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FlaBat
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| Posted on 30-01-2006 21:57 |
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Thrillkiller Batgirl
Elseworlds Series 1, DC Direct, 2006
This figure is from the miniseries by Howard Chaykin and Dan Brereton Batman: Thrillkiller. It?s an Elseworlds (an alternate reality, not in normal timeline continuity) Batman tale set in the early sixties. Bored heiress Barbara Gordon teams up with free-spirited Dick Grayson in 1960's Gotham. Bruce Wayne's parents' death had left him penniless and Barbara Gordon purchased Wayne Manor, and teamed up with the Boy Wonder, Robin, to become Batgirl.
Batgirl?s long flowing red hair comes out of the back of a gloss black cowl. Gloss black low rider pants and a gloss black cropped top with an orange bat logo that sweeps up over the shoulders. Extra tall semi gloss black boots and extra long gold gloves along with a loose low slung Utility Belt complete the costume.
SPECS:
The figure stands 6 3/4 inches tall and has 14 points of articulation (head, shoulders, elbows, gloves, hips and knees) a small Batarang and comes with a display base.
PROS:
I find it odd to call an Action Figure hot, but this incarnation of Batgirl is smokin?. It reminds me a lot of Kenner?s Legends of the Dark Knight Batgirl from 1998, the same year Thrillkiller was released. The articulation does not get in the way of the sculpting and it goes to show that thin arms can have decent articulation if you try.
CONS:
None. It may depend if you like Elseworlds and in particular Thrillkiller for you to like or dislike this figure, although what?s not to like?
OVERALL:
Elseworlds offer a legitimate reason for the Batman Variant figure. It is a different look at our favorite heroes and villains in a different world we don?t often get to see. DC Direct did a series Kingdom Come figures, another Elseworlds tale and Kenner?s Legends of Batman had a few Elseworlds figures in it including the fore mentioned Batgirl.
I?ve never read Thrillkiller, but hope to one day and I would like to see a Thillkiller Robin and Joker in an upcoming wave of Elseworlds figures to go along with Thrillkiller Batgirl and Batman.
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| Posted on 01-02-2006 16:28 |
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omg i need that
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| Posted on 01-02-2006 16:35 |
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Hang on sec'? Judging by your summary, it doesn't seem as if Batman is actually in the story. So what's with that kick ass figure (with a BLACK suit which always pleases me)
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| Posted on 01-02-2006 20:07 |
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Batman is in the story at the end. Bruce Wayne becomes Batman and joins Batgirl.
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| Posted on 01-02-2006 20:15 |
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doesnt robin die or soemthing? and his name is weird. richart graustark.
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| Posted on 01-02-2006 21:27 |
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do u actually hav this flabat?how much waas it
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| Posted on 01-02-2006 22:07 |
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any 1 got pics of her(not the figs)i cant find any
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| Posted on 01-02-2006 23:26 |
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batboy99 wrote:
do u actually hav this flabat?how much waas it
Yes, all of the figures I review are mine. I think the retail is like $14.95 or some thing like that. I get a discount from the comic shop that I buy them from.
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Phil wrote:
doesnt robin die or soemthing? and his name is weird. richart graustark.
I have not read the story, but the names, except for The Joker's seem to be the same. Even DC Direct uses the name Dick Grayson on the package.
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Chris
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| Posted on 02-02-2006 07:06 |
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http://batmanytb.com/comics/oneshots/batman/p_u/batmanthrillkiller.htm
Gives a little detail to it...
Link's click-able now
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| Posted on 02-02-2006 17:11 |
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I passed on Barbara Gordon... I like the figure; but I think adding a long cape would do it justice...:lol::lol::lol: I did get Bruce...:p
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| Posted on 02-02-2006 17:24 |
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i hate the bruce one..and u kno me if i had a choice between the 2 u kno who i wud pick lol
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| Posted on 03-02-2006 16:09 |
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This figure does remind me of the LOTDK Batgirl, except this is a much better sculpt. I'm not sure her hair needed to be glossy, but it's still quite nice. Same goes for that arched back and glossed booty... :embarrassed:
Phil wrote:
doesnt robin die or soemthing? and his name is weird. richart graustark.
Watch the spoilers! Some of us haven't read it yet. :wink:
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| Posted on 04-02-2006 10:35 |
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i just got TK issues 1 and 2 (out of 3)but i havent read them ilooked at the pics and there are sum really go pics of batgirl and robin.....if u want me to post them....and i guess batman is the third knight since batgirl and dick are the dynamic duo...
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| Posted on 15-02-2006 17:38 |
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Just got the Fig. Looks as good in person!
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| Posted on 15-02-2006 18:13 |
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batboy99 wrote:
i just got TK issues 1 and 2 (out of 3)but i havent read them ilooked at the pics and there are sum really go pics of batgirl and robin.....if u want me to post them....and i guess batman is the third knight since batgirl and dick are the dynamic duo...
Scan the covers please...
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ok
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