“Everybody chill!”
I picked up this Bat-Tech Flyer from Spin Master for one reason and one reason alone: Mr. Freeze. I have yet to find the Target Exclusive Single Carded Mr. Freeze action figure, so when I saw this one I didn’t hesitate to pick it up. This set comes with two action figures, Mr. Freeze and a Bat-Tech Batman, and the Bat-Tech Flyer. Except for the two bombs that come with the Flyer, there are no accessories. I find that to be quite odd, especially considering how Spin Master loves to load up most of their toys with accessories. Of course, I gripe about the excess of accessories in my Spin Master reviews, so I guess I’ll just keep my mouth shut on the matter.
The figures come with the standard points of articulation that are par for the course for this line. The only difference is that Mr. Freeze cannot turn his head because of his dome. They are brightly colored as well. With zero accessories (I know, griping again) you’ll have to rely on weapons, jet packs, etc. from other figures in this line.
The flyer is pretty cool looking. The two bombs that come with it simply pop into and out of their slots and can be used to spoil the plans of Gotham’s finest villains. The cover opens and you can place any of the Spin Master figures in the cockpit. Please note that Batman’s cape can get in the way of the latch that closes the cover. Also, Batman’s hands don’t fit very well on the cockpit controls.
The flyer isn’t necessarily my favorite vehicle in this line because of the awkwardness of setting figures in it, but it’s sleek design and Batwing-like looks makes my heart go a bit soft. I don’t want to hammer the flyer for being a tad underwhelming playwise, but I don’t want to make it out to be something amazing. Kids will love it but I don’t know how long it will hold their interest.
I also picked up an apparently rare Bat-Tech Batman figure. He’s the first new carded figure that I’ve seen on a peg in a long time. I don’t know if Walmart and Target are holding back their stock or what, but all I’ve been seeing in my area are the Rebirth Batman figures in the Bat-Tech packaging and a few Jokers, Riddlers, and Robins from Wave 6. These have been on the pegs since the beginning of spring. I haven’t seen the Wave 6 Batgirl figure nor have I seen any Wave 7 figures including Harley Quinn, Mr. Freeze, or Deathstroke. Then again, I’m not sure when that particular wave is going to hit. To be quite honest, outside of the flyer and one multi-figure pack, Spin Master’s shelf presence has been pretty dead in my area.
The Batman figure features shiny silver and grey paint applications with blue and white trim. He’s a nice figure that looks wonderful on my display shelf. He comes with three accessories and features the standard points of articulation for this line. As you can see in the photo below, he’s very difficult to take photos of as well (at least in my case).
With almost no new product on the shelves from Spin Master, I’ve been venturing into other figure lines. I have two Masters of the Universe reviews coming soon and I’m also going to review the new Shang-Chi film. Unfortunately I can’t give a review of Louisiana Comic Con because it was cancelled at the last minute due to Hurricane Ida. I completely understand why they cancelled and hope to attend next year.
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