New McFarlane Toys 66 Batman Figures Including Batgirl

I have no idea if the folks at McFarlane Toys read these threads, but in the event that they do, can we please get back to the Batman '66 figures based on the TV show? You have the pink cowled Batman in Wave 6, so can we finally have a Mad Hatter? Maybe you can press the top of his top hat and the mesmerizer is revealed and you can have two yellow beams of light fit into the mesmerizer's "eyes" as accessories. Also, you've got to do Bookworm with his reading light hat too. After that, I'll be happy and keep my mouth shut. Of course, you guys can certainly make more villains like False Face, Shame, Louie the Lilac, Clock King, Minstrel, Siren, Archer, Black Widow, Eli Wallach Mr. Freeze, John Astin Riddler, & Lee Merriweather Catwoman, but I don't know how long you plan to keep this line going. I think Bruce & Dick in street clothes and Alfred in his butler's suit would fit well with the play set. Just don't go down the rabbit hole of the "comic's based 66" characters. I read that Lord Death Man is in the next wave. Who the heck is he? Surely Mad Hatter & Bookworm have got to be on your "to do" list. Keeping fingers crossed.

Looks great this Bat Girl figure... we need an Alfred figure??

Shown below via robdtoys is an in-hand look at the new Batman '66 Batgirl Figure from McFarlane Toys.. Currently the Batman '66 line of figures is exclusive to market first via Target.

Im 54 years old and have collected toys and comics for over 30 years and since the mid 80s so u can imagine how extensive my collection is so, I definitely get it. I grew up on Batman 66 reruns in the early 70s as a kid and personally, I appreciate the actual line vs not having a line exist at all. Many have read about Todd McFarlane but I was fortunate to actually meet home during a signing when he was with Marvel Comics and how he literally revamped The Amazing Spider-Man comics. I might be dating myself but having that kind of history is priceless! I agree with a lot of the ideas and remain hopeful that this line will continue with even more characters and play sets. Having more variant characters and maybe a few alter ego figures would be cool. Id totally flip out if a Barbara Gordon Changing Room Play Set and a Batgirl Cycle were ever to come out. Id also love to see a Commissioner Gordon play set as well.

57 minutes ago, ejestrada529 said:

I believe that everyone is forgetting that these action figures are categorized as 6 inch action figures. They are toys for Pete sake. So let us just humor the thought for just one second and say that McFarlane toys did make some of these action figures in the toy line perpetually height correct: would anyone complain why the price of a 4 action figure is the same as a 6 one? In the toy world, I think we can all overlook the height factor and just be humbled at the fact that such an iconic classic was resurrected into a toy line after 57 years of it original television debut.

I understand your point of view and a good example with the ARAH GI Joe line... But the are some anal collectors that will beat you for that statement... I personally like how TMNT from Neca is making the characters like the cartoon in scale and the same for Super 7 with their Ultimate line... Just look at that MASSIVE Monstarr figure or even Mumm-Ra???

I believe that everyone is forgetting that these action figures are categorized as 6 inch action figures. They are toys for Pete sake. So let us just humor the thought for just one second and say that McFarlane toys did make some of these action figures in the toy line perpetually height correct: would anyone complain why the price of a 4 action figure is the same as a 6 one? In the toy world, I think we can all overlook the height factor and just be humbled at the fact that such an iconic classic was resurrected into a toy line after 57 years of it original television debut.

On 5/13/2023 at 11:55 PM, Satam said:

I still find this really funny (but not unsurprising), since Eartha Kitt was more than half a foot shorter than Julie Newmar.

On 5/14/2023 at 8:34 AM, Roadpigmaster said:

McFarland doesn't pay attention into scale for their figures like Super 7 does..?

Its a reduced price line making use of preexisting parts, which is something every line does. I dont see what difference it makes.

The 1966 is one of McFarlane's strongest lines. When it was first announced, those initial images were complete trash and I said it was DOA, but when they were finally in hand, it was clear that those initial promo images were of early prototypes. The likenesses were 100 better and the paint jobs were nice and matte and the figures themselves were nice. The line has gotten even better over time, and so far all of this variants are legit variations of the characters that appeared in the show or comic or the two animated movies at some point. That new King Tut fig is figure of the year material. I think after the rebreather/Batgirl wave he'll likely put out his first reissues given it's been a while since Batman and Robin vanilla versions have been released, so new to the line collectors need to be able to get those without having to go to eBay.

If McFarlane is reading this then we need a Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson. You've already got the heads, so give us that man in suit Bruce and that sweater wearing Dick. We need an Alfred, too since you've already given us that variant of the man. Mattel did a '66 Alfred already, so you can't let them embarrass you like that. Throw in Gordon, Aunt Harriet, and Chief O'Hara. We also need Barbara Gordon whether you have Craig's likeness rights or not. Give us the 2nd and 3rd versions of Mr. Freeze and the Lee Meriweather Catwoman. Two of those you already have the bodies, so just do Lee's head and the other head for Freeze for the current body. Freeze #3 is basically an astronaut but you're kind of already there with the new Page Puncher Mr. Freeze. I know it's a completely different suit, but it's the same in spirit. Just do a 6" version patterned after the show. Funko did a Book Worm, so you need a Book Worm. Mad Hatter is a known villain, so we need that guy. Also, we need the suit and tie and derby wearing Riddler to go with the 10,000 other Riddlers you've already made. After you do that then give us the John Astin Riddler given it's just the current tights version of Riddler with Astin's mustache on top. Easy variants/money. Give us that damn Batcopter you know you're already making. You've done all the vehicles except that one, so get it done. It must come with a rope ladder that attaches to the bottom of it and a rubbery looking shark and Shark Repellant Bat Spray to round out the vehicle.

And, of course, we need a Batusi Batman. Mattel did that one, too so you once again can't let it all end in embarrassment. Get to it. Give us al the other villains, too. There are tons of them. Go deep.

We showed you some in-hand images of this one the other day, but now McFarlane Toys has released an official preview image for their upcoming Batman 66' Comic Batgirl figure which will be released soon. Note this is technically based on the more recent 66 Batman comic series from DC and not the actress from the actual TV show which is likely due to likeness rights red tape. McFarlane used the #Target with this image so this may only be available at Target stores at lease for now.

It seems like Todd McFarlane toys are basically making smaller scales of the figure toy company Batman, 1966 8 inch figures. Well, I was disappointed that Mattel discontinued their line a few years back. I am very pleased with what I see with McFarlane and his vision. I realize that hes getting a lot of pushback and some not so good reviews, but Im looking at it from a standpoint where I basically grew up with Adam West, as Batman, so to see the toy line after so many years of the iconic and cant be television show, I am overjoyed, in addition, we get a background figure which doesnt necessarily have to be the likeness of the late great Yvonne Craig, but she fits the bill and the collection nicely. I really would like to see a playset with Barbara Gordons bedroom and batgirl changing room. hopefully will also see some other variance, such as the cat woman, action figures, unmasked, and perhaps figures of the altar. Egos: Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon