McFarlane Toys BATMAN Three Jokers DC Multiverse Action Figure Review

Despite making more Batman collectibles than any other company has in such a short period of time, McFarlane has given us very few which could be considered the quintessential Batman figure for our collections. With this classic look for the Dark Knight, will we finally have the best Batman action figure ever?
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[@meneliktafari894]

I have defiantly been waiting for your critique of this figure because I knew it would be very thorough! What is more, I think this figure is somewhat structurally awkward as well. Yet, I do think Mcfarlane’s line has made progress in some areas. Im looking forward to your response and review of the Batman Rebirth --

[@J0J0Zx]

I would buy more mcfarlane figures if they would stop having ratcheted ankles and terrible proportions

[@meneliktafari894]

I concur!! And don’t forget the poor abdomen articulation…. Lol

[@Velvet_Intrigue]

Not really into McFarlane. I'm more of a Superman guy, but I want more variety. I definitely can not stand the side-eye thing they've been doing lately.

[@Excieos]

Yeah, this Batman looked really weird when I saw the promotional images and absolutely nothing changed. It’s odd because they’re completely capable of making really good looking figures, so I only collect the few that are actually good in this line. You should check out the new Rebirth Batman they released, I’d love to see you review that one.

[@lfabio.n]

Totally agree but the proportions are a little bit off, the legs are big for the torso and the head

[@Excieos]

@@lfabio.n yeah, but the rebirth Batman compared to this one completely blows it out of the water. They almost don’t look like they’re from the same company

[@meneliktafari894]

Indeed

[@lfabio.n]

@@Excieos Yeah, I hope they rerelease Rebirth Batman with a New 52 color scheme, totally agree that it is a great figure, I like DC Multiverse, I just pass the ones I don't like it

[@Excieos]

@@lfabio.n I guess it’s just hit or miss. The Wally West Flash and the Grifter both look like pretty good new releases, but the Batman Hush and The tv show Flash look awful

[@fortressmattimus3984]

For one, I would love for my super hero figures to be shaped like super heroes. Legends does it too, but these companies have done it so much that I've just kind of gotten accustomed to my figures being un-super shaped. It's really sad actually but I forget how bad the proportions actually are on many of these. I'm not even talking about political correctness and females, but why is it so hard for these companies to match the source material? I've been collecting on and off for 20 years, but my collection still doesn't have a Batman because this is the kind of stuff we're dealing with. Why is it so hard to make a decent Batman that isn't $100?

[@MrMegaman0607]

Like Anthony said I think the DC Superheroes Batman is still worth looking into. Really nice sculpt and paint. Yeah it’s “stylized” but a lot figures these days don’t have the proper superhero proportions anyway, at least he does lol And he can be found for fairly cheap secondhand, at least the blue and gray one

[@Mattyboy-dn4oo]

@@MrMegaman0607 Dude, when you bought up the DC superheroes line, you bought back a memory. I remember having the Superman/Bizarro two pack when I was a kid. It was a Christmas gift from my parents. I think I ended up giving it away as a got older. Now I’m thinking about it again. It’s only $50 on Amazon, which is surprisingly not as expensive as I thought it would be. If I do get it, I’ll probably leave it in the box

[@MrMegaman0607]

It’s well worth it, the “S3 Select Sculpt” figures in that line are all pretty solid 👍

[@andyreeves6771]

It feels like it all goes back the 90’s Star Wars POTF line having insane He-Man like proportions which lead to them fixing this into realistic ones during the 00’s 3.5” lines but this mentality carried over into Hasbro’s Marvel Legends leading to their most used bucks having cosplayer physiques. It’s harder to understand why McFarlane is copying this, this Batman in particular has this shapely sculpted leather material which shows McFarlane‘s strengths but then they have this marshmallow soft sculpting of the body.

[@dobletmatutino9446]

I think the best batman they made is TDKR Batman, but that figure also has some weird proportion shenanigans going on

[@lfabio.n]

I think Rebirth Batman and Dark Detective are the best aesthetically speaking, at least for me

[@chicomac8450]

Dark Detective is nearly perfect. I want to change the head to cover his ears lol I personally don’t like that look and will change the head. Aside from that, him and rebirth bats are amazing

[@lfabio.n]

@@chicomac8450 I think they're great, if they reuse the two to release a New 52 Batman with just the color scheme different from Rebirth and Dark Detective without the trench coat, I'll buy them without hesistating

[@chicomac8450]

@@lfabio.n YESS!! That is genius! If he messes it up I’ll be so disappointed. New 52 and Rebirth are so similar and it should be just a color change like how he did the Rebirth Superman and Infected supes. Same body, different head and different colors

[@lfabio.n]

@@chicomac8450 Rebirth Superman could've turned out better but yes, it's hard to totally ruin the figure if they do the same thing

[@fernandodelgado4329]

I'm going to be honest because I think this Batman figure is cool even though I collect Marvel Legends and I would like to get both the McFarlane DC Multiverse Action Comics 1000 Superman and Batman because I love their designs, As always great video Anthony.

[@PowerChordEPS]

I like the fact they're starting to branch out more, though I think the abundance of Batman might be two-fold between DC/Warner Bros. and McFarlane. Not a total excuse, but that;s my theory as DC has almost always relied on the Dark Knight as their marquee hero. In terms of the figures, if you take them as they are, it's whatever, but if you use them as a blank canvas and fix some of the issues they have in articulation and paint, makes them leaps and bounds better. Not everyone's cup of tea but my repainted Lobo looks like it should cost three times as much.

[@ReeceHoward06]

Literally your last point. I find that customizing McFarlane DC figures are some of the easiest and rewarding figures to customize. Out of box, they are decent. Put a little love in them amd the are perfect to me. I look at these figures like a cross between a Gundam Model kit and an action figure, and that usually satisfies the hobbyist and collector in me.

[@maxbanh]

Me personally I don’t like McFarlane dc figures I dunno I just don’t like the texture and feel of the figure, others like it but not for me. I prefer Dc universe classics, great review as always.

[@thebat8997]

To be honest I quit mcfarlane toys

[@randomuser4067]

For me, this McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse Line is getting more and more boring

[@253emiliano]

McFarlane's articulation is the worst. Great sculpts, little to no range of movement. Also, because most figures are 7inch I can't pose them next to any non-McFarlane figures. Breaks my heart.

[@lefty7127]

The same problem. Loved new Batman movie, wanted to buy some figures from there, but they will look too big next to DK figures from Mattel.

[@fernandodelgado4329]

Also who is the best Superman actor? In your opinion, Mine is Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill, Tom Willington, Tyler Hoechilin, and Dean Cain.

[@PunkMetalero9666]

I gave up after realizing they'd just make figures of dark nights, metal, and what not. I rather save up for a mafex figure

[@6kang971]

Good choice

[@MrMegaman0607]

Don’t understand the point of this line tbh. Poor sculpt work, no paint, no good accessories, non-functional articulation, like what are we paying for? These companies are getting way to complacent The only superhero figures that have remotely looked like superheroes in recent times were the 80 Years and Modular Iron Men from Hasbro tbh lol

[@kltoybox]

One day he will make a good Batman… maybe but I haven’t found a lot of the DC figures appealing. The trading card is pretty lame and it should be more accessories and proper hands for the characters. There is some decent parts to this figure, but eh lol great review!

[@lfabio.n]

Flashpoint Batman is really good, the head sculpt on the exclusive is excellent, I don't recommend the unmasked though I'm sure I'll like Rebirth Batman and The Dark Knight Returns Batman too but I'm still waiting for those

[@kltoybox]

@@lfabio.n thank you! I may get the Thomas Wayne, I have seen him a few times.

[@FinalConsensus]

Mcfarlane is really hit or miss for me. Sick of the dark knights metal stuff he's into. But then again there's few characters I would even need to be content with my collection. The side eye is annoying and limits poses for photography and the lack of female heroes/villains is annoying

[@toddg1003]

I’m not into this line at all, which is a massive shame as I love DC. The wonky sizes and proportions as well as character designs have put me off it.

[@edwinarroyo8069]

1st

[@MisterSouji]

Every time you review a McFarlane figure and talk about the crappy butterfly joint I end up picking up my SIC Kamen Rider Faiz with the massive ball joint in the shoulder to get crazy movement.

[@BCC-cc8lz]

I have learned so much from you that as soon as I saw this Batman for the first time I thought “this looks weird. His head looks like an alien, I’ll pass on it”

[@wasabi-in-my-eye3134]

I need more of his videos to help me spend less.

[@ryaneastern4010]

I’m over McFarlane, wouldn’t be upset if he was to lose the license( I doubt that’s gonna happen) Batman sucks as a dc collector I’m deflated as he hasn’t even scratched the surface of the actual dc multiverse

[@KrackerJak]

Once again, you've saved me a disappointing purchase! It feels like so many of these McFarlane figs, they're putting in all these joints but just crapping the bed on the functionality of the joints. Except the Space Marines- they exceeded all my posing expectations for such chunky figures.

[@nivekcor7760]

I'm loosing interest in the line due to quality control issues with the figures

[@emphorepolpatinedasenate]

I was disappointed how mcfarlanes been sculpting them, now I'm just insulted everytime I see the bad purportins knowing it's the same company that can make 5 inch walking dead action figures with insane detail and sculptwork

[@TheMattTrakker]

I pick some of these up when they go on sale, but mostly have stopped since as much as I like Batman, 1 shelf is enough.

[@GeorgeNadaYT]

I hated this line when it started. I've since then changed my mind and been buying a lot of McFarlane multiverse figures. But I'm skipping the new The Batman movie figures. I didn't really like the film. Wish they would have painted this figure's trunks black. It looks much better from customs I've seen on KZbin.

[@dootooty]

I do like the mcfarlane line even though it has a lot of issues. I love painting mcfarlane figures because the sculpting is usually good, but at the same time that is a problem that you have to customize the figures to make them good.

[@rubix187]

McFarlane Toys should consider renaming the line to Batmanverse instead of Multiverse

[@Lalam24]

I don't get it, their old halo torsos were sometimes hit or miss hut most of the main reach/halo 3 ones were really good. Why do they keep making them awful like this? It's so fucking easy to make.

[@whozyourdaddy]

These figures are horrible. Todd said he sold more figures than any other comapny at retail, but I can't figure out who the hell is buying these. This looks like silly putty with a cape.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I can't believe that is accurate considering the shelf warming i see everywhere and the very specific demo they're aimed at

[@omegamaximus1727]

I’ll stick with my Mcfarlane Hazmat Batman because this action figure has way better proportions.

[@odinfury9273]

McFarlane toys are ok, i don't collect them personally. I like Batman but that's too much Batman figures they are making.

[@martinlovelly5864]

THE FULL SPLIT ON THIS FIGURE , SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON LIU KANG , FROM THE SAME LINE OF COLLECTABLES , IS IT AT ALL TO ARTICULATE MCFARLAND'S LIU KANG , I LIKE THE FIGURE , BUT NOT ENOUGH KICKING ARTICULATION , !

[@LeeEricsson]

I guess McFarlane fans don’t care about proportions or figures being anatomically realistic??? Case in point, the Pattinson Batman just looks ridiculous with his small hands and feet and long body. Why is there no backlash against Todd’s weird sculpting? Maybe I’m missing something here???

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Too many people are more concerned with owning more figures instead of owning good figures.

[@searcher7478]

LOVE the photoshops Anthony! Thanks heaps!

[@sabdaramadhan8668]

So weird

[@Mattyboy-dn4oo]

The minute I heard that he has one fist hand, I lost interest in the figure. The cowl has some good detailing, which piqued my interest, but there’s no excuse for why they couldn’t just include a left fist. For a character that relies on martial arts, he’s going to be pretty limited in punching/kicking poses. Poor ankle articulation, weak butterfly joint, a cheap looking accessory…..yea I’ll look elsewhere for a 6inch-7inch Batman

[@blueblitz338]

I love it

[@outofbodypickle8408]

It’s boring, it’s a weird sculpt, it’s only in scale with other shitty McFarlane figures. Why on earth they continue to put out only shitty Batman figures is beyond me. The face sculpts are almost always ugly.

[@jacktoma21]

Really want a classic Wonder Woman, but only seem to get variants or movie versions.

[@javierlechuga9112]

I really like this figure, but the size of the legs that you mentioned is something notorius and weird. However, it looks good between the rest of my McFarlane Batfamily. The TDKR Batman and Superman have the same problem AND that is the reason I passed those figures.

[@flexiondynamo]

Someone who ACTUALLY doesn't skip leg day, and all the haters come out...

[@stevenwurtzbacher2968]

I gave up on this line a couple months ago. Really just don’t like the constant Batmen.

[@smyers9052]

To me the best two Batman figures McFarlane has released are White Knight and Thomas Wayne. Disappointed that this wasn't better, the arms looking that unfinished, and the glaring contrast between plastics in torso, arms, and legs, is too much. Great review.

[@Zombub]

White Knight is such a great fig

[@suhtangwong]

The newer one, rebirth batman, that just came out is a whole lot better. Better proportions, better everything.

[@truwe316]

I was hoping this figure would be the one to get me into a line. You want me to buy into a line, give me one solid Batman and I'll buy all the figures. For all the Batmans Todd has made, I just can't get into it. I looked through twenty figures at the comic book store and not a single one had a decent chest logo painted. They all looked a million times worse than the one in this video. No two fists hands once again for a character that punches a lot of people?! At this point, the line has been going on long enough that I think Todd is just trolling some of the fans.

[@lfabio.n]

I really like the line, not so much of this figure, the head sculpt is not for me

[@elliotbaltazar]

Toe hinges are terrible, in general. 💯

[@craigcharlesworth1538]

I got into the line early but dropped out mostly early on. I'm not really into the modern designs of DC characters, I love the 80s style, Jose Garcia Lopez type look and DCUC (for all its faults) covered that so perfectly that I really didn't see the point going much deeper on McFarnale's line even if they did have superior sculpts and articulation. The only exception is the movie stuff - I have all their Justice League figures, The Batman and WW84. They're not perfect figures, if I had the money to go Mafex or Figurarts I would but I don't so the McFarlane stuff does in a pinch.

[@Mattyboy-dn4oo]

The classic designs for any superhero will always be my favorite designs. I love it when the shows/movies stay as faithful or accurate to the classic look as much as possible (tho there are some instances where I prefer a modern design over the classic look)

[@saberultra9336]

I think you might like the DC Multiverse Rebirth Batman if you got any chance to have him in your hand

[@Ghoulstille]

I got the Joker's from this line and Red Hood but that's all. And I pretty much just got the joker's because i wanted some Joker figures and despite some weirdness in their construction they are pretty cool looking. I give them a 7/10.

[@reboandzooty]

Most of these Macfarlane figures look hideous to me. I lack the aesthetic vocabulary to explain why exactly? They look like they’re…made of play doh?

[@bestial.tattoo]

I can't stand the shape of his head lol. And to answer the question: I don't mind thousands versions of batman, but almost none appeal to me lol, and I HATE when they don't come with two fisted hands. The megafigs are kinda great tho

[@danielwesley5051]

Why does McFarlane have super tight ratchets always right next to really loose ones, seriously I feel like I’m gonna break my figure every time I bend its elbow.

[@imnotsickler]

I don't get the love people had for this figure. It's a 4/10 for me, even worse because I was looking forward to it. The head is bad, long legs, so many problems.

[@Victor-mc1sz]

I should have waited for your review and I would have saved myself $20. Will you be doing a review of Batgirl?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Yes

[@freddyellis22]

I've passed on this line because I want 6" but I probably would've made some exceptions if the figured were too good to pass up but it just hasn't happened.

[@Bocalt]

Might have been asked, can we expect a review of action force figures?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Don't know. Could be considered a conflict of interest since I'm working on my own line.

[@Bocalt]

@@AnthonysCustoms well think it would be if you were reviewing your own line. On some level that would apply to anyone from mythic legions to mcfarlane. You always give your opinion with the least "bias" possible, so I was curious. I'm also guessing that's why you haven't had a review of Xesray's combatant line.

[@manuelgalvez5233]

anthony i dont like this mcfarlane line that much, too many dark figures and trashy figures,

[@jeanlucacanomontiel4824]

I was really hyped about this one when I pre ordered it, but once in hand well... I still like it, but I had to make some changes and still, there's no way I can change de proportions

[@gerrykomalaysia2]

Nice

[@Lantern72]

I hate the feet/ankles on this figure. It just looks horrible

[@RR-8]

"If they can't do it for $20, raise the price and make it better.." Stop giving them ideas Anthony. Hasbro is screwing us over bad enough as it is.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

"Making it better" wouldn't be screwing anyone.

[@tonosoria9137]

After all this years mcfarlane still doing shitty figures

[@cheetha-ku2zc]

Are you going to review Martian man hunter by McFarlane?

[@7OnAtuesday]

That photoshop looks a lot better. In some areas the original reminds me of frank millers batman

[@GeezyCE]

Would you do like an ultimate superhero anatomy video? I'd love to see it

[@palpatine1975]

I think the line is going well.. Much better than Mattel.

[@ingloriousmax]

Love McFarlane can't stand the 1/10th scale.

[@briancunderwood]

I added shoe polish to mine made it look 100 times better

[@lmeadors7155]

i wish the trunks were painted black

[@NaiveSteve]

I have a question that stems from this figure but applies to alot of domestics; why can this figure not kneel down naturally despite having all the articulation in the legs and hips? It feels like despite hips that an go forward and double jointed knees I can't get a batman or spiderman into a one knee pose (which is kind of essential for the character)

[@AnthonysCustoms]

hip range and long bone proportions in the legs.

[@NaiveSteve]

Thank you for the speedy reply. 🙏

[@ZedKaizoku]

The loose Joints in legs depending on your copy which is factory error due some got a super tight legs but really like his design and a must in my collection for the justice league team

[@chicomac8450]

If the figure was like your Photoshopped version, I would have bought 10.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Me too

[@Voolee2196]

Best thing about MCF is the saved cost.... Not how cheaper these figures are but how most of them just straight up poorly engineered/designed garbage and only a handful of them are decent/great figures.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Lol

[@MrHutto1]

I got burnt out on it. I hate the anatomy

[@diegodankquixote-wry3242]

What was the resolution to 3 jokers? I know one of them was killed almost immediately.

[@acy3706]

Because fabric does not stick to muscles or blend in muscles like body paint. If you want realistic look this is "real" realism.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

No. Lol up body building... Or the source material

[@Chadghostal]

I wish, in addition to thigh swivel, McFarlane would MAKE A NEW BODY DESIGN. Not every character needs butterful joints. Change the waist. change the neck type!! Anything! AGHHH. i miss the 90s spawn style

[@mistermastermind528]

I'm very selective with the McFarlane figures...mostly targeting Batman and Superman and my choices aren't even that many. I only have the White Knight one and I'm planning to get the Rebirth Supes and Bats, and maybe even the 2-pack Dark Knight Returns. I want the Bane figure and also considering Dr. Fate from the Injustice line. Other than that, I'm just waiting for something interesting at least.

[@momo.ru-kun]

The problem with McFarlane's torso articulation is because the whole ball peg is buried deep and enclosed in the socket, that's why it is impeded. The socket should have a 25 degree opening for the ball peg to move around it. It's a simple engineering problem, they can't seem to figure.

[@drenkrod9811]

I ended up grabbing this and painting the trunks black for the full-on classic look. Arm was detached in the package but I just had to heat it up and plug it back in.

[@andrepaul3483]

This Batman,Batman Beyond,Swamp Thing and maybe Martian Manhunter will be my last purchases from this line. I am feeling this line. Hell,I just started recollecting the Justice League Unlimited toyline from Mattel. Because childhood.

[@dtejada1988]

Zup Anthony, I like the Batman figs, but I also think it’s a lot to keep up with, I’m glad I saw this review before buying, I don’t care for the card, and I’m gonna let this one go. Again thanks for the video bro 😎👍🏼

[@skamj1]

the head on this figure was so disapoint8ng to me being that Fabok is such a great artist and the art in the comic was so great. The ears should've been moved forward a bit with a more rounded top of the head. Mcfarlane needs to stop putting his little twists on other artists work.

[@pants989]

The zero ab crunch and the terrible "butterfly" shoulders with no added range are so disappointing. This McFarlane guy doesn't learn!

[@jonythe3rd535]

Macfarlane is the worst figure line ever! Bad articulations or useless (like the butterfly join in this batman), differents colors for the same part, no accessories. If you don't buy it, mcfarlane will stop! Don't make videos on this line! Please! Be smart and stop buying this shitting line and maybe one day hasbro will release dc comics figures!

[@AnthonysCustoms]

You realize reviews help the consumer far more than the manufacturer, right?

[@GeezyCE]

Yeah, every superhero figure nowadays looks like just a rectangle. Upper body is the biggest problem I think

[@hannahsaphire7643]

Agree completely about this stale piece of gluten free bread. Don’t understand the giant toneless legs either 👎🏻 Great review Anthony and thank you for your photoshop❣️

[@searcher7478]

"Doesn't fit in it properly...annnnd that'swhatshesaid" 😆😆

[@mattyb3530]

good stuff - can you review the three jokers red hood figure? also, what are your opinions on the ban on gun accessories for figures?

[@ftheman1108]

I'm still into this line, I like that it's an affordable line to collect and we're getting some cool character designs. There are deff some figures that I pass on because I either don't like the character, the design, or the paint apps suck. But I have a ton of these figures prob about 80% of the figs they've put out so far and I genuinely like 99% of them. While I wish articulation and proportions wer better and the paint apps were more, it's awesome we get new molds for so many figures and so many variations of batman (him being my fav dc character it doesnt bother me). While I am getting a little bit of McFarlane fatigue, I'm still looking forward to the line continuing and collecting for years to come. Appreciate you reviewing this line, I'd like to see you review the rebirth batman soon

[@aliather749]

Painting the trunks black makes a big improvement and also makes the legs appear more proportionate.

[@kusanagisensei5987]

Bruh I shouldn’t have watched this. I liked it but now the head does look small to me

[@Nic_03_21]

I love how you compared a mess of a plastic figure to bread!! 😂😂😂

[@bertuhn8205]

I bought a couple of multiverse figs but is not a line that I follow

[@Toys_and_Tings]

What is your opinion on the McFarland dark knight returns Batman? I think it might be their best sculpted batman so far (but it still has long legs)

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Don't have it yet. We'll see.

[@MegaCatman45]

I just jumped in and was getting really excited but then Todd went ahead and pretty much said he wouldn't do many female figures and my excitement went down hill, so many badass ladies in the DC Universe. I'm trying to put together a JL Dark and I may never be able to without Zatanna

[@AnthonysCustoms]

You might since she's closely related to Batman

[@MJAranas]

You need to review the new Rebirth Batman from McFarland I’m keen to hear what you think!

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Soon as it comes in