DC Comics will celebrate the milestone of Batman's 85th anniversary with the release of new collectible figures featuring the iconic superhero. Pop Mart has announced a new standalone figure and a blind box featuring Batman's many costumes over the years.
The DC Batman Reborn figure was previewed earlier this year at San Diego Comic-Con and features the Dark Knight poised to strike as he watches over Gotham City. The Batman figure is magnetically detachable from its base, stands 16 inches tall, and is crafted from resin. It retails for $239.90 and will be available to purchase online and in stores on Friday, August 30. A series of blind-boxed Batman miniatures featuring his different outfits from the shows, films, and comics will also be available on Friday, retailing for $21.99 each or $131.94 for the complete collection.
DC BATMAN REBORN FIGURINE
- Designer: POP MART
- Material: RESIN / MAGNET
- Height: 40cm / 15.75inch
- MSRP: $239.90
- On sale from August 30th
DC BATMAN 85TH ANNIVERSARY SERIES FIGURES
- Designer: POP MART
- Material: PVC/ABS/ZINC ALLOY
- Figure height: 9cm/3.54inch
- MSRP: $21.99 (single box), $131.94 (full set)
- On sale from August 30th
Pop Mart's blind box series features six versions of Batman, each with his own iconic Batmobile. The figures showcase Batman's costumes from classic comics and films over the years, including the 1966 television series, the 1989 Tim Burton film, and Batman: The Animated Series, The Dark Knight, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and the 2022 film starring Robert Pattinson. The set also includes a seventh secret figure, with 1 of 72 blind boxes containing a 1939 Batman figure Police Comics costume.
Pop Mart's DC range includes Justice League and Gotham City Legends
Pop Mart has previously partnered with DC Comics to release collectibles featuring some of the publisher’s most iconic characters, including the Justice League and Gotham City icons. DC’s Justice League series featured Batman alongside Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Supergirl, and more, as well as legendary villains like the Joker and Poison Ivy.
Pop Mart's Gotham City series also put a spotlight on Batman, with Catwoman, Red Hood, and Batgirl appearing in the series alongside Batman, The Joker, and Harley Quinn. A “Childhood” series of figures was also released, showcasing DC's most powerful heroes in their youth.
The DC Batman Reborn figure and the 85th Anniversary Series figures will be available for purchase on Friday, August 30th at Pop Mart.
Source: Pop Mart [1, 2]