In January 2020, McFarlane released their first line of action figures based on DC Comics properties, including Batman and Superman. The figures stood taller than Mattel's DC Multiverse figures and features greater detail and more articulation, as well as more accessories. The animated series figures continued to hit airwaves despite languished collector interest. The fourth release was a comparative power-up from previous editions as it contained more figures from the support cast to complement the considerable Batman variants previously released. creating the so-called Batman Syndrome. This was the name given to Kenner'shabit of re-releasingthe same character over and over again and only making The debut of one of the most popular characters in Batman lore came on BTAS. Harley Quinn was The Joker's girlfriend and she became a fan favorite thanks to her eccentric outfit and wild personality. Voice actress Arleen Sorkin had an unforgettable voice and brought Harley to life. Since she was The Joker's girlfriend, it was necessary for Harley to have a boatload of charisma but to be so obsessed with "Mr. J" that she would do anything to please her "Puddin."

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Batman figure is based on the iconic style of Batman the Animated Series designed with sweeping cape

After a mix of failed toy lines, Hasbro stepped into the picture and bought out Kenner. With that acquisition, they started their own series of Batman: The Animated Series action figures. Their first toy line for the franchise was called The New Batman Adventures. This line featured new sculpts based on the updated animated series from the WB network. It also included figures of Batman, Nightwing, and some Batman: The Animated Series villains. Notable in this run are the including of Mad Hatter and the Creeper!

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To please fans and collectors who wanted better figures, not just repaints, DC Comics started production on their own line of action figures. These highly articulated figures, based on popular DC Comics characters, feature many Batman characters, and also feature storyline inspired character figures including Elseworld figures. The face of this figure was very detailed and Kenner did an excellent job with the sculpting, the paint job was also very good adding to the overall look of this toy. In 1972, the Mego Corporation made a landmark deal and secured the licenses to create toys for both National Periodical Publications (later DC Comics) and Marvel Comics. [1] Similar to Ideal Toy's Captain Action line, these figures featured removable cloth costumes, unlike the Captain Action line, the costumes came with the figure instead of being sold separately. The bodies were a smaller 8" size and the heads and clothing were interchangeable. [2] During this time period, Mego released the very first ever comprehensive line of DC and Marvel character action figures and coined the term "World's Greatest Super Heroes!" to umbrella the name for all the figures released in this line. [3] The popularity of this line of 8" figures created the standard scale for the 1970s and featured many Batman characters, including Batman, Robin, Catwoman, The Penguin, The Riddler, and The Joker. This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( November 2011) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) In contrast to the upbeat but improbable variants produced in Super Powers line, the Dark Night collection from Kenner was designed on a more realistic theme befitting the super hero’s dark aura.Later, Hasbro released several Batman: T.A.S., The Adventures of Batman and Robin, and The New Batman Adventures repaints in the Spectrum of the Bat action figure line. Azrael was the rare edition in this collection making his first appearance in plastic while Killer Croc also attracted noticeable fan attention making his debut in this wave from Kenner. Female characters were a huge part of BTAS. Poison Ivy was a thorn in the Dynamic Duo's side. She's usually growing Batman-eating plants in her garden. This figure represents Ivy in her truest form from BTAS. To move away from The New Batman Adventures line, Kenner/Hasbro released the third and fourth Mission Masters lines under the basic Batman title. Included were figures from Batman: The Animated Series, The New Batman Adventures, Kenner's Superman Adventures line, and some Batman Beyond (see below) figures. Also included was a new comic style Bruce Wayne/Batman figure, rumble ready Riddler and an animated style insect body Mr.Freeze. Collect all additional DC Animated Figures; Superman and Green Lantern as well as other McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse figures . Figures sold separately.

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The collection distinguishes from the rest of Kenner Batman figurines on its hyper detail sculpting. While the intricate detailing in the figures were ultra-cool many collectors still preferred those that represented a remarkable likeness to the comic series illustrations even though they were few and far between. This was a newer version of Batman Animated and the entire series comprised of rather limited editions of a narrow selection of characters, particularly, the Wild Card Joker, Mad Hatter and Creeper (his very first appearance in plastic) which were rare additions found only in limited collector caches.There were two Internet Exclusive figures produced; Clayface and Shatterblade Batman. Batman Movie Collection 1997 Bonavita, John. Mego Action Figure Toys, Revised, & Expanded 3rd Edition. Schiffer Publishing, 2001, p. 14-15.