So, it’s been awhile and a few new things…
First, I picked up the SDH025 head sculpt back in late April and it arrived on about May 17th, but I haven’t really taken any pictures of her, but the hs seemed to suit S23 the best. (For reference, it’s basically the exact same sculpt/hair that Randam Hajile posted a page or so back.) I’ll eventually get some pics.
I’m still waiting on my pair of HT Batman Forever figs to show up (which have an April-June shipping timeline “estimate”) but lately have been going down the unlicensed third party lane in my figure browsing. The first was Batwoman (or “Bat Lady” as 3rd parties call her) which I still haven’t pulled the trigger on. Then there was “Night Vigilante”/Nightwing from the Titans TV series, both made by Soosootoys. I’ve also been eyeballing the Toys Trubo (never heard of them and it seem this is their first figure with another teased) Two-Face/Harvey Dent (not to mention Toys Trubo doesn’t seem to care if they’re using licensed logos/names or not, lol) figure. The Night Vigilante seems to already be rising in price (early ‘21 release if I’m not mistaken) and also seems to be sold out at most retailers.
I decided to pull the trigger now on both the Toys Trubo pre-order, to pair with my HT BMF figures, and the Soosootoys Night Vigilante, mainly due to the fact that he’s getting harder to find and more expensive than the Bat Lady figure at this point in time. I even had to shell out about $30 more than what he originally cost. I do plan to purchase Bat Lady next though, especially after seeing the quality from this brand.
Some folks aren’t big fans of the show, and I admit it has some faults, but most of the costumes are pretty great in terms of overall aesthetic, and I like where they took the Nightwing costume in the later seasons.
For being my first superhero-themed sixth scale figure that is not by Hot Toys, I’m honestly surprised at how high quality it is. I mean HT is not the end-all, be-all to premium figures in this scale, but I guess I just didn’t expect this level of sculpt detail/paint application.
The likeness is pretty spot on, and the touch of dark over the semi-metallic blue definitely amps it up a bit.
I like the figure comes with both smaller sticks in a magnetic holder, as well as extended sticks (that actually light up, but need to find replacement batteries before I even try to install factory ones).
I also like the fact that all molded armor panels velro on, for the perfect posing when needed.
I’m definitely going to have to pick up the Bat Lady next!!
I was impressed with the stand…
…and even the Hot Toys-esque packaging!
So far, would recommend if you’re a fan of Nightwing or the Titans Tv show.
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Oh. And here is the stock photo of the Two-Face I preordered. Also due to arrive at vendors this month. Only time will tell. Kinda scary since it’s the first figure from the company.