Over the next few months, DC Collectibles has decided to wage a full out assault on my wallet. I’m not sure what I’ve ever done to DC Collectibles for them to be so aggressive in driving me to the poor house. It may be to make up for those few years I was out of the hobby. Or maybe they just don’t like the cut of my jib. Whatever their reasonings, I present for your viewing pleasure, the top 5 figures DC Collectibles has decided to unleash in it’s war for total and complete decimation on my wallet.

5) Batman: Arkham City Action Figure two pack: Batman and Bane. This set is a double edged sword for your friendly neighborhood jman. The Bane in this set is a re-tooled/re-release of a prior Arkham figure, that I missed out the first time around. That Bane now sells for stupid ridiculous amounts on ebay. I’m talking the other side of $250. With the release of this two pack, though, I finally get this unbelievably cool figure. Without the insane after-market mark up.

Bonus: Apparently the original Bane figure had some issues with balance (don’t we all) and standing. From what I understand, this new Bane figure has been re-tooled to fix that issue.

4) New 52: Super Villian – Black Adam: I’ve said on any number of occasions that I’m no fan of the new 52 Shazam, specifically how Billy Batson is being portrayed. Shazam’s look has been updated, as well, which I don’t have a problem with. But, Black Adam? He’s been downright killer in the back pages of Justice League. DC must’ve known they had the magic touch (as it were) with Black Adam. Because, here he is…in all his third dimension glory.

3)Batman: Arkham Origins Series 1 – Batman. I’m not a gamer. I haven’t really played any of the games from the Arkham line to any great extent. But, man…the designs of the characters are a nice mix of realistic and creepy (except for Harley. They totally missed the boat on her, but that’s a story for another day). And just when you thought you had enough Batman figures, DC Collectibles lets you know you better have another twenty odd dollars ready for yet another one.

2) New 52: Super Villian – Joker. Straight from the pages of Batman: Death of the Family, it’s the creepiest Joker, EVAH!!! I’m almost afraid to have this one in my house. Everyone knows that Toy Story is based on a actual events. And if my toys ever came to life, I wouldn’t want Joker anywhere near where I sleep. So, what I’ll end up keeping this guy in the office.

1) Batman: Arkhman City Deluxe Action figure: Solomon Grundy. I own the best figure DC Collectibles has made to date. The New 52 Darkseid. If you don’t own him, you should. Yes. He costs a lot of money. But, that almost 6 pounds of plastic is worth every cent.

That being said, Solomon Grundy is supposed to be better in every way. Not only is he supposed to be bigger and heavier than Darkseid, he comes with a removable chest piece. AND a removable heart. For real. What more could you ask for in an action figure?!?!?