Spin Master Batman Forever Batmobile, Batman & Robin

I was surprised to see these at a local Target, the Batmobile priced at an unbelievable price of $19.99, a buck less for myself using my Target Redcard! I wasn't impressed with the Riddler figure, which was way out of scale with Batman and Robin, and the Two-Face didn't come with a pistol, so I passed on him for that oversight. Batman Forever wasn't my favorite Batman movie, but I enjoyed it well enough, and though I wasn't into the toys of that era, I really like the retro aesthetic Spin Master put into these. Check out the video:

The McFarlane Toys Batman Forever Batmobile looks fantastic, but it's not cheap, so this Spin Master version is a very affordable alternative. I was delighted to realize it included a Batman figure- he was just sitting in the driver's seat, the canopy taped shut, inside the box! You can't help but feel Spin Master released this knowing all those '90s kids would buy one, some for their own kids.

The box art on Batmobile is fantastic! Colorful, exciting and '90s nostalgic:

Below, the individual Spin Master Batman Forever figures- I absolutely love these...

The sliding canopy on this Batman Forever Batmobile is fantastic! I saw one online complaint about the included Batman not easily fitting into the cockpit, but mine fit just fine. It's seating for one, so the Boy Wonder will have to take the Two-Shoe Express!  :D

I'd have a hard time choosing between these two Batman figures, both identical in sculpt, so I'm glad I have them both! Batman has added articulation in the hinges in the shoulders. My main complaint with these figures is the lack of accessories- I'd have paid even more for a few batarangs and a grapple hook.

While I took a pass on the two villains in this line, I'm mad for the Batman, Robin, and Batmobile- the latter a stunning value at $19.99. Make no mistake, these aren't adult collectibles- they are toys, and they are made for play. I highly recommend these and look forward to seeing what Spin Master releases later this year!

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McFarlane Toys Super Powers Classic Superman

There is just something toyetic about this new Super Powers Classic Superman by McFarlane Toys- appealing to kids of all ages. I haven't purchased but a handful of these new Super Powers figures, 'cause you can't just have everything you like, but I could not pass on this. While I had outgrown toys by the time the original Kenner Super Powers figures dropped in 1984, I am fond of their classic depictions of the heroes featured in DC Comics of the Bronze-Age -my sweet spot. Their seven points of articulation severely limit their poseability, and purists lament the absence of their former action features, but I do like their styling. This classic Superman looks so appealing on his cardback that I have just been displaying him like that. Below, Super Powers Classic Superman with my Super Powers Fleisher Superman- note the updated buck on the Classic Superman...
 

Below, Super Powers Classic Superman with my carded DC Direct Super Friends Superman!

And finally, McFarlane Toys Super Powers Classic Superman with most of the other Classic Superman figures in my collection: 8" Mego 50th Anniversary Superman, Mego 13" Superman, 8" Mego Classic Superman, 7" DC Direct History of the DC Universe Superman, 6" DC Universe Classics Superman, 13" DC Direct Superman, 12" Mattel Movie Masters Christopher Reeve Superman...

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Marvel Legends Dracula

 

I preordered this Marvel Legends Dracula loose from Nerdzoic awhile back, forgoing the BAF figure piece to build Blackheart as part of the recent "Strange Tales" Wave. A few others interested me, but you can't have everything. I'd love to see a '70s Gene Colan Tomb of Dracula figure from Hasbro, but I liked the sculpt on this newer version in medieval armor. I really appreciate the alternate head accessory with a neutral facial expression and love the sword. That ponytail is articulated/has a swivel. I've not seen this version of Dracula in Marvel Comics, but I purchased it based purely on its merits as an action figure.

Below, Dracula with my Marvel Legends Venompool Wave Morbius .... 

...and finally, Dracula with some other recent figure acquisitions, MOTU Masterverse Emperor Hordak and his Horde Trooper, and my Super7 Thundercats Deluxe Mumm-Ra...

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TMNT Mutant Mayhem Astronaut Raph

I've passed on this figure more than once, but was having so much fun with TMNT, that I finally picked up the Mutant Mayhem Series Astronaut Raph. Not sure this space faring scenario occurred in Mutant Mayhem, but there was an astronaut themed turtle figure in the original line, which ballooned in scope due to its ridiculously over-the-top variant turtle figures. 

I was mildly disappointed the chest circuitry was a sticker as opposed to a tampograph, but I do like that the dome can be removed to articulate the neck- very cool. This figure has good articulation, knees and elbows included, but I wish we had some stowage options for the weapons.

There's no real gap between Astronaut Raph's digits, so he can't grip his sai the same way my Mutant Mayhem Raphael can, Again, some sheaths for these would be nice, but Playmates did paint the handles.

Below, Astronaut Raph with my TMNT Mutations Bishop Mech...

My Loyal Subjects BST AXN Android Body Krang would be a perfect figure for Astronaut Raph to battle- he might use his laser blaster arms to attack our plucky hero! I've had more fun all the time pitting this extra-large figure against others in my collection- so absurd, so fun! 

I had fun playing with Astronaut Raph- he's just a fun variant turtle to have among the ranks here in the Super-DuperToyBox. On the lookout for the Playmates Donatello as Dr. Spock now but may missed prime peg time awhile back on that, being late for the dance as it were.

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Turtles of Grayskull Megator Krang

This Megator Krang was preordered from Walmart last April that arrived in September- an exclusive I felt lucky to get with that retailer's spotty track record with such items. That said, I've mostly had good luck in that department. This is a beefy MOTU Origins figure made larger yet with its Krang cockpit added to the midsection. He came with extra gripping hands, but who wouldn't display this figure with the weapon accessories ported into the wrists? The matte, rust-brown color of the morning star flail chain was a thoughtful touch, so great...

Suddenly I have two Krangs in my collection, my other the Loyal Subjects BST AXN Krang...

Below, Megator Krang battles Turtles of Grayskull Splinter-Skull ...

Also a Turtles of Grayskull figure, 2-Bopsteady has the same chained flail weapon as Megator Krang...

And finally, Megator Krang and 2-Bopsteady with Sla'ker and Mouse-Jaw (below). And I have many more Turtles of Grayskull figures I've been collecting since they started dropping last year. Though I was a big fan of the Masters of the Universe Origins line, I was surprised how much I got into Turtles of Grayskull. A MOTU Origins mashup with Thundercats is purportedly in the works, and I'm looking forward to seeing that!

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TMNT Mutant Mayhem Turtle Tots

I found these Turtle Tots from an eBay seller at a decent price, shipped free, so I scooped them up quickly. I've really enjoyed the new Playmates TMNT figures in my last couple of posts and was surprised by how much I love the clips I've seen of the movie and subsequent TV show. These turtle tots actually have some articulation in the neck and shoulders, as well as at the waist, which breaks up the shell, but it's there. They include corresponding training weapon accessories: sai for Raph, nunchaku for Mikey, katana for Leo, staff for Donnie,...

 

Because my Mutant Mayhem Turtles also came with baby turtles, I now have three different stages in their development- and the colors all correspond! So much fun!

And finally, Sensei Splinter training with his young students to become 

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ...!

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TMNT Mutations Mix 'N Match Splinter, Metalhead, Mechazoid, and Bishop Mech

 

I recently stumbled upon a Splinter from the Playmates TMNT Mutant Mayhem line, this one the Mutations Mix and Match subseries at Target, and soon thereafter found Metalhead, Mechazoid, and the Bishop Mech at Walmart for two bucks less on sale for $7.97 each. I have no experience/knowledge of the mechs in this lineup, but they looked really fun, and I wanted a Splinter for my Mutant Mayhem Turtles.

These figures came with a pile of mix 'n match parts that turned out to be fun to play with! I was only sorry to realize the parts were not interchangeable with my other Mutant Mahem figures, and they can sometimes be a challenge to stand. Regardless, I'm considering picking up the mix 'n match Turtles, even if just for another slightly variant set.

Metalhead has a pizza party with Party Wallop in the arcade!

Of course, I had to photograph Metalhead with my MOTU Turtles of Grayskull Metal-Boto!

And finally, Splinter with my MOTU Turtles of Grayskull Splinter-Skull ....!

I had a lot of fun with these mix 'n match figures and could see myself getting more- Playmates offers a lot of play value for the price of these, from south of eight to ten bucks. Any kid is going to have fun with these, this kid certainly did! Below Splinter with a turtle figure I got in a Kinder Joy treat awhile back- and a hint about my next post! Stay tuned, Turtles!

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