McFarlaneToys/DC Direct Batman the Animated Lightning Strike Batman

I struggle classifying this as a DC Direct figure AND a McFarlane Toys figure, as I'm a big fan of the old DC Direct figures before McFarlane Toys took over in 2021. Regardless, I couldn't resist purchasing this Lightning Strike Batman loose on eBay after finding the 4.75" Kenner version from 1993. I am thrilled with the art on the collector card and intend to find a small frame for it. Variant Batman figures are my jam and this one really does it for me. The clunky grapple launcher isn't easily held and weird extra pair of hands (?) don't interest me, and I may have skipped the cel shading, but I'm otherwise quite fond of this Batman figure.

Below, 6.25" McFarlane Lighting Strike Batman with my 

4.75" Kenner Lighting Strike Batman from '93. So great...

And finally, Lightning Strike Batman with my McFarlane Platinum Edition New Adventures Batman, another Batman variant I love. I'm happy with these animated Batman figures by McFarlane and could see myself picking another up if the right one comes along.

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Batman The Animated/New Adventures Figure Dump

The catalyst for the whole thing I can't recall, but I started buying loose Batman The Animated/New Adventures figures. Kenner produced a lot of these figures in the '90s, and I had a lot of fun buying up the numerous variants of our favorite Caped Crusader. Most of them don't have their accessories. I never had any of these during childhood, moving into adulthood and college during that era, but I did buy a lot of variant Batman figures from the Batman the Brave and the Bold line produced by Mattel years later. Here's a few too many photos I took of them in the last month or so...

1998 Kenner Batman, Dark Gray and Blue with Yellow Bat Insignia:

Kenner 1998 is stamped on the back of the legs, but I think this was released by Hasbro in 2002, included in in a 2pk with Harley Quinn ("Only in Jest"). Another more standard deco of this buck with the swoosh cape was released with a Robin figure in '98. There's also a purple/black "Gotham Crusader" version of this buck Hasbro released in 2000.

1993 Kenner Lighting Strike Batman:

Possibly my favorite of all these- the fold-out cape/glider is fantastic!

Lighting Strike Batman with Sea Claw and Land Strike Batman:

Crime Squad Sea Claw and Land Strike Batman:

Kenner 1993 Purple Batman: 

I couldn't pin down the name this figure goes by or if he was included in a vehicle/playset that year, but he a lot like the red Infrared Batman. This standard buck was used for many figures and I like it.

1994 Kenner Radar Scope Batman:

I think this is the Radar Scope Batman with someone else's cape- this buck was used again in '96 for the Vector Wing Batman, and possibly others I haven't identified.

Hasbro 2000 Mission Masters Inferno Extinction and 1999 Mission Masters Speedboat Batman:

Turbo Surge Batman and Air Strike Robin:

Is it just me, or do these two look like they are suiting up for a trip to Mars ...?

Below my 1992 Series 1 Turbo Glider Robin with Air Strike Robin...

Crime Squad Series Disaster Control Batman:

Crime Squad Series Disaster Control Batman with Mission Masters Inferno Extinction:

I love the thicker buck on these zany Batman figures ...

Hasbro 2001 Mission Masters Lunar Attack Batman:

1998 Kenner Batman New Adventures Knight Glider:

Kenner New Adventures Batman  Figures:

I'm pretty sure these are Kenner New Adventure Batmen- the lighter grey has discoloration and particularly rubbery legs. Neither of them stand well, due mostly to the heavy plastic cape. These are probably from around 1998.

Kenner Batman with my McFarlane Toys New Adventures Batman:

Hasbro 1998 Mission Masters Team Batcycle Batman and Nightwing:

These came with a bike originally, and there's a red version of this duo I'd like to have as well.

Mattel 2002 Tech Suit Batman

There was also an orange/silver/black version of this. The cape fold at the shoulders is a little bulky, but this is a cool Batman with Thomas Wayne/Flashpoint vibes in black/gray/red...

1995 Kenner Sea Claw Batman:

Yes, another Sea Claw Batman. I really like the all-black with metallic teal deco...

And finally, my Hasbro 2000 Mission Masters Mountain Pursuit Batman with my standard issue, 1998 Batman, released in the 2000 Mission Masters Series by Hasbro with a glider as the Knight Assault Batman, identified by the gold utility belt and cloth cape. He looks great, but the small feet on this buck make standing him a challenge.

Be sure to visit the online Batman The Animated Figure Checklist 

and Figure Realm's Batman Universe!

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