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Batman (2003 toy line)
6-inch figures
Logo-MattelBatman
Based on: comic designs
Year Started: 2003
Year Ended: n/a
Sold in: Retail stores
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In 2003, DC rewarded the rights to produce Batman, Superman, and Justice League/Justice League Unlimited figures to Mattel. Mattel, who took over production from Hasbro, released their first original comic-style toy line, Batman, in 2003, and it lasted until summer 2005.

Overview[]

These 6" figures featured around ten points of articulation: swivel neck, waist, gloves and hips, hinged knees, and ball jointed shoulders. The only exceptions are the Robin figure, which lost waist articulation, and the Superman figure who was released in a two-pack with Batman and had new hinged elbows and ankles.

History[]

The line was released in comic stores in April 2003 and at mass market retailers in September 2003. The shipment for each wave included: Batman (re-released in later waves), a sidekick (either Robin or Nightwing), a villain, and three variants.

Collectors praised Zipline Batman (the regular version) and the three initial villains: Joker, Mr. Freeze and Killer Croc, though some collectors found that the villains were the hardest to find figures and that the variants were plentiful.

Single Figures[]

Series One[]

Figure Version Accessories Articulation
Zipline Batman File:MB1-ziplinebatman.jpg Modern black look with yellow pouch belt grapnel launcher, line, grappling hook 10 points
Battle Board Robin File:MB1-battleboardrobin.jpg Tim Drake battle-board, Robin logo disc 10 points
Quick Fire Joker File:MB1-quickfirejoker.jpg iconic colors suit Joker cane, gun, BANG! flag, card projectile 10 points
Battle Armor Batman File:MB1-battlearmorbatman.jpg brown and grey suit with silver Bat-logo. Spiked utility belt blade weapon, armor 10 points
Hydro Suit Batman File:MB1-hydrosuitbatman.jpg black and teal toy-only suit hydro gear 10 points
Martial Arts Batman File:MB1-martialartsbatman.jpg black and maroon toy-only martial arts variation bat-staff, gauntlet 10 points

Series Two[]

Figure Version Accessories Articulation
Ice Cannon Mr. Freeze (w/goggles) File:MB2-icecannonmrfreezegoggles.jpg modern redesign ice cannon, water pack 10 points
Ice Cannon Mr. Freeze (w/o goggles) File:MB2-icecannonmrfreezenogoggles.jpg modern redesign ice cannon, water pack 10 points
Arctic Shield Batman File:MB2-arcticshieldbatman.jpg arctic shield, axe, launcher 10 points
Battle Spike Batman File:MB2-battlespikebatman.jpg battle spike, gauntlets, armor 10 points

Series Three[]

Figure Version Accessories Articulation
Killer Croc File:MB3-killercroc.jpg snout version, with tail and shirt battle-board, Robin logo disc 10 points
Croc Armor Batman File:MB3-crocarmorbatman.jpg armor, restraints 10 points
Electro-Net Batman File:MB3-electronetbatman.jpg disc launchers 10 points
Snare Strike Batman File:MB3-snarestrikebatman.jpg snare gun, missile launchers 10 points
Zipline Batman (re-release) File:MB1-ziplinebatman.jpg Modern black look with yellow pouch belt grapnel launcher, line, grappling hook 10 points
Battle Board Robin (redeco) File:MB3-battleboardrobin.jpg Tim Drake (green redeco) battle-board, Robin logo disc 10 points

Series Four[]

Figure Version Accessories Articulation
Bruce Wayne File:MB4-brucewayne.jpg grey sweatshirt, green armor batsuit pieces 10 points
Light Suit Batman File:MB4-lightsuit.jpg heavy tech-inspired toy variation grapple launcher 10 points
Slingshot Batman (redeco) File:MB4-slingshotnightwing.jpg toy variation inspired by his original comic colors grapple launcher 10 points
Ice Cannon Mr. Freeze (w/goggles) File:MB2-icecannonmrfreezegoggles.jpg modern redesign ice cannon, water pack 10 points
Hydro Suit Batman (redeco) File:MB4-hydrosuitbatman.jpg gray-orange and dark gray toy-only suit hydro gear 10 points
Martial Arts Batman (redeco) File:MB4-martialartsbatman.jpg black and ash blue toy-only martial arts variation bat-staff, gauntlet 10 points
Battle Armor Batman (redeco) File:MB4-battlearmorbatman.jpg black and rust suit with black Bat-logo. Spiked utility belt blade weapon, armor 10 points

Series Five[]

Figure Version Accessories Articulation
Acid Shield Batman File:MB5-acidshieldbatman.jpg black/grey/silver toy-only suit missile launcher, shield, pickaxe 10 points
Acid Blast Joker File:MB5-acidblastjoker.jpg new tattered work clothes design construction hat, mallet, acidthrower 10 points
Crossbow Batman File:MB5-crossbowbatman.jpg black/red/silver toy-only suit giant crossbow, glider wings 10 points
Duel Blade Batman File:MB5-crossbowbatman.jpg dark grey/grey/light blue toy-only suit wings, launcher, buzzsaws 10 points
Shield Strike Batman File:MB5-shieldstrike.jpg black and metallic blue toy-only suit shield-launcher, glider wings 10 points

Series Six[]

Figure Version Accessories Articulation
Acid Arsenal Batman File:MB6-acidarsenalbatman.jpg silver/dark grey toy-only suit glider armor 10 points
Bane File:MB6-bane.jpg closed fists (with ACTION FEATURE) brass knuckles 13 points
Scarecrow File:MB6-bane.jpg modern version (with ACTION FEATURE) none 24 points
Battle Armor Nightwing File:MB6-battlespikebatman.jpg black/silver toy-only suit wings/launchers 10 points
Battle Spike Batman (redeco) File:MB6-battlespikebatman.jpg gunmetal toy-only suit battle spike, gauntlets, armor 10 points
Zipline Batman (repack with new accessories) File:MB1-ziplinebatman.jpg Modern black look with yellow pouch belt grapnel launcher, disc launcher 10 points
Bruce Wayne (repack) File:MB4-brucewayne.jpg grey sweatshirt, green armor batsuit pieces 10 points
Battle Board Robin (repack of redeco) File:MB3-battleboardrobin.jpg Tim Drake (green redeco) battle-board, Robin logo disc 10 points

Deluxe Figures[]

Series One[]

Figure Version Accessories Articulation
Night Patrol Batman File:MB1-nightpatrolbatman.jpg Modern black look with yellow pouch belt launcher, shield 10 points
Tech Armor Batman File:MB1-techarmorbatman.jpg stealth armor, launcher, jet boots 10 points
Stealth Armor Batman File:MB1-stealtharmorbatman.jpg tech armor, cannon, claw, disc launcher 10 points

Series Two[]

No Deluxe figures were released for Series Two.

Series Three[]

Figure Version Accessories Articulation
Sky Strike Batman File:MB3-skystrikebatman.jpg wings, capture net 10 points
Drill Cannon Batman File:MB3-drillcannonbatman.jpg drill cannon, claw, launcher, armor 10 points
Battle Sled Batman File:MB3-battlesledbatman.jpg battle sled, missile launchers 10 points

Series Four[]

No deluxe figures were released for Series Four.

Series Five[]

Figure Version Accessories Articulation
Tranzblast Batman File:MB5-tranzblastbatman.jpg giant cannons 10 points

Series Six[]

Figure Version Accessories Articulation
Battle Disc Batman File:MB6-battlediscbatman.jpg redeco of Light Suit Batman with new accessories. grappling hook, chrome armor, wingpack 10 points
Battle Disc Batman File:MB6-batsignalbatman.jpg modern black/grey suit with golden brown pouch belt bat-signal, chest armor, grappler 23 points
Attack Armor Batman File:MB6-tranzblastbatman.jpg modern dark blue/grey suit with golden brown flat pouch belt. larger body bat-signal, chest armor, grappler 23 points


Two-Packs[]

Series One[]

Figure Version Accessories Articulation
Batman and Nightwing File:MB1-nightwing2pkbatman.jpg + File:MB1-2pknightwing.jpg Silver and black Batman with wraps and sash, iconic Nightwing bat-blade shield, nightwing logo shield, escrima sticks 10 points
Batman and Superman File:MB1-ziplinebatman.jpg + File:MB1-2pksuperman.jpg modern Batman, iconic Superman none 10 points
Batman and Superman File:MB1-superman2pkbatman.jpg + File:MB1-2pksuperman.jpg dark blue and grey Batman (no trunks) oval logo, iconic Superman Batman and Superman shields, bat launcher 10 points

Series Two[]

No two-packs were released for Series Two.

Series Three[]

Figure Version Accessories Articulation
Batman and Nightwing (repack) File:MB1-nightwing2pkbatman.jpg + File:MB1-2pknightwing.jpg Silver and black Batman with wraps and sash, iconic Nightwing bat-blade shield, nightwing logo shield, escrima sticks 10 points
Batman and Robin File:MB1-ziplinebatman.jpg + File:MB1-battleboardrobin.jpg modern Batman, Tim Drake as Robin none 10 points
Batman and Joker File:MB1-battlearmorbatman.jpg + File:MB1-quickfirejoker.jpg Battle Armor Batman and Quick Fire Joker rerelease Joker cane, gun, BANG! flag, card projectile, blade weapon, armor 10 points

Series Four[]

No two-packs were released for Series Four.

Series Five[]

Figure Version Accessories Articulation
Batman VS Killer Croc File:MB5-killercroc2pkbatman.jpg + File:MB5-2pkkillercroc.jpg Battle-damaged Modern Batman VS Battle-damaged snout/tail Killer Croc bat-blade shield 10 points
Ice Cannon Mr. Freeze (w/goggles) File:MB2-icecannonmrfreezegoggles.jpg modern redesign ice cannon, water pack 10 points
Arctic Shield Batman VS Ice Cannon Mr. Freeze (w/o goggles) (repacks) File:MB2-arcticshieldbatman.jpg + File:MB2-icecannonmrfreezenogoggles.jpg ice cannon, water pack, arctic shield, axe, launcher 10 points

Exclusives[]

Figure Version Accessories Articulation Sold In
Classic Batman File:MBex-classicbatman.jpg redeco of Light Suit Batman with new accessories. batarang, bat-cuffs, grapple gun 10 points SDCC 2003


Overseas Exclusives[]

In 2005, Mattel shipped the final two villains, Bane and Scarecrow, along with new Batman figures over seas. Mattel attempted plans to ship them to specialty retailers in the US, but the idea never panned out. Fans were mostly disappointed because these figures (Bane, Scarecrow, Attack Armor Batman and Batsignal Batman) had much higher articulation than earlier figures, and Batsignal Batman came with a detailed, functional Batsignal that was not accessible to US collectors.

Revival/DC Superheroes[]

After Christmas 2005, Mattel released Batsignal Batman (without the Batsignal accessory), Bane, Scarecrow, and re-released Killer Croc in the US mass market under the new toy line DC Super Heroes. Batman had the accessories that came with the San Diego Comic Con '03 Batman figure, a rubber cape (from the SDCC '04 exclusive), and a new paint application. Bane had open hands and some variant figures came with Osito, his teddy bear. Killer Croc came with a new head sculpt, a new paint job, no tail, and his shirt was removed. Scarecrow no longer featured his action feature, a "twist and strike" waist that springs back to center when you turn it to the side and release.

SDCC Exclusives[]

The line had two San Diego Comic Con exclusives: one in 2003 and one in 2004-

2003[]

The Batman figure was based on the art of Neal Adams. This figure was a retooled Zipline Batman with a new belt, a thicker cape (blue on the outside and black on the inside), a Silver Age accurate paint application, and three accessories: a Batarang, Grapple Gun, and handcuffs.

2004[]

This exclusive Batman figure featured Batman in the act of removing his cowl and had two chase variants. The figure featured new arms and head and was painted to match Zipline Batman. The first variant was Batman with a fully removed cowl. The second was a battle damaged version of that figure. All three figures had a black rubber cape.

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