I was just having a conversation the other day about how Batgirl figures seem to arrive in bursts. The last great example was back in 2008 when we got Showcase, Alex Ross, and All-Star Batgirls between June and September. We are currently in the middle of another such wave. Beginning with the New 52 Batgirl at the end of Sept, followed by this Capullo figure in December, and culminating in the animated figure in February. I'm also expecting to see a burnside Batgirl in the next year. Figures of her, Batwoman, and Black Orchid are my biggest DC hopes for Toy Fair next month. As I mentioned back in the Capullo Catwoman review, I have no real connection to Capullo's art, but that doesn't stop me from totally digging these figures! I think they're fantastic. Artist-stylized figures like these are what separates DC Collectibles from the other action figure brands. Unless there was a blockbuster movie backing her, there's no way any other company would release so many Batgirls. Let's check her out!
For some reason I took really horrible photos of the packaging. Sorry about that.
Batgirl comes with three little batarangs.
Batgirl features the old-fashioned T-crotch hip joints with hinged knees and calf swivels. She has a ball-jointed neck and shoulders, hinge elbows, and swivel gauntlets. She has no wrist, ankle, or waist cuts.
Time for some Group and Comparison Shots!
Here she is with the Capullo Catwoman.
And here she is with the New 52 Batgirl from September. I'm shocked at how much larger the Capullo figure seems to be. I assumed she would be smaller for some reason.
Cheers!
Saw this one at the comic store the other day. Very cute.
ReplyDeleteI actually ran to the comic shop on Christmas Eve for this beauty. (Plus for the variant covers of Darwyn Cooke drawing She-Ra and Harley)
DeleteThese look great, but DCCollectibles drives me crazy with their articulation! It's like they just throw a dart at a board with points of articulation and go with the first 5 throws. Ugh, the figures consistently look awesome, but why must they be so inconsistent when it comes to articulation?! :(
ReplyDeleteI think the proper amount of articulation is a fine line. Too much looks awful to me (Old Marvel Legends and Marvel Universe), and too little can look to stiff (Kenner and early DC Direct). I'm perfectly fine with the level of articulation on these Capullo figures, but you're absolutely right, the consistency is all over the place. Superwoman and BTAS Catwoman were heavily articulated, but most everyone else was limited to the old school cuts.
DeleteWhat a great figure- so strange DC Collectibles released two very similar Batgirl figures within such a short period of time-
ReplyDeleteI know, but at the same time, it's a pretty iconic (albeit modern) look. And from this point onward I have a feeling we're only likely to see the Burnside Batgirl. So it's kind of good they got these two out when they could.
DeleteIf you had to go with only one Batgirl figure, the New 52 one or the Capullo one, which one would you go with? I'd go with the New 52 one.
ReplyDeleteI'd actually choose the Capullo one. I display my figures in a "standing at attention" yearbook-style lineup, and Capullo looks better in my opinion (despite needing a support stand). The New52 version's gauntlets make her arms look awkward when "unposed."
Deletegreat: body proportions
ReplyDeletebad: hipnotic eyes, platform boots to run and fight havent sense, details (chest simbol, belt, gloves and spoilers on knees.
Good try. But not the quality I demand.
Its rare because both (new 52 and Greg capullo) are very similar and have diferent problems. Its better do only one and do it well. Hate DC and Marvel make not great products to try shell both versions.