1912]

oh yes your package got hot at some point cause his long ears came straight up

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I hadn't thought about heat having done that. It might also explain the paint on the belt situation. Hmm

[@jasonpatchen1912]

@@5POAFigureReviews that just sucks because it probably left the factory in perfect condition then it gets shipped in a non temp controlled shipping company so your hands are tied im sorry brother

[@MrYale007]

you should return/exchange your knight crusader. i got mine from BBTS. have zero paint issues. got it 2 weeks ago and their customer service is pretty great if you do have issues.

[@Super_Motion_Productions]

Nice review but are you gonna review the Batman vs bane 2 pack if you get it?

[@jeffbrady4769]

I’d like to see them make a black & gray version of Crusader just as they did with Hush, but the figure I most want from Mafex is a Tim Drake Robin, which would be perfect for either Knightfall or Hush lines.

[@Chalor.]

Something I don't think anyone has mentioned: the cape-less cowl could be used for adding your own cape. It's so profoundly rare to get that option without permanent modification. Instead of the GSPLot wired cape route, I'm thinkin' of finding some blue (spandex maybe) fabric to give them that cloaked cape look.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

You know, I actually was going to mention that, AND show off a third party cape I have as an example. I do have another video for Knight Crusader in mind, so here's hoping I remember lol

[@Chalor.]

@@5POAFigureReviews Ahhh, that'd be awesome! Been looking at one of the GSPLot capes, but there's no hole to put the neck through. Not like that would be hard to accomplish, but I don't think you'd be able to get that cloaked look with it. Not to mention the blue won't quite match. So definitely on a hunt to find some blue material that will match.

[@spdrwrtr]

Both good figures but I would love to get my hands on the MAFEX HUSH figure

[@IAWstopmotion]

Both Batman’s are solid figures

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Agreed!

[@mariov4701]

Jason i'm so sorry for all the QC issues that you've experienced, but that helps me making the point that mafex figures with all the import fees and shipping are not that good of a deal, they're beautifully done (obv that changes in base of the taste of who's judging) and provide lots of fun, but at the same time i think that mafex needs to improve on the materials, QC and maybe start to release a bit more widely than japan to make them less speculated on and also cheaper.

[@Monsterism]

the paint scruffs kills the figure for me

[@HappyBirthdayRoboto]

Great review, a lot of people have compared these two figures but I especially wanted to hear what Jason has to say, also Jason dude, return that figure and ask for a replacement or a refund and buy it again, do it soon while it's still available, at that price you shouldn't keep the damaged one.

[@eduardolamboy4776]

Pacifier mouth head sculpt was a waste, shoulda been either n unmasked Bruce head sculpt or short eared "yelling/Screaming" masked head sculpt.

[@pilamonakaswivelman9984]

Why is the qc on your knightfall batman so bad 😭😭 That’s some crazy luck dude

[@barq6994]

I like the Crusader figure better overall. Brighter blues and the oval are my ideal look along with longer ears.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I do love me a good, classic Blue and Grey Batman with a yellow oval

[@edrianraneses5864]

Listen once you do a review of the new 52 Cyborg Superman figure plz do it at the same with Eradicator to complete the reign of supermen team from the comics for me plz?

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I looked and right now he is going for $50 on eBay. If I can find a cheaper one I will, but that's too expensive for me right now

[@jHounder]

Wow, the paint issues on your Knight Crusader are shockingly bad. I'd try to get an exchange if I were you. I ordered mine from Plaza Japan and have had no paint issues whatsoever.

[@megagrey]

HARD agree about the cape on Hush Batman being too big and ostentatious. If Mafex reissues the other one in black and grey, though, I'm in.

[@Whaaaackin]

Thanks for validating my decision not to get this 😅😅😅

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Happy to help lol

[@Grotesque_denizen]

Think Mafex figures are overrated, especially for the price, the sculpt and articulation (apart from the torso) aren't as good as McFarlane. There is also a Mafex Hush Riddler coming.

[@theotherguy21]

Agree and people eat mafex up

[@Grotesque_denizen]

@@theotherguy21 nice to see I'm not the only one who feels that way :)

[@theotherguy21]

@William_995 they're no where near the price they're sold for they look super cheaply made and break easily

[@Grotesque_denizen]

​@@theotherguy21They really aren't, yeah I've seen they have have their share of issues

[@geoffmikell1815]

It’s mainly the scale and proportions on mcfarlane figures for me, they’re all over the place and I don’t care for that. Mafex scales with the rest of my collection perfectly.

[@TheRaider8199]

Mafex couldn't call it Knightfall Batman because they already used that name for their Azreal Batman figure from the Knightfall arc. Also, the "generic" logo is the the logo most commonly used for the Batman comics at the time of publication.

[@jasonpatchen1912]

why on earth are the main poses on there box in diva positions lmfao

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I mean really, is there a bigger diva?

[@jasonpatchen1912]

@@5POAFigureReviews lmfao yea id say Harley

[@BadAssXerx3]

good review, these Mafex figures are out of range for me but some days ago I saw the Beast Kingdom Batman the Merciless on sale( don't know how to get it here) but seeing it I had to admit the McFarlane Merciless had mor personality but similare accessoires would me nice, still hope for a red Merciless with Bruce Wayne head

[@whitezombified]

Crusader batman seems like a logical title. They couldn't just call it knightfall again, and crusade was a noun common on some of the knightfall titles

[@luisdeleon9243]

Got the night crusader for 50$ in hobby genki

[@5POAFigureReviews]

That's awesome! How was the shipping?

[@luisdeleon9243]

@@5POAFigureReviews it was 28$ in total for the two figures I ordered, through FedEx It took like a week to arrive.. pretty cool experience to be honest.

[@jefferyjones8399]

Did they not have the Knightfall license for some reason?

[@lucianorodriguez2005]

Man I wanna get that Hush Batman so bad

[@legotimefuntime5438]

Are you gonna fix the Hush cape? It just looks way too bulky for the figure.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Nah. Unless I get an extra I don't like to customize figures since I use them for comparison shots in other videos. I feel like they need to be as factory fresh as they can be to help viewers

[@Peixeflito]

👍

[@musicfighter282]

Having this and the black and grey Hush version pretty much fills my Batman needs. I’d much rather them tackle some Robins now. Heck, I’d like to see them tackle regular Superman again. The muted yellows on the Hush version are lame and they’ve updated the sculpt with the various Death and Return figures.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Yeah, Hush is a good start, but like you said the yellows should be more vivid, I'd like to see a more John Byrne/Dan Jurgens style head with black hair and not blue, and they need to address the shoulders not be flesh toned where the cape tucks in.

[@chancylvania]

The black and grey hush Batman improves a lot of the issues with blue and grey. I managed to use a chip clip to keep the cape in the back and make it look manageable (and I took the wires out of the middle) Plus black and grey is just…my Batman. He was black and grey in JL (maybe?) and the new Batman adventures, which I saw more of than the animated series

[@chancylvania]

Also also the original hush figures didn’t come with hand trees. That came after they released their Batman. And I think those open fists are for holding the cape.

[@Chalor.]

Knightfall (I mean Knight Crusader) Bats is hands down the definitive comic book Batman look. So aesthetically, I prefer that one much more, but objectively, the Hush one is the superior release.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Well said!

[@Chalor.]

6:53 It was probably a joke, but those are little baterangs. Same concept with DKR Bats. Although I could be wrong, and Hush Bats actually used those as clawing weapons. Never picked up those comics, 'cause I was out of the game circa 2000.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Yeah it was a joke, BUT while I was pretty sure they were tiny batarangs I wasn't 100% so I figured I'd play it safe lol

[@Jag2045]

Great versus Jason! I can definitely see Hush beating Knight Crusader especially with all the accessories and Bruce Wayne head, but I still love Knight Crusader as hes a great version of Jim Aparo and Norm Breyfogle (2 of my fave Bat artists) in the classic Super Powers blue and gray

[@5POAFigureReviews]

It absolutely is. I love a good classic blue and grey Batman, and for the most part it checks all my boxes. I particularly love that wired back rope. It made for a lot of fun picture options

[@think_amphibian0766]

There’s a plastic cap on the peg on the head swap I’ve tried swapping Bruce Wayne head from hush to the knight fall and it fit perfectly with no sticky tac you just have to try to pry it out of one of the head sculpt in knight fall

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Oh okay cool, thanks for the tip!

[@redboone1509]

I keep Neca flip front boxes and anything over $50. Idk why but I cant part with them unless its something unknown, damaged or just basic

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Same! NECA Ultimate boxes and MAFEX are the only ones I keep. With NECA, most of my collection is horror and I only display it seasonally, so keeping them in box is a nice way of saving everything safely. Especially given how fragile NECA stuff can be and also how small the parts sometimes are. And you know they look great on a bookcase together. NECA ultimate boxes are top shelf.

[@thesunsson8836]

Man, that knight crusader one looked so cool, such a shame that you had a poorer quality one this time :(. I personally love my pointy, long eared batmen.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

I do like a long-eared Batman, though maybe not quite as long as the alternate Kelley Jones head.

[@y0ungbl0od]

I’m rooting for you man, keep putting up awesome content.👌🏻

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Thank you. I was honestly feeling a bit down and your comment really did cheer me up.

[@DWTalentsProduction]

Your videos are very enjoyable and fun to watch.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Thanks so much!

[@Chalor.]

8:21 The only non-BTAS Mad Hatter figure I know of is the DC Direct Long Halloween one. It totally doesn't look like the one you showed, but alas, it's our only option. Mafex will definitely give us a Knightfall Catwoman (maybe a Robin and Nightwing), but I'd be _super surprised_ if they did a Hatter.

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Correct, Long Halloween is the only non-BTAS Hatter. With McFarlane having given us a Knightfall Nightwing, I wouldn't be surprised if MAFEX did too.

[@Chalor.]

@@5POAFigureReviews For sure. Definitely not my favourite look, but it certainly has its place.

[@CaptainHavfun-lp4ok]

Hush. I have both. Doing a different type of video with both, and more. But yeah... Hush. I don't like they only made a grinning face for the regular cape, on Knightfall. Not a big fan of the shoulder spikes. Thanks for the video.

[@DesperadoDingo]

It's possible I'm misreading you, but you can put either head on either cape.

[@CaptainHavfun-lp4ok]

@@DesperadoDingo For Knightfall? I kind of assumed only the grinning face went with the fabric cape, because all the pics are like that. I haven't opened mine, yet.

[@DesperadoDingo]

​@@CaptainHavfun-lp4okYep. You can mix and match.

[@mondayadams8166]

Someone gave the blue and grey Batman tread on his boots? Hell yeah

[@5POAFigureReviews]

Right??? In hindsight, I should have made a much bigger deal about that

[@mondayadams8166]

@@5POAFigureReviews it happens to the best of us ^_^