McFarlane 1989 Batmobile

 McFarlane 1989 Batmobile

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Did anyone ever think it was possible to want a toy from a movie so bad, but they didn't really care about the movie itself?   Well, technically, it's from a different (and we're 100% positive "better") movie.  Nostalgia and a beautiful design from a bygone era in Hollywood is all this needed to be a success.  It may be part of the last gasp from the abhorrent DC Snyderverse, but its hard not to get a lil excited about the return of Michael Keaton and our Batman!

Getting the bad outta the way first, it's too shiny.  A finger print magnet.  Im not sure it it's mega reflective in the new movie or if this was the wrong call on the plastic.  Also, the canopy is a weird shade of gray.

But that's nothing a lil tape and spray paint can't fix!   It was good enough for the $60 price tag before, but with a little Krylon Matte Black you get perfection.  Okay, so the canopy is a bit off in shape and it's a one seater, but good enough for me.  Im not about to go hacking it apart.  Two seats?  What imaginary scale figure line are folks hoping for?  There's not going to be a Vicki Vale figure in the cards.

"Security? Who let Vicki Vale into the Batcave? I'm sitting there working; I turn around, there she is. "Oh hi, Vick - come on in."

The new McFarlane Batman figure fits with a fit of fidgeting to get the ears in.  The Neca Batman has room to spare.

Speaking of, the new batsuit looks pretty good in this scale.  I can definitely see the Keaton likeness in the sculpt, but might need a better paint job to really hit it home.

This car sold out by the afternoon on the morning it was released across every retailer imaginable.  Im sure there will be a rerelease for those that missed it, or even a proper 89 deco version.  I wasn't taking any chances.  This may be my favorite movie car of all time, edging out the Ecto-1 and Delorean Time Machine.  I buy just about every version and scale I see.  But you already knew that:

So join in and party like it's 1989!  Or at least throw some shade at Hasbro and their $300 version of Ghost Rider no one wanted.  Food for thought for the next Ghostbusters movie, ya jerks.

Oh, look, Hasblow...a decently-scaled Batwing for $40 from Spin Master!

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Toy Room Update

 Toy Room Update

It's been a rough six months or so, and the blog has suffered.  However, that doesn't mean I've stopped accumulating toys!  From the tiniest of Hot Wheels, to your standard action figure, and even a couple of overindulgent Haslab crowdfunded monsters...the Terrible Toyman returns with a glut of pictures and a few comments to go along with them.

Popeye!  I thought Mezco was the end all, be all, but Boss Fight Studios is giving them a run for the money!  Maybe my fave line at the end of last year and heading into this one!

Wart!  Love me some Super Mario Bros. 2!  Etsy statue that scales well with the 4-in Jakks Pacific line.

More Tick added to the lineup with an almost complete Dick Tracy group (no Blank, of course).  And did a deep dive into Star Trek!  The price was right at $4 a figure carded!  Micro Machines?! Yes!

Robin Hood, Prince John, and Sir Hiss...a childhood favorite comes to life!  Also, any Roger Rabbit is good Roger Rabbit, even if it's overpriced ReAction figures.


Egghead, Mr. Freeze, and Catwoman III join the Villains United!


Since Neca/Playmates loosened up on the exclusivity of the toon Turtles, the collection has almost topped out.  The Turtle Van is on the way!

Dime Novel Legends.  A lil pricey, but understandable for a home-grown operation.  Definitely hooked when certain likenesses started to pop up.  Awesome figures for the older crowd.  Or those of us with a restless heart?  "I was born under a wanderin' star..."

Galactus Haslab.  Ugh, crowdfunding...but how could I have Marvel Legends without him?  More Heralds, too, but no Jack Kirby.

Another Haslab, but comparted to the pack building community options, worth the price.  Since I have several built packs, this one stays an "official" collectible...until Im old and need something lighter weight.

Hasbro Selfie Series.  Aside from suggestion of facial hair and lack of glasses, I think mine turned out pretty good.  $60 may seem steep, but its all painted, and Ghostbusters def has it over other options with the accessories.  I added some video game parts, because I love that 2009 release so much.  Now I stand on the "B" team with "Casper Mustache" Ray and the Rookie.

That should bring us up to speed more or less.  In case there's something I missed, here are pics of the toy room in various states.  Enjoy!