It is worth noting that this is the first line to release figures to scale meaning that characters like the Penguin are smaller than the 5” Batman figures. Figures were released on blister cards and the only variant is that some of the cards were shorter than others (which became the preference later in production). These rubbery, bendable figures were 5” tall and took on a more cartoon like design than the WGSH counterparts. To call this an action figure is a bit of a…stretch but the Bend N Flex line, released by Mego in 1975, is often sought after among collectors. There are several international versions available as well as a “Kung Fu Action” Fist FIghting figure. The original figure was released in a solid box but would eventually be released in the window box as well as blister pack. Certain releases have capes that appear more purple than blue and the cut of those capes varies throughout the years. The bat emblem worn on his chest has minor design variants and his shorts come in different materials. Several head molds were put on the Batman figure and there are at least two versions of his boots, gloves, and utility belt.

Designed in the fashion of the 1966 Batman costume, there are several variations in costume design, fabric color, head molds, cowls, and packaging. The first release of the Batman action figures included a removable cowl while later versions went with the (cheaper) painted on cowl.Īlso notable is that Batman is one of the only heroes in this line to have oven mitts for gloves because, by 1974, Mego had switched to painted hands or molded gloves. Batman, as was the norm for virtually all Mego releases, is among the first wave of figures released in this line. In time for Christmas 1972, Mego took the bodies of their Action Jackson action figures, swapped out the heads, dressed them in what can only be described as a one-piece footie pajama outfit, and launched them as the World’s Greatest Super Heroes. There is no shortage of eBay listings for Mego figures but high quality, authentic, action figures are going to cost you. Batman was included in every single superhero product Mego ever produced and is, naturally, one of the most collectible characters among Mego’s many products. Mego Toys, in 1972, was the first company to produce superhero action figures and they helped draw the blueprint for the development, packaging, and marketing of action figures for the future. Over the years, DC Comics has licensed their iconic property to very few manufacturers. Batman action figures are among the most produced in the history of the hobby and have been a source of nostalgia for collectors as well as non-collectors since the 1970s. The center of some of the most popular comic books, cartoons, television shows, and films, it goes without saying that Batman is one of the most recognizable pop culture icons of all time.

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