McFarlane Toys Bane Build A Figure Batman Last Knight on Earth Action Figure Review, Worst BAF EVER!

[@New2Kendo]

The upper thigh pegs were installed from the factory on the wrong sides. Pull them out and swap them

[@dougrobinson3194]

Every time when I need something and can't find it, boom when I pick it up.. Then I can find it Every where. 😂😂😂😂

[@dougrobinson3194]

On the sword. You could dull coat it would make it stronger..

[@carterhalo255]

EVERY TIME 😂😂

[@mluna1271]

I wish this review was uploaded a week earlier I would of saved myself the money.

[@Foggy_Creations]

Do you have the same issue with bane? Seems to be a problem everywhere I look 😒

[@tonyalmeida5684]

You should go on figure forums,it’s been known since it first came out.

[@purvdragon-sensei]

its really not that big of a deal, no heat or armored batsuit needed, just gotta twist it in until it rotates evenly. heating is definitely what ruined the fig for a lot people, now all you guys got are floppy noodle legs bane

[@jaimegarcia-yz1rm]

Fists pop out Legs pop off Not just bane Other figures break but is Todd listening?!? Like hell he won't. Not good business if he don't listen to the collectors

[@davidcato6595]

Its one of the first MacFarlane bafs. It will get better. Hell I still have neca stuff that breaks out of package and thats been going on for years

[@jjboy157]

He refuses to listen about moving to a 6-6.5” scale for these figures when it took him like almost two decades to cave and start making his figures more articulated

[@RoyceLovesHisShotgun]

Todd does talk a good toy game but his shits been weak sauce for years now

[@purvdragon-sensei]

legs are really easy to pop in, you dont need heat, you just gotta twist it in hard

[@javierhernandez9458]

Every time I buy a figure online because I can't find it in retail it magically appears on the shelves the very next day. Your not alone bud. And I had a rough time with that BAF as well. Had to heat up those legs to get them to hold.

[@FrankErazo]

I started with Omega Batman and didn’t pursue the others. I just got the Scarecrow and Batman Last Knight. I’m awaiting the Wonder Woman one for the arms. I don’t think I’m gonna have fun. My only salvation is that I used some gift cards to buy these. Did you ever get a response from the manufacturer?

[@kareem_the_dream]

My Bane BAF is solid after assembly. You don't need any heat or glue... Just about 30lbs of pressure to get everything to pop into place. Keep shoving as hard as you can and the legs and hands will stay on forever with pretty good articulation too. Good luck.

[@ronstewart6362]

My only issue was with the legs on bane. The arms, head and hands were fine. The top is so heavy and the pegs aren't big enough for the legs. Still love the over all fig.

[@_-5163]

Need to return all of those figures...I feel so sorry for everyone that wanted that Bane figure..shouldn't have to heat/cool/glue a new 100$ figure just to put it together..they owe everyone a apology and refund

[@acefighter4495]

Totally agree. I just bought the omega for my brother just because he likes him. It is completely unacceptable for McFarlane to produce this crappy of a product at that high of a price.

[@arnoldnavarro21]

really you're just paying 20$ since each figure really is 25 each

[@_-5163]

@@arnoldnavarro21 whatever you gotta say to make it sting less👍

[@arnoldnavarro21]

@@_-5163 says the one who wants an apology and refund GTFO 😂😂 you better tell NECA that because we’ve been heating up there figures out the box and we eat there shit up like cake

[@DonnieShepherd]

@@arnoldnavarro21 their 30 a piece at GameStop. So 120 dollars for that garbagè is BS!!

[@matthewboggs1714]

Honestly, thought the same thing....but heat is your friend! Used a blow dryer to heat both ends for the hands and the legs, once they're on though....they're on and not coming off! Took a good 20 minutes to get it done, but once it's done everything is nice and very secure! I can hold my Bane figure up by the hand and they don't fall off, same can be said for the legs. It sucks we had to use the heat treatment, but honestly it's a great BAF, just not a lot of people willing to give the effort to put it together! One of my favorites from the McFarlane line so far!

[@purvdragon-sensei]

Greg, you gotta keep twisting it until rotates evenly. I can literally post a video of this it's easy as heck, no heating needed, just some patience.

[@Generalicweiner562]

Holy crap it worked

[@purvdragon-sensei]

@@Generalicweiner562 I’m glad it did man, too many people are dropping this wave for this simple issue.

[@acefighter4495]

The review spot has a little bit of advice on his channel on how to get the parts to stay. I recommend going over to his channel and checking it out.

[@W4totalk]

Hello Mister Cook, I know you're busy. Do you think with something like the baf for bane is it possible you may have to do something like switch the leg joints to establish a more secure leg on the bane baf? Also doesnt it seem like McFarlane figures, have at times, a play with custom attitude to their products, example Warhammer figures with color and without?

[@jasonbrabant6545]

If you move the pegs for the legs around first to loosen them and then pull the cut out up a little you can make the legs pop into place with a bit of pressure they will pop into place. That’s what worked with my Bane BAF

[@Coccdonut]

Unsure if you know this by now or not, but that red Scarecrow helmet thing separates in the middle to reveal a nice little face underneath

[@darktoylord]

Just a quick follow-up to my earlier comment. I did get my Bane put together today. For me, the legs seem to stay on okay but I do see what you are saying with the hands. The lip inside of the forearms is way to subtle for the wrists to firmly click paste them.

[@edwardniqqa-hanz9099]

I had a chance to get this whole baf set not once but 3 times. Each time something told me to pass and let someone else get it who might appreciate the set more. Kinda glad i did now. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@casual_bill8749]

Greg can't you put the legs in ice water to shrink the port holes where the legs should go? Maybe that will fix the issue. Please let me know if you try it.

[@blackyshepherd9172]

A buddy of mine fixed the legs and hands by putting a few layers of superglue on the peg side of the connections and let them dry completely between each application. This thickened them up pretty well and he says that they stay together well enough for careful posing and shelf display. He said it took like 5-6 layers on each peg. You could also use UV resin, I think. Paint it on, expose it to UV, and then do another layer. That might be more durable than superglue.

[@lucasvanroekel6256]

I feel super bad, because I was really excited to get this line. I guess I’ll have to pass on the Bane build a figure 😿

[@garybarbosa8482]

Just got the wave. I put the arms, legs, and torso in boiling water for a few minutes and that helped a lot. The legs have to be twisted on, but not too bad.

[@mattroy4789]

Greg don't glue them. Put a little bowl of hot water in microwave and put put the end of hip and top of leg in enough to get it soft and push it together really hard. Same for hands. Mine won't come apart at all now. Hope you get it fixed.

[@GregCookPhotography]

Cool, thanks

[@Mister_Y]

You think a hair dryer would help with seating in the legs? Tolerance might be tight and a hair dryer would make the plastic just pliable enough to connect the two pieces. Same could be said for the hands.

[@phatcartoon]

I had trouble at first with the legs. Thought I was doing something wrong, but then I noticed everyone else was having the same problem. I did find a trick that worked for me. I started by putting the legs on backward. I pushed them in, and as I continued pushing I turned the legs around 180. Now they are solid. This didn't work so well with the hands though. The hands don't pop off super easily, so I am okay with them for now.

[@johns6160]

I had the exact same issue. Couldn't get the legs to stay in and the hands would Pull off so easily. I decided to use a heat gun and heated the peg holes for the legs and hands. Once they were soft to the touch I pushed the pegs in and cooled them down with water. Now the Figure is perfect and it doesn't fall apart. I know it's ridiculous that you have to even do that in the first place but at least there's a solution I guess lol.

[@arnoldnavarro21]

well go tell neca that because they've been making us boil them and heat em up because we eat there figures up like cake

[@pbrady187]

I'm pretty sure the leg is supposed to be a wide socket attachment. The flat peg part should be tapered on the edges and I think that is meant to snap into the hole and catch under the lip of the hole. I think the issue is the short flange isn't going deep enough to get past the lip.

[@hectorgarcia6783]

I had the same issue with the legs but I just put a lot of pressure and just keep turning it to right and it worked.

[@PawPawKellum]

For the arm, just line the peg up in line with the length of the arm, straight as possible... then push like you mean it and it'll pop in. His hands keep falling out because this guy didn't pop in. The legs and hands need a bit of an angle to go in and they'll slip in noticeably. Mostly, concentrate on keeping things lined up & feel for them to seat.

[@Agaminmon]

I really wanted this Bane figure but with all the early issues I paused and didn't buy it. Glad I waited. Storm Collectables makes a bane worthy of the name for almost the same price as these combined.

[@vikings426]

It's a pain in the ass but if you take the time and heat up everything with hot water it will stick no glue needed

[@nickburnham5673]

Greg to get the fists and legs you really gotta use all your strength to push them in. Twisting a little helps too. Mine was the same way until I hulked up and really smashed those legs and fists in.

[@The82bstewart]

I would probly try recessing some small magnets in them pieces to attach em together. That way you maintain some articulation. You could also drill holes in the leg connection points to put in a peg to connect them.

[@GregCookPhotography]

Cool idea

[@ShadowCommanderOne]

1:55 So last month started collecting DC multiverse, been looking for metal Robin(crow) finally folded and end up finding one online store for 40$ cad with shipping, purchased it. "Next day" Amazon got a restock for $28 with free shipping. Bought 2 more.

[@viktorkarrillo7343]

Hi just got mine bane baf did u notice the super stress marks inside the leg when u bend the legs.

[@crossgunztactical5798]

Came across your vid and YES!! When you want it, can’t find it!! When you have it, it’s all over!!

[@GeorgeNadaYT]

This is a great BAF! Just flip the peg pieces to the opposite side and the legs will connect properly. I tried sending you a link on how to fix it but my comment got deleted.

[@andysmith9009]

I've had a few of them lose limbs too. Just pulling them out of the package. Had to glue some arms back on. That build a figure was one of the worst. If you push up his pants, the legs will pop in. Not a great connection but they will go in. The hands are just horrible.

[@saulrodriguez5419]

Had the same issue all I was able to do was use the legs as a stand . The hands had the same issue but you can get them there for sure . Keep trying and also the scarecrow takes time but it does go all the way in . Just not the freaking legs . Sad of a baf

[@GeorgeNadaYT]

Very unique looking Scarecrow. Definitely not what I imagine when I think of Scarecrow.

[@DavesEmpire1981]

I've heard that if you heat it, connect it, then let it cool/cool it, then the parts hold better.

[@russcoight1586]

You shouldn't have to heat it and cool it. It's a quality control issue with assembly. Full refund needs to be given as the product is shit!

[@tmhunter4946]

You need to heat up the joints with hot boiling water or use a hair dryer. It worked for my figure. It’s a bummer to have to this to a BAF figure. Give it a try and hope that it works!! Great video!!👍

[@365toyhunter8]

@Greg Cook, hey the only thing I can think of is, to use the glue hot gun, it will keep it steady and not necessarily stick the legs permanently on the figure, try it and let us know....

[@pbrady187]

Not looking forward to putting 8n the time to fix this. My last couple figs are on their way. I also had issues with Merciless Batman joints. Definitely need some design review at McFarlane Toys

[@walliehernandez7069]

Despite it being real tough to build I actually put some soap on the pieces and they eventually caught...but it was still not easy..but the soap did help.once again...Mcfarland drop the ball on this baf..the quality control dept needs to figure it out I wonder...would Teflon tape work?......you rock greg

[@adonisasuncion5546]

Buddy this is funniest video ,all respect to you sir

[@GregCookPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed

[@FigureAlchemist]

This was pretty disappointing. I know you were really looking forward to this BAF, which makes sense because its awesome! Such a shame Mcfarlane screwed this up, but hopefully they can use it as a learning experience. This was a great, detailed review Greg, keep up the honest and quality content!

[@fistfullofgems3679]

for my bane, i had to add paper inside the hand joints and the leg joints to force and extremely tight connection so they stopped falling off. He is still really annoying to pose and sometimes they still pop off

[@Deathbybigmac420]

I saw almost every rare dc multiverse at target before I collected them. Walked by them many times. Then when I started collecting, I had to hunt for the rare ones.

[@jamescole7930]

It has happens to me all the time, just recently it was the silver surfer from Walgreens, I ordered one I found off of eBay , for a surprising decent price and three days later I was in a Walgreens and found two.🤦‍♂️ so I left one on the shelf and bought the other. So yes it does happen. Oh and last year I ordered the FF WAVE from Big Bad Toys and then found it three weeks later in Walmart.

[@mendovision4254]

I have it. And boiling water will soften it and BAM its a fix. It's really a great Fig. Use hot water

[@slicksterofstyle9161]

I warned you about this wave & the BAF back when you reviewed the asylum Batman fig.

[@biskup2287]

I have the set and I just watched your video and I’m not sure what to do now. Should I return them or try to build it? I’m going to email the company and see what they say or maybe replace them or something.. if you hear from them please let me know . Thanks and keep the Awesome videos going my friend!!

[@GregCookPhotography]

Check out my live stream from last night i talked about bane and my email to McFarlane

[@retrogaming6454]

Is there something you can apply to Wonder Woman's sword to harden it up? Make it a little more sturdy.

[@tchallaomoro8281]

Try putting a thin piece of paper inside the leg joint and push it on. Maybe that will give you the friction necessary to bind to the torso.

[@aureliomedina7244]

Maybe can wrap piece of tape on peg to build substance to be able to be held?

[@jedisamurai26]

Sad to see this happen to you and others. My Bane BAF went together and stayed together fine, no issues.

[@MrRobk270]

When Todd first showed the Bane BAF did you notice that it was all put together and didn't fall apart? I will let you know once I get the assortment and how it was for me to build the BAF.

[@peek10]

Came so close to buying this set just last week. And I would have been buying it only to have the Bane BAF. Also my sons would have been playing with it. So sorry its so bad, but glad I didn't make that purchase.

[@darktoylord]

Well that's a bummer. I was going to finally open my Last Knight figures today :(

[@Droopy_McCool5517]

Thanks for the video! I was planning on getting this whole wave just for bane until I saw this

[@obmf_hwcustoms6268]

I had to really work those legs in. You have the twist correct. Continue to pressure and twist. Hopefully that will work cause my legs are on and I’m able to put him in positions I like. Hands should be the same. Not gonna lie. I had to use a lot of force to attach them. Hope that helps.

[@stevemischlich2180]

I had problems with hands and legs too. Heat them up with a hair dryer and insert them then immediately use the cooling feature of the hair dryer...it works. I love Mcfarlane toys but the QC of his toys is bad. Also that wonder woman sword is awful!

[@anthonyvaughn8960]

i liked this figure even know the leg is a problem however once its put together and set i dont have a problem with his leg falling off

[@greycloudyday5980]

I thought about letting you know. I'd seen a few reviews that showed the same things. They talked about writing Mcfarlane. So maybe you should. I just didn't know if telling you would change anything. Bummers. I'm glad someone did send you the deal on it

[@GregCookPhotography]

I did send them an email with a link to the video :)

[@russcoight1586]

Unless, they are going to go back into reproduction and fix these problems, which won't happen; then what else can really be done? A refund or an exchange of a different figurine!

[@tombowling8646]

Recently, yeah, that happened to me with the Marvel Legends Frog Man. I couldn't find him at my local Target or Walmart for a long time. On an early morning trip to Walmart, I found one. A week later, the pegs were jeeming with Frog Men and have been since.

[@ronstewart6362]

Couldn't agree more. Also I believe that the sword Is rubbery and soft because of kids playing with them. These should be an adult collecter line.

[@justinsanders2705]

Wha wha wha 😞. So disappointed. I was so pumped for this BAF. I love the Bane character and couldn't wait to see Todd's take on him. Great video as always my brother. 👊

[@danny_Kitty]

Todd doesn't care. Sad to see this. I was living through you in getting a bane and was excited to see you put it together. I'd be pissed too.

[@garywolstenholme8332]

Thank you so much for this review i have just cancelled my pre order for this set off zavvi im not spending 101 pound on this if this is how alot of people have got this figure

[@GregCookPhotography]

Glad I could help

[@SketchPrimeGaming]

That sucks dude the problem i had with mines was the left leg once i move those shorts i was able to push it in

[@quitaulla1569]

Nice figures but I can't believe the bad quality of the joints. Thanks for the video! 😀🎈

[@Fuelmyinspiration]

Never LOL I buy it online and still don’t see it on the shelves. I’m still struggling with the TMNT line. Never found one

[@pablo9627]

Greg remember on Saturday I asked you if you had any suggestions about building bane!!!! Lol

[@darinencallado6003]

All the figures should come with a flight stand. Why would they make these joints like that? I don't know if I want to purchase these figures because of the difficulty putting on the body parts. Have all the BAFs been having trouble with putting on the body parts for this line? Very sad and disappointing. If you figure a way to get those body parts on please let us all know. I know the collecting community will greatly appreciate it! Some of the Marvel Legends BAFs are like that too, especially the really big figures.

[@Dinowrestler]

I just seen the full set today. I wanted to grab it ASAP, but it's $29.99 each. I had to watch a review before dropping $120 for a figure. I don't care about the other figures in the wave.

[@loranlindberg3560]

How about using some magnets for the arms, hands, and the legs and gluing them in place.

[@romeromanuel5695]

the WW figure looks nice but it is very difficult to get her to stand in a stable position. Totally agree with you on the sword - WW's sword, my Damien Wayne and my Deathstroke have flimsy/wavy swords...

[@jerjesloayzasociologo1089]

Felicitaciones por el video. Creo que me la pasaré mal armando mi baf :( debí ver el video antes :(

[@eltonpayne6331]

Maybe you can put magnets inside the pieces

[@Brocollector]

Hair dryer would do the trick heat up the leg and pop it on. It works I don’t know why people don’t do that.

[@then7irishwolfhound246]

I had to cut the middle on the shorts part but my legs popped in after a bit of pressure, hasn't came off since

[@prestonkanoa8114]

I order mine on ebay and I hope it doesn't turn out to be like the one u got. Its sad cause it's a good looking figure with quality issues. Todd has to work on a better way to make the baf figures like this one better. Todd should have made the peg bigger for the legs. I also find stuff on shelves after I pay crazy prices on ebay and mercari. Great review and that's so awful u got one of those low quality version of bane!!

[@kenrod4]

Someone on a video I just watched, said he just heated them with a hair dryer and the parts went together better.

[@joebueno5897]

I had the chance to pick up the entire wave at my Walmart the other day. Something told me not to for some reason. Thanks for trying to put this BAF together for us to see. Such a bummer. You have a great attitude Greg! Subscribed!

[@discwarehouse7169]

Sometimes I am able to locate Toys at Retail, sometimes I only find them after I breakdown and order it or purchase it from a After-Market shop. But some times (and this seems to be more and more), if I do not find it or purchase soon after the original release, I am never able to locate them at Retail (or at a decent price). Especially concerning Store Exclusives!

[@NerdAffiliated]

Dang, that’s disappointing. Yeah, maybe use that sticky paste Zilla uses. But that sword, is bad too.

[@voyager7]

What about subbing in one of the swords from Geralt the Witcher fig? I don;t own that one yet, but maybe one of the two swords he comes with would be more substantial? EDIT: You ask the very appropriate question on the BANE figure of why? Why did QC at McFarlane approve this joint style for hands and legs??? Did they actually TRY a few before approving them? Mine are still in package and after seeing the horror stories about the joints I'm on the fence about the wave itself. I like the story so will likely keep them, but yeah, if a kid were saving their money to get the Bane they would be very sad/disappointed.

[@GregCookPhotography]

good idea

[@rogerj1915]

Seems like BAFs are a thing now. I personally don't like the BAFs lines. I'd like an articulated figure already built and sold to me. I shouldn't have to go thru the extra work. Don't get me wrong, they are awesome but there are also some figures in that line that I am not really interested in. Call customer care and see if u can send it back to them that way they can send you one that is more functional. Great review Greg. Never have I seen you this disappointed.

[@anthonyismael09]

Did you try to use a hairdryer? My legs and hands popped on with 30 seconds of heat. Granted you shouldn’t have to do that...

[@topdelinhareviews5478]

That sword xD Gave you a like, cause you deserve it after getting this bad BAF!

[@simplesmile6984]

Greg you could take a dril (a right size drill) make some holes in the legs and in the lover part of the actual body and shove in there some pegs this way you will not loose mobility i think will this work i dunno in my mind it does but i dunno hope this helps it is sad to see when you invest so much and it just breaks on you not cuz of you but because of the qa or i dunno maybe the design company has chosen

[@TriscuitBizkit]

You gotta heat both the leg and hip up, pop em in tight and they will pop in, then run em under cold water to cool em off, and they stay on nice and tight

[@unclecreed2986]

@Díto sometimes you need to get a hairdryer out to soften them up a little but not usually.

[@TriscuitBizkit]

@Díto No Bane's the only one with this issue, at least it's easily fixable

[@NovaGoldfire]

This is exactly what I had done for legs. Hot water worked great to get them on and then cold water to stiffen the plastic. They rotate easily and won't fall off.

[@davidcato6595]

I'll just wait for them to release a bane. I feel this is a bit rushed because they are competing with marvel legend bafs at same price points. It will get better

[@jamescole7930]

Try your other two. I also had a rough time. I was lucky enough to have it work.

[@braxton4593]

I took double sided sticky tape and put around the joint of legs and blow dry the hands and worked

[@jessiemiller9990]

I only have the head and shoulders of merciless baf can't find the other pieces and ebay prices are crazy charging 20$ or more per price you don't even get the figure it came in

[@ayoitsdiego]

Hey man, I've seen ppl fix joint issues with Vaseline and hot glue. Hope this helps.

[@GregCookPhotography]

Cool, thanks

[@murdoc0325]

you just need to rotate the pieces when putting them on and use a little force

[@danny_Kitty]

Also as a Godzilla X-plus toy collector. Try a hair dryer. Works miracles.

[@popsandblades]

On my Bane I had to soak the legs in hot water, firmly press the legs on, then drop the whole figure in an ice water bath. The seem to be secure now. I still need the arms, but it’s really a shame with this BAF. This Bane could’ve been one of the highest valued figures in recent years, but its construction design sucks.