McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse The Dark Knight Trilogy Action Figures Review

[@terone]

The peg on Bane's right hand is mounted backwards. That is, the peg that should go into the hand is the one connecting to the arm, which is why it is not fitting properly. If you compare it to the left hand, you can notice the different shape.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Well that answers that!!! Thanks

[@jeancaceres7670]

Another reviewer said that the right hand articulation (of the Bane figure) was "inside/out" that's (maybe the reason) why. it's hard to switch hands.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Yep, someone pointed that one out to me earlier. :)

[@ryanhenneberque]

Thanks for this review. I was researching the issue with the glued bicep joints on the Batman figure and found your video very helpful. When I was first testing all the joints on my Batman figure a few days ago, both arms came unglued as I tried to swivel the bicep joints (because I assumed they were meant to move like EVERY other McFarlane DC figure). I can glue them back so that the figure is as good as it was right out of the package, but it's severely disappointing that this amazing figure has such a critical design flaw that made it all the way into mass production. I would like to see some sort of recall or option for arm replacements from McFarlane if it would be possible just to pop off the arms at the shoulder joint and put on new, better-designed arms.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Don’t glue them on. None of these parts are glued in place. They are “popped” together in production. Just shouldn’t so easily fall off…

[@dabi1093]

​@Ashley Wilbanks I had the opposite problem, my biceps were glued to the joint, and sadly this happened to 2 of them , I got 2 batman figures and both had this issue 😢

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@dabi1093 hopefully this Ian my an attempt at a “fix” from them in newer releases…

[@Frambhueee]

The batman figure allways has the legs like he was ridding a horse the whole day? Xd

[@AshleyWilbanks]

:)

[@the_hottest_pizza_rolls1300]

At 9:35 that's actually stitching on the mask.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

I think you are right!

[@hco.brandon_lee9080]

I’m super excited to get this set as a fan of TDK trilogy. I hate to see your experience with them in hand was relatively negative but appreciate your honesty. I know they have flaws that aren’t just going to be isolated to your set, but for the price point we don’t have any other options for this scale outside SHF/Mafex/Soap Studios. I guess I’m just thankful McFarlane took a swing at them.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Totally agree. Mileage will vary most likely.

[@nosoyyo6961]

I'm really happy to find your review, as I'm definitelly passing on this whole wave. I've seen about 30 different reviews... But your honesty made me feel thankful! Rushed products don't deliver.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Thanks for that! The figures aren’t horrible, they actually look good. Just poor QC on this wave.

[@damianwayne8229]

It seems that bicep malfunction of Batman is a very common error.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Well that isn’t good.

[@darthmalum666]

The Batman I received today, doesn't even have a biceps swivel its stuck fast. I haven't had had much of a chance to work on it. It feels like I'm gonna break it.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@darthmalum666 warm it up with hot water or a few seconds of a blow dryer first

[@darthmalum666]

​@The DC Collector I tried both of those it didn't work. I had to rip the right arm off and all in the joint and under the pauldron there was glue. But the left will not budge.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@darthmalum666 yeeesh… sorry about that

[@meneliktafari894]

Should have a major recall on that fig… it’s really bad!!!

[@AshleyWilbanks]

I don't know if it is recall worthy, so have no issues, but it definitely is an issue they need to check for going forward.

[@Lyserg1260]

3 batarangs and grappling gun, but only single grabbing hand. Wtf. Why can't we just get alternate hands for him and Joker. I don't like them having punching hands. Also, Scarecrows hands apparently fit Two-Face as well so you can replace coin hand with any Scarecrow left hand you want.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Yeah, but tough to get a hold of those hands to pull them off. LOL

[@Cliffhanger132]

Both my Batman & Joker arms broke out of packaging. Very bummed & I hope McFarlane can reach out for replacement. The wave is full of QC issues except for Two-Face

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Sorry to hear that. The quality on this whole wave is less than what we are used to from McFarlane Toys. Although these issues are easily fixable, I don't like having to "doctor" my toys out of the box.

[@Cliffhanger132]

They are but I’m talking about major snapping.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@Cliffhanger132 Wow, glad I didn't have any of that.

[@sigerlion8608]

Is it broken or is it just not connecting well? I've had the same issue with some of my Marvel Legends in the past as well. The socket was too loose for the peg and the figure's arm keeps popping off.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Just not connecting well.

[@Wortwort-Spooderbat]

When did scarecrow ever wear that badass costume??

[@AshleyWilbanks]

The end of Batman Begins after the gas was released in the Narrows.

[@madeeyang7053]

For that price, it’s dope!

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Yep

[@Jag2045]

McFarlane QC is all over the place - I bought the Batman Year Two set and both arms broke in the exact same spot right out of the box as your TDK figure, got a replacement and that broke immediately to so in the end had to return him :(

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Sorry to hear that. I have had an overall good experience so far…

[@waleslandofdragons8842]

Jag happened to my year two exactly what happened to yours like the arms were made out of biscuit

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@waleslandofdragons8842 sorry to hear that. It was a common problem on that fig

[@Escaped-FromHellview]

The arm pegs are really hard to move up and down while the biceps to the wrist pops of if u try and just pose the arms

[@AshleyWilbanks]

A little bit, yeah :(

[@meneliktafari894]

So glad your reviews have fidelity, unlike some reviewers who just want free toys

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Thanks Menelik. Wouldn't be opposed to free toys :), but would also give my honest opinion on them.

[@andrebastos5635]

They look great 🤘🏻

[@AshleyWilbanks]

They are decent. Just watch out for Batman's arms!

[@andrebastos5635]

@@AshleyWilbanks thanks brother

[@aleontecristian9260]

3:40 he's got a face only a mother could love. To beat until it's blue probably

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Lol

[@aleontecristian9260]

​@@AshleyWilbanksdid you laugh?

[@Dodgers1737]

I preordered all four once I saw them go up on Amazon I wont receive them until the middle of March I dont mind the wait. I've only had one issue with the Mcfarlane figures so far and that was the Darkseid mega figure both of his arms fell off when I took the figure out of the package.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

My only other issue was with the animated Cyborg and his arm fell off out of the box. The inner rim that holds the arm in was broken. That was it, until these...

[@braydenpage1808]

My only problem was with the Dark Knight Returns Armored Batman. His knee pad fell off and had to stress myself out putting the tiniest amount of super glue to get it back on, and not get any on the joints.

[@TomH7.22]

I think most people just display these figures not play with them. so the arm shouldn’t fall off just displaying it

[@AshleyWilbanks]

But even those displaying them, might want to pose them, which leads to this :(

[@cside19]

Thanks for the great review! I’m curious on Batman’s arms if you have tried heating it up at all? Maybe the socket is warped and not holing on properly? Or is it a case of bad design? I have seen a few reviews and some note that issue, but others don’t have that issue at all. Thanks again!

[@AshleyWilbanks]

I will give it a try. The hole on the left looks misshaped.

[@pagetpughproductions9158]

The holes on mine were a little big. After hot water and some pressure the arms stay in better, they can still come if with pressure but not as bad as out of the package.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@pagetpughproductions9158 gotcha.

[@Press_X_to_doubt]

It's a bad design on Mcfarlane's part. Darkseid, Jon, Batman (LKOE) have that issue.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@Press_X_to_doubt Could be, my Darkseid's arms are loose, but didn't have the issue with Batman (LKOE)

[@spider-manunknown9193]

I’m definitely getting this wave but I wish we got Catwoman and Ras Al Ghul and The Batman Begins suit. I say Mattel did a better Job with the Dark Knight Trilogy figures. Let’s not forget Mafex of course.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

I have a pic on Instagram of the Mattel Batman vs this one. Not even close in my opinion. The McFarlane one looks much better

[@grumpyirish9627]

Hopefully we will get Alfred, Ras Al Ghul, and Catwoman.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

That would be very nice! I don’t know though… it would be the first time Todd has expanded beyond one wave for a movie(s)

[@johnnytiger]

I think I remember in one of the storylines, maybe nightfall, bane broke killer croc's arms. L0l, now he can do that Batman.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Lol, now all I need is a killer croc to recreate it

[@TheresnoGod1984]

I've bought all these hoping they're not going to have these issues. Also bought the Macfarlane Flash set with BatMobile and BatWing. Much cheaper than NECA but NECA are expensive for what they are just over prised figures.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

All are good figures, and yes those NECA figs are expensive…

[@rairaiken33]

I canceled my preorder due to all the QC issues

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Understand. You should pick up at least Batman though. QC aside, he is a cool figure

[@a.q.gonzales9835]

TDK Batnan head sculpt is good but needs a cloth cape, Scaregrow has a good paint app but all of them needs better paint application and too bad for the joints tho its better than breakage but still it should have not just pop off easily - ill just be getting TDK on this set and have him customized - great vid

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Thanks A.Q.!

[@DoloWolfZero]

Now I'm scared to open my batman lmao.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Lol, just rip it out!

[@JD_ATX]

Personally speaking, I think they should have made these deluxe figures -- Batman * Alternate Bruce Wayne Head Joker * Actual weapons Scarecrow * Alternate Jonathan Crane head Two-Face * Alternate Harvey Dent head * Revolver Otherwise, I think they're decent figures despite the lack of accessories/weapons.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

They are decent, just disappointed in some particular things about each one.

[@GRAYMATTER_235]

I can hear the Hasbro haters in the comments blaming Hasbro for Batman’s arms falling off.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Lol

[@TheEdorizo]

If you want the actual look-alikes of each character you have to spend the money so you can actually get the accuracy of each character's face

[@AshleyWilbanks]

yep. I am sure there are plenty of third party peeps out there making heads for these.

[@jacobhadlock631]

I love your action figures! They're amazing! Really they are! I also love the humor, that made my day even better!ok I'll give it a go!

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Thanks Jacob! Comments like this keep me going :)

[@jacobhadlock631]

@@AshleyWilbanks you're very welcome!

[@jacobhadlock631]

I'm showing art of Batman, green lantern and so on! Soon I'm going to teach my art and give art tips! Also advise!

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@jacobhadlock631 sounds cool!

[@jacobhadlock631]

@@AshleyWilbanks thanks!!

[@memesterkg7138]

What’s a good Batman figure that’s at a good price

[@AshleyWilbanks]

What is a good price to you?

[@memesterkg7138]

@@AshleyWilbanks 40 and below

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@memesterkg7138 depending on what version of the character you like, you would be hard pressed to find something better than one of the options from McFarlane Toys.

[@memesterkg7138]

@@AshleyWilbanks okay so which McFarlane one I can’t really find a good one

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@memesterkg7138 which version of Batman are you interested in?

[@malikihaqilukmansyah3436]

I use'd to boiled ma new mcfarlane figure with hot water for 1min, before articulate them. It makes easier to articulate them, and also makes the hand not easy to fall off.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

I don’t think that is this case with these. Many people are talking about issues with these.

[@malikihaqilukmansyah3436]

But it's makes better than from the package.. nice review btw👍

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@malikihaqilukmansyah3436 thanks!

[@roahnosh]

Mcfarlane already ripped off the hip joints used in Gunpla (MG/RG) they should have copied more and allow the thighs to be extended a little bit to get more articulation so that the figure can easily do the superhero landing. They also copied the ball joints from kotobukiya. Been building gunpla for almost a decade now and some kotobukiya and was surprised to see the gunpla like joints being used in mcfarlane figures when I disassembled it.

[@roahnosh]

Forgot to say, you can literally blame the diapers to Kotobukiya (waifu kits) and Bandai Spirits specially those Dragon Ball kits.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Good to know! Thanks for the info.

[@roahnosh]

@@AshleyWilbanks If they can improve the hip joint I think they'll easily beat the competition in articulation. In some kits like the figurise standard kits (waifu kits) you can lower the joint and in some MG kits you can even lock it in place. This level of articulation allows you to do some insane poses. The rear view will look weird but front view = 10/10

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@roahnosh Would probably jack up the price though.

[@dabi1093]

At least your arms can turn mine were glued

[@AshleyWilbanks]

That isn’t cool

[@franciscojavierhernandez6498]

Excellent video man! But... You ought to take a laxative before recording. Your voice... Ha ha

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Lol

[@Facade953]

Don't tell me that McFarlane's toy company is starting to have quality control issues as well.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

This crops up from time to time in this line. Usually it's about 3 to 4 figures a year. But he does releases a crap-ton every year.

[@Facade953]

@@AshleyWilbanks This sucks. I'm looking foward to buy Two-Face from this line. Hopefully, he won't fall apart after the unboxing.😅

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@Facade953 You should be good with Two-Face

[@Facade953]

@@AshleyWilbanks Always! He's my second ( no pun intended ) favourite Batman villain after The Joker.😊

[@MichaelMyers689]

I don’t know when I got my Christian Bale a.k.a. Batman the rotation around the bicep is really, really really really stiff

[@AshleyWilbanks]

I wonder if it was a later batch in which they fixed it.

[@DAASFS]

@@AshleyWilbanks They only added a terrible glue on it

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@DAASFS gotcha

[@TooviKira]

That scarecrow mask looks nothing like the film

[@AshleyWilbanks]

It is a take on it… probably when he had Maroni in the jail…

[@vadoraid2517]

Joker looks like The Crow & banes à build a figure. I can find a cooler heath leger , Batman’s à double amputee & dentans appears nothing like the movie. I like the scarecrow & I’d buy dentan, joker & scarecrow for a diorama & Batman; if these hit à sale

[@AshleyWilbanks]

They still look nice on the shelf, just not cool to handle.

[@vadoraid2517]

@@AshleyWilbanks I bet, I was at “awe ” For this set. Mcfarlane dies bad ass sculps & my favorite is joker, his stands so “heath leger joker”

[@meneliktafari894]

I think this wave was defiantly rushed! The McFarland is a master when it comes to grotesque and grim some features on his figures. The Harvey dmDent is awful, and the Batman falls apart when you bent his arms… this wave was indeed a let down…

[@AshleyWilbanks]

I think Batman looks fantastic, just not great QC on this one. Scarecrow looks good to me, theo others, I could live without, but yes, definitely felt rushed.

[@jacobhadlock631]

I don't know, maybe I won't give advice.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

I am sure you have a unique voice. Give it a try.

[@Wee-WorldMiniaturesandProps]

You should see some of the stuff I'm making!

[@AshleyWilbanks]

What are you making?

[@Wee-WorldMiniaturesandProps]

@dccollector replacement kenner parts as well as upgrade parts. Just did a more accurate heath joker. I'm also making a bunch of keaton batman stuff. 1/12th scale batwing and batmobile. At least I think thats the scale!

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@Wee-WorldMiniaturesandProps Nice!

[@showingYOUtheworld]

Great review 👍👍👍 But for me personally they worth not 👎 McFarlane today with his DC Multiverse = Exposed joints in a very ugly toy-ish way Cheap plastic material Unclean body finish Accessories without precise details and out of proportions Sloppy pain job My question is..... What happen with you Todd ? Wtf man? Where is your fantastic quality and perfectionism from the mid 2000 ⁉️ You get older and you get greedier ? When I see on my shelf Series 22 - Spawn the Bloodaxe or the Black Knight from series 26, I really can't believe, that this is the same Todd McFarlane !

[@AshleyWilbanks]

I can sort of agree with you on that. My purchases from the DC Multiverse line have slimmed down quite a bit. I hate the diaper and the scaling. They get that fixed and I will be back on board

[@showingYOUtheworld]

@@AshleyWilbanks I was probably the biggest McFarlane fan in the world 😛 I started collecting around year 2001 till 2008 and I was blown away by McFarlane's quality, precise work and details. I can speak with days about these things and how that guy managed to give back then such a perfectionism in a mass production for less than 20€ - standart edition and around 35€ for his special edition. But now days....of course that is my personal opinion, but his new figures are a joke for me. Anyway, in my country we say: For every kind of train there will be always passengers 😉

[@aarmsofsin959]

Rachhheeelll!

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Lol

[@smileyfawler8454]

So sick of this "no guns" issue that plagues modern action figures. Batman villains are synonymous with guns because so many of them don't have powers and are regular criminals. That's what I love about them. Guns are cooler than super powers. Despite the fact the films they're from haves guns in, they're not allowed guns as accessories. Figures look so much cooler holding weapons. They even have hands sculpted to hold guns. The NECA Joker came with all his signature weapons from his knife, to his MK76, Glock 17, and I think his Remington shotgun too. Joker and Two Face look so empty without guns. Can't believe I'm saying this but Batman is the best looking figure here. NECA supremacy. I'm not a big collector of figures but my NECA ones are the best. The Batman Returns Penguin, Pennywise, Dark Knight Joker, all solid figures. Their Crooked Man figure was also amazing but I never got a chance to get it.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Yeah, it is a shame we can’t have nice things, but this is a WB mandate…

[@smileyfawler8454]

@@AshleyWilbanks I know. But they're not the only ones. There's other figures out there that don't have guns for similar reasons. It really hurts the product. I wish they'd get over such a silly hangup. As if an action figure gun is going to incite violence. If anything the film they're from is more likely to do that. 😒

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@smileyfawler8454 I agree

[@smileyfawler8454]

@@AshleyWilbanks after watching your video I watched TheFwoosh's NECA Joker review and honestly it's so much nicer and he comes with guns and a knife. That's a seven year old figure too. That speaks volumes. McFarlane are really cutting corners lately. I remember back in the day they made the most detailed figures out there. Now NECA wear the crown and have done for some time. Regarding smaller scale figures anyway.

[@ikirizki9185]

This Batman figure is just awesome. The likeness, the detail are just superb for cheaper figure. I mean there is Mafex TDK 3.0 which is very amazing figure, but it's more expensive like $100. So with only about $21, this figure is pretty amazing. For Mcfarlane DC figures, I do like repainting as well, because the sclupting are really good, so I do like repainting to make them more like expensive figure 😁. Nice review btw👍

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Yeah, it is hard to be for the price, even with the issues…

[@Joson2004]

I’m sure Joker was worth it…

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Not as much as you think…

[@Joson2004]

@@AshleyWilbanks 😱

[@wwb16]

nothing some painting and tinkering will help

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Yep

[@roahnosh]

The articulation is quite bad specially the Batman the shoulder pad sucks.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Yes they do.

[@Escaped-FromHellview]

Not one 6 to 7 inch joker heath ledger is as quality as the NECA one

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Yeah the sculpt on the NECA is superior.

[@braydenpage1808]

This review will be your reckoning!

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Lol

[@danielboone9472]

The whole wave looks like Trash!!! What the hell Mcfarlane. I'd rather he not make this wave at all instead of rushing it out as cheaply as possible.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

I don’t think they look like trash, but the QC could have been better

[@MrAshes2Ashes69]

This is garbage. I just canceled my order. These are disgusting, so sad for how long I’ve waited for figures of this movie. Good thing I have my neca 7 inch joker

[@glennjthompson332]

Same here🙄Quality Control Issues!😒hopefully mcfarlane will fix the problem, their so close making it good and far from it.😮‍💨can't order them yet...🤔 i have to think and save.😅💵🏦

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Well, your mileage may vary. I have seen several reviews since posting mine about issues, although some different than mine…

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Those NECA figures are nice!

[@MrAshes2Ashes69]

@@AshleyWilbanks the only two I was interested in were the bane and the Batman. But those qc issues are massive for me. Specifically the arms falling off the Batman. Every review I’ve seen they’ve had that same issue. McFarlane has had several issues with that. If he wasn’t so busy being mr “hipster” and trying to be so different from the way every other figure company is articulated. We’d have better products but the crouch joints are weird and annoying, just very strange articulation for his toy line.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

@@MrAshes2Ashes69 I get that. I have my own issues with the diaper, but the line is turning into something special in my opinion.

[@seekatorun]

These are barley worth $20...Cheap and ugly.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

I wouldn’t go that far…

[@K3V1NTLL]

Love this review and can’t wait to get my figures, although I am absolutely gutted about the arms on Batman and fingers crossed I don’t have the same issue with my purchase, do you think you’ll lodge a query with Mcfarlane for a replacement based on that fault??? I mean like you say, the figure itself does look absolutely awesome but for that to happen right out of the box just isn’t right, I wonder whether many other collectors are having the same QC issue. When it comes to Two Face I saw a post on Facebook yesterday where someone had used Scarecrows alternate hands to swap out Two Faces coin holding hand for a weapon wielding hand and this seems to have worked. Once again awesome content and a great look at a wave I personally have been desperate for and still can’t wait to get in hand. Great work and kind regards.👏🏼🫶🏼👍🏼

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Thanks K3V1NTLL! I probably won’t contact them. Will keep just as it is. I don’t tend to do much with them anyway, other than have them look cool on a shelf :)