Article by Kendra Hale
Action Figures Galore!
Who doesn’t love new collectibles? Especially when the name McFarlane is attached to said figures. There are a ton of new and really affordable figures coming soon from McFarlane toys and some of them I know I will be snatching up! Let’s break down some of the awesome figures coming soon!
First Up, Batman (Batman: Arkham Asylum)
Brand: DC Multiverse
Genre: Comics
Product Type: Action Figure
Series: Pre-Order Now
When his parents were gunned down in front of him, young Bruce Wayne resolved to rid Gotham City of the criminal element that took their lives. He trained extensively to achieve mental and physical perfection, in addition to mastering martial arts, detective techniques, and criminal psychology. Dressing as a bat to prey on criminals’ fears, Batman fights crime with the aid of specialized gadgets and vehicles, operating out of his secretive Batcave below Wayne Manor.
- Batman figure based on the video game Batman: Arkham Asylum
- Batman accessories include Grapnel Launcher, open Batarang, folded Batarang, Bomb Cannister, alternate fist, and base
- Included collectible art card with Batman: Arkham Asylum artwork on the front, and character biography on the back
- Collect additional Wave 2 Batman: Arkham Asylum; The Joker as well as other McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse figures. Figures sold separately.
THE JOKER (BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM)
Brand: DC Multiverse
Genre: Comics
Product Type: Action Figure
Series: Pre-Order Now
An insanely homicidal Super-Villain, The Joker’s white skin, green hair, and blood-red lips belie the chaotic nature underlying his cartoonish appearance. The self-styled Clown Prince of Crime has no superpowers, beyond a capacity for incredible violence and a skill at creating deadly mayhem. He frequently concocts elaborate schemes to entrap his arch-nemesis, Batman.
- The Joker figure based on the video game Batman: Arkham Asylum
- The Joker accessories include blaster, two chattering teeth, and base
- Included collectible art card with The Joker from Batman: Arkham Asylum artwork on the front, and character biography on the back
Collect additional Wave 2 Batman: Arkham Asylum Figure; Batman as well as other McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse figures. Figures sold separately.
AZRAEL: BATMAN: CURSE OF THE WHITE KNIGHT #1 (COMICS 2019)
Brand: DC Multiverse
Genre: Comics
Product Type: Action Figure
Series: Coming Soon
War veteran, knight of the Order of St. Dumas, and now The Joker’s key recruit in the crusade against Batman – Azrael is the Dark Knight’s most powerful new threat, and the one living link to a devastating secret about the Wayne family’s legacy in Gotham City.
Product Features:
- Azrael figure based on the comic book story arc Batman: Curse of the White Knight
- Azrael accessories include sword with removable flames, and base
- Included collectible art card with Azrael from Batman: Curse of the White Knight artwork on the front, and character biography on the back
- Collect all additional Wave 3 Batman: White Knight Figures; Batman and The Joker, as well as other McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse figures. Figures sold separately.
BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT #1 (COMICS 2017)
Brand: DC Multiverse
Genre: Comics
Product Type: Action Figure
Series: Coming Soon
After years of epic battles between the Dark Knight and his twisted archenemy, Batman faces his greatest challenge yet: The Joker has been cured of his madness and is now sane. The Clown Prince of Crime has changed his ways, fighting for good in Gotham City, and it may just cause Batman to go over the edge of his own sanity.
Product Features:
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- Batman figure based on the comic book story arc Batman: White Knight
- Batman accessories include Grapnel Launcher, Batarang with line, wrapped Batarang with line, and base
- Included collectible art card with Batman: White Knight artwork on the front, and character biography on the back
Collect all additional Wave 3 Batman: White Knight Figures; The Joker and Azrael, well as other McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse figures. Figures sold separately.
THE JOKER: BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT #8 (COMICS 2017)
Brand: DC Multiverse
Genre: Comics
Product Type: Action Figure
Series: Coming Soon
Once the Clown Prince of Crime and Batman’s greatest Super-Villain, The Joker™️ has been cured of his madness. Now, going by the name of Jack Napier, he’s been released from Arkham Asylum and has set his sights on politics—with hopes to save Gotham City from the one person he sees as its true enemy: Batman.
Product Features:
- The Joker™️ figure based on the comic book story arc Batman: White Knight
- The Joker™️ accessories include long nose blaster, alternate Jack Napier head, and base
- Included collectible art card with The Joker™️ from Batman: White Knight artwork on the front, and character biography on the back
- Collect all additional Wave 3 Batman: White Knight Figures; Batman and Azrael as well as other McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse figures. Figures sold separately.
BATMAN: DETECTIVE COMICS #1000 VARIANT
Brand: DC Multiverse
Genre: Comics
Product Type: Action Figure
Series: Coming Soon
As a child, Bruce Wayne watched as his parents were brutally killed in Gotham City’s Crime Alley. Traumatized by their deaths, he devoted his life to becoming the world’s greatest weapon against crime—the Batman! To become the ultimate vigilante, the Dark Knight disciplined his mind and body to reach the pinnacle of mental and physical superiority. He’s a master detective and an expert martial artist, but his greatest weapon is his mind. Batman has a plan for every occasion, as well as high-tech weapons, gadgets, and vehicles to assist him in his relentless pursuit of justice!
Product Features
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- Batman figure based on the DC Rebirth Comic
- Batman accessories include Grapnel Launcher and Batarang
- Included collectible art card with DC Rebirth Batman artwork on the front, and character biography on the back
- Showcases a different Bat Emblem on his chest as homage to the Classic Batman
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Collect all additional DC Rebirth Figures; Superman and Harley Quinn as well as other McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse figures. Figures sold separately.
Last Facts You Need To Know
All of these figures stand 7 inches tall. The Arkham Asylum Joker and Batman are currently available for pre-order, with the Detective Comics #1000 variant becoming available this month. The White Knight figures are set for this Summer and all are set at the price of 19.99! How cool is that?
Which figure or figures are you aiming to add to your collection? Let us know in the comments below!
Images and Press Release Courtesy of McFarlane Toys