TFW2005HisstankTokuNationToyark
The Toyark - News - Welcome to The Toyark!
The Chosen Prime
  • Home
  • News
    • Marvel Toy News
    • DC Toy News
    • Star Wars Toy News
    • Video Game Toy News
    • Dragonball Z Toy News
    • MOTU Toy News
    • San Diego Comic Con
    • Toy Fair
    • All News Categories…
  • JUMP OFF!
    • S.H.F Dragonball Z
    • Toy Fair Round Up
    • NYCC Round Up
    • SDCC Round Up
  • Photo Shoots
  • Forum
    • New Posts
    • News and Rumors
    • Action Figure GD
    • Marvel Forum
    • Customs
    • Fan Art
    • Collection Showcase
    • Buy Sell Trade
  • Companies
    • Tamashii Nations
    • McFarlane
    • Hasbro
    • NECA
    • Mezco
    • Super7
    • Mattel
    • Diamond Select Toys
    • Storm Collectibles
    • Hot Toys
    • Sideshow
  • Characters
    • Spider-Man
    • Iron Man
    • Batman
    • Superman
    • Wolverine
    • Hulk
    • Green Lantern
    • Captain America
    • Boba Fett
  • Scale
    • 3.75 Inch
    • 6 Inch
    • 7 Inch
    • 1/6
  • Sub-Lines
    • SH Figuarts
    • DC Multiverse
    • Marvel Legends
    • Black Series
    • Super7 Ultimates
    • One:12 Collective
    • Vintage Collection
    • Masterverse
    • MOTU Origins
Premium Bandai
The Toyark › DC Toy News › NECA NES Batman Figure

NECA NES Batman Figure

Posted on July 23, 2014 at 11:21 am by Joe Moore under DC Toy News, Video Game Toy News

NECA has revealed their next video game inspired figure. They will be releasing a Batman based of the NES game for Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman film. This will also mark NECA‘s first 7″ DC figure! The figure will feature a purple and blue color scheme to mimic the look of the Batman sprite in the NES game.

The figure, which looks to be a scaled down version of their 18-Inch Michel Keaton Batman, will feature 25 points of articulation. It will include a removable cloth cape, a Batarang and a grapnel gun. It’s due for release in October.

UPDATE:
NECA confirms that they will not be releasing a movie accurate color version of the 7″ NES Batman. See below:

@Blanka1212 Asks – Might we see standard colored Batman from you in 7 inch????

@NECA_TOYS Replies – No but it’s an easy repaint for most no?

Check out the images after the jump.

Discuss on the Toyark Forums› Views: 6571 › Credit: JangonateTK421

› Companies: NECA › Characters: Batman › Scale: 7 Inch

NECA NES Batman Figure - Additional Images

NECA NES Batman 1
NECA NES Batman 2
NECA NES Batman 3

Discussion / Comments (Jump to this Thread on the Forum)

  1. JangonateTK421 has no avatar! JangonateTK421 says

    07-22-2014, 01:10 PM

    Oh my:

    Staff Edit:




    NECA NES Batman Figure

    I'm guessing that NECA doesn't have the rights to just to a Keaton Batman in this scale and so they went the game route. Still picking this up, but I need this in traditional colors.

  2. Dr Kain's Avatar Dr Kain says

    07-22-2014, 01:24 PM

    Because what everyone was clamoring for was a video game accurate Batman???

  3. JangonateTK421 has no avatar! JangonateTK421 says

    07-22-2014, 01:37 PM

    Seriously. I feel like it's both really cool and a kick in the nuts at the same time. That's why I wonder if it is a licensing thing.

  4. snake5289's Avatar snake5289 says

    07-22-2014, 01:55 PM

    Wow. I'm not sure if that's cool looking or just down right weird.

  5. Black Arbor's Avatar Black Arbor says

    07-22-2014, 02:05 PM

    Dollars to donuts it's a licensing thing. See, Mattel has the rights to make figures of all the live action and comic versions of Batman in the traditional action figure scales (4in. and 6in.) and Hot Toys/NECA have rights for the other scales (IE whatever size Hot Toys figures are) and since NECA's usual scale of figures is AWFUL close to 6in scale, they're probably not allowed to do a movie-colored Bats, but the game version is up for grabs.

  6. JangonateTK421 has no avatar! JangonateTK421 says

    07-22-2014, 02:57 PM

    I'll definitely get it because I actually have a lot of fondness for the game itself. One of the earliest memories I have of getting a game. Picked it up at Roses before going to get a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

    I'll just imagine he's always in the dark or something. If only they at least colored that symbol.

  7. Bradsdadg's Avatar Bradsdadg says

    07-22-2014, 04:12 PM

    I actually think it looks really cool, I've been waiting for NECA to make a game figure that would interest me personally...

  8. jwyss234's Avatar jwyss234 says

    07-22-2014, 07:31 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Black Arbor View Post
    Dollars to donuts it's a licensing thing. See, Mattel has the rights to make figures of all the live action and comic versions of Batman in the traditional action figure scales (4in. and 6in.) and Hot Toys/NECA have rights for the other scales (IE whatever size Hot Toys figures are) and since NECA's usual scale of figures is AWFUL close to 6in scale, they're probably not allowed to do a movie-colored Bats, but the game version is up for grabs.
    Every NECA figure I have with the exception of Hit-Girl and the new Godzilla come in at 7 inchs tall.

    I know there is no guarantee that we'll get this figure in movie accurate colors but I don't see why they would go to all of the trouble to make the sculpt so detailed JUST for an 8 bit video game model. Plus, NECA loves to repaint and retool most of there figures a couple of times anyways.

  9. 305Batman has no avatar! 305Batman says

    07-22-2014, 07:51 PM

    Those sure as hell look like Keaton's lips!

  10. Trivial Psychic's Avatar Trivial Psychic says

    07-22-2014, 08:38 PM

    This is really cool...and I'm hoping that we'll see another version in just the classic movie colors.

    I'm wondering though, if they can do a video game version of movie Keaton, would they be able to do a video game version of Darth Vader? (with bonus scorpion accessory!)

    I'm also curious, this NES video game series would be the PERFECT venue for NECA to finally get out that Shredder figure they sculpted so very long ago when they were doing their TMNT line, but never got around to releasing. Few of us who played it were ever able to make it to the final boss of that punishing game (I was luckily), and it would finally give those of us that couldn't get past those stupid stinging vines in the swimming level the chance to finally see the NES Shredder in all his glory!

    The box cover art to that game was iconic as well, to this day it's one of the most bad ass looking covers to a game I've ever seen! I used to have the poster insert of it (from Nintendo Power if I remember) hanging on my wall for years. I really miss that thing...

  11. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    07-23-2014, 04:29 AM

    Thanks for the heads up!

    Even if they cannot do movie accurate colors, there's still a few recolors they could do.

    NES Batman Returns




    Sega Master System Batman

  12. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    07-23-2014, 05:05 AM

    Also, no thread on this should exist without a link to the awesome music from the game.

    Batman (NES) Soundtrack - Stereo - YouTube

  13. JangonateTK421 has no avatar! JangonateTK421 says

    07-23-2014, 05:59 AM

    That music transports me back to a simpler time...a simpler time when I was never able to get past the second level and I still loved that game just because Batman was attached. Time to boot up the NES and...RAGE QUiT! This game is too hard

  14. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    07-23-2014, 06:02 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by JangonateTK421 View Post
    That music transports me back to a simpler time...a simpler time when I was never able to get past the second level and I still loved that game just because Batman was attached. Time to boot up the NES and...RAGE QUiT! This game is too hard
    It wasn't until the early days of emulation that I was finally able to beat the game. Save States were a revelation back in the late 90's. Helped me overcome so many hard games that I could never finish as a kid.

  15. Jlogano20's Avatar Jlogano20 says

    07-23-2014, 06:47 AM

    this is awesome, i love this NECA series just because of it's uniqueness....i grabbed the NES robocop

  16. VashTS has no avatar! VashTS says

    07-23-2014, 07:12 AM

    I know the wording is funny, removable cape but does that mean scowl also so we can see the Keaton face sculpt?

  17. Colder Soldier has no avatar! Colder Soldier says

    07-23-2014, 07:40 AM

    I could beat the NES Batman as a kid. I remember when I first defeated Firefly, I damn near bustanut. Like the Grim Reaper in Castlevania, that boss before the final battle was always the hardest.

    Absolutely no interest in this figure though. I only got NES Robo and Pred because the boxes look cool standing behind the regular figures.

  18. Nymesys Prime has no avatar! Nymesys Prime says

    07-23-2014, 07:40 AM

    I figure Neca says if we put this version out..there are customizers who will make it an "official" Keaton 6 in version

    Win Win for them

  19. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    07-23-2014, 08:24 AM

    https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/491703676973510656

    NECA confirms no movie accurate repaint.

  20. avcprime's Avatar avcprime says

    07-23-2014, 11:23 AM

    LOL, I like Neca's reply. Is it me or does the head seem too big? I'll get it, I was about to customize one of my DCU Batman any way. A repaint should be easy. Especially if you have an airbrush.

  21. Blanka has no avatar! Blanka says

    07-23-2014, 12:17 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Black Arbor View Post
    Dollars to donuts it's a licensing thing. See, Mattel has the rights to make figures of all the live action and comic versions of Batman in the traditional action figure scales (4in. and 6in.) and Hot Toys/NECA have rights for the other scales (IE whatever size Hot Toys figures are) and since NECA's usual scale of figures is AWFUL close to 6in scale, they're probably not allowed to do a movie-colored Bats, but the game version is up for grabs.
    While it's true that the deal states that Mattel does have first dibs to movie/show rights, if they DON'T have plans for certain versions, then other companies have a right to take a crack at it. Hence, why DCC is making Batman: the Animated Series.

    So, if NECA doesn't have the rights to make a 1/12 scale Keaton Batman, there are odds that plans are in place for someone to produce some. I can, with almost great certainty, guarantee that you will see an all encompassing DC movie line by someone other than Mattel within the next 5 years. Probably not BvS, but older movies.

    In fact, one need not look much further than the last DC Collectibles Q and A session...

    Quote:
    Lots of requests for movie and TV action figures. Maybe something for us to consider…

  22. TimothyR has no avatar! TimothyR says

    07-23-2014, 10:13 PM

    it pisses me off when incapable companies get licenses to cool stuff.

    it's ridiculous. hopefully there's something in the pipeline.

    i'm still amazed that mattel hasn't capitalized on their DC multiverse figures by producing a 4" scaled burton batmobile.

    oh well.. my batman fix has DEFINITELY been met with the TAS figures.. those are absolutely incredible.. they look like they literally walked right off the screen.. i can't wait for them.

    but still i just want a 6" scale burton batmobile/batman.. or 7".. or 4"..

  23. JangonateTK421 has no avatar! JangonateTK421 says

    07-24-2014, 05:51 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TimothyR View Post
    it pisses me off when incapable companies get licenses to cool stuff.

    it's ridiculous. hopefully there's something in the pipeline.

    i'm still amazed that mattel hasn't capitalized on their DC multiverse figures by producing a 4" scaled burton batmobile.

    oh well.. my batman fix has DEFINITELY been met with the TAS figures.. those are absolutely incredible.. they look like they literally walked right off the screen.. i can't wait for them.

    but still i just want a 6" scale burton batmobile/batman.. or 7".. or 4"..
    I far from believe this, but a secret wish of mine is that NECA can't make the figure in traditional colors because either Mattel or DCC has something in the works. DCC has been killing it with there TV figures (Arrow and the Flash) and they need to make the jump to movies by the Tim BvS comes out. On the other end, maybe Mattel saw the fan outrage and is putting together a traditional movie masters scale Keaton Bats. Big dreams, I know, but who knows. Someone's keeping NECA from painting that thing right.

    Oh and TAS...the last time I was this excited for a toy line was when I was a little boy who had just watch TAS on TV and literally dreamt of the day figures would be made for it. So soon!

  24. Nymesys Prime has no avatar! Nymesys Prime says

    07-24-2014, 06:49 AM

    Looks to be a licensing issue. So best answer Neca could give is the one they gave. but it confirmed my suspicions as to the fate of the figure.. probably the only way to keep the cost low as well...either way can get airbrushing skills in order by trying it out on this figure...

  25. Leave your reply on the Toyark Forums.

    Full Thread: Batman 1989 Video Game Appearance Action Figure

    Not a member yet? Join Toyark Now!

Join the Conversation! › NECA NES Batman Figure Discussion

Premium Bandai

Search

Hot on Amazon

Marvel Legends Series War Machine 6-inch Action Figure Iron Man Toy, 6 Accessories Marvel Legends Series War Machine 6-inch Action... $24.99
McFarlane Toys - DC Direct 7IN Figure with Comic - Black ADAM WV1 - Black ADAM McFarlane Toys - DC Direct 7IN Figure with Comic -... $24.99
McFarlane Toys - DC Direct 7IN Figure with Comic - Black ADAM WV1 - John Constantine McFarlane Toys - DC Direct 7IN Figure with Comic -... $24.99
G.I. Joe Classified Series Zarana Action Figure 48 Collectible Premium Toys with Multiple Accessories 6-Inch-Scale with Custom Package Art G.I. Joe Classified Series Zarana Action Figure 48... $24.99
G.I. Joe Classified Series Dusty Action Figure 49 Collectible Premium Toys with Multiple Accessories 6-Inch-Scale with Custom Package Art G.I. Joe Classified Series Dusty Action Figure 49... $24.99
McFarlane Toys - DC Build-A 7IN Figures WV8 - Blackest Night - Kyle Rayner McFarlane Toys - DC Build-A 7IN Figures WV8 -... $24.99
McFarlane Toys - DC Build-A 7IN Figures WV8 - Blackest Night - Batman McFarlane Toys - DC Build-A 7IN Figures WV8 -... $24.99
McFarlane Toys - DC Build-A 7IN Figures WV8 - Blackest Night - DEATHSTORM McFarlane Toys - DC Build-A 7IN Figures WV8 -... $24.99
McFarlane Toys - DC Build-A 7IN Figures WV8 - Blackest Night - Superman McFarlane Toys - DC Build-A 7IN Figures WV8 -... $24.99
Marvel Legends Series Black Panther Legacy Collection Black Panther 6-inch Action Figure Collectible Toy, 3 Accessories Marvel Legends Series Black Panther Legacy... $24.99
Marvel Legends Series Black Panther Legacy Collection Killmonger 6-inch Action Figure Collectible Toy, 5 Accessories Marvel Legends Series Black Panther Legacy... $24.99
McFarlane Toys - Mortal Kombat 7IN Figures - Commando Spawn McFarlane Toys - Mortal Kombat 7IN Figures -... $19.99
McFarlane Toys Spawn Action Figures Deluxe Box Set McFarlane Toys Spawn Action Figures Deluxe Box Set $39.96
DC Multiverse Batman (Rebirth) 7' Action Figure with Accessories DC Multiverse Batman (Rebirth) 7" Action Figure... $19.87
Tamashii Nations - The Batman - Batman (The Batman), Bandai Spirits S.H.Figuarts Action Figure Tamashii Nations - The Batman - Batman (The... $90.00
Tamashi Nations - Star Wars: The Mandalorian - Ronin Mandalorian & Grougu (Beskar Armor), Bandai Spirits MEISHO Movie Realization Tamashi Nations - Star Wars: The Mandalorian -... $157.96
SH Figuarts Dragon Ball Reference Guide
Extreme Sets Dioramas
San Diego Comic Con
New York Toy Fair
Beasts of the Mesozoic

Cool Stuff Around Toyark

NECA Galleries
Black Series Galleries
SHF Dragon Ball Galleries
One:12 Galleries
Realization Galleries
MOTU Galleries
DC Galleries
Marvel Galleries
Marvel Legends
Marvel One:12 Collective
Marvel S.H. Figuarts
Marvel Hot Toys
Star Wars Black Series
Star Wars 3.75
Star Wars Hot Toys
S.H. Figuarts
One:12 Collective
DC Comics Multiverse
Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S.
Mythic Legions
Robo Force
The Chosen Prime

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 7:20 PM.