Gotham’s Brutal Protector: Hot Toys Opens Pre-Orders for DC Comics’ Absolute Batman Figure

Gotham’s Brutal Protector: Hot Toys Opens Pre-Orders for DC Comics’ Absolute Batman Figure

Enthusiasts of the “Absolute Universe” can now expand their collections with a striking new figure of Absolute Batman, courtesy of Hot Toys. This version of the Dark Knight is ready to dispense brutal justice across the gritty streets of Gotham, brandishing his signature battle axe.

Hot Toys has unveiled a special pre-holiday treat for fans of DC’s “Absolute Universe”—a grim reality forged by the hand of Darkseid. In this unforgiving timeline, the classic power dynamic is inverted: evil reigns supreme, and heroism remains a flickering, desperate flame in the darkness.

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The design team showcased their latest 1/6 scale masterpiece: the Absolute Batman collectible. Currently, the standard edition is available at select retailers for approximately €337.57, while the feature-rich special edition is priced around €350.72.

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The premium set includes a head sculpt with detachable bat ears and three interchangeable lower-face plates to capture various expressions. Standing at an impressive 40.5 cm (37 cm excluding the ears), the figure features a specialized muscular body crafted from soft vinyl, utilizing seamless joints and boasting over 20 points of articulation for dynamic posing.

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The set is packed with accessories, including seven swappable hands, a meticulously tailored grey tactical suit with black neck and shoulder plating, and a magnetically attached chest emblem. Collectors can choose between two wired capes: a sprawling “wing mode” version and a specialized stealth cloak designed for shadowy displays.

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Rounded out with a utility belt, high-top black boots, and a versatile battle axe with swappable short and long handles, the figure also comes equipped with a shotgun. Further customization is possible via interchangeable armor spikes for the neck and shoulders, all displayed on a dedicated character-themed base.

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This definitive Absolute Batman figure is slated for release between the final quarter of 2026 and the opening months of 2027.

 

Source: iXBT.games