Mephitsu
Jun 19, 20212 min
Updated: Jun 20, 2021
Day 2 of McFarlane's Summer Showcase focused on the new DC Retro line of 6-inch figures from the 1966 Batman TV series. The showcase of the new Batman figures was headed up with another video courtesy of Todd McFarlane
The line will kick off with a wave of Batman (Adam West), Robin (Burt Ward), and The Joker (Cesar Romero). Each figure will be blister-carded and includes some of the iconic 'cartoon' word balloons associated with the fight scenes in the show. Both Batman and Robin will have soft goods cape.
A variant of Batman unmasked was confirmed to be an NYCC exclusive. It was not confirmed where the other variants of Robin (unmasked) and Joker (masked) seen at Wonderfest 2021 will fit into the line.
There is also a Batmobile release, which can seat two figures. This will have a US RRP of $30 so it should come in around £30 here in the UK. The same price applies to the 24-inch wide Batcave playset. The playset is a fold-out piece with a circular Batmobile car parking spot and individual bat computers and accessories.
The line has been confirmed as a Target US exclusive, while outside the US there should be a more general distribution.
ToyNewsi are reporting the 2nd wave of figures has also shown up in the Target (US) system with a new Riddler figure and swimsuit versions of Batman and Joker. There is also a shark featured in one of the promo images from McFarlane... it is not clear if this is a prop for the photo or part of the line.
Full promotional images are as follows...
Batman 1966
Robin 1966
The Joker 1966
Batmobile 1966
The Batcave 1966
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