Everyone loves the Caped Crusader, right? Well, maybe everyone except the bad guys he dishes out justice to. That’s why there’s a whole day dedicated to him on September 19 every year. And just in time for Batman Day, Sideshow Collectibles has sent over the Batman Beyond (Black & Gold) Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys for me to check out. And yeah, let’s just be real upfront: This figure, which features the Batman Beyond suit from Batman: Arkham Knight, is cool as hell.
Below is everything that comes with the Batman Beyond (Black & Gold Version) Sixth Scale Figure, as well as my impressions detailing whether I think this $295 collectible is worth adding to your Hot Toys collection.
What’s included in the Batman Beyond (Black & Gold Version) Sixth Scale Figure box
First up, let’s take a quick look at what you can expect to find when you pop the box open. So, as per the official Sideshow listing, below is everything that comes with the Batman Beyond (Black & Gold Version) Sixth Scale Figure.
Batman:
One (1) newly painted cowled head with two (2) interchangeable lower faces capturing Batman’s facial expressions
Approximately 32cm tall
Specialized muscular body with over 30 points of articulations
Special features on costume:
Multiple shades of gold painting on battle suit design
Eight (8) pieces of interchangeable gloved hands including:
One (1) pair of fists
One (1) pair of relaxed hands
One (1) pair of Batarang-holding hands
One (1) pair of weapons and accessories holding hands
Each head sculpt is specially hand-painted
Available in a limited quantity of 2,000 units in selected markets
Costume:
One (1) multi-layer and multi-texture Batsuit and a gold chrome colored Batman logo on the chest
One (1) batcape (wire embedded)
One (1) utility belt
One (1) pair of gold gauntlets
One (1) pair of gold boots
Weapons:
Two (2) Batarangs
One (1) Batman Beyond-style Batarang
One (1) grapnel gun with interchangeable Batclaw and interchangeable part to become a remote electrical charge gun
One (1) explosive gel
One (1) disruptor gun
One (1) pistol
One (1) freeze grenade
One (1) line launcher
Accessory:
Specially designed figure stand with character nameplate
Impressions
Before anything else, the Batman Beyond (Black & Gold Version) figure has to be taken out of its box, of course. And as usual, everything is packaged exceptionally well, offering plenty of plastic protection without hindering easy access to all the individual pieces inside.
The striking black and gold of this figure is (obviously) the highlight, with the contrast providing an equally elegant and badass aesthetic that will no doubt be a standout on any collectible shelf. For those who want to inspect further, the level of detail here is (unsurprisingly) nothing short of excellent, too, continuing Hot Toys’ killer attention to making their figures feel authentic to a character.
It’s worth noting that nearly every inch of this figure is drenched in gold, including the skin on Batman’s face. I think I might’ve preferred only the suit sport the black and gold aesthetic, but that’s just me nitpicking. As-is, I do appreciate the red glow of his eyes, which gives the night-faring detective an even more intimidating look.
Speaking of intimidation, when posed with the batcape fully extended, Batman looks especially threatening. And you can also deck him out with iconic tools from his utility belt, like batarangs and his explosive gel gadget, if you want to set him in a fighting pose.
As I always point out, I’m a simple person who prefers my figures in fairly neutral poses without much of the flair. And in this case, I think Batman manages to almost look even more imposing when posed with his arms by his side with no need for anything fancy. We all know what he’s capable of, after all.
Conclusion
The Batman Beyond (Black & Gold Version) Sixth Scale Figure is a great grab for collectors who really love The Dark Knight. If you’re an especially big fan of either the Arkham Knight franchise or Batman Beyond, specifically, this one is even more of a no-brainer.
If you’re interested in picking up this limited edition version of the Caped Crusader, head over to the Sideshow Collectibles website and snag it for $295.
