McFarlane's DC Multiverse releases for the upcoming The Flash movie have opened for pre-order giving us a look at a number of characters and outfits from the latest addition to the DC movie stable.
Be aware this article contains spoilers!
The main wave for the movie contains two figures of the Flash, one entitled 'Speed Force' Flash and the 2nd called the 'Batman Costume'. Both feature Speed Force effects.
We then have two Batman figures - one of the Michael Keaton Batman, and the other an armoured Ben Affleck Batman. Keaton Batman comes with a Batarang, grappling gun, and that all-important soft goods cape.
They are joined by a figure of Sasha Calle's Supergirl - and a surprise inclusion of Dark Flash, who up until this point had not been part of the movie's promotional activity. Supergirl will include a clear flight stand and an alternative pair of hands. Dark Flash has no accessories.
We had seen the Batmobile from The Flash previewed a few weeks ago and this is now unveiled fully and measures 22 inches / 60cm long. It can seat a 7-inch figure and is retailing around $70 in the US and circa £60-£65 here in the UK. This is already selling out in its first day so is going to be very highly sought after. Another vehicle in the line is the Batcycle - again scaled to seat a full-size 7-inch figure.
The final three reveals for the movie are Gold Label exclusives, starting with an unmasked version of the Keaton Batman. This is a Target US exclusive, but here in the UK is likely to get a wider release as per the usual arrangements for Gold Label releases by UK distributor Bandai. There is a similarly designed 12-inch statue of the Keaton Batman which is exclusive to the McFarlane store.
The final reveal is a 7-inch scaled Batwing which dwarfs the Batmobile at an enormous 34 inches / 85cm long. It is supplied complete with Batman logo flight stand so it can be displayed in flight. It is a McFarlane store exclusive with a $249.99 retail price. While McFarlane currently only ships in the US, it seems this too will be distributed in the UK to McFarlane stockists via Bandai UK.
All the Flash movie figures & vehicles have a later April 2023 release date - apart from the Batwing which is dated for May. We may also see some of these, most likely the figures, on store shelves in Smyths who have also carried the more recent DC movie figures including The Batman and Black Adam (this is speculation and not confirmed by any sources as yet).
After an accident empowered Barry Allen with the gift of superhuman speed, the young scientist quickly became one of Earth’s most heroic defenders: The Flash. As part of The Justice League, Barry has continued to explore the limits of his powers while trying to outrun the events of his childhood.
When he discovers that he has the ability to manipulate time, The Fastest Man Alive races back to a pivotal moment in his past - only to change the future in a Multiverse of ways that he could have never imagined.
In an alternate 2013 created by the time-traveling Barry Allen, teenage Young Barry has grown up carefree with the support of both his parents – but is yet to experience the events that will transform him into The Flash. Full of excitement and wonder at the arrival of his older self, visiting from 2022, Young Barry is eager to discover whether he is able to gain the very same powers and become a superhero in his own right.
When Barry Allen arrives in an alternate 2013, he urgently seeks out the expertise of his friend and mentor Bruce Wayne – but the one he finds in the Multiverse is different on all fronts: older, long-retired from service as Gotham City’s protector and somehow even more hardened than the billionaire superhero Barry has grown to know. With a global threat on the horizon, Bruce Wayne must decide whether he can become Batman once more.
Under the guise of masked vigilante Batman, billionaire Bruce Wayne has not only stepped out of the shadows to become the reluctant leader of The Justice League but is also a friend and mentor to teammate Barry Allen. Having experienced loss on personal, local and global fronts, Bruce is a source of unparalleled knowledge and understanding to The Flash in his superhero journey.
Languishing in the bowels of what appears to be a derelict military base, the severely weakened alien Kara Zor-El has been hidden away from the world by those in fear of her colossal power. It remains to be seen if Kara will have the strength to join forces with Barry Allen and become the superhero the world needs: Supergirl.
From the Flash (2023) movie comes an action figure of the Dark Flash. Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for a full range of posing and play. The figure also comes with a collectible art card with character art and biography as well as a base.
The Batmobile long forgotten and hidden away in the dark recesses of the Batcave, the Batmobile remains one of the greatest weapons of Batman’s crimefighting past. If only someone would rediscover it…Be sure to add this Batmobile to your DC Comics collection!
The Batcycle pushes the boundaries of vehicular technology. The Batcycle gives Batman the immense power, speed and tactical weaponry required to tear through the streets of Gotham City in pursuit of his targets. Make sure to add this Batcycle to your DC Comics collection!
When Barry Allen arrives in an alternate 2013, he urgently seeks out the expertise of his friend and mentor Bruce Wayne – but the one he finds in the Multiverse is different on all fronts: older, long-retired from service as Gotham City’s protector and somehow even more hardened than the billionaire superhero Barry has grown to know. With a global threat on the horizon, Bruce Wayne must decide whether he can become Batman once more.
When Bruce Wayne is coaxed out of retirement by The Flash for an urgent mission, not only does he suit up as Batman once more, but he deploys one of his most famous vehicles: the Batwing. Updated for the times, the sleek design is inspired by the original 1989 version.
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