Time for our last round of late 2020 McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse galleries! Today is all about the Dark Nights Metal sub theme. It also features McFarlane’s fist dip into the buildable figure angle, which they are calling Collect to Build (CTB). Split among 4 figures in the wave, you get parts to build out a larger than average “The Merciless” – which is Batman from another Dark Earth that defeated and took on the powers of Ares, God of War, in order to battle Wonder Woman and the Amazons. And won. Inside you’ll find pics and thoughts for:
• The Batman Who Laughs – Sky Tyrant Wings
• Batman – Dark Nights Metal
• Robin (Crow) – 3 varaints
• Superman (Infected)
• The Flash vs Red Death
• The Merciless (Collect to Build)
Read on for our thoughts on it all and over 135 pics (some) courtesy of McFarlane Toys (the others courtesy of my wallet)!
ICYMI – Check our galleries for the previous McFarlane Metal figures here!
McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal Figures – Overall Thoughts
YEP. It took me a bit to finally catch up on the Metals thread of the books, but I did and went all in. It was a great story by the artist and writer from the New 52 Batman run, Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo,which I also followed in real time front to back. Some of the best Batman work ever.
These figures are super faithful to their appearances in the books. There might be some scale issues with Devastator, but otherwise it’s on point. I was very surprised they went this deep with the line up so quickly, we basically have Batman, all the Dark Batmen, Robin Crows and now even some others like Grim Knight and Infected Superman in hand. Only one missing is The Drowned, but she is done and coming. By early next year you can have the complete set up. That’s rare in figure form, something always happens and you’re left hanging half done, but not this time, so kudos on that.
In terms of figures, these continue the trend with McFarlane’s DC Multiverse getting better over time. Sculpt is top notch on them all. Paint is excellently applied. We have scale being paid attention to. Articulation varies on them, but bottom line is they can do almost anything you need/want. The Infected Superman is fantastic in that regard, and I can’t wait for them to redo him with a normal head and non-infected colors (See my photoshop of what that could look like below). The Merciless is well done as a Build A Figure Collect to Build offering. Range is a tad limited, but not much. Paint is full on head to toe, no short cuts. It’s an impressive piece, and the fact it’s something you put together makes it more so. I think Devastator should be bigger after research, so I wish they did him like this too. Sky Tyrant has some Sephiroth vibes going on, and it’s well executed. While only seen briefly on a cover, it was cool art and is a cool figure to mess around with.
The Robins are also excellently done. Good range of articulation and rubber torso with joints underneath allow for a full range of weird creepy poses to go with those weird creepy faces. The metal chains are a nice touch. The three different heads are packed randomly. I ordered 5 on Amazon, and of those 5, only got 2 different ones. Had to hit eBay and buy a guaranteed set of 3 at above retail to secure the third head. While I appreciate the hunt for things you don’t really need, I felt this was something that was needed. There are multiple Robin Crows in the books, and having 3 heads to differentiate them in a display is important. So for this, I would have liked them all just to be packed in one box, and you apply as needed. In the end, I had to buy 8 and resell 5 to get them. Not fun. Totally worth it though, because having them chained up and being held by TBWL behind them is awesome on the shelf. Centerpiece display.
Batman – this is pretty close to the modern era Batman, it’s a semi standard current suit. The head is a bit weird to match the art in that book, he has a rounded front cowl and really grimacing face. Articulation is good, sculpt is highly detailed if you look close. The axes are specific to cover art from Metals. Torso cut is a tad thick again. Overall it’s a solid Batman, but not “the one” yet.
The last was the Red Death / Flash 2 pack. Cool, but we just got Flash single packed. Yes, he’s got a new head and hands, but really I’d have preferred Red Death solo. The diorama piece that comes with it is cool, but a little plain. Some washing or varied paint would make it work for universal photography purposes. Would be nice to get those over time and have them work together, so you could build out a battle rubble pile / zone / street etc.
Bottom line, I’ve really enjoyed this little sub theme of the Multiverse line. They’ve been some of the best yet from McFarlane’s Multiverse, it’s right up their alley in tone. The conversion to toys shows that. I eagerly await The Drowned to complete the line up! And then of course, there is Death Metal which looks equally as bonkers as a book and as toys, and that’s already in progress, so stay tuned!
All of these are out now or will be soon, hit our sponsors or your favorite spot to pick them up! Check out 135+ shots below!
DC Multiverse CTB The Merciless 01
DC Multiverse CTB The Merciless 17
DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal Batman 14
DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal Batman 16
DC Multiverse Flash Red Death 2pk 08
DC Multiverse Robin Crow 14
DC Multiverse Sky Tyrant 09
DC Multiverse Superman Infected 01
DC Multiverse Superman Infected 09 (Photoshop Colors, 1000 Head Swap)
x DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal 01
x DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal 07
x DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal 09
x DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal 11
x DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal 14
x DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal 17
x DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal 18
x DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal 25
x DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal 28
x DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal 29
x DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal 30
x DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal 45
x DC Multiverse Dark Nights Metal 47 (Photoshop Colors, 1000 Head Swap)
First up - Video Game figs:
DC Multiverse Arkham Mega Gallery – Arkham Knight Batman, Origins Deathstroke, Chase Figures and More!
The Arkham Knight Batman looks better in my opinion then the Arkham Asylum Batman. Only issue I have is they didn't paint the ab armor grey also still no alternative hands and no grapnel gun.
Which the photo you took posing the Arkham Knight Batman which is photo 8 isn't the grapnel gun so you know. That's the explosive gel gun which idk why they gave this figure that instead of his grapnel gun.
Agreed, not perfect on the specifics but overall these latest two are way better than the first 2. I can see repaints with proper paint blocking and additional proper weapons down the road. AK Batman would look great with a metallic / sheen paint job for example.
That Deathstroke looks like a pure winner.
The gold variants are killing me. Thinking I might have to skip a mortgage payment and get them on eBay.
Round two - comic themed - is up today:
DC Multiverse Comics Mega Gallery – Flashpoint Batman, New 52 Red Hood, White Knight Azrael, Rebirth Flash and More!
I am so getting red hood. Todd is one of my favorite characters. And the Tom Wayne Batman is great. I have yet to open him as i am rearranging my shelves but I so looking forwards to it.
Does cyborg have butterfly joints? Getting him soon and hoping for the rest of the animated titans lineup
Love Batman and Superman, but as you can see, Flash looks way too much of a toy. His pin holes look very noticeable for some reason.
Unsure why McFarlane can't go "pinless" ala Hasbro. Then again, just adding any articulation must be driving Todd insane.
Unsure why McFarlane can't go "pinless" ala Hasbro. Then again, just adding any articulation must be driving Todd insane.
The pins are a bit more depressed than normal. And, he has extra holes in arms and legs for the lightning effects to plug into. Personally, I don't mind cuts and pins, ball joints and butterfly joints etc, so long as they try to minimize them. On these spandex-esque suits tho it's hard.
Hasbro is going pinless, but even they are slow fading into it, not the standard yet. Will take a while I'd guess for everyone else to catch up. With how much McFarlane seems to not like breaking visuals I'd assume they'd be all over it tho.
I think this Flash is in line with the 1000 Bats/Supes. All 3 have that thick torso cut that isn't flush.
The pins are a bit more depressed than normal. And, he has extra holes in arms and legs for the lightning effects to plug into. Personally, I don't mind cuts and pins, ball joints and butterfly joints etc, so long as they try to minimize them. On these spandex-esque suits tho it's hard.
Hasbro is going pinless, but even they are slow fading into it, not the standard yet. Will take a while I'd guess for everyone else to catch up. With how much McFarlane seems to not like breaking visuals I'd assume they'd be all over it tho.
Does anyone know where I can pick up that red hood?
He's listed as "Coming Soon"
https://mcfarlane.com/toys/brands/dc-multiverse/
The Two Pack is listed at Target and Gamestop for early next year drop, but can't be ordered right now.
The only thing that bothers me is the lack of accessories for Deathstroke. No gun, no rifle, no staff... just a flimsy katana. And the gun that's strapped to the belt is really annoying (Hasbro did the same with the recent Marvel Legends movie Deadpool).
Our Metals set is up!
DC Multiverse Metal Mega Gallery – Robin Crow, The Merciless, Metal Batman, Infected Superman and More!
Have to admit they look nice but man am I annoyed Merciless isn't a single pack figure. Hate having to pay $30-$40 at Target for each of the four figures. Why the mark-up, Todd? Hasbro doesn't mark up Marvel Legends because of a BAF.
Really bad because for people wanting to army build Robins you have to pay up. Army builders should NEVER be more expensive than the regular figures in the line.
that crow decapitation pic is intense.
Really bad because for people wanting to army build Robins you have to pay up. Army builders should NEVER be more expensive than the regular figures in the line.
They are all selling out at the first round of pre-order sites, and 3rd party sellers are bumping up prices.
BBTS and others still have the wave at retail, with preorder status right now tho.
I'm holding the full team line up shots until the Drowned gets here.
If they make a regular Superman using the infected version I'd pick one up. Major improvement over the first one.
Preferably a non-torn cape yes. Or maybe both. That'd work too.
Honestly I'd be down for a figure of CW Superman in his new suit. Looks pretty good.
Here's hoping Constantine (Comic or CW version) and Swamp Thing might get a figure or 2021 I need some occult non batman superman ww figures please.
Reissue? Damn, this figure was released a few months ago and we're talking about a reissue?
This makes me wonder about the Snyder's Cut Justice League figures and particularly with all the situation about the Snyderverse. A scalper dream!
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