NECA Batman Arkham Knight 1/4 Scale Action Figure Review

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Summary: The Batman Arkham Knight 1/4 Scale Action Figure is the ultimate Batman action figure to date that is 18 inches of collectible goodness!

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Bat-tastic!

NECA continue to release their amazing line of DC Collectibles and last month we reviewed the iconic Christopher Reeve Superman 1/4 Scale Action Figure and this time Impulse Gamer check out their Batman Arkham Knight 1/4 Scale Action Figure. So if you thought the Christopher Reeve Superman product was detailed, wait till you check out this 1/4 scale (18″/45cm) action figure based on the hit game Batman Arkham Knight from Rocksteady Studios that boasts some amazing attention to detail plus 25 points of articulation.

As a backstory, Batman Arkham Knight is the final game in the trilogy that sees Batman (aka Millionaire Bruce Wayne) go head to head with the nefarious Arkham Knight as he attempts to free Gotham from this villains grasp. Add in the most detailed and amazing Batman costume to date plus the Batmobile and the series definitely ended on a high in this entertaining third person action adventure game. Our review for the video game can be found right here if you’re interested.

So let’s talk about the packaging. The Batman Arkham Knight 1/4 Scale Action Figure is well packed from NECA and comes in a windowed box that displays Gotham’s Dark Knight. The action figure is held securely in the packaging by cable ties which will take patient people a few minutes to unravel. If you want to get straight to the figure, a pair of scissors will free Batman from his prison and them the oohs and ahhs will start. I mean the attention to detail is insane, especially his menacing and determined face plus the realistic eyes.

So out of the box, the Batman Arkham Knight 1/4 Scale Action Figure is a true work of art which definitely borders on a premium statue, however unlike a static product, this action figure is totally poseable. NECA should also be commended on the amazingly detailed sculpt such as the detail on Bruce Wayne’s face and the famous Batman cowl… it’s just perfect! The detail of the armour is another “wow” moment which really makes this action figure stand out from the crowd. I also love the contrast on the armour such as the utility belt and the detail of the armoured hands.

To give the owner some more bat joy, it also comes with two interchangeable hands, belt clips plus the famous grapnel gun and batarang from the video game which allows you to change the poses of this figure. It does take a little bit of force to remove the hands but fortunately NECA ensure that nothing will be broken due to the high quality build. The figure is also quite heavy and very tall with it measuring just over 18 inches or 45 centimetres in height.

Another feature of the statue is the iconic bat logo on Batman’s chest that matches the textures and contours of this action figure. The final addition to this statue is the realistic cloth cape that allows you to change the poses of the figure in order to make the presentation a more dynamic experience. The only downside to the figure is that it does lean a little to the front but by adjusting the feet, you can easily straighten it out. Apart from that, it’s 18 inches of collectible goodness from NECA!

Final Thoughts?

The Batman Arkham Knight 1/4 Scale Action Figure is an amazing sculpt and piece from NECA that successfully channels the character from the video game series. Not only does it pay homage to the video game but also the character created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger in 1939 for DC Comics. So if you’re a fan of Batman or the video game series than I strongly suggest you buy this figure because given the amazing attention to detail and its massive size, these figures will be snapped up quickly.

Brilliant!

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