I've recently begun purchasing dolls for my granddaughter and I ran across some fantastic new action figures (not dolls, right?) for my grandson. He is just under three years old and is beginning to appreciate Batman and Superman and other superheros. When I saw the Barbie Collection dolls in these two characters, I took a chance and purchased them. I was hoping against hope that they would be better than merely Ken dressed up as Batman.



Turns out that Mattel created a whole new muscular body mold, along with articulation for these two dolls. Batman is dressed in gray/black body suit (sewn on so clothes can't be changed to make him Bruce Wayne.) The body suit is skintight and comes with defined abs printed on it. He has black hands and black wrist to elbow plastic covers with antique gold fins. Between the hands and the covers, it appears that Batman has on elbow high gloves.



His left hand is in a tight grip and his right hand is open enough to hold his batarang (bat boomarang). He has on black knee high plastic boots, his utility belt, a black plastic removal hood/mask, and a long black thin pleather-type cape. Along with the doll, a good and fairly sturdy stand is included; however, if you pose him just right, Batman can stand on his own.



His articulation is quite nice but not up to the standards of an old GI Joe as Batman's chest is immobile. There are articulation points at his neck, shoulders, biceps, elbows,writs, hips, knees, and ankles.



The face of the action figure is definitely that of Ben Affleck. The body? Well, that is all Batman.



This is a great doll (er, action figure) at its price point. My grandson is having a lot of fun playing Batman versus Superman (he is always Batman and either my husband or I get to play Superman.) I might have liked a little better articulation, a better sitting stance, and the ability to change clothes. However, it is a great toy and display for any Batman fan.