McFarlane Toys GLADIATOR BATMAN DC Multiverse Metal Action Figure Review

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[@ShinGoji1987Official]

That is an epic Batman figure! I like the dynamic cape as long as it's not too crazy wavy

[@TailsdollelZorroMaligno]

At this point batman is the barbie of mcfarlane toys

[@thorgotem]

So true.. Detecting no lies here.

[@mr.slightlymad4496]

wrong, at least barbies come with accesories

[@zannusx]

I bet Barbies come with more hand options

[@matthinton19]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ADSOMBRA]

hasbro with his spidermans or iron man or captain america breastplate not everyone

[@trafficcone5449]

I definitely prefer wind-swept / dynamic capes because they can look decent in both static and dynamic poses. Even in a neutral standing pose, its conceivable that the wind is blowing the cape, but a neutral cape looks awkward in literally any pose other than standing straight up. However, it definitely depends on the strength of the cape sculpt - a badly sculpted 'dynamic' cape can ruin every pose, whereas its hard to mess up a cape laying flat.

[@jerrytant9625]

That head-sculpt is awesome, gives him some,no pun intended, character. A shield woulda been a huge bonus. He is going up on gunslingers horse!

[@juancarlosmarquez7231]

For the QOTD, I would like Mcfarlane to make the armored batman in Batman Beyond (the one Bruce Wayne wore to fight Inque). I was surprised on how well Mcfarlane implemented the articulation on the figure but I agree that the headsculpt is the glaring issue

[@edvincarpio127]

I slapped a wired, cloth cape on this figure and damn it's my favorite McFarlane figure in a WHILE. It's so fun

[@doctorgiovanni853]

Certainly a strong release from McFarlane Toys. I like it quite a bit. The Gladiator look, as barbarically primitive and pugilistic as it may be, fits Batman surprisingly well! The Dark Knight looks even more badass with this armour! Anthony’s question of the day #1.) As far as obscure Batman suits are concerned, I’m afraid I must go with his Detective Comics no. 27 1st appearance suit. You know, the one with the latex purple gloves. Yes, that one. Anthony’s question of the day #2.) In this old doctor’s opinion, neutral capes always look better than windswept. Cheers, Giovanni Marino, M.D.

[@leyenda6149]

With so many incarnations, I'm holding out for "Housekeeper Batman"

[@CyborgSodaCollects]

Oh man Anthony 😂 I really appreciate you braving through some of the McFarlane figures. There are some very good figures released this year that you'll eventually get around to. The new Keaton and Jay Garrick are objectively some of their best work.

[@blankisfornerds]

jay garrick may be my favourite figure from them, its genuinely really great and a lot of fun. hoping the new knightfall batman and flashpoint flash are just as good if not better

[@SauronIH]

For the cape question it honestly depends how windswept it is, but i guess id rather take a slightly windswept cape than a completely solid flat one, because you can still do standing and action poses with a flowing cape, as long as it doesnt look like its caught in a windstorm

[@braydenpage1808]

I really want a Telltale series Batman figure. I love the suit design.

[@davidwestry6216]

Great game, great story too

[@Jimtopia]

McFarlane is pumping out awesome stuff with the Multiverse line and the Spawn lines.

[@Jas-1119]

Question of the day: I think I’m a little tapped out on Batman suits and obscure versions. Until they release one I really want, lol. Wish they’d give more obscure characters or DC titles some figures. Question 2: I’m torn on the capes, with as little accessories they give us I would also love for swappable capes between neutral or action-y posed. Since fabric capes aren’t an option in this case, I’d pick the action cape over neutral. This figure specifically I’d want to pose him in a battle, not just standing there menacingly. Damn! Been on the fence about l this figure. I wanted one just to pair him up with the Medieval Spawn. Now I probably will pick him up, I’m not too big a fan of the head or the hanging parts of his helmet.

[@TheDARKNESS8030]

I perfer dynamic sculpted cape. They are both limiting, but even with a dynamic cape it could look like wind is blowing if the figure is just standing there. Wheras a neutral cape you just can't do anything with besides a museum pose.

[@troubledturtle2332]

I want a Gotham By Gaslight Batman ,because its one of my all time favorite alternate versions of Batman also a proper Vampire Bats from the old Elseworlds story would be nice .

[@andromedaprincecj1364]

I would like if they made it to where you can remove the cape ❤️

[@alexkull24]

Gladiator Batman + The Joker Dragon= Chef's Kiss!

[@airxtream2139]

Is there a Ninja Batman?

[@Mr.kidd0]

Yeah

[@troubledturtle2332]

@@Mr.kidd0 And a samurai .

[@ayan31_08]

Woah thigh swivel and better ab crunch than most figures. I seriously hope they keep continuing on this path and improve the ankles too.

[@atilanoiiiamores4742]

we need other versions like a pirate, an adventurer/ jungle hunter, viking, or suits to fight a certain villain/s, each member of the Batman Inc. and the Jim Gordon batman suit!

[@dobletmatutino9446]

I would like to have a Rock of Ages future Batman. All black suit with a big golden bat symbol (resembling the yellow oval bat symbol's bat design). Or a proper Telltale Batman figure

[@SRMonster]

McFarlane Batman wishlist: 1. DK2 Batman (bootfins!) 2. BVS Batman 3. Suit of Sorrows (from Batman Inc) 4. Troika suit 5. Batman #900 final suit 6. Batman Inc. 7. DKR Battle Damaged (like the MAFEX) 8. Desert Batman (as seen in Tom King's run) 9. Last Knight on Earth final suit (blue/gray/yellow emblem) 10. George Clooney (w/o nipples)

[@danielkakish]

The dynamic cape is better imo because there’s always wind, especially wherever Batman is

[@curseoffenrir]

"Is it.. as good as it could be? Mm, I don't think we ever expect that to be the case" Best line ever bwahaha. That's pretty my action figure experience in a nut shell.

[@ckeifoo]

1) He must be coming close to exhausting all the Batman but if he is making more Batman by Gaslight has to be in the near future. 2) Neutral. Feel like you can get more out of it. Will you be reviewing that barbarian Batman and Bioshock Freeze when they come out?

[@imnotsickler]

"Do you think there are more obscure Batmans?" I wish there weren't. And I prefer neutral cape.

[@user-ik2cj1rh3n]

This is a longshot but I would like to see Todd taclke some of the lego batman 2008 video-game suit like the heat resistance or the sonar suits

[@SavorySoySauce]

Can't wait for them to come out with librarian batman or fast food clerk batman

[@eminye1]

The only one left for him to do, is one that has good sculpt and articulation.

[@thoranacostia5457]

The Cape could be better! But it will make a do. I like the sculpture and design for this version of Batman! It better than some of the previous Batmans😮

[@raygun310]

I've wanted them to make a Arkham knight batman beyond since when they first got the license!

[@Samson_Quardav]

*McFarlane shows his Batman's dynamic sculptured cape* Anthony: Very nice... Let's see Amazing Yamaguchi's cape. Anthony: ...😰

[@PeterTennant]

The stands are great. They help the figures stand so they do there job.

[@abebars90]

Not really obscure but id love a Gotham by gaslight wave..Batman, Gordon, Selina and the 4th figure could be either Alfred or out of costume Bruce Wayne and then maybe a 2nd wave for the villains

[@Fuzzy_Barbarian]

It's not exactly obscure, but I'd like McFarlane to do the Jim Gordon Batman suits, and I don't even like that story. The big Bat-bunny robot and the minimalist Batman suit itself. The Bat-bunny is goofy but I've grown kinda fond of it. The Batman suit itself doesn't fit Jim at all, but to me it's always seemed like the perfect Dick Grayson Batman suit with the lack of cape and sleek aesthetic, so I'd use it for that.

[@davidwestry6216]

The head sculpt stopped me dead in my tracks from getting this guy

[@Nic_03_21]

What’s the one thing Mcfarlane likes to bring together: Batman and axes.

[@Knightfall182]

This figure looks *fantastic* on the Witcher horse! It's the best of that wave 👍👍👍👍

[@bee-beargaming]

I like the neutral capes

[@mememanga01]

All the elseworlds, batman cowboy, batman nosferatu, batman blood rain, batman pírate etc.😊

[@ralphyfirebird4662]

Solid figure. Great review, i like the head sculpt and the cape isn't too bad. Definitely worth picking up. Lookout Russel Crowe! Darwin is the true gladiator slayer here.

[@THANATOS-PRIME]

I would not be opposed to seeing the suit that he used in the DLC for Arkham origins to fight Mr. freeze

[@the13thprince]

i bought this one and i was really quite pleased. i'm waiting to pair this up with medieval spawn. it also looks good riding the mythic legions horse.

[@spencerkelly8154]

I kinda like neutral capes but these are good to especially if your putting your figure in a action pose cause sometimes they won't stay posed and the cape helps it worked for me lots cool figure

[@harryridge6996]

What I find funny about this is in the comic those armors are supposed to strip the Justice League of their powers. What exactly is it strippings Batman of is it making him stupid. I don't know I can understand what it's doing to Superman and Wonder woman. But Batman's basically a person with money... He's DC's iron Man

[@Urdnot_Kong]

I am hoping for a Mindhunter from Death Metal story line. Really liked the character and the design

[@FREKKI]

At this point I think only Kenner has made more Batman variant action figures then Macfarlane but I think Todd is getting close. Next he will be doing all the old Kenner variants for the sake of nostalgia lol.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I'm down for that

[@davidlonteen545]

I would not be surprised if McFarlane releases a "Pizza Delivery Batman" at some point.

[@macmacbsu6144]

In the 90s there was a Samurai Batman from I think Kenner that I remember liking as a kid. I think McFarlane could do something interesting with that

[@THECREATOROFBRICKS2000]

Did you know that McFarlane has made 106 batmen total through the whole line

[@JMMF698]

I would like to see mcfarlane do this very obscure batman look thats out there, Ben Afflecks Batman from BvS, thats what id like to see, a VERY obscure batman that no one wants probably

[@jamainwilkins5100]

I wish mL and dc multiverse would have those high quality capes it would be worth the price of 30 $

[@Iqbalparepare]

i like stylize dynamic cape its awesome.

[@toddg1003]

100% agree. One of the better McFarlane figs.

[@rishav-2749]

I wish(and I'm sure this'll happen soon), would love Kilmer's Batman from McFarlane Toys, just love Kilmer's suit

[@curbysquad]

He has like a Judge Dredd pissed off frown face going on, 🤣🤣🤣👌🏽

[@jmh2035]

I want to see McFarlane make the Batman Arkham Origins Batman, since the arkham knight verion came out nice, but seeing the quality control right now they might mess up

[@JoseRodriguez-dt3en]

I want to see bob kane first appearance Batman with purple gloves and another the dark knight returns Batman with blue and grey suit

[@mitrooper]

1:51 Neutral Cape

[@tjfields123]

It really does have a Pixar animation head sculpt 😂

[@dankmemer2774]

Mcfarlane should tackle the 2004 “the batman” animated series.

[@damagedgynoid257]

Question 1:i guess more obscure batman suits could do. this gladiator actually end up looking interesting for example, wonder if they gonna make samurai batman or something lmao Question 2: i prefer neutral capes better because it just follows the figure movement better, pre posed capes just made it look awkward for the figure imo.

[@charlesgallant9774]

Viking batman Neutral cape.

[@DuplicitousDark]

target acquired!

[@daviiidavo5100]

Posing that thing will be challenging

[@javierlechuga9112]

I would like a Red Rain Batman.

[@nyx7608]

Looking forward for the barbarian batman with no fist 😂

[@AlphaProto]

Has McFarlane made, Batman666 (Future Damian Wayne Batman) yet?

[@nopenop1495]

I'd like to see McFarlane take on Kenner's Legends of the Dark Knight Buccaneer Batman.

[@sabdaramadhan8668]

that acba is so hilarious

[@Plasticosilverware]

I think the mcfarlane designed batman was an assurance/ warning that if they ever ran out of batman suits they'd just design new ones.

[@stevekowalski6749]

I would love to see Arkham Origins Batman figure by McFarlane! I dont know why they havent made one is it a licensing issue or legality or something? Thanks.

[@El_capitanazo]

Mcfarlane and hasbro should do a collaboration with a brand of model paint like games workshop,vallejo or tamiya to hide the fact they dont want to spend money on paint

[@guevaracaleb]

Great review man, you should check out the McFarlane Black Manta figure that just released with the Aquaman Page Punchers line, for the price he might be one of the best 7 inch DC figure McFarlane Toys has put out!

[@Buff88]

Rather have neutral capes. Nice figure though.

[@falcie4775]

it reminds me play arts kai Spartan batman

[@pants989]

I prefer the directional cape as I'm more likely to have an action pose on the shelf than vanilla. But yeah plastic capes are almost all junk.

[@FriedSpicyChicken26]

You would think after how many times Batman has fought Darwin he would have a contingency plan.

[@troubledturtle2332]

Im not a fan of the really dynamic capes ,biggest offenders that come to mind is the Page puncher Superman and Eradicator . Im fine with a touch of dynamic action but id take a more neutral cape the majority of the time.

[@punkedout62]

I'd love to see mcfarlane take a stab at all the crazy old 90s batman figures. Batman got to be a lot like the turtles where there was a batman for every type of situation.

[@rampageingboss7494]

Neutral, 100%👌🏻

[@blakekrause1691]

WE NEED RAINBOW BATMAN!

[@jonathandavis2506]

Nice

[@BenjaminPPP]

I would like to see a wonder woman batman.

[@𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐎𝐍14]

Amazing video, as usual. But do you think you could start comparing to a few different figures. And also, do you think you could send me that arctic mission Storm shadow 1:36

[@brobber05]

neutral capes always

[@JohnL226]

Lets get that tenth metal already and yes on neutral cape but to be fair i just rip that shit off anyway.

[@tommyboy6267]

2:15 Couldn't agree more. I detest "action" capes. Limited...limited and again, well you get the point. I have passed on figures just for that reason. Not this one. I thought there was enough good to overlook that faux pa. I plan to remove it but can't wrap my brain around it just yet. Any ideas? Would love the input of a great customizer. Cheers. Congac.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

i would just look through mcf's other releases and find a cape you like. itll be in scale and should be cheap enough to get for just the cape.

[@tommyboy6267]

@@AnthonysCustoms Thanx...the simplest solution is always the best. Keep up the great content. 👏👍✌

[@emphorepolpatinedasenate]

The batman I want to see is another character... maby like og wonderwoman, an actual good superman, sinestro, og Harley quin not that cartoony crap, arkham asrael, a good nightwing that doesn't have a wonky body same with Robin and Batgirl and joker know what just make these figures better.

[@llllshadowllll]

Might be a good figure overall but a really meh design IMO. So a 7/10 in my book. I would rather go to Blue Hush or Earth 2 Batman.

[@autobotmurder]

I won't be satisfied with Batman until I get Clooney Batman.

[@whitewolf7575]

Wal-Mart greeter Batman.

[@pAdude350]

I'm waiting on a Gotham by gaslight Batman to be released

[@imm311]

Great review! All the best to you and yours. God bless.

[@woody1856]

i love this fig! little flaws but great overall.

[@Darkseid.of.Apokolips]

Do a review on McFarlane kingdom come Batman

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Very soon

[@BatFan1]

Most of these Batman Multiverse variants were in the comics within the last decade 😂. Imagine if McFarlane went deep into the characters history.

[@travisa7669]

Not obscure, but I’d love to see McFarlane make a 1950s era Batman with the cheesy grin.

[@calvinj7496]

Im probably in the minority but id want him to do a new 52 design for all league members

[@joeguido2931]

Future 666 Damian Wayne Batman , Hardac Batman w a new animated body that doesn’t suck Long Halloween / dark victory Batman Gotham by gaslight Batman