Hot Toys MMS DX 02 Batman The Dark Knight Preview

Pictures are out!!

Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - The Dark Knight - 1/6th scale BATMAN collectible figure will be a life-like Batman collectible, true to 1/6th scale and stand approximately 32 cm tall, featuring Hot Toys figure body with over 32 points of articulation and the movie accurate -The Dark Knight- complex Batman suit.



This deluxe version comes with two functional Batman heads: One features Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS) and Translucent Iris and an alternate head features the sonar vision device – light-up eyes (cell button battery operated- battery included) PLUS Three (3) interchangeable unique faces capturing Batman's classic facial expressions, which will fit both functional heads. The usual three sets of interchangeable posing hands and deluxe figure stand with LED lights will also be included.



I think Hot Toys used their new narrow shoulders True Type body because the first released version of The Dark Knight suit looked rather bulky - Batman looked more like a body builder than an athletic man. This version looks much better IMHO





The three faces or expressions of Batman







The collectible also features: a newly sculpted and developed Batman complex suit with his 1/6 weapons and accessories -Transformable Sticky Bomb Gun, Back Pack, Grapnel Gun, Mini Mine, removable Holster and two (2) interchangeable and Magnetic Utility Belts.













This picture started it all (Teaser post HERE)







Release date: Q1, 2010

Credit where credit is due - Artist: Head Sculpt by Yulli, Head Art Directed by JC HONG and Head Paint by JC HONG

UPDATE - January 31, 2010: Hot Toys DX02 Batman has finally arrived!! Pictures HERE

DC Universe Justice League Unlimited

This is like going back to my roots, my toy collecting roots. I started my toy collection by collecting "Batman The Animated Series" carded figures because (1) I've always been a big Batman fan and (2) I really enjoyed the animated series and followed the series quite closely. So when figures of the animated series were released, I started picking them up at the local Toys R Us stores. My very first post is of my Animated Batman collection (link HERE).

I've since moved on to 1/6 scale 12-inch collectible figures because of the amazing details and realism one can get from the uniforms or costumes, accessories, gear and weapons.

But once in a while, a simple toy still gives simple pleasures and when I saw this recently in Metro, I just had to pick it up.



Terrence "Terry" McGinnis is Batman of the Future or "Batman Beyond" (Batman II, The Tomorrow Knight, The Dark Knight of Tomorrow) and is part of the Future League







Bruce Wayne hires Terry as his "personal assistant" and begins secretly training him for his new role as Batman. In addition, Bruce assists Terry in the field primarily by keeping in continual contact with the boy at the Batcave. Beyond the vigilante duties as Batman, Terry is also Bruce's chauffeur. Terry soon takes over the reign of Batman from Bruce Wayne as protector of Gotham City.



Grumpy old man Bruce - love the character







Warhawk, the son of Green Lantern John Stewart and Hawkgirl (Shayera Hol) is part of the Future league and would eventually become a close comrade and colleague with Terry McGinnis, Bruce Wayne's successor as Batman.



Warhawk has powers such as enhanced strength, stamina, and speed. He wears a suit of armor which has razor-talons and the ability to cover him in protective liquid-metal plates, along with flight capabilities of artificial set of wings and thrusters.

GI Joe General Colin Powell

At age 52, General Colin (pronounced "KOH-lin") Luther Powell became the youngest officer and the first, and so far the only, African American (actually Afro-Caribbean American) to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff as 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–1993). In 1989, he joined Dwight D Eisenhower and Alexander Haig as the third general since World War II to reach four-star rank without ever being a divisional commander. During this time, he oversaw 28 crises, including the invasion of Panama in 1989 to remove General Manuel Noriega from power and Operation Desert Storm in the 1991 Persian Gulf War. [source: wiki]



Hasbro released this GI Joe 1/6 scale 12-inch General Colin L Powell "Historical Commanders Edition (Fourth in a series)" collectible figure in 1998 wearing the US Army green service uniform or "Class A's".



It came in the same style box as the previous three Generals





A closer look at Hasbro's GI Joe General Colin Powell. The collar could have been a lot smaller. Look at the size of those flaps!!





The collar is SO BIG it covered his Infantry Badge and ribbons - LOL!!



Also has Parachute Badge and Air Assault Badge



As well as Department of Defense Badge and Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge



Not forgetting his name tag, Presidential Seal and US Army Staff Identification Badge



And here he is in full uniform which also includes Garrison Cap with 4 stars, shirt, tie, pants, socks, shoes and dress uniform



He also has a Ranger tab worn on his left sleeve just below the 4 stars on his shoulders



Should have starched and iron the uniform first before taking this picture. Uniform looks terribly crumpled - SIGH. He wears the patch of the 23rd Infantry Division on his right sleeve













Also comes with 1/1 scale 23rd Infantry Division Patch, display base with US Flag and US Army Flag, similar to the other three Generals released (pictures HERE).

After General Colin Powell, I'd expected Hasbro to release a 1/6 scale 12-inch version of General H Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr (also known as "Stormin' Norman" and "The Bear") who, as Commander of US Central Command, was commander of the Coalition Forces in the Gulf War of 1991. [source: wiki] That would have been nice but sad to say, that didn't happen.

Hot Toys Batman DX teaser picture

Just released by Hot Toys - Batman DX teaser picture



The back pack looking thing is what is holding his cape. It springs out of it when he dives off of the building in Hong Kong. Also could be the skyhook rig as well but it was never shown before it was launched.

On his belt is the break apart sticky bomb gun which he used in Hong Kong. Both pieces on the belt make up the Bomb gun. It is a Pump-action gun that Batman uses to fire timed "sticky bombs"; another gadget he packs away in his utility belt. The one on the left has the dial to set the bomb time.



Speculation on forums: he has his back to us because he doesn't want to reveal his best feature. Light up Bat-Sonar Lenses!



We'll have to wait and see what Hot Toys choose to reveal in the coming weeks

UPDATED July 10, 2009: Did I say weeks? In just one day after teasing us, Hot Toys has released full high res pictures of the new DX Batman (link HERE)

January 31, 2010: Hot Toys DX02 Batman has finally arrived!! Pictures HERE

GI Joe Dress Marine

The Marine Corps dress uniform is the most elaborate of the United States armed forces, worn for formal or ceremonial occasions. Its basic form of a blue jacket with red trim dates back to the 19th century. It is the only US Military uniform that incorporates all three colors (Red, White and Blue) of the US Flag.

The Blue Dress uniform (also "Dress Blues" or simply "Blues") consist of a long-sleeved midnight blue coat (enlisted members have red trim) with a standing collar and belt (white web belt & gold waistplate for enlisted, midnight blue for officers with a gold M-buckle), white barracks cover (peaked cap with USMC insignia), plain white shirt, sky blue trousers, white gloves, black dress shoes and socks.

This is a GI Joe Hall of Fame Gung Ho Dress Marine uniform on a 1996 Hasbro Rhode Island Dress Marine. I had to switch uniforms as the Hasbro Rhode Island release turned out to be a major disappointment because everything looked faded. Gung Ho's uniform, especially the jacket, was black instead of midnight blue but it looks closer to the real thing.



"Semper Fi" is Latin for "Always Faithful" and is best known as the motto of the United States Marine Corps. The United States Marine Corps adopted the motto "Semper Fidelis" in 1883, on the initiative of Colonel Charles McCawley (January 29, 1827 – October 13, 1891), the 8th Commandant of the Marine Corps.





I added the extra badges (airborne and scuba badges on top, expert rifleman's badge and pistol competency badge at the bottom) over the decals as it made him look more impressive



Gung Ho is a Master Sergeant and the marine dress jacket has his rank chevrons on the upper sleeve; the stripes on the lower sleeve are service stripes, one for each four years of service.







White ceremonial M14 rifle



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