Just announced McFarlane are releasing a 1:3 scaled version of the George Clooney cowl. It should be approx 7 inches tall and comes connected to a small stand.
McFarlane have been making these mini cowls for a few years now (some at full scale). I haven't picked any up but will definitely be getting this. Should cost around £25-30.
Not sure on release date but the pre-orders start 2nd September.
Even though we got those Batman Forever figures from Hot Toys a few years back, I really didn't think they would also do ones for the 1997 follow up Batman & Robin. I assumed the negative reputation that has dogged the film for years would mean that Hot Toys would think they financially unviable.
Turns out I was wrong, these two prototypes were just unveiled today! I've got to say, I'm glad I was wrong.
These are just prototypes at the moment and if you remember those Batman Forever prototypes were shown at toy fairs for at least a year before they hit retail shelves so you probably have some time to save up your pennies.
Looking at the initial designs, I think they look great. Chris' hair looks a little too light brown and I know some people would prefer them to have more of a blue hue but overall, stunning. I wonder if they'll come with add on ice patches like the McFarlane figures.
I imagine they will have similar issues to the Forever figures (ie. the rubber suits crease awkwardly when you bend the arm or legs) but I can live with that.
Here's hoping they consider an Alicia Silverstone Batgirl figure down the line. Seems like a shame to miss her out.
Beast Kingdom has previewed these 8 inch (I think) figures at the Licensing Expo 2024.
They seem to be doing the same thing as McFarlane and making a whole range of Batman movie figures from Michael Keaton to Robert Pattinson and everything in between.
Most interesting are some new figures of Val Kilmer's Batman, George Clooney's Batman and a Jim Carrey Riddler figure.
I've got to say I love the look of the Riddler (maybe even more than the forthcoming McFarlane figure). The cloth jacket and bowler hat look ace.
I'm less keen on the Clooney and Kilmer figures though. I don't know, something feels a bit off about them. Their heads seem quite far off their bodies.
