Imaginext Man-Bat

The Imaginext Man-Bat is on store shelves now! Man-Bat is one of Imaginext's larger figures, like Solomon Grundy and Clayface. I found him at Wal-Mart, but have already seen him at Target as well, so he's clearly not a retailer exclusive or anything. He shouldn't be too hard to find.

Like Solomon Grundy, Man-Bat has a button on his back to make his arms move (or in Man-Bat's case, 'flap.') Also like Solomon Grundy, Man-Bat can hold on to an average sized Imaginext figure with his 'hands.'

Man-Bat is nice and solid, his feet are large enough to support him and his wings in pretty much any pose. His arms have multiple points of articulation for many batty poses. I especially like how he can envelop a figure like those weird bat creatures in Beastmaster.

Here's Man-Bat next to Killer Croc for size comparison. Man-Bat doesn't come with an accessory which is kind of disappointing (even Grundy came with a piece of lead pipe to kill Mr. Mustard in the study!) but don't let that stop you from picking him up! He's great and really reminiscent of the Batman Animated Man-Bat action figure from the nineties. Which also came with an accessory, now that I think about it. Oh well, no accessory is better than a cheesy accessory!

Imaginext Cheetah, Sinestro, Red Robin, Man-Bat and Firestorm coming soon!

Fisher-Price just released a slew of new product images and descriptions for many of their Imaginext sub-themes. Among the surprises (and most relevant to my interests) are the DC Super Friends figures, most specifically the beautiful and long clamored for female villainess: Cheetah!

Ever since Imaginext made a Wonder Woman figure, fans have been awaiting her most well known rogue Cheetah. Imaginext could have gone a couple directions with this figure, but I think most will agree the Golden Age Priscilla Rich was the best version to make in Imaginext form.

It's now abundantly clear Imaginext is putting together the Super Friends cartoon era Legion of Doom (do we dare dream a Giganta will actually happen?) so Sinestro was bound to appear sooner or later. Apparently Mattel/Fisher-Price have gotten over the bad taste left in their mouths from the craptastic Green Lantern movie and are finally approaching the GL universe again. I could honestly care less about any of the GL themed characters, but I will get Sinestro because he comes packaged with Cheetah. And he does have that sweet dragon helm construct, so I guess he could be worse. Also, now that Imaginext is venturing back into the GL mythos, I am hopeful they will shrink their Hero World Dex-Starr down to Imaginext scale (like they did with the Hero World B'dg).

Another surprise reveal is Firestorm. I don't follow Firestorm at all but I know he's getting some attention in the current Flash TV show. Whether or not I pick this one up will depend on how he looks in person, and how many other 'must-haves' are already in my shopping cart at the time.

Man-Bat! I will probably have to own this guy, as he is such an integral part of the Batman mythos. He'll look awesome next to other Imaginext 'big-figs' Solomon Grundy and Clayface!

Most exciting to me (besides Cheetah of course) is Red Robin! Now mind you, this New52 Teen Titans Red Robin costume is not even remotely my favorite Robin design, or even my favorite Red Robin design, but...HE HAS A CAPE! I have seriously held a grudge against Imaginext Robins for years. They NEVER have a cape! I've actually avoided owning any of them because of this fact, only recently 'breaking my one rule' because the latest Toys R Us exclusive Robin comes with a sweet sweet Robin Mech Suit.

Mech Suit > Cape...but only just barely. Of course this new Red Robin is yet another Tim Drake Robin. Which is fine, but here's hoping Imaginext gives us a Damian Wayne Robin (WITH CAPE) next.

Fisher-Price also revealed some awesome additions to their Pirates, Medieval Forest Elves, Dinosaurs, Power Rangers and Spongebob lines too, but this handful of DC related stuff should keep my attention focused for a little while at least. So stay tuned and keep your eyes peeled, True Believers. All of these figures should be hitting stores within the next few weeks!

Imaginext Man-Bat and New52 Red Robin Coming Soon!

A member of the Facebook group 'Imaginext Generation' (come join the fun!) found the newest Imaginext Bat-Boat on the store shelves the other day, and the back of the packaging has revealed some wonderful upcoming surprises, including Man-Bat and the New52 Teen Titans Red Robin (aka Tim Drake)!

Man-Bat looks awesome. A 'big-fig' like the recent Solomon Grundy, Man-Bat most assuredly comes with a wing-flapping action feature.

Here battling Man-Bat you can (barely) see Robin (or Red Robin) in what appears to be his modern Teen Titans costume, with a glider and...dare I say it...A CAPE! If my interpretation of this itty bitty picture turns out to be correct, Red Robin will actually be the first Imaginext Robin to be wearing a cape. It's about dang time!

Hopefully Red Robin is easy to come by and is released in a single/two pack, and isn't part of that obnoxious new Batcave.

Also shown along with the currently available Hall of Doom is the upcoming Hall of Justice. Both are amazing additions to the Imaginext ranks.

This is the latest Bat-Boat, upon which these new pieces were revealed. It is hitting store shelves now, so if we're lucky all this other wonderful stuff will be out there for the pickin' very soon!

LEGO Ninja Man-Bat Commando Army Invasion!

I am now up to a grand total of six Ninja Man-Bats (aka Vampire Bat) minifigures from Lego blind bagged Series 8. I'll probably stop actively looking for them now, but if I am standing around the Lego aisle and have squeeze time, I'm going to keep passively looking for more!

'Did you hear something, Alfred?'

'Just a bat, sir.'

I also built this mini Batcave and customized a Michael Cain Alfred to go along with the black costume Batman from the Batski polybag set.

I'll probably evolve and expand upon the mini Batcave as time goes by, and as my Ninja Man-Bat Commando Army grows!

Lego Series 8 Man-Bat

Ninja Man-Bat, that is!

This is of course the Lego Minifigures Series 8 'Vampire Bat' slightly modified into a modern era Ninja Man-Bat via blue 'pants' and a Lego Katana.

This figure originally comes with black legs and no accessories, but that just wouldn't do, especially since he's the harbinger of my Lego Ninja Man-Bat Army which I will accumulate as I gather up as many of this figure as I can get my Lego-squeezing hands on!

Other than official bat themed Lego minifigures, this guy is pretty much the coolest minifigure to date. Previously only available in the Monster Fighters Vampire Castle, I never thought I'd get one so I am more than stoked that he's been released as a single. Even if I have to squeeze every package to get him. ;)

'Say 'hello' to my little friend!'

'I'm Man-Bat, so you have to be Pennyworth Alfred now.'
'Very good, sir.'

Lego Minifigures Series 8 available NOW!!!

I moseyed into Toys R Us today and they had one single box of Lego Minifigures Series 8. I squeezed and squeezed and picked up my absolute must have ('Vampire Bat' aka Man-Bat) as well as a Diver and a Robot, and my daughter got a Cowgirl and Fairy.

Keep your eyes peeled, they are out there!