Sideshow and Soap Studio have unveiled the 1:12 scale Batman and Catwoman action figures which are based on the appearance of Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader and Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle in Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed Dark Knight Trilogy. The collectibles are available to pre-order now; check out the promotional images here…
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Over the past ten years, superheroes have gone from garnering a narrow audience to achieving worldwide acclaim with a level of popularity never seen before. The sought-after Dark Knight Trilogy is a set of three Batman movies directed by Christopher Nolan that are highly rated. While THE DARK KNIGHT in 2008 is even being considered as one of the best superhero movies of all time. It dominated the box office of Batman movies and has grossed over $1billion at the worldwide box office since its release. At the same time, it garnered 8 Oscar nominations and won 2.
This collectible figure stands approximately 16.5cm, designed after THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) characters on-screen appearance with 37 movable joint and highly detailed costumes and accessories. The Batsuit in the trilogy is designed by Lindy Hemming, who is a famous UK costume designer and also Oscar winner. The Batsuit in TDK has been completely redesigned for a better feeling of movement and lightness, all the bulk is gone. The Batsuit had cowl separated with the neckpiece that inspired by the motorcycle helmet to increase the flexibility. To better reform Batman’s outfit inside the movie series, the Batsuit is made of different materials that highlight Batman’s muscular body shape and allow our figure has greater mobility. The figure comes with a changeable facial expression, glider pack, grappling gun, sticky bomb rifle, batarangs, miniature mines, Batman cowl, cape, fist hands, fighting hands, guns holding hands, weapon holding hands, batarang holding hands, relaxed hands and several head sculpts. This figure comes with a spanner for players changing Batman’s facial expression. To allow players flexibly to build their own movie stage, a backdrop is also attached to the set. Facial sculpture with high simulation, meticulous painting and clothing made of real fabrics perfectly present the character played by Christian Bale!
Catwoman in the Dark Knight series played by Anne Hathaway is a warrior with sadness but brave. Hope for a new beginning in Gotham City, she covers up her complex psychological journey under the black catsuit, leather boots, belt, and eye patch. Unlike Catwoman in comics, Catwoman in dark knight series seems to be much more perseverance. Neat turn, fast and precise kick, throw a punch without any hesitant, showing her knight-errant spirit in every fight.
This collectible figure stands approximately 16.5cm, designed after THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) characters on-screen appearance with 33 movable joint and highly detailed costumes and accessories. The figure comes with goggles (interchangeable), handgun, EMP rifle, fist hands, relaxing hands, akimbo posture hand, goggles holding hands, gun holding hand, gun loading hand and Catwoman head sculpt. To allow players flexibly to build their own “movie stage”, a backdrop is also attached to the set. Facial sculpture with high simulation, meticulous painting, and clothing made of real fabrics perfectly present the character played by Anne Hathaway!
Originally published February 16, 2020. Updated December 6, 2022.
