MAFEX vs Mattel Batpod Comparison

In this Victoria's Cantina review, we compare Mattel's The Dark Knight Movie Masters Batpod for 6" figures with the Medicom MAFEX Batpod for 6" figures.
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[@pauljohnson3442]

I know that this review is super old, (6 years at the time of me writing), but I really appreciate it. It was very well done and very comprehensive. Exactly what I was looking for! Excellent work and thank you very much!

[@theodorbondoc6345]

Never start with the head, the victim gets all fuzzy.

[@maddwoba]

Great side by side---thanks for sharing

[@AvaToyShow]

It looks very realistic and solid... I like that there's no gimmicks

[@VictoriasCantina]

+Ava Toy Show Thank you for watching!

[@jannorman2091]

This was very helpful, and considering that I bought the Bat by Hot Toys and the Tumbler from Soap Studios, the choice was a no-brainer. I am going with the Mafex. Thank you, Victoria.

[@VictoriasCantina]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rndyh121]

Thank you for making this video. I’m split between the two as Movie accurate is what I im looking for

[@arni7810]

Great!! What about a comparison with the hot wheels bat pod??

[@AlejandroHernandez-ou5xm]

Hi. Nice review! Do you know anything about a future mafex release like tumbler or the bat? Greetings from Peru

[@VictoriasCantina]

+Alejandro Hernández Hi! I haven't heard of any other vehicles and wouldn't expect to see them at this point. It looks like MAFEX is changing their focus to Batman v Superman.

[@patrickjackman7982]

Yes Its a must have in one's collection my hunt continues. Just loving it

[@thegrimreaper7919]

I love your voice it's so relaxing I'd why lol. Anyway keep up the good work

[@thegrimreaper7919]

Idk why*

[@VictoriasCantina]

+roger scott Haha, thanks

[@sevassevas2309]

Where I can buy this. Badpot in Malaysia

[@rabidhammer31]

Really excellent review Vic, both look the part, Mattel's really doesnt look shabby.

[@VictoriasCantina]

+rabidhammer Thank you, Steve! I like both very much. Mattel's is a way better value.

[@wilsonamorim7464]

Your review very cool

[@gerardog.q.2043]

I DIDNT KNOW ABOUT THE MATTEL ONE, LOOKS GOOD. THANKS!

[@VictoriasCantina]

Awesome!

[@TheFutureLooksGrimm]

You can buy the Mafex Batpod for $54 clearance plus shipping, right NOW! Act fast ebay and BigBadToyStore. I'm not sure if I'll get it because I'm not a huge batman fan but I like the bike but I have other things on my priority list. Most sellers on ebay want $80 but teir is a few selling it for $60 plus $14 ship

[@sympaticsquirrel]

Great comparison. You just saved me from double dipping on the Mafex. Btw, did you know that the Mattel does have one feature the Mafex doesn't have? The cover on the seat area can open to reveal the 'engine'. So along with the price point and this little 'action' feature, I think I'll keep my Mattel. Keep up the great work!

[@VictoriasCantina]

+sympaticsquirrel Haha, I never knew that. I suspected but was never able to get that part removed, and since I didn't want to break it, I left it as is. Good to know though! But yes, if you already have the Mattel version I'd say save the money. Thanks for watching!

[@kishorevy5005]

Hi Victoria Greetings I just saw your video, the video was good and kindly share me the website where you have purchased the Mattel Batpod Thanks in advance 🙂

[@VictoriasCantina]

I got it from ebay about 7 years ago.

[@thesentinel5523]

Hey Victoria, I really like to play with my action figures and really need to know if the MAFEX Batpod is just as sturdy or well built as I imagen the Mattel Batpod is. Since the MAFEX is $60 could you recommend a site(s) where I could purchase the Mattel Batpod for a similar price. Thank you because I'm looking forward to getting my Batman: The Dark Knight S.H. Figuarts Batman in June. Which of the 2 (MAFEX or Mattel) might fit that figure better since it's a 6 inch figure? Thank you and I love your channel.

[@VictoriasCantina]

The Sentinel Thanks for the kind words. The Mattel version is much sturdier. I broke part of one of the pedals on my Mafex version simply by trying to place the figure on it. I also lost part of one of the cannons for a short time. Eventually I super glued them in place so that it wouldn't happen again. I trust that the upcoming Figuarts Batman will be much sturdier than the current Mafex version as well. As for where to get the Mattel Batpod the only place I can suggest is eBay. It's been out of production so long that it's really your only option at this point. I have no clue what price they're currently going for.

[@thesentinel5523]

Thank you so much for your reply and keep up the great work.

[@TheBronySpidermanFan]

The clip featuring you, me, Cory, and Matt should be done by tonight (at least the drawing part) and uploaded by tomorrow

[@ErndawormsGamingAndToys]

the mafex one is great but for the extra 80$ i think i would go for the mattel one, cool comparison video, i picked up a couple of hot wheel batmobiles that had a big price difference to compare

[@VictoriasCantina]

+Erndaworms GamingAndToys Yeah, Mattel is the way to go if you have neither one. Thanks for watching!

[@what0080]

And what about the (as of this comment) recently released S.H.Figuarts version of the Bat Pod?

[@VictoriasCantina]

If you would like to make a donation to the channel, I will be more than happy to review and compare it with the previous versions.

[@skabcat242]

I never saw the mattel batpod in stores. I had no idea the mefex one was that expensive.

[@VictoriasCantina]

+skabcat242 I didn't either. I spent a lot on it a few years later!

[@tosborne2012]

GREAT Review & comparison. Very informative.👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 I bought the Mattel version when it was 1st released for $19.99 @ Target. As far a aesthetics I think it's SUPER. PLAYABILITY is also GREAT. For Me.....there is no comparison. $20.00 vs. $100.00. That's a no brainier. Thanks again Victoria.

[@VictoriasCantina]

+tosborne2012 Yeah, I would suggest the Mattel to anyone who didn't have either one. Thanks for tuning in.

[@George_Glass]

Been eyeing two Mattel Pods on eBay. $42 and $45. Then ran across a Mafex for an unbelievable $25 in its original box last night on a site called Swap.

[@mohdyazidabdullah8437]

wow...i love Mafex!!!

[@HamtarOso]

I sooo like the Mafex version but I'm with you that it doesn't deserve to cost that much! What do I do? :x

[@VictoriasCantina]

Well, now there's an SH Figuarts version too. It's probably the best one, but it's also quite expensive.

[@Guy-mx4fb]

Was a tumbler ever released for these scale figures

[@VictoriasCantina]

No

[@auliarizki3906]

i love Mafex Batpod..

[@brickmation2333]

Great review! I have to say this Mattel one seems like the way to go, the Mafex is nice but doesn't seem to have enough of a wow factor to justify the price

[@VictoriasCantina]

+BRICK MATION Yeah, if you have neither one the Mattel is the way to to go. Thanks for watching!

[@brickmation2333]

No problem!

[@NKourk]

I would go with the Mattel.The Mafex is better looking overall,but not enough to justify the price difference.Cool comparison video Victoria.

[@VictoriasCantina]

+NKourk Yes, certainly agree. Thanks for watching!

[@carlosamerica1170]

excelente revisión amiga magníficas

[@VictoriasCantina]

+Carlos America Muchas gracias!

[@Snowmation]

Given the asking price for both I'd say the Mattel version is likely the way I'd go. The MAFEX version is nicer for sure, but unless you can get a really sweet deal on it I'd say its not worth it.

[@VictoriasCantina]

+Snowmation Yup, definitely agree. Thanks for tuning in.

[@jcdebelen2344]

Has anyone tried the Mafex Dark knight 3.0 on the Mafex Batpod?

[@VictoriasCantina]

It should fit. I have it but haven't opened it up yet to test it. I see no reason why it wouldn't work though.

[@angelm1616]

Anyone try this yet?

[@cunnodunno5224]

Waiting for 1/18 scale

[@mgvillanmp478]

cool compairison i think i lik the mattel one just a little more doesn't look as flimsy as the mafex one the mayfex one does not look too bad but it just looks really flimsy

[@VictoriasCantina]

+M.G.Villan The Mafex version is certainly a bit on the flimsy side. Thanks for tuning in, Manny.

[@edgarlara8413]

wow

[@thomastuinstra9721]

i think the mafex batpod is totaly worth $100!!!!

[@VictoriasCantina]

Then that must make you the target audience.

[@guitymarvin4270]

MATTEL is better by the pressure and even looks better than MAFEX which is ridiculously expensive and the weapon is not so relevant, if I prefer MATTEL, is the first time I visit your channel and I liked your video, you have my thumb up and my subscriptions to your channel, greetings from Honduras.

[@AmazingMReviews]

The Mafex is cool, but I'll stick with my Mattel version.

[@VictoriasCantina]

I would too given the price difference.

[@Neitenth]

Big Bad Toy Store has dropped the price of the MAFEX version to $55 if anyone is trying to make this decision right now.

[@mariom6368]

Just got my MAFEX BATPOD fot $69

[@DEATH2thaSTUpid]

these two are not bad but i have the HotToys one along with a Batman and special cape..$400 for the bike. $200 forthe figure. one storm and they are not what they used to be. oh well s**t happens.

[@VictoriasCantina]

+SI FI Oh man, the Hot Toys one is amazing. Totally a different scale, but imagine how nice it would be if they scaled it down for 6" figures. Thanks for tuning in.

[@DEATH2thaSTUpid]

Victoria's Cantina no worries.

[@MrLeeziebee]

Never saw a 6" batpod here in New Zealand, thats the problem with "exclusives" in USA. We dont have alot of the chain stores you guys have. The Japanese always make a precision product of the highest standards and don't make them willfully hard to get. That's why I am collecting more Japanese made high end toys and walking away from HASBRO STAR WARS and other lesser quality "EXCLUSIVE" offerings that end up in the bargain bin in Target.

[@VictoriasCantina]

My husband and I are visiting New Zealand in March!

[@cadsux]

Sure, the Mattel Batpod was $20 back in 2012, but 6 to 7 inch figures use to be $10, now they're $20 to $30. By now, Mattel should make figures as articulated as Hasbro's (ball-joints!). I agree that Mattel's version is good deal, even if priced today at $50, but folks need to realize that consumers in Japan pay more for their limited run collectibles than we do in the U.S. The Batpod, unrealistic? It was an actual engineered vehicle for the movie, just like the Tumbler. My peeve is, where does the Batpod store it's ammunition?

[@VictoriasCantina]

+cadsux It's unrealistic because it's impossible to drive it in many of the ways it is shown in the films. It can't bank corners the way a motorcycle can, not to mention half the stunts that were in the film. Hence, unrealistic. Even with the increase in cost for a more limited run, there's still no way the Mafex version is worth $100. If a figure is $40-50, then this shouldn't be more than $60 tops.

[@cadsux]

I agree the Batpod is not as practical as a motorcycle. It never cornered, and it needed a wall to bounce up and reverse direction since it couldn't do a U-turn. I meant realistic because Christopher Nolan likes practical effects, and had some poor guy try to work the darn thing. Yeah, the Mafex should at least have some diecast.

[@NeptuneKnives]

Just listening to you say aesthetic 50 times and not actually compare anything side by side. I have no reference of measurement because you didn't actually measure anything

[@VictoriasCantina]

Oh, sorry. I spent my free time making a video and got nothing in return. Sorry it wasn’t 100% perfect to your liking.