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3/10/16

Desert Storm Batman :: Batman v Superman Blast Attack Batman Action Figure


The movie isn't out yet, but from the previews I can already say that one of my most favorite scenes in Batman v Superman includes Batman in pants and a trench-coat. Because there's something so 'comic-booky' about Batman throwing on some pants and a trench-coat (and goggles) in order to storm the desert lair of a rogue Superman.

Rumors abound about the scene and it's full meaning in the DC movie hierarchy, but I won't go into that spoilery stuff here. Sufficed to say, I'm looking forward to it!

Anyways, I was surprised to already see this version of Batman (officially dubbed 'Blast Attack Batman') on the toy aisles as part of Mattel's lower priced (around ten bucks) mainstream Batman v Superman line. The movie isn't even out yet and already there have been, by my unscientific count, about ten or eleven figures in this line (including Aquaman and Wonder Woman!)

I am officially dubbing this version of Batman 'Desert Storm Batman' because it sounds far better than Blast Attack Batman. I also predict this will be a popular cosplay because it shouldn't be too tough to pull off (I am already planning my Halloween costume!)

Batman comes with a pair of removable goggles, which can be placed over his eyes or on his forehead like in the preview. I love that Mattel gave us goggles as a separate piece and didn't mold them on the head or glue them down.

Batman also comes with a 'Mega Blaster' which looks like the EMP rifle Christian Bale used in The Dark Knight Rises. 

Two accessories included with a ten dollar figure? Mattel has gone MAAAAD!!!!


Of additional note: only the head on this figure is re-used from previous releases. Every other piece is unique to this figure. The detail on this figure really looks incredible, especially considering this is the 'lower-end' figure. The trench-coat is thick and gives the figure a very heavy, solid feel. And then there's the pants. What can I say about the pants? It's Batman...in pants!

Awesome.


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14 comments:

  1. Mario!March 11, 2016 at 11:37 AM

    It's like the old days, with all the crazy costume variants for Batman. But this time, it will actually be in the movie.

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    1. Buzz ChuckMarch 12, 2016 at 5:55 PM

      ha ha, so true!

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    2. BubbashelbyMarch 13, 2016 at 10:48 AM

      I've never had a problem with variants as long as they are logical to the character or comic/movie accurate. Sadly, so few are.

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  2. Barbecue17March 11, 2016 at 1:23 PM

    I almost bought this figure the other day but I know Mattel will be putting him in the Multiverse series, so I decided to wait. I'm surprised that I had the restraint!

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    1. BubbashelbyMarch 13, 2016 at 10:50 AM

      I never expected this variant to be in the lower-priced line, so I was pleasantly surprised to see him; as long as this cheaper line keeps putting out stuff like this one, I'll be sticking with it.

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  3. UnknownMarch 11, 2016 at 5:15 PM

    I plan on grabbing him when I can.

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  4. Big ToneMarch 13, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    He looks cool,different but cool.I almost picked up the blue suit Batman from this line.They're only 8 bucks and change!I passed on It though :( Maybe next time.

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    1. BubbashelbyMarch 13, 2016 at 10:54 AM

      I saw that one too and am tempted. I still don't have a 'basic' Batman from this line but it's on my list.

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    2. BubbashelbyMarch 13, 2016 at 10:55 AM

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    3. Big ToneMarch 13, 2016 at 7:18 PM

      I went back and picked up that Bats fig :) Haven't cracked him open yet,looking forward to it though.They actually had a whole bunch of these at an out of the way Wal Mart i went too today.I should have taken pics.They had a red and black heat attack Batman and I think an Aqua man variant as well.Looks like they're going all out.

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    4. BubbashelbyMarch 14, 2016 at 9:09 PM

      It's neat to have a less expensive line with lots of figures, both movie relevant and 'expanded.' Reminds me of the good old days.

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  5. storytellerMarch 17, 2016 at 11:26 AM

    Hmm, I don't know. Batman meets Dick Tracy. Not sure how I feel about that.

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    1. BubbashelbyMarch 17, 2016 at 5:21 PM

      Or McGruff the Crime Bat, or maybe even ColumBat!

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