I love the way it further simplifies Batman's color layout/blocking to be just black-then-grey-then-black with the yellow belt breaking up the grey, it's really striking.
Robo I definitely would recommend the books. White knight is the first story arc and Curse is the 2nd. You can buy each arc in a compiled edition books. Other than the story the art work is amazing imo. As always great reviews
Robo you gotta read white knight! It’s a self contained graphic novel (it has a sequel but it’s not required) that is relatively short. It’s a beautiful combo of BTAS, Keaton Batman and Comic Batman. I think you’d love it.
I'll be getting the azrael figure as it is the best one among the three. Glad McFarlane chose this design for azrael and the flaming sword looks awesome, might also look good with the spawn figure. Great review!
your reaction to the neck joint and how happy you were is my favorite part about getting figures, finding cool things you didn't realize, having your expectations blown away, etc is the best!
By far the best Batman story of the 2000s; fantastic art and a very well crafted and thought out storyline which shows a more mature take on Batman and his rogues... you are missing out Beardy and McFarlane is knocking these out of the park will definitely get them now alongside the Arkhams
I have decided to reduce the amount of UA-cam videos that I watch but I'm still going to watch your videos even if I don't know too much about the subject matter.
I have to agree that the McFarlane DC line is growing on me, I only own their Arkham Asylum Joker but it was so good that I went on an eBay spree for some of the older DC Collectibles Arkham figures to build up a display, so I'll probably pick up the McFarlane Arkham Batman at some point, and I always feel that a sign of a great figure is when it makes you want to get more to go along with it. Speaking of DC Collectibles these White Knight inspired figures remind me a lot of what they used to do with their artist specific figures, however they usually lacked in articulation, so it's nice to see McFarlane shoot for the likeness to the art but also aiming for better articulation. Like you said they still have their issues to work out like scaling and some paint aps being off, and in a perfect world I'd like all figures to have double-jointed elbows, but if they have to sacrifice that in order to make improvements in other areas I'll be more than happy. Hopefully they go back and give us maybe some more classic inspired characters and designs too.
The mcfarlane arkham batman is a great figure.i got it last week,haven't put it down since.i highly recommend it. the mcfarlane superman is also a good figure I got that yesterday.hoping for a Henry cavill version from mcfarlane as its my new go to toy company,I'm giving up on neca,too many QC issues.loving this dc stuff but I'm hoping there's more game of thrones figures coming,it's went a bit quiet regarding that line.
@@kryoboy36 I bet you're happy now with the Snyder Cut figures they just revealed. After picking up the White Knight comics I got the Jack Napier/Joker figure and ran into the same eye problem as Robo, so I went ahead and repainted the right eye and honestly I think it's even more dynamic than the Arkham Joker. At this point I'm considering ordering the Batman and I've already ordered the Batman armored Azrael, as soon as I saw that design I knew that I wanted a figure of it.
I love that they’re working on scale and materials and everything. Hoping they finish off the White Knight stuff by giving us a nightwing in his Blue jacket to scale in with these and Sean Murphy’s design on batgirl. Maybe even a neo joker.
Sean Murphy’s Batman is my current phase right now. I love the design. It’s different enough without straying away from the iconic design. This is my only purchase from the DC McFarlane line ONLY because of the scaling issues. I get the feeling that Todd McFarlane doesn’t know what scaling is. It seems he actually thinks 7” scale means everyone is designed at a fixed 7” height.
Lol, so many people miss that the Azrael head could also move inside the hood. Just a cool little bit of extra articulation. Also, I HIGHLY recommend reading Batman: White Knight and it's sequel; Batman: Curse of the White Knight. I hear that there is going to be a third installment which may be the last one. It might come out next year or at the end of this year
I absolutely love this Joker figure. Was so fascinated with why he has the swat gear that I wouldn't buy the figure until after I read White Knight (which is fantastic & highly recommended) because I wanted to know the full story behind it. Anyone who's a Batman fan should definitely check out White Knight. Great story.
I forgot who made the video, Jay C I think, but it was announced that Bane is going to be a build a figure. And the pictures looked awesome and apparently he is massive.
That Azrael really impressed me. It went from a figure I wasn't sure about to looking like a must-have. I love how they opted to do the cape, and I hope that if they make Raven, they may handle it similarly if they do the old school look.
I finished setting up a little Sean Gordon Murphy Batman shrine with this line and a sketch variant for Batman #64. Murphy did the sketch when he was pitching this series as an idea years ago.
This is the very definition of ironic. For years I only collected 7 inch scale stuff, mostly NECA, kept my collection small. Then I started watching Fwoosh and he got me into Star Wars 6 inch and for the past few years I've been all about 6 inch scale. And now here he goes covering a bunch of 7 inch stuff.
Man, Sean Murphy did signed and special art on his site, I believe one day before upload (yesterday), he only did single copies, I didn't get the chance to nab one :( but at least I already ordered them, waiting on my plastic to show up, hopefully I can eventually get them signed
If they make an animated accurate Batman beyond then I think I’ll get a figure or two from this series (since terry is skinnier of hope the body proportions would look better and function better than the other animated figures) I think they look cool but the only ones that I think that I would want right now are the armored Superman and hell bat Batman
I love this set so far I haven’t got azreal yet however I’m getting him in today most likely. I ordered the graphic novel to go with the figures so I know what I’m talking about when I do my review on them. Also haven’t finished it yet so I’m in the same spot as you are I didn’t know much about these versions of the characters however I thought they looked cool I’m enjoying the book so far it’s definitely a recommendation
I’m really liking these more artist specific, exaggerated designs for the MCF DC line. Some very unique looks for the line, so far Azrael and TBWL are my favorites
The white Knight series is written so well, and the characters are amazing. I found Fwoosh in it as well. It's in the 4th or 5th book during a chase scene, and a bridge gets damaged. That's were it Is. I really hope McFarline continues this series. not to spoil some of the characters but there should be the rest of the Bat family, Harley, and maybe even some of the rouge's gallery.
And how could I forget, McFarline needs to make at least one of the more classic designs of the white Knight joker. Either from the beginning or end of the series.
I was sooo worried about this line. I imagined DC figures coming pre-posted and with 6 weird cuts of articulation...I have never been more happy to be wrong about something! McFarland is knocking these DC figs outta the park! Except the first Batman and the animated figs.... but the rest, pretty damn good!
Really good figures and the comic series is amazing, you should give it a chance. Good review and I hope to get these figures soon. By the way, does anyone know a company that makes accessories, especially weapons, for 7-inch figures? I have searched but found nothing.
Aesthetically I see why they've lost the thigh cut but the hip swivel they replace it with doesn't have much range and exposes all the inner workings of the joint which looks worse than just having the thigh cut.
These figures pose better than a lot of the figures out there with thigh cuts and look great. Actually handle/pose azrael,batman and even Napier from this set and see if you're left wanting. I assume you mainly do marvel legends or other figures in that 18-20 dollar price range. These all have the same articulation as companies like storm collectibles for example and no one is whining about not having thigh cuts on figures 4-5 times the price. Legs don't turn like that irl anyway and it always looks stupid when a pose uses it. It's extremely dated articulation.
I feel like these are the first ones where they considered scale, I like the height over the previous releases. And they look good. Very optimistic about the line with the improvements made so far.
So I just got my hands on the Azrael repaint "Suit of Sorrows" figure... And the Etrigan "Demon Knight". I know they don't canonically go together, but Holy Crusader vs Demon Knight? That's a pairing.
Couldn’t recommend this series more, most interesting Batman story I’ve read in years and has my favorite version of Harley
Preach
Everyone can fine a Harley they like in this one 😏😏😏😏😉😉😉😜😜😜😜🤪🤪🤪🤪🤡
If they don't put out both a Harley and a "Neo Joker" it'd be a sin.
Hollingsworth excites me like no other! I consider it a once in a lifetime team on these books!
I just started reading it because of these figures
Azreal is a must. Really hope Mcfarlane comes out with knightfall aka AzBats.
I’m not sure why, but I love this Batman design.
Totally with you on that lol.
It’s the collar, right? Chicks dig the collar
@@SpoonDude especially them goth girls
I love the way it further simplifies Batman's color layout/blocking to be just black-then-grey-then-black with the yellow belt breaking up the grey, it's really striking.
Man this looks way better than the other waves, it's not perfect but it is better
Yeah they are definitely improving, I mean they just now got the license, can't wait to see what else comes out between now and the license expiring
They're pretty close to perfect, as much as any action figure can be.
@@leepicciotto They are far from perfect. Especially in wave 1. For a company that has been running for decades, I hope they can do better.
I agree
I was not a fan of their first couple of waves but they seem to be improving. The Azrael figure is pretty stunning.
I LOVE that Batman design. I super dig the collar.
You're the best toy reviewer on UA-cam Robo!!!
That Azreal is gonna be a pain in the force ghost ass to find.
Please don't hate me. I already got one.
Amazon
Paul Bujak I won’t lol, but where at?
Bigbadtoystore
@@wIzKid16100 Amazon. $19.99
These are probably the first set of MacFarlanes DC stuff that I'm actually tempted by
Robo I definitely would recommend the books. White knight is the first story arc and Curse is the 2nd. You can buy each arc in a compiled edition books. Other than the story the art work is amazing imo. As always great reviews
Robo you gotta read white knight! It’s a self contained graphic novel (it has a sequel but it’s not required) that is relatively short. It’s a beautiful combo of BTAS, Keaton Batman and Comic Batman. I think you’d love it.
I'm not super familiar with the White Knight storyline but I have Azrael on preorder cause he just looks like an awesome action figure
I'll be getting the azrael figure as it is the best one among the three. Glad McFarlane chose this design for azrael and the flaming sword looks awesome, might also look good with the spawn figure. Great review!
Minute 10:05 the excitement bro good review robo i wanted these figs already now i need them
your reaction to the neck joint and how happy you were is my favorite part about getting figures, finding cool things you didn't realize, having your expectations blown away, etc is the best!
One of the reasons why I wanna start a toy channel.. free toys 😰
By far the best Batman story of the 2000s; fantastic art and a very well crafted and thought out storyline which shows a more mature take on Batman and his rogues... you are missing out Beardy and McFarlane is knocking these out of the park will definitely get them now alongside the Arkhams
I have decided to reduce the amount of UA-cam videos that I watch but I'm still going to watch your videos even if I don't know too much about the subject matter.
Azrael car wash! Do it again! lol Keep the great work!
White Knight and Curse of White Knight are really good
Really hope and staying optimistic that Mcfarlane will add to these trio with Gordon, Batgirl, Nightwing, and definitely want a Harley!
Sigh, nope
Great review Robo! I love the Azreal! Batman looks great, no trunks!!!!!!!! Yes!!!!!
the best thing in this comic is batmobile design but tokyo ghost is my fave of sean gordon work
I have to agree that the McFarlane DC line is growing on me, I only own their Arkham Asylum Joker but it was so good that I went on an eBay spree for some of the older DC Collectibles Arkham figures to build up a display, so I'll probably pick up the McFarlane Arkham Batman at some point, and I always feel that a sign of a great figure is when it makes you want to get more to go along with it. Speaking of DC Collectibles these White Knight inspired figures remind me a lot of what they used to do with their artist specific figures, however they usually lacked in articulation, so it's nice to see McFarlane shoot for the likeness to the art but also aiming for better articulation. Like you said they still have their issues to work out like scaling and some paint aps being off, and in a perfect world I'd like all figures to have double-jointed elbows, but if they have to sacrifice that in order to make improvements in other areas I'll be more than happy. Hopefully they go back and give us maybe some more classic inspired characters and designs too.
The mcfarlane arkham batman is a great figure.i got it last week,haven't put it down since.i highly recommend it.
the mcfarlane superman is also a good figure I got that yesterday.hoping for a Henry cavill version from mcfarlane as its my new go to toy company,I'm giving up on neca,too many QC issues.loving this dc stuff but I'm hoping there's more game of thrones figures coming,it's went a bit quiet regarding that line.
@@kryoboy36 I bet you're happy now with the Snyder Cut figures they just revealed. After picking up the White Knight comics I got the Jack Napier/Joker figure and ran into the same eye problem as Robo, so I went ahead and repainted the right eye and honestly I think it's even more dynamic than the Arkham Joker. At this point I'm considering ordering the Batman and I've already ordered the Batman armored Azrael, as soon as I saw that design I knew that I wanted a figure of it.
Azrael looks stunning, very tempted.
Loving Bats new thigh high street walker boots. What... he walks the streets at night, you can't deny it!
Fwosh that ezreal figure is so badass and wonderful
I enjoy your content
Literally one of the best Batman/Joker stories. You should def read it
Robo is da best
The comic is a great read. I have to admit that Azrael is kinda amazing. You may have sold me with all the neck/head/hood articulation.
I love that they’re working on scale and materials and everything. Hoping they finish off the White Knight stuff by giving us a nightwing in his Blue jacket to scale in with these and Sean Murphy’s design on batgirl. Maybe even a neo joker.
Sean Murphy’s Batman is my current phase right now. I love the design. It’s different enough without straying away from the iconic design. This is my only purchase from the DC McFarlane line ONLY because of the scaling issues. I get the feeling that Todd McFarlane doesn’t know what scaling is. It seems he actually thinks 7” scale means everyone is designed at a fixed 7” height.
Yep the line doesnt scale well with itself. Look at nightwing and batgirl
Great review I've got the batman & the azreal is coming in tomorrow I'm digging all the new McFarlane figs
They Should have added the Azrael Batman Version in this Wave It would have been cool
I dig these comics a lot.
Lol, so many people miss that the Azrael head could also move inside the hood. Just a cool little bit of extra articulation. Also, I HIGHLY recommend reading Batman: White Knight and it's sequel; Batman: Curse of the White Knight. I hear that there is going to be a third installment which may be the last one. It might come out next year or at the end of this year
that's it. I'm gettin' 'em all
McFarlane is finally learning how to make good leg articulation
If I hate the figures or love the figures it doesnt matter, I just love watch your reviews. So yeah thanks for the vids ✌🏼
If you're a fan of Batmobiles (yes multiple) you should read the comic!
I'm here for the Azreal. I think it looks beautiful and I hope it turns out to be a dope figure.
I am so freaking excited for these!
I put the Joker head on the Arkham Joker body, it looks awesome
Excellent review! I am getting into McFarlane figs! He is killing it!
Yo just got the azrael in yesterday and it is awesome
The shoulders can pop out in Azrael a little more which allows for him to hold the sword in by hands like he does in his artwork card.
Hope McFarlane will run dc 90 image figures. PS, need 7" Knightmare batman and movie Joker
I absolutely love this Joker figure. Was so fascinated with why he has the swat gear that I wouldn't buy the figure until after I read White Knight (which is fantastic & highly recommended) because I wanted to know the full story behind it. Anyone who's a Batman fan should definitely check out White Knight. Great story.
When are we going to get a comic bane?
I forgot who made the video, Jay C I think, but it was announced that Bane is going to be a build a figure. And the pictures looked awesome and apparently he is massive.
@@questadam2879 a build a figure? I Now I have to buy characters I don't want.
@@mrsinister8978 actually, I think the characters needed to build him look really good. Especially Scarecrow.
Yes, Bane is coming as a BAF. Looks unreal !!
Gotta say i love this batman for some reason!
Great review!
Azrael one of Batman’s allies and you know.......one of his most coolest looking adversarie
That Azrael really impressed me. It went from a figure I wasn't sure about to looking like a must-have. I love how they opted to do the cape, and I hope that if they make Raven, they may handle it similarly if they do the old school look.
White knight is a great book, it’s very much in continuity to the movies and makes lots of references to the movies
That hood set up is fantastic. Really wish they had done that on the CW Green Arrow figure from the first wave.
I finished setting up a little Sean Gordon Murphy Batman shrine with this line and a sketch variant for Batman #64. Murphy did the sketch when he was pitching this series as an idea years ago.
This is the very definition of ironic. For years I only collected 7 inch scale stuff, mostly NECA, kept my collection small. Then I started watching Fwoosh and he got me into Star Wars 6 inch and for the past few years I've been all about 6 inch scale. And now here he goes covering a bunch of 7 inch stuff.
Man, Sean Murphy did signed and special art on his site, I believe one day before upload (yesterday), he only did single copies, I didn't get the chance to nab one :( but at least I already ordered them, waiting on my plastic to show up, hopefully I can eventually get them signed
Please review the McFarlane Arkham series Batman figure next! (or the Joker but either one)
Of the set I’m gonna get that azreal, I love how he looks and the sword just need
Quality of the figures are really improving. Looking forward to the dark knights:metal wave.
Read this comic. Best read in a long time
The black label version, specifically
If they make an animated accurate Batman beyond then I think I’ll get a figure or two from this series (since terry is skinnier of hope the body proportions would look better and function better than the other animated figures) I think they look cool but the only ones that I think that I would want right now are the armored Superman and hell bat Batman
Thanks for the review robo yeah I think I'd like to set I think I might end up getting it
Never thought I’d see a Batman with spurs.
I love this set so far I haven’t got azreal yet however I’m getting him in today most likely. I ordered the graphic novel to go with the figures so I know what I’m talking about when I do my review on them. Also haven’t finished it yet so I’m in the same spot as you are I didn’t know much about these versions of the characters however I thought they looked cool I’m enjoying the book so far it’s definitely a recommendation
Havent read this before, but that Joker looks nice!
More love for Azrael is highly appreciated.
Ok I'm sold I'm getting Azreal
Azrael looks good.
I really want Mcfarlane to put out an updated Bane.
YES
I’m really liking these more artist specific, exaggerated designs for the MCF DC line. Some very unique looks for the line, so far Azrael and TBWL are my favorites
MCFARLANE IS THE BEST!!!!!! awesome review fwoosh
when a few DCM waves are better than the entirety of Mattel’s DC line
I cannot wait for Etrigan!!!
The white Knight series is written so well, and the characters are amazing. I found Fwoosh in it as well. It's in the 4th or 5th book during a chase scene, and a bridge gets damaged. That's were it Is. I really hope McFarline continues this series. not to spoil some of the characters but there should be the rest of the Bat family, Harley, and maybe even some of the rouge's gallery.
And how could I forget, McFarline needs to make at least one of the more classic designs of the white Knight joker. Either from the beginning or end of the series.
I was sooo worried about this line. I imagined DC figures coming pre-posted and with 6 weird cuts of articulation...I have never been more happy to be wrong about something! McFarland is knocking these DC figs outta the park! Except the first Batman and the animated figs.... but the rest, pretty damn good!
White knights a good read
Really good figures and the comic series is amazing, you should give it a chance. Good review and I hope to get these figures soon.
By the way, does anyone know a company that makes accessories, especially weapons, for 7-inch figures? I have searched but found nothing.
That hood articulation made me scream AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
That joker reminds me of that one scene from the dark knight lol
Just saw the Joker at Walmart. 5 of them, nothing else.
I'm buying Batman from this wave.
Would love to see McFarland toys do the night fall armored batman.
Aesthetically I see why they've lost the thigh cut but the hip swivel they replace it with doesn't have much range and exposes all the inner workings of the joint which looks worse than just having the thigh cut.
These figures pose better than a lot of the figures out there with thigh cuts and look great. Actually handle/pose azrael,batman and even Napier from this set and see if you're left wanting. I assume you mainly do marvel legends or other figures in that 18-20 dollar price range. These all have the same articulation as companies like storm collectibles for example and no one is whining about not having thigh cuts on figures 4-5 times the price. Legs don't turn like that irl anyway and it always looks stupid when a pose uses it. It's extremely dated articulation.
Agreed
Damnnn look at McFarlane! I was already impressed with their MK11 line but they’re really starting to get good!
I feel like these are the first ones where they considered scale, I like the height over the previous releases. And they look good. Very optimistic about the line with the improvements made so far.
So I just got my hands on the Azrael repaint "Suit of Sorrows" figure... And the Etrigan "Demon Knight". I know they don't canonically go together, but Holy Crusader vs Demon Knight? That's a pairing.
Robo: “Yeah!! I like that!!” Lol
This series’ articulation scheme is like the bridge between domestic and import
I'm a huge Azrael fanboy, so I'm definitely adding that to my collection. I hope they do Curse of the White Knight Az-Bat too.
I love it. Comicbooks were cool also.
I really need that joker
Will you also be taking a look at the arkham versions?
Great review thank you.. hope McFarlane Toys does a Flash set.
damn that white night!
it's not perfect but look nice, Azreal is amazing! best toy reviewer on UA-cam I Smile every time I see The Fwoosh
i’m gonna get all of these
Ok, I’m sold on Azrael.
I will get that joker by this week!
You're awfully handsy with the Joker there, Robo... don't let Harley see this video!