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0 on Wonder Woman Legends in 3-Dimensions Bust Review - It's WonderfulDC Comics has decades of history, but the DC Animated Universe that began with Batman: The Animated Series in the early 1990s is arguably the most iconic, visually speaking. It's hard to make these characters look bad, though there are always challenges transitioning a 2-D look into three dimensions. Diamond Select's "Legends in 3-Dimensions" line…
DC's Anti-Life Equation is getting all sorts of attention lately following its discussion in Zack Snyder's Justice League. How it manifests changes somewhat depending on the author, but in the DCeased story, the Anti-Life Equation became corrupted when DeSaad tried to combine the part of the equation stored inside Cyborg with the part he had.…
We've reviewed a whole bunch of Harley statues here at Batman News, and we've even reviewed a ceramic bust. But we've never reviewed anything like this. This is the Batman the Animated Series Harley Quin: Legends in 3-Dimensions 1:2 scale bust from Diamond Select. Almost Life-Sized A lot of time when we review statues, we spot…
Harley Quinn has had a singular arc in DC comics. She started out as an abused sidekick to one of the very worst of DC's villains, but has since become an icon for self-empowerment as she establishes herself as an independent character both in her own fiction and by virtue of the variety of Harley-centric…
Two-Face is one of Batman's most tragic villains. While Batman does or doesn't play a role in the creation of some of his villains depending on who's telling the story, Batman and Two-Face are virtually always linked, from kid-friendly fare like Batman: The Animated Series to Christopher Nolan's much more grounded The Dark Knight. The essence…
We've reviewed about a half dozen Harley Quinn statues here at Batman News, and each has a different take on the character. Diamond Select's Suicide Squad Harley Quinn might be one of my favorites thanks to some great details throughout the statue. The Suicide Squad Harley Quinn statue is, as Diamond Select says, meant to…
With most of the statues we look at, the characters are captured moments before or after doing something. Catching a character in action is complicated. To show them fighting requires a second character. Capturing Batman in the Batcave or the Batmobile would require some pretty substantial accessories. That quickly pushes these toys from being affordable…
Scarecrow, as a character isn't that original. But he works--in the comics, the animated series, and even live-action movies--because the idea behind him is so effective. If you told someone to imagine Scarecrow, they'd have a pretty accurate image in their head, and that's pretty much what Diamond Select is giving us with the DC Gallery…
Just like the recent DC cinematic lineup, we've had a glut of Harley Quinn when it comes to the statues we're reviewing lately. This week we have another one that pulls from the character's classic Animated Series look, but is part of Diamond Select's Animated Premiere collection. Because it's a premiere statue, it's made from…
As much as we know Batman for being a gymnast and a master martial artist, one of the most enduring images of the Dark Knight is that of him brooding over a landscape. In other words, it's perfect for a statue, right? Well, in this case, almost. A great pose and sculpt are marred by weird…
We've looked at a bunch of different takes on Harley Quinn in the last few months, ranging from an on-point classic look to a cinematic recreation that misses the mark. Harley is one of DC's most versatile characters, though, able to change her look in myriad ways while still being identifiable as Harley. What we…
Comics are typically canon when it comes to superheroes, but once in a while a character makes enough of a splash in a show or movie that they end up becoming part of the comics, too. Harley Quinn, created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm for Batman: The Animated Series, is the prime example of…
Batman has had a variety of looks over the years through film and television, but there's one look that pops into most peoples' heads when you ask them to describe him: blue cape, boots, and gloves; grey outfit, and yellow accents on the symbol and belt. The Batman they're probably picturing is Neal Adams' take…
Catwoman has had as many looks over the years as her once-and-future lover. It's hard to pick the best one from the list. Julie Newmar's look from the 1966 show is classic, as is the Animated Series grey and black look. The modern zippers-and-goggles look has that more grounded feeling to it, too. My favorite,…
The first villain I can remember truly defeating Batman was Bane during the Knightfall story arc in the early 1990s. I was young enough at the time that I didn't have my own money to spend on comic books, so I ended up reading Knightfall as a novel adaptation by Denny O'Neil. Even so, Bane left…
It's tough to find nice things to say about the Penguin. He's really good with an umbrella? He has a way with bird puns? Batman: The Animated Series did a whole episode about what a tragic figure Penguin can be in the right context, and the taunts of high society sent him back to a…
To say that Margot Robbie has taken to Harley Quinn would be a wild understatement. When it comes to live-action, she basically owns the character to the point that they feel like one and the same. That means that in making a statue themed after her Birds of Prey look has a lot of work…
1989 was a big year for Batman fans. While the character had shifted from silly to serious on the printed page, his cultural persona was still very much that of the 1966 Batman television show. It was a silly romp that matched the time in which it was made, but I can vividly remember watching…
I didn't grow up on the Justice League animated series, but I do have a great deal of appreciation for it. It has my favorite "heavy hitter" JL lineup, including Johnny over Hal, Martian Manhunter, and Hawkgirl. I love the multi-part episodes focusing on different team members, too. It's great. Diamond Select Toys has put out…
I just watched Batman Returns again recently, and I've got to tell you: I think it's the weakest of the series. The film doubles the villain count from Batman—triples it if you throw in Max Schreck—but crams everyone into a positively claustrophobic Gotham City that apparently doesn't have enough citizens to make a tree lighting more well-attended…
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