Time for another round of McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse figures! Today we are looking at the rest of Wave 4 and recent releases. We already took a look at The Drowned last week, which completed the Dark Knights main line up. The rest of wave 4 consisted of Rebirth Robin, Death Metal Batman, and Red Son Superman. Released around the same time is the Death Metal Batcycle for Bats to cruise on. And lastly, the Gold Label Batman – Designed by Todd McFarlane.
We’ve run them all through base and fancy shots, so read on to check out over 95 pics and some additional thoughts. All of these are out now or will be soon, hit our sponsors or your favorite spot to pick them up!
McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse Wave 4, Batcycle and Gold Label Batman
Overall Thoughts:
Another solid wave. Still Batman heavy, but for what they are, all executed well.
The Drowned, as we already looked at – completed the team. Great paint head to toe, and proper articulation on female, skinny form.
Rebirth Robin – A really solid sculpt for a modern Damian Wayne. Colors pop, captures that cocky attitude. Weapons are well done. Only downside here is the lack of double jointed knees/elbows. Torso does have a bend under soft plastic, but it’s still very limited.
Death Metal Batman – gangster. Sculpt is very detailed, and paint on top of it. Articulation is there, double everything, wrist and ankle points, toe bends, torso cut. Jacket is softer so moves with poses, but still kinda limits total range. Not much you can do there without soft goods, which wouldn’t look as good IMO. Head is really sharp. Of note – upper thigh cuts, yay.
Death Metal Batcycle – When I first saw it, thought it was ridiculous. In hand – awesome. The bone looks like actual bone, sculpt on the bat head is vicious. Functions as a bike, rubber wheels, turn point on the front wheel. Weathering and detailing everywhere. And — Batman can ride it proper, not just sit on it.
Red Son Superman – Re-use of the first wave Superman 1000 base sculpt.  New head, much better IMO. Paint stops at the sleeve, and the ball joint wrist is painted flesh. That ball joint style does stick out either way, I think it’s better like this. New sculpted hammer and sickle on his crest.  Paint is muted greys and red. Overall I think this is a better execution of the 1000 Superman. The Infected body is still better tho.
Gold Label Batman by Todd McFarlane – Not sure if this was necessary. On first look, didn’t dig it. In hand, liked it better. Head is still off, he looks almost zombie like. However, I think this would look great in art form on page, being drawn in a specific creepy style.  In my artsy photos, when I bounced light off him at different angles, the design came alive and showed how it could work. In standard light just chilling on the shelf, again, not sure it’s necessary.  This looks to have a starting base of Thomas Wayne Batman, but it’s not a repaint by traditional standards. Doesn’t look like they reused parts, every area was new. Same general stance, but not a repaint. I’m all for some Todd designed characters, this one just didn’t ring my bell.
Overall once again, I think each wave improves on execution over the last. The figures dropping now are really top notch. The only negative with the line at the moment is the lack of diversity, in terms of Batman vs non Batman that is.  Now, I really like Batman and his extended family so I’m not complaining, but I wouldn’t mind building out the universe.  It’s happening, just slowly. Modern comic versions of the core DC Universe squads would be welcome. Justice League, LOD, Titans, Dark squads, Lanterns good and bad, etc. Not specific to an art style or comic event. I think they know, and are doing what DC and the sales are telling them to do, so just have to wait it out.
Read on to check out our pics, 95+ down below!
DC Multiverse by McFarlane Batman 18
DC Multiverse Death Metal Batcycle 17
DC Multiverse Rebirth Damian Robin 16
DC Multiverse Red Son Superman 08
DC Multiverse Death Metal Batcycle 50
DC Multiverse Rebirth Damian Robin 55
DC Multiverse Rebirth Damian Robin 56
DC Multiverse Red Son Superman 53
DC Multiverse by McFarlane Batman 53
Not sure what's all coming when, but round one is going up this week or so. First up, The Drowned.
DC Multiverse The Drowned (Batman Earth 11) Gallery
And, been waiting on this since they confirmed the team completion.
May look simpleish, but that's actual about 15 different shots each with own lighting and edits, merged together and tweaked from there. It wasn't a pure composite tho, as I did set all that up just like that (still set up like that on my shoot table actually).
DC Multiverse The Drowned (Batman Earth 11) Gallery
At first I thought that was a painting. Lord, that’s a hell of a pic. Awesome job.
I can’t wait to finish the team. I’ve seen her a few times in target, but not the whole wave she’s in so I’ll just keep my BBTS preorder for now. I have given up on mor than one crow robin. I’ve never seen him in store, and I’m not taking the chance on getting doubles at $25 a figure.
Negative not a dash.
It's Earth Negative 11.
Not Earth 11.
Please fix.
They should hire you to take the official promo shots for all DC Multiverse figures.
It's Earth Negative 11.
Not Earth 11.
Please fix.
If their photographer retires, and they offer enough to warrant me and my wife moving and leaving current jobs, I'll listen
Until then I'll just do them for Toyark.
I can’t wait to finish the team. I’ve seen her a few times in target, but not the whole wave she’s in so I’ll just keep my BBTS preorder for now. I have given up on mor than one crow robin. I’ve never seen him in store, and I’m not taking the chance on getting doubles at $25 a figure.
Sigh. Makes me wish Todd would make a legit Mera figure.
Always such a tease, I really hope he wasn't lying about making characters
other than just batpeople...
Update - Rest of Wave 4, Batcycle, McFarlane Designed Batman:
DC Multiverse Wave 4 Gallery – Robin, Death Metal Batman & Batcycle, Red Son Superman and More
Last Knight on Earth wave is up:
DC Multiverse Last Knight on Earth Bane CTB Wave In-Hand Gallery
The Joker's head is very realistic and kind or gory, but its cool. I'm glad we have these guys. Some Future State stuff would be cool.
I feel like if Scarecrow and Bane were sold as a two pack I'd get it but that's not the case and then I'm not interested enough in the whole wave to get it all at full price.
Wonder if the Wonder Woman 84 head fits on that Wonder Woman body? Not a fan of that head, especially because of the stubble.
100% feel you on that one, I keep waiting on the Dr.Fate variant, but no word on that yet, so I pulled the trigger on one of these for now, the body is great. Really curious how the rumored Todd-designed WW figure will look. Hopefully not too spiky or Spawn-esque
Damn, I wish that Batman costume showed up more in the comic. It's really cool looking.
So it was technically not really lying, but thanks to this photo shoot I went ahead and actually read the book and then went over to Dorkside to pre-order the wave. The figures already looked great but after being able to give them some proper context I actually want to get them.
So it was technically not really lying, but thanks to this photo shoot I went ahead and actually read the book and then went over to Dorkside to pre-order the wave. The figures already looked great but after being able to give them some proper context I actually want to get them.
Same here. I guess it works. I haven’t bought a graphic novel in 15 years. Now I’m up to 5....since mcfarlane took the reins.
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