A new wave of McFarlane Toys’ DC Multiverse line draws on a well-loved era ofBatman’s animated career. Four new figures are set to bring heroes and villains fromThe New Batman Adventuresto collections, celebrating the show’s iconic style and the Dark Knight’s continuing crime-fighting exploits.
The New Batman Adventureswas the immediate successor toBatman: The Animated Series, comprising that iconic series’s fourth and fifth seasons. It came with refreshed animation, a smoother style, and a new focus. The revamped show reflected the wider DC universe, with cameos from other superheroes, and shifted attention fromBatmanto the Bat Family of Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl. The latest wave released as part of McFarlane’s DC Multiverse is a fantastic tribute to that show’s refreshed direction.
The New Batman Adventures Batman 6-Inch Action Figure
The urban legend and most dangerous man on Earth, Bruce Wayne never strayed too far from Gotham City following the murder of his parents in Crime Alley. As the city’s Dark Knight, he leads the fight against crime, and by theNew Adventures,he’s gained a Bat Family able to fight for justice like never before. This stunning sculpture shows the slight refinement and evolution of Batman’s iconic appearance fromBatman: The Animated Series. The articulated 6-inch scale figure comes with a branded figure base, 7 extra hands, a batarang, and a grapnel launcher.
The New Batman Adventures Killer Croc and Baby Doll 6-Inch Action Figure
Killer Croc is one of the most sympathetic villains in Batman’s impressive rogue’s gallery. With an appearance veering between a colossal man and a virtual animal in the comics, this incarnation draws out the power and curse of Waylon Jones’ genetic condition. Pushed from an abused circus freak to a regular thorn in Batman’s side, he comes bundled with a Baby Doll bonus figure. The twisted former child star turned criminal was introduced inBatman: The Animated Series, although she couldn’t match the success of fellow debutante Harley Quinn. Croc’s accessories include a figure base, 2 extra hands, a ready-to-eat turkey, and bottle.
The New Batman Adventures Two-Face 6-Inch Action Figure
Two-Face had struggled away from Batman comics untilThe Animated Seriesdelivered one of the most significant interpretations of District Attorney Harvey Dent’s tragic tale. Physically and mentally split, the villain looks stunning in the stark animated style. Aside from the sharp black and white suit, the character’s face draws out the influences of Jekyll and Hyde and Dorian Gray. Presented in full criminal mode, this model comes with a figure base, 4 extra hands, a gas mask, stopwatch, and loot bag.
The New Batman Adventures Batgirl 6-Inch Action Figure
As a night-time crimefighter and daughter of Police Commissioner James Gordon, Barbara Gordon’s dual existence was a great balance to Batman/Bruce Wayne’s role in Gotham City. This 6-inch model captures her brilliant look in the show: a stylish cartoon design demonstrating Batgirl’s mix of fun and ability. The set includes a figure base, 8 extra hands, 2 batarangs, and a grappling hook.
The New Batman Adventures Wave One Case (6 Action Figures)
Entertainment Earth has bundled together these figures to guarantee fans can capture the whole wave. The 6-figure case comes with two Batman and Batgirl figures and single models of Two-Face and Killer Croc (including Baby Doll). Each is individually packed in their window boxes, so it’s all upside for collectors worried about missing out.
Legend Of The Animated Dark Knight
Batman’s ’90s animated series still cast a long shadow over superhero animation. This first wave ofNew Batman Adventuresfigures acknowledges that. Each figure includes a reproduction animation cel, model sheet & art frame. It’s a great touch sure to make these collector figures even more desirable.
This wave widens the already extensive DC Multiverse and looks certain to be a hit, so fans shouldn’t hesitate to get their pre-orders in. Anyone looking to fill in some gaps in their collection before the new wave launches in March 2024 can claim an automatic 10% off and free domestic shipping over $79 on any in-stock figures at Entertainment Earth.
FAQs
Is The New Batman Adventures Connected To Batman Beyond?
Batman: The Animated Serieswas so influential that its continuity ran through eight separate series to the end ofJustice League Unlimitedin 2006. The futuristicBatman Beyondwas a direct sequel series produced immediately afterThe New Batman Adventures.
Does The New Batman Adventures Have The Same Animation Style As Batman: The Animated Series?
While theNew Batman Adventuresclearly follows on fromThe Animated Series, the art style was freshened with more fluid animation designed to matchSuperman: The Animated Series, which it aired alongside.
Batman was given a larger frame and a darker costume, more in line with theBatman: Year Onecomic arc. With a larger supporting cast, this Batman became sterner, helped by the ever-brilliant Kevin Conroy dropping his voice slightly from the earlier series.
Has McFarlane Toys Produced Action Figures Based On Batman: The Animated Series?
Given the reputation of the animated show, it’s no surprise that it was part of McFarlane Toys’ earliest waves. A Batman figure fromBatman: The Animated Serieswas released in January 2020, when the DC Multiverse line was launched.
