OK, as both a Toy Collector & Dealer for many years I have totally been in love with a toy company named FUNKO. They make those really cool "Wacky Wobblers" or Bobble Head Nodders. The company has been around a few years now & there are literally hundreds of these nodders that they have made. They're really great! In recent years they have expanded their line of toys with other items like Small Plastic Figures, Toy Banks, PC Computer Monitor "Sitters", & even Plush Toys. Well, awhile back, here at the Bat-Blog, we reported that Funko was coming out with Justice League Plush Dolls. As soon as I heard that news I knew that they finally got the "DC Comics" license. You see, they have been making Marvel Comics Nodders for a few years now. So, here's the great news! It looks like they will be coming out with a few brand-new Batman items!! The 1st picture is a "Wacky Wobbler" where Batman's head wobbles on a Batmobile Car Body ( instead of the standard "human body", like most nodders ). They have made a few of these with characters like Rat Fink, Betty Boop, & even Count Chocula, among others. The next picture, showing the Dark Knight perched on the edge of something, that's a "Computer Sitter". It's a small plastic figure designed & balanced to sit on the top edge of you PC Monitor. I'm showing one that they made of Spiderman, as an example. There is also a rumor that they will make some "Funko Force" Figures of Batman as well. That's what that picture of Ironman is there for, to show an example. They are very small figures that have a weird "sort-of cartoon" look. I think they're releasing these slower selling products with Batman 1st & will later come out with a ton of regular nodders...which, WILL BE AWESOME!! So, be sure to stay tuned to the Bat-Blog for all future news, photos, & release dates ( I'm excited! ).
There's a toy company I really love named Funko & they're mainly known for making Wacky Wobblers ( Character-Related Bobblehead Nodders ). Well, they now have the license to do DC Comics Comic Book characters. Yes!! Now, the Bat-Blog reported about most of these new toys awhile back but we finally got some actual photos instead of prototype pics! Plus, some extra news. First the pics: Shown here are the "Batman Computer Sitter" figure, it's sa-weet! Look for it around August, 2010. The next item is the "Batman Wacky Wobbler Bobble-Car". Basically it's a bobble-head inside a Batmobile car...very cool! ( There will also be 2 color variations, one black, another blue ). Now the new stuff: The next few photos are their Funko-Force 2.0 Vinyl Figures. Shown here is Batgirl & 2 different Batman variations. OK, they look the same in these pics but one of the Batman figures have metallic paint. OK, the very last picture is totally amazing! Here are the 1st seven figures that will come out. We have Batgirl, Batman, Robin, Green Lantern ( what's he doing in there? Ha! ), Penguin, Joker, & The Riddler! Oh man, all this stuff is totally cool. Is Funko trying to torture me?! Well, what do you think about these new pieces of bat-merchandise?
Anyone who has been reading the Bat-Blog for any length of time knows I am totally goo-goo over Funko Toys, ha ha, so check these out! Here's some wonderful photos of the brand-new FUNKO FORCE Mini-Action Figures ( with Bobble Head action! ) that will be coming out! At first I was just gonna show the BATMAN & JOKER ones, because this blog is mainly about "collecting Batman stuff", but the others were so cool I decided to add them too, ha ha! The extras include: SUPERMAN, GREEN LANTERN, & AQUAMAN. Oh man, I am totally loving these cool new toys & the JOKER one has got to be my personal favorite, ha! I also like that they all sort of have a retro-look about them, like they're from the 1980's. For information on other Funko products featured at the Bat-Blog just click HERE!
OK, this is pretty cool! Here's a new Batman Collectible Figure coming out later this year from FUNKO TOYS! I seriously love this Toy Company because they make fun stuff. But, this is kinda weird too, ha! Here's a BATMAN ROBOT Vinyl Figure with a heavy "Vintage Japanese Toy" Influence in the design. It's sort of like those "Shogun Warrior" Figures made by Mattel in the 1970's. It measures about 11" tall & I really like the packaging too. Look for it around July 12th, 2012.
This is just a quick post to share some photos of future BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Movie Toys and Products to keep an eye out for! The 1st image is a Plush Doll by a Toy Company I really love, Funko! Next up is a really weird product & I actually don't know what it is or what it does, ha ha! It's called a "Batman iPad Apptivity Case"??? So, I guess you hook it up to your iPad. If there are some Apple Geeks out there who know what this thing does then please let us know. Third, Continuing their line of character-related Mr. Potato Head Figure they will release THE DARK KNIGHT Spud! He's the spud Gotham City deserves, but not the spud it needs right now.
OK, Just so this post is not confusing please follow me here. The 1st pic is an item that is out right now. In fact you can find them today at Target in their "Holiday" area. Here are 2 Funko Mini-Wacky Wobblers of Batman and The Joker. Yes, these are miniature-size versions of the larger nodders. Very cool! ( Thanks Franchi )
Next up are 2 brand-new Batman Toys that will be appearing later in 2013. These photos were taken at the 2013 TOY FAIR where Toy Companies share what they are releasing later this year. We have no exact release dates on these yet but stay tuned to the BAT-BLOG.COM and as soon as we know we'll spread the news. They do look pretty awesome though. One is a "Flying Heroes" Toy ( They also made one of Superman, not shown here ) and a 1966 BATMAN TV Show Mez-Itz Batmobile by Mezco... Sweet!!
OK, this last item was released recently during the Valentine's Day season. I'm sorry about being late with this but I literally just found out about it. Plus, it's an item I missed the chance to get and would have, it's cool! This is a BATMAN Valentines Candy Product by Palmer Chocolates. There might be a tiny chance of finding them, even on clearance. (If anyone knows where to get them please let me know ).
The BAT-BLOG is extremely excited to report that in the near future we will be seeing 6" figures of the classic Adam West Batman TV series. WBCP confirms we will be getting: Mattel vintage-styled Batman Ken and Catwoman Barbie collection, and a BATMAN Classic TV Series 6" Figure Assortment, BATMAN Classic TV Series TV Moments 2 Pack, as well as a BATMAN Classic TV Series Batmobile. Also, Rubie's Costumes will introduce a line of costumes based on the TV Show characters including Batman, Robin, Catwoman, The Riddler, and The Joker.
Other companies jumping on the bandwagon of the 'Classic 60s' Batman license include Funko, Mezco, NECA, and Cryptozoic. There will also be a variety of high-end collectibles from Noble Collection, Sideshow Collectibles, TriForce, Kotobukiya, Medicom and Hot Toys.
The BAT-BLOG is extremely excited to report that in the near future we will be seeing 6" figures of the classic Adam West Batman TV series. WBCP confirms we will be getting: Mattel vintage-styled Batman Ken and Catwoman Barbie collection, and a BATMAN Classic TV Series 6" Figure Assortment, BATMAN Classic TV Series TV Moments 2 Pack, as well as a BATMAN Classic TV Series Batmobile. Also, Rubie's Costumes will introduce a line of costumes based on the TV Show characters including Batman, Robin, Catwoman, The Riddler, and The Joker.
Other companies jumping on the bandwagon of the 'Classic 60s' Batman license include Funko, Mezco, NECA, and Cryptozoic. There will also be a variety of high-end collectibles from Noble Collection, Sideshow Collectibles, TriForce, Kotobukiya, Medicom and Hot Toys.
