Hot Toys Unveils a Goofy and Awesome Blue and Grey Batman Figure Inspired by THE FLASH
Hot Toys is breaking out one of the wildest surprises from The Flash, giving collectors a fresh and quirky take on Batman with a new 1/6 scale figure based on the blue and grey suit glimpsed in the movie.
If you walked out of the theater thinking the story had problems, you probably also agreed that Michael Keaton slipping back into the cape again was one of the coolest things about it.
Now that unexpected alternate costume he had tucked away in his armoury is getting the premium Hot Toys treatment.
Fans who followed Warner Bros.’ shifting plans for Keaton know the studio once aimed to use the actor in Batgirl, as well as possible projects like Batman Beyond and Crisis on Infinite Earths. None of that materialized, but The Flash at least gave us a peek at the multiverse version of Bruce Wayne’s suit archive.
Hiding behind a bookcase in Wayne Manor was a whole lineup of Batsuits and one of them was a blue and grey design that instantly reminded longtime readers of classic comic pages.
That suit is the inspiration behind Hot Toys’ latest figure and it’s definitely one of the more offbeat Keaton looks out there.
Some fans have commented on the unusual facial expressions included, and seeing Keaton in colors so different from Tim Burton’s Batman and Batman Returns is certainly unexpected. Still, that makes this release stand out even more for collectors who want something unique in their display.
Here’s Hot Toys’ official product description in full:
“In The Flash, Bruce Wayne’s secret armory comes to light — a hidden bookcase in Wayne Manor’s study swings open to reveal a vault of Batsuits collected over decades from his crime-fighting past. Among them is the distinctive Blue & Grey Suit, a design that pays homage to Batman’s comic book roots.
Hot Toys proudly presents the 1/6th scale Batman (Blue & Grey Suit) Collectible Figure, masterfully crafted to capture Michael Keaton’s presence in this nostalgic yet reimagined suit. This exclusive figure is only available in a limited quantity of 1,500 units in selected markets. The figure features a newly developed blue colored cowl head with separate rolling eyeballs and three interchangeable lower face sculpts that reveal Batman’s steely determination. The muscular body is clad in the newly developed Blue & Grey Batsuit, meticulously textured and detailed to reflect its cinematic design. It features a wired cape that allows for dramatic posing, and the yellow utility belt with multiple pouches adds a vintage flair that recalls Batman’s classic comic silhouette.
Equipped for action, Batman comes with signature gadgets, including a Grapnel Gun and a rope-attached Batarang, along with eight interchangeable hands for a range of dynamic display options. The figure is finished with a specially designed figure stand featuring two interchangeable graphic cards.
The Blue & Grey Suit unites the timeless legacy of Michael Keaton’s Batman with the bold visual spirit of the comics — making this collectible figure an essential addition for fans of The Flash and Batman.”
The limited run of 1,500 units makes this thing a real collector’s item. Between the wired cape, the textured suit, the classic yellow symbol, and the cool accessories, this figure blends nostalgia with a fresh spin in a way fans of Keaton’s Batman should appreciate.
So what do you think? Would you add this strange but awesome take on Batman from The Flash to your collection?
