75th SUB VID: BATMAN REVIEW TOY BIZ 1989

All three variations of Batman '89

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[sgf129]

do you know if this batcave was ever available for the first batman movie by kenner, I remember seeing it in the booklets that came with the toys, but have never seen one from kenner.

[trans8010]

@sgf129 That became the cave for Returns. It was intended to be released for the DKC in late 1991 and it's my theory that with WB releasing the sequel for 1992 that all production on DKC was then switched over and all merchandise then rebranded for Returns. With the decision made it would have been costly to release a playset with DKC colors for such a short time and then repaint and rebrand the same toy months later for the next movie.

[sgf129]

@sgf129 thank you for the information, was always looking for this cave in the dkc box and never could find one, thanks

[trans8010]

@sgf129 You're welcome. Now as for the prototype that was pictured in those booklets and toyfair mags well no one knows exactly what happened but again my theory; to save costs that playset was probably recolored spraypainted for the TOyfair Returns presentation, again to save costs.

[MegaHyperLady]

I like the simplistic style that Toy Biz used with their Batman and DC Superhero figures.

Reminds me of the simplistic wooden figurines that were made for Superman and Captain Marvel waaaaay back in the 1940's and 1950's.

Toy Biz still did a 1000% better job with their sculpts and paint for the iconic 1989 Batman movie than what the average person could do. lol

Who needs 20 or 30 points of articulation?

Many modern-day, lanky, skinny figures seem puny by comparison to Toy Biz 1989 figures.

[trans8010]

@MegaHyperLady The arms are a bit to short though that's always bothered me. lol I do agree that awesome sculpts are fr better than 20-30 pts of articulation some of the seams and joint connections are really an eyesore on most figures those with a lot of color.

[doc480AZ]

i don't remember the bat rope!!

[botswanky]

So you must be pretty pumped about the Hot Toys 1989 Keaton then? Tim Burton's Batman is defintely the best looking live action version to date. Nolan's egg-head, pencil neck version doesn't touch this version.

[MegaHyperLady]

Thanks trans8010 for these awesome videos!

I just subscribed to your Channel :)

Bonus points for your charismatic clear voice!

This Batman's clunkiness is its charm for me!

Like cult classic 1950s-80s horror movies - so quirky they're extra-awesome.

The arms should've been longer / bigger - conversely they're not super-long "orangutan" monkey arms like 2004-2011 figures.

You're totally right this Toy Biz 1989 Batman figure is best representation of Michael Keaton 1989 Batman movie armor!

[MegaHyperLady]

Head Sculpts:

1st Issue "Keaton Round Face" --- "Keaton / Adam West" Batman 'cause it resembles roundish features of 1960's Adam West Batman.

2nd Issue "Square Jaw" --- I call this one the "Jim Aparo / Detective Comics" Batman 'cause it looks a lot like the iconic art by Jim Aparo in the DC Comic Books of late 1980's / early 1990's.

3rd Issue "Big Lips Keaton" --- The "Keaton / Val Kilmer" Batman 'cause it looks alot like Val Kilmer's face from the future replacement for Michael Keaton. lol

[trans8010]

@MegaHyperLady Wow I didn't know that there's a paint variation! I guess I have to look at my keaton face to see which one I have I think I have the latter.

[MegaHyperLady]

All 3 variations of this Batman figure are favorites of mine! I was / am a tomboy, so growing up I liked the Batman, superheroes, G.I.Joes, and Star Wars more than the Barbies my family would get me. lol

There are actually unpainted-face-skin and painted-face-skin Mint On Card variations of the "round face Keaton" 1st edition for this Batman figure.

The unpainted version has a waxy, yellowish, "fuller" face look to it.

The painted version looks better, albeit with pale paint.

[sldrmdc]

And who can forget the belt breaking

[joshpk84]

oh wow i have that doll..err action figure haha. up in my moms attic somewhere. i remember the bat cave that came out with it around the same time, that and my Ghostbusters Firehouse. Man I might have to go take a look at these gems again. Long Live the 80s

[trans8010]

@MrWHOGIVESAFUK I REMEMBER BEST! My first Star Wars toys came from there along with some of my TMNT and Batman toys! My father even bought my mother's engagement ring from there. I was upset when they closed up.

[MrWHOGIVESAFUK]

damn i remember i got this batman figure after i saw the movie it was when best buy was just called best

[jeslucky2003]

Hehehe, I remember one of my brother's birthday, my parents will give this figure to him and before that, I was playing with his little​belt and I broked it and my brother never recieved this present and he never knew that lol =)

[trans8010]

@Harri927 While true It still doesnt count. I was only referring and comparing the Toy Biz first movie Batman's armor with that of the Kenner's first movie version. Plus the scale is way off and still proves that Kenner never made a completely 100% accurate Batman from either 1989 or Returns. Toy Biz despite a rushed lousey job is the only one to come.

[Harri927]

@trans8010 My 15 inch Batman has a sculpted back from the batsuit. check my review out and you'll see what I mean.

[mevans1182]

i wonder if its possible to put a TDKC keaton head on a toy biz body for the ultimate representation of 89' Batman.

[movieguy1985]

I just found an old commercial for these on an old VHS tape!

[drunkvaderaz]

i found the round jaw on card for 5 bucks at a used bookstore(yes they sell toys too) and i noticed on the back is a early prototype of the square jaw and a low detail body. i had the batman and superman that fell down with the ring.

[movieguy1985]

Nice vid. I began collecting toys a few years ago after finding out my mom gave away all my old stuff to the church in our town. Batman, Robo Cop, He Man, Turtles; used to have this stuff as a kid. I dont remember which one I had becuase it was so long ago, but I know it wasn't the round face. Glad there are people still interested in this type of thing.

[trans8010]

@TheShootTruth10 All three Batman figures are official 1989 toybiz releases they differ in head sculpts. The one in the middle was released first (Round Head Keaton) this was then pulled and rereleased with a new comic inspired head pictured on the left (Square Jaw) this is the most loathed of all the toy biz batman so that one was pulled and rereleased with it's final head sculpt (Keaton Big Lips) All Three were packaged with the same weapons a spear gun and batarang.

[TheShootTruth10]

is the one on the far right the actual figure and the toy weapon it comes with and which version is that one and the far right