McFarlane Toys Nightwing Batgirl The Batman Who Laughs DC Multiverse Action Figure Review

[@tuhtols]

Batman who laughs reminds me of the Judge Dredd character Judge Death.

[@Slackjaw_]

“That man definitely sssssstole my ssssstyle!” -Judge Death probably

[@JONNYSORENSEN_AU]

If you look at the costume design it's pretty much a mix of Judge Death and Clive Barker's Cenobites - it's a total homage and no accident imo. The character is also specifically a horror character rather than just another villain/hero.

[@helious5056]

@@JONNYSORENSEN_AU yeah I can definitely see that. The whole Batman metal story totally reminded me of a cross between hellraiser and the dark judges storyline in judge dread. But if I'm being honest I feel overall Batman or justice league metal and the whole dark universe thing just fell flat for me. Didn't grab me like other event comics have.

[@haroldthetree2887]

Tuhtols I love you

[@tuhtols]

@@haroldthetree2887 haha love you too buddy

[@mstiefan6996]

Man, that Batmobile would be amazing if actually to scale with the figures it comes with. And you can see so many nods to Batmobiles of the past in that design. I see the 1989 movie, the Animated Series, even the SuperFriends design.

[@graefx]

On pure visuals, I think Barbara looks the best and might be my favorite but scale for this first run looks all over the place. I'm not asking for them to match with Legends but just some internal consistency would be nice. Though I wonder if the approach is each as an independent piece and trying to get the most bang for the buck into each regardless of how they match with the others

[@CandGoods]

With the thickness of that gold batarang, it looks more like a bat-shaped chocolate treat in gold-foil.

[@spacemanspiralcatzero]

Haha the one that came with Batman looks like a snack cake too

[@stanmullins2488]

I appreciate your reviews Robo, the Batman who laughs is the one that I want. I think that Mcfarlane has the"over the top" style and vision to do justice to hopefully a future wave of more villains from Dark Metal.

[@efunaony6234]

These look alot better then wave 1 if they were 1/12 I would be all in but that Nightwing might be an impulse buy in the future. Man if Todd just went with one 12 scale he wouldn't be able to keep these on the shelf I get what he was going for but it is a huge HUGE missed opportunity. Awesome review Robo .

[@MegaSkourge]

I would love this line, but the heights are weird

[@worldwarrior1022]

It's Play Arts Kai all over again.

[@l1m0b0at3]

I wish they kept the same scale of the mattel line cause I would love these at 6in's

[@cardsfanboy]

I haven't researched it yet, but it would be nice to know how long the McFarlane license lasts.... If I'm going to be changing scales, I would hope to know that I'll get a decent amount of non-A-list figures out of the decision to change up. Legends is great because of the huge variety of figures at mostly the same scale.... DC under Mattel always had an issue with scaling that it made it tough to decide on which line to go with, and you were more or less stuck buying just the figures you liked instead of the whole line... some might call that good, but I want my shelves to represent a wide range of characters that appear in scale to each other.

[@joaoangel5579]

James Lewis I believe the license is 3 years. Watch Jay C’s interview with Todd he talks a lot about plans for the line.

[@MrTheMighty]

I hesitated on these McFarlane DC figures for months, but I did finally pick up a couple. I have to say, I really enjoy the articulation on them, particularly in the legs. The arms are a little inconsistent with some having double jointed elbows and some not, but I'm always surprised to see ankles with that much movement AND a toe joint on a $20 figure. I wish they weren't so much bigger than Marvel Legends, but what can you do?

[@ultimate-x9720]

Yeah I love batgirl's new suit. Since she's an adult now I love how she transitioned suits like the robins changing to the heroes they are now

[@theramblinmahoney2316]

Good Robo, Good... Keep spending your money so I don’t have to spend mine.

[@thefatman69dude]

I regret ordering any of these craptastic figures.

[@Sybato]

I really wish Batman who laughs was a little taller, even if they're going for 7 inch figures, he honestly might work better with 6 inch figures, because in my mind he looks lanky and tall, the small head reinforces that

[@sladreams]

The Batman Who Laughs always reminds me of a character who could be in Silent Hill.

[@reeda1746]

I know you pretty much covered this.. but tbh I'm passing on these figures.. it's not the scale that I like the most and, as you said, is pretty inconsistent with the styling. Maybe I'll get Batman who Laughs just because I like the design.. Idk, I've been watching Death Note lately and it gives me some shinigami vibes and I like it, lol.

[@somarriba333]

It still amazes me how people still don't know that Dick Grayson hasn't been Robin is decades. Batgirl's batarang looks like a Bat Cookie.

[@tempus9]

I can't believe you missed the chance at 6:08 to say "bat-pack."

[@stevenboyd3756]

Great review. You got some really good poses out of those figures. That's what's sold me on them.

[@rickwj324]

I'm new to collecting the McFarlane DC Multiverse and have managed to pick up a ton of them over the last month. I've mixed and matched parts to make a better Superman and still wish he was BIGGER. He should be taller than he is. Still...loving this line so far and I'm making a few customs already.

[@Redhood_969]

I like how they look tbh the knightwing is my highlight, that and the animated Batman and superman. I can't wait to see if they do a red hood anytime soon. I've got the injustice 2 one and the essentials redhood, but I need more!

[@godmagnus]

I'll wait for clearance. Not paying more for BAF pieces I don't even want. Idk what they were thinking.

[@darthvestius7771]

8 inch figures, 6 inch figures, now the 7 inch McFarland DC line. Damn! Make no mistake, in hand they look really great. I got the Bayman Who Laughs fig, cause it's so wickedvlooking, but passed on the Batgirl and Robi...I mean Night Wing figs. Got both in 6inch and that's good enough for me.

[@franciscoolveralfd]

How the hell Batigirl is taller than Batman???? Even if its a alternative version. Scale is the only thing that McFarlane have to work.

[@thefatman69dude]

No, they need to work on their proportions and anatomy in terms of sculpting. They seriously need to work on their proportions though.

[@shonokrohan9145]

your posing skill is excellent man

[@aasquith25]

The Escrima Stick holders on Nightwing might be too hard to ignore. Definitely would've preferred some pegs that can be removed. Maybe they'll make a change for the red and black version?

[@hondorockz]

That's a killer batgirl figure, thanks Robo!

[@caseysmith3329]

I love this Nightwing figure and while he could use some more forward ab crunch he can still pull off some fantastic poses! Great review Robo!

[@ultimate-x9720]

Sigh I just want decent 6in DC figs that look as good/close to hasbro figs But these will have to do. I kinda feel like they're better than Mattel but idk. I just wanna make the superman fam, flash fam and bat fam. That's it. Maybe collect the green lanterns too???? Idk Decisions, decisions.

[@metroplexgrimlock7089]

To bad Batman who laughs didn't come with his Robin characters.

[@BG-mv7vm]

Oh friend, let me tell you about the brand new wave

[@ThatWrestlingHound]

I got that batman yesterday and surprisingly i really liked it its really good

[@allanqg]

I have the mcfarlane Superman and the mcfarlane Batman who laughs. And I think they feel slightly disproportionate with each other. However, they look awesome. Just a rookie's opinion 😅

[@gmpnj29]

Your intros are the best. 👍.

[@thebat8997]

McFarlane gotta work on his scale and proportion

[@bigmoneycollector5136]

I agree. If he wants to do different styles from different types of media that's cool. But they need to be consistent per wave of figures.

[@Tebigong101]

I like the detail of McFarland and it makes me want to collect the Justice League and Batfamily in this style but I don't know that they will will give me everyone I want in the 3 year window and considering that they seem allergic to putting out characters of color.

[@RazzyBark]

See all that space would have room for a proper scaled Batmobile pieces. Just throw in a couple more figures in the wave and boom.

[@WilliamSMITH-bs7kw]

Awsome Action Figure review bro

[@DesignIncase]

Head wise as you touched on, the bigger head on Nightwing is more realistic. Batman should actually have a much bigger head. Overall I think the Nightwing Body is built more for the acrobatics which is good. Scale wise, I think they should be in the 6 inch. Not because they are too large but with Hasbro, they are the folks in the lead. NECA get's a pass but not for a DC line. I also like them larger but the majority of my figures are in that 6inch size.

[@JONNYSORENSEN_AU]

"Shut up and do what I tell you Robin! I gambled all the Wayne fortune and this go kart piece of junk is ALL we can afford now!"

[@thecatinthehatifyoudidntkn5096]

I hope they upscale the batmobile with an opening cockpit for the second wave vehicle

[@jptaylor8852]

Do you recommend a stand for 6 inch black series?

[@bobbymaldonado3748]

Garden hose shooting out of that gun 🤣🤣

[@harrisonsaynor8568]

You need to do more comedy skits like that at the beginning that had me howling with laughter

[@Whipstorm]

That intro! 😂🤣

[@helious5056]

Because of the size of these figures I'm probably not going to be getting them. Unless there a character I can fudge into the 6 inch scale.

[@jasperbroadhurst8868]

My favourites in the series are batman who laughs and batman armoured hellbat suit

[@TheFwoosh]

I think those are my favorites too.

[@jasperbroadhurst8868]

Yes there awesome

[@donfuego5716]

That nightwing is fire 🔥

[@GroovyDude00]

DID SOMEBODY SAY... CBT??

[@abnuggler]

Cool review, not really digging this line too much though, it seems nice but not my cup of tea, Im intrested in the armored Batman and superman though (those seem to fit better in my collection), I did see an image of the Armored superman where they swaped the head for the regular superman and look decent if you are gonna review those figures you could try that see how well it looks (might need the boil and pop method for the swap tho)

[@greyygoblinn5639]

I love my animated batman from this wave

[@joaoangel5579]

Will you be checking out the Bloodshot figure?

[@TheFwoosh]

I've seen it a couple of times, haven't picked it up. Maybe. Not sure.

[@brenoferreiraferreira4409]

Batman Who Laughs is the better one, the other two are a bit...mheee, I agree with Robo this line is very inconsistent. I hope McFarlane Toys are absorbing every critic and will in fact present better figures in the next wave. Thanks for the review Robo.

[@bryancabriales7074]

The fwoosh how did you get them

[@ZK3M3]

So when are these figures hitting the toy aisles? I've been stopping by different targets and one walmart and haven't seen any of these let alone the metal batman!?!?

[@someguy7567]

I didn’t know the bat mobile was three pieces. When I saw the promotional images, it looked like just two pieces and two figures came with the same piece.

[@noirerequiemii101]

return of the greatest detective series?

[@digger318toyreviews]

This scale should compliment the mafex and neca releases.

[@GroovyDude00]

Hey Robo, I saw somebody kitbash Batman who Laughs onto a Netflix Punisher body. Debating trying it out myself.

[@reavest.]

Hope mcfarlane make Doom patrol figure from the tv series

[@reavest.]

Nice review btw

[@Airagon_]

Which dc figure brand is this?

[@stephencarey7036]

I wish they had more of nightwing in stocks i guess I have to wait for gotham knights figures to be in stock

[@MadMax76er]

Looking at that Nightwing all I could see was big black underpants, what's with the pelvic area?

[@D-Prime248]

Looks like a diaper

[@bradleyallen2640]

What is that mattel dc multiverse batman? I need it.

[@muelthefallenenvy]

So i'm that a DC fan and there for know nothing about The Batman who Laughs, but dam that figure looks cool and I kind of want it

[@vicobaptista]

BEST. INTRO. EVER!!!

[@Inv4drz]

I can't tell if Nightwing is too tall or if Batman Who Laughs is too short.... I think BWL is too short but still looks good.

[@Sybato]

I think I prefer Mattel's Batgirl, the design is cuter (Although I do like the bat ears on the gloves and boots)

[@DerekDomino71]

Every time I see these line, I like it even less, and I didn't think that would be possible. I doubt I will even see these with the way the the Superman, Batman, Green Lantern and Harley are peg warming in my area. I can't help but think this line will be short lived unless these figure improve. The only two figures that even seem to be worth the price point are the two armored figures.

[@TitanShadow]

I don't like the ankles on these. It's great that they have ankle articulation, but the ball joints are just too high up on the foot. They don't look anatomically correct when the foot is bent.

[@Anthonyvongeek]

Maybe it’s just me but Nightwing kinda looks like he’s wearing a diaper...

[@bigmoneycollector5136]

I feel the same way about the mafex spiderman. And everyone praises how good it looks.

[@yogfigs]

His arms are also pretty short in comparison to his legs

[@raglyph]

Nope looks like a diaper

[@Anthonyvongeek]

So what should his nickname be? I’m torn between Diaperwing or Nightpoops?

[@raglyph]

@@Anthonyvongeek crapwing. Maybe ill buy the mcfarlanes on deep clearance like 5 below style.

[@bigmoneycollector5136]

I was very excited for these figures. Then I saw them at my Walmart and boy am I disappointed how they look in person. I have not seen the two armored suits in person. Maybe they're better.

[@mikey9906]

A silver permanent marker works perfect for metal parts on figures that aren't painted, like buckles and buttons

[@mikey9906]

@schwiggity I know it rubs off but it's a good temporary solution, plus I don't really play with my figures I just display them

[@joe3019772008]

Batman who laughs is the mini series called dark knight's metal in which our Batman poker his head into the dark universe and met all the evil versions of himself.

[@RamenCupBMG]

If they're going with Sean gordon murphy, they should've went with his white knight batgirl. shit his nightwing is better than the rebirth suit too. and if they're doing nightwing and batgirl, they might as well do white knight batman too. some of the best designs

[@SirPigsworth]

Collectible Connectible!! 0:33

[@ultimate-x9720]

Mcfarlane would be great If they do these 3 things 1. Go down to 6in scale 2. Fix the ab crunch/waist ball 3. Change the leg hips they just look awful and you can't swivel them for shit and as you said they catch with the waist ball if you crunch it down

[@zetnadzxx614]

i feel they should use the same style as superman or nightwing.

[@logino_]

C.A.B Collect a build like a taxi cab? Lol Or b.a.c build and collect which doesn't really work right with anything

[@legendarytoys]

I just want the batmobile lol not really into how the line looks except hell bat and armor superman

[@legendhimself9810]

They should redo the new 52 Batgirl

[@freakshowfilmfestival3591]

The Batmiscle from Batman Returns

[@j316finewoodworking6]

Kinda disappointed in Mcfarlane for this release. Always been a fan of Mcfarlane Toys since Montster Maniacs but didn't like his walking dead line. With this set I'm wondering why New 52 meets Rebirth? And why These characters...I would have liked to see First release or series use Trinity Joker....Luthor and cheetah instead of all over the place...save batgirl and nightwing till second series maybe joined by court of owls??

[@cristianbarquero7759]

Buenísimo saludos desde Costa Rica

[@sir_castik]

If only they kept the scale and figure styles consistent, hopefully fixed soon

[@austinurban7860]

They should make an action figure of Slade from “Teen Titans (2003)”

[@thebat8997]

Quick robin to the batmobile

[@raimiallpowerful2020]

that intro tho

[@gigabowserpwns]

Honestly, the batmobile is a nice little bonus, but you'd think they'd just make a build a figure.

[@TheFwoosh]

They've already decided to go that direction.

[@ryderthompson779]

They should have called the collect to build a build a thing or b.a.t for short

[@marvelsomething1952]

I hate the proportions on these figures. The batman who laughs looks amazing, but I've never read anything with him in it. Batgirl looks great from the collar bone down, but the head sculpt looks very strange to me and the neck is weirdly long. Nighting looks cool for a moment, but he has a massive head and tiny hands which makes him look really weird. I'm probably gonna wait until they start making improvements before I buy any of McFarlane's figures.

[@i.k.9467]

You being Nightwing doesn’t changes the fact that you are Robin

[@sashi4440]

The M.A.S.K vehicle was called Buzzard.

[@jmo13322]

I dunno......🤔

[@andrewgaughen9310]

It isn't proper English, but either "Collect N Build" or "Collect-A-Build" works better.

[@TheCharlieCharles]

Take a shot every time robo says characters

[@Red_1911]

If only these where at scale with marvel legends

[@coldpandaz1293]

Hi

[@TheFwoosh]

Hi!

[@dannyvestal299]

Thanks for the review Robo! So far have bought every single one! Enjoying the refreshing difference from Mattel. I have found most the people who hate on them, weren't going to spend the money on them anyway. So, to heck with the hatin..Had to UNSUBSCRIBE to Anthony's Custom because nothing but Gosh damn negativity..gets old! Thanks for what you do man!

[@angelacosta1412]

I copped all of them except for Green Arrow. My favorite is easily Batgirl. Dope wave.

[@sauceboss3808]

“BUY TO BUILD???”

[@dtorrey867]

The batmobile doesn't excite me at all. I get the idea to be a little different, and since McFarlane doesn't need to appeal to stock holders, he can just do a big figure in the same line; but if I wanted to collect Hot Wheels, I'd collect Hot Wheels.

[@andrewboyd6930]

Honestly I'm only getting the characters that don't have any or very few figures so I'm not gonna buy any normal characters just the other weird and cool versions.

[@elimooremusic]

Completely voiced my issues at the end. I'd love to have at least one but it's always going to bug me it will have to stand alone

[@TylerA713]

BAV - Build A Vehicle