Mafex NIGHTWING No.175 Batman Action Figure Review
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I like the blue mask just because it's easier to tell him apart from Jason and Tim and Damian. I think a lot of artists don't bother drawing each of their faces or hairstyles distinctly enough even when those characters are standing right next to each other.
Black haired and all blue eyed.
The blue mask is also accurate to the Hush comic
I like it for that as well. But overall think he looks better with he black mask.
He's the only nightwing... except damien wearing a red version in injustice
A premium priced figure should come with more than 1 alternate head. Especially a figure with such a simple design.
Good review. Always on point with the pros and cons.
Gambit is a tall character standing at 6'1 or 6'2. Nightwing is 5'10 or 5'11. The scaling is pretty accurate actually.
yeah all the x-men cards and bio have him at 6'2.
Nah gotta hop off the kool aid.that was one of the most passive aggressive Winey reviews I ever seen. All of his “cons” were pointless except maybe the drop down legs. The QC problems vary from figure to figure. Which I get shouldn’t be that common with this price point. But I noticed none of his QC complaints on my copy. Then constantly mentioning how basic the figure is and lack of essentially fluff. Is so dumb it’s it’s Annoying. I been seeing ALOT of people wanting a Mafex DD. I’d love to see how much he whines about how “basic” that would be. That one is essentially this but painted with only 2 or 3 shades of red lol
@@kingquazi I disagree. He may come off negative sometimes but I rather a person mention all of the flaws than to not mention them at all. I don't agree with everything he he says about some figures, but I respect his honesty.
@@kingquazi "I noticed none of his QC complaints on my copy". Uhh, that's what QC issues mean: a lack of consistency. It's great that you got a pristine copy, but Anthony obviously didn't. Mine is pretty good overall but also has a few minor paint mishaps.
One of the better butterfly joints I've ever seen was on SHF infinity war hulk, it had the arms connected on a ballpeg onto a cap that has its own ballpeg connected to the inside of the torso, bit the ball was place closer to the chest so it shifted more to the front but also had relatively good range backwards
For range, aesthetics, and simplicity of design, the old Toy Biz McFarlane Spiderman somehow still to this day has among the best-implemented butterfly joints. I don’t get why more lines don’t reverse-engineer that design.
It's true
The ToyBiz McFarlane Spidey still holds up and superior to many Spiderman figures today. Especially in poseability, until now no Spidey figure made can do a 4 point crouch.
If you need a modern Spiderman who’ll hit that crouch, Sentinel’s Peter B Parker with the thinner torso accessories is the way to go. It’s expensive, no doubt, but cheaper than a secondary market Toy Biz McFarlane.
@@AnyaOshuaAmazing Yamaguchi Spiderman 2.0 can also do a 4 point crouching pose quite easily
@@rogerwilson2113 I just got the figure last week and yes it kills all the newer Spidey figures
I think the complexity of the figures design should reflect the price. It doesn't make sense to me that this figure is the same price as Gambit, who comes with noticeably more paint, colors, accessories, and soft. Surely the production costs would be higher there, but maybe that's how companies balance out the prices. By making "cheaper" figures like Night wing alongside side more costly figures like Gambit, and then keep a flat rate across the board.
It's not as offensive with Mafex because the value is still there regardless, but either way, some figures inevitably feel more worth the value than others.
If I’m not mistaken most of the price of production is the mold. Soft goods and whatnot don’t cost much compared the the body itself. Accessories do add some cost, but overall the fact that’s it’s a new body mold with new proportions means the cost of production is going to be pretty damn close to Gambit.
No cake rating on Nightwing is crazy 😢
thats only for mcf figures
Solid review on a solid figure. Nightwing is my favorite DC character, so I'm glad to finally have a good well articulated figure of him! Only thing I wish this figure came with was a smiling face but hopefully that's included if they ever release another version of him.
I feel like if Mafex figures were $60 in the states no one would by marvel legends anymore!
You can also make the butterfly joint come entirely out of the torso and swing forward so you don’t have to cut up the chest sculpt. But you run the risk of making the joint look dislocated when in use.
Thanks for pulling the trigger and reviewing this. Been wanting to replace my DCUC Nightwing for a decade now. Looks tons better than I expected but not enough to justify the price. The black could benefit from volumetric highlights but I can live without that considering the varnish. The blue though could definitely use more shading to define the muscles and edges. Even just a little bit would've been nice because right now the blue lines are so plain that they look unfinished; they waste the sculpt.
Nightwing's a favorite of mine though and this is my preferred look, so this review has convinced me to put him on a wishlist.
I really value articulation so I wouldn’t mind if a bit more of the chest is cut off for the sake of better range
This thing is beautiful. And glad they gave nightwing his iconic ass
For the question of the day, after you've shown your prototypes and after seeing the sculpt for the Mcfarlane Killer Croc, I am leaning more into retaining the sculpt by avoiding the butterfly joints.
One complaint I have that maybe is just on my copy are the holding hands pop out of the wrist quite easily when holding the sticks with the bendy wire (when they are fully extended).
I know this blows the Mcfarlane version out of the water, but that price is too much
Yeah, I think cutting up the sculp is worth it for more butterfly range. The latest marvel legends bodies for example should have a cut like their wolverine and reto spidey molds (the ryv spidey has less range. I think its because it has a larger shoulder with the same cut, I could be wrong on this reason though.) When it comes to price differences on simpler designed characters, I think the price should be the same, but simpler characters should come with more accessories to jazz up the offering.
Great video as always. Usually I base my purchase off of your reviews with a couple of others. Love the figure so far, only thing I'm considering is a repaint but struggling to find a decent paint for it. (Tried with the Mafex Batman, was okay but the acrylic paint peels)
Looks like u were having quite a bit of fun with this guy with some great poses at the end. I don't get your complaint about the legs,hips and torso tho seems to me they are getting some really good range of movement. Good to see doing more Mafex figure reviews too.
Great review… I was deff waiting for you on this one ……great review
To answer your question I think it depends on the character, I personally love nightwing and would pay a good price to get a definitive version of that character. But if it’s someone like the riddler or commissioner Gordon, I’d get the budget version or just wait for a budget version.
Butterfly joints help so much in posing, to the point we’re I avoid getting a figure if there’s no butterfly joint
Great review bro, You always do your best in doing toy reviews, respect 👍
thanks
I have been impatiently waiting for this review……and will watch it once my kiddos are occupied lol
I feel like all Nightwing figures should get a cake rating lol
Yeah, I think simpler designs should be cheaper.
There's a Thorfinn figma coming and it's a good example of that.
Super simple design with barely any accessories and it's 13000 yen, absolutely insane.
Even the MAFEX Bane is cheaper and that thing is going to be a 19cm figure with probably more paint and plastic.
I know inflation is a thing but nah, some companies are going completely crazy with their pricings nowadays.
Maybe use Fei Long as the channel's mascot instead of Darvin? It will make things more positive. However Fei Long might not be the best option for size comparision, cause hasbro ml figures reviews are more common
"Do I need to pull out Fei Long again?" Should be a shirt
Was looking forward to your review. Mafex has been very consistent and pumping out figures one after the other😂hurting the wallet. To answer the question, I think this guy should have been cheaper compared to others cause there is not much going, maybe some more accessories could be good. But he looks really good aesthetically
I agree on the more accessories, if they won’t decrease the cost for a more basic figure they should still at least justify the price with some extra stuff, could have very easily added an unmasked head, having some electrical effects to slide on the sticks would have been cool, also maybe some wing-dings
@@tristanwebber yes exactly.
Thanks for mentioning the paint. Bought this as my first Mafex and, if I didn't know beforehand from this review that Mafex paint apps weren't excellent, I'd be pissed because mine is riddled with issues, and the paint they managed correctly still isn't particularly impressive for the price. Mostly wonderful articulation, but as far as my Nightwing goes, it doesn't really scream "premium" more than lower-end figures like the DCSH Mongul or Jada's Fei Long. One of my non-collector friends even said it looked worse than McFarlane's Martian Manhunter.
The warning from this review is helping a *lot* to buffer buyer's regret.
More Mafex reviews pls! To add, if you're looking for THE best Superman figure, get the TDKR one. The Hush one is also great.
In one of your pose photos, the blue paint looks like a smirking smiley face, because of the way the shoulder cuts up the design.
So for your QOTD: I prioritize visual design over articulation. I don't mind cuts to the body as long as those cuts don't break up the flow of the paint/costume design.
It's definitely a challenge when there are straight lines running along limbs across joints. If each figure is being individually engineered and molded, a perfect scenario would be to give as much articulation as possible within the parameters of that particular design. So in this case, because the blue paint goes across the butterfly joint, I'd have liked to see less chest cutaway. Arm movement would have been sufficient from the shoulder ball, not requiring the cutaway on the pecs, to keep the visual design whole. That's especially important with Nightwing since the blue across the chest is the visual focal point, with nothing else going on with the costume to draw the eye.
A great example is the waist cut on ML 2099, the red paint extends past the waist. That's where a ball joint should have been used that put the cut below the red emblem.
Character designers aren't thinking of action figures when they create cool characters, so it's just not always possible to sneak in joints that fit the costume and don't visually break something when we use the joints.
This is a good figure, but Steel and the newly released Murphy head damage ver. Robocop are definitely Mafex's best of the year, and surprisingly with zero qc issues.
Yeah i also think nightwing has no qc issues and steel has one issue for me and its scratches at the diaphram when you articulate but it dont bother me also mafex dc comic figures are so damn good
I have a ton of Mafex, but absolutely agree they generally feel overpriced, especially compared to S.H. Figuarts. They are masters of character selection though; basing their lineups on specific storylines like Hush and Death of Superman is actually pretty brilliant, IMO, and while they don't quite feel like they are a great deal, they are good enough they feel "worth it."
One fig I will give them huge props for though is the recent battle damaged Robocop. That thing is gorgeous (I mean, for being an ugly disfigured cyborg). The paint and sculpt are possibly the best of any 1/12 figure I own, and even the joint tolerances are on point. Hopefully it is a sign that they are finally hitting their full potential.
U know it’s a good figure when the b roll shots don’t have Darwin killing it
In slight defense of the drop-down hips, I like it due to the height adaptability. Mafex Magneto, for instance is slightly shorter than my ML X-men I display him with, but the drop down hips compensate nicely without screwing up the aesthetics imo. So, yeah… I’m team drop-downs lol.
but that most definitely messes up the aesthetic
I've seen drop down figures with good range that can actually kick pretty high and shit but a lot of companies don't build the figures to actually get a significant enough extra range they could be getting for some reason.
The thigh seems like it swivels more when I used the drop down hip
I think it was one of the DBZ model kits, but the engineering on their butterfly was basically a hinge nearly flush with the chest, so the shoulder assembly swings out to nearly bringing the shoulder in line with the chest rather than perpendicular. I think ToyBiz tried that some too though it wasn't the sturdiest. Beyond that, I liked the kid goku shoulder joint that had more angle to it.
This was my first Mafex figure purchase. I wasn't disappointed with it. I like the black domino mask look for Nightwing but, the blue isn't a deal breaker for me.
I'm a big nightwing fan and after debating about it for a bit I finally decided to get this figure last weekend. I was gonna get it from bbts but luckily amiami still had a few in stock at the time and I was able to get it for $80 after shipping. Still expensive but at least it was under $100.
Did you use sal? That's very risky.
@@AnthonysCustoms nope dhl which normally takes 3 days for me once it’s shipped
I'm generally not much for effect pieces, but the twirling Escrima Stick accessory really sells the illusion, IMO.
Great review
This fig is alotve fun. The QC is a lil questionable here and there. I had to buy a replacement and then I had to swap out the torso ball joint with one that was a bit more snug.
Only other accesories he probably needed were some wing dings and maybe a ricochet escrima effect.
Isnt Gambit like 6 3? Dick is about 5 10 i believe.
I would love to get a knightfall nightwing that design is underrated. I really like this figure its close enough to perfect to me. Its pretty basic and overpriced but I care less about something being overpriced if its a great product.
I have this figure and i love it
Damn Anthony I been trying to save money but love Nightwing, I think this review sold me lmao
Please do more mafex figs!
You should review the shf chainsaw man because that figure has a very unique butterfly joint.
LOL THE MCFARLANE BATMAN😂😂🤣🤣🤣😭😭
My answer for QotD. I think figures (that aren't part of a line-wide specific price point like Marvel Legends) will pretty much always be priced on how popular the character is rather than how complex it is. Nightwing is comparatively a super basic costume and a relatively easy figure to design, but he's super popular so he can be priced higher because it will sell
Every mafex is priced this high
I find drop down hips quite useful. Not for the splits, but, for instance, getting G.I. Joe Classified figures into a one knee down shooting pose.
you can do that with a good normal hip and dont have to deal with the problems the drop down creates
Lnightwing is awesome love mafex
The few accessories that they could’ve done:
-batarangs
-wing suit back torso attachment
-grapple hook gun
-happy face cause Dick would be smiling a lot.
Otherwise the fig looks great.
Agreed
@@AnthonysCustoms He's way cooler too!😄👍
Easily one of my best purchases of the year
The price should reflect the complexity of the character design bc wouldn't it take more time to sculpt & paint
Just wondering what you would suggest to replace butterfly joints, I wish you said this in the video since it’s a very interesting topic
There's no replacement. You either have them or you don't. The only choice beyond that is how much to cut up the torso to make them work
@@AnthonysCustoms i see, thanks for the reply 👍
I agree
Definitely best butterfly joints out there. Is worth cutting a figure for em yes because you can pose the joints to look better even seamless. Worst things about mafex is drop down hips paint and price. Honestly not worth asking price. There really aren't any more pieces in the figure than some domestic releases to justify it.
u know there aren't that many good nightwing figures but this is greeeeeat
Yo Anthony, based purely on the quality of the figure, would you recommend this nightwing or the mafex classic suit Spider-Man?
Probably this. Better proportioned and some of the spiders were notorious for broken joints
@@AnthonysCustoms thanks man. Great video btw.
Will you make reviews on the jada toys megaman figures?
Yes
I think as long as the money saved in paint and engineering for less complex character designs is put back into accessories then it's all good.
Do u own the mafex Superman hush? And thought on the figure?
No
This is by far the best Nightwing figure out there right now, but there ain’t no way it’s worth $100. I don’t know how they can justify such a price.
I like how youre comparing everything to fei long lol
I think that nightwing has one of the best costumes ever I hope mafex makes all the robins and I hope they make the new 52 red costume
one of the only mafex’s I would buy
I wish there was a full stick as if they were connected but I guess it’s not comic accurate
I think it is in some books. Maybe not hush. Idk
It does bug me that Mafex charges such a high price point for their figures regardless of complexity in the figure design, and the fact that they’re lazy about the paint even on such basic paint jobs as Nightwing. It’s not cool when you’re paying so much. So to answer the question of the day, yes, the price should reflect the complexity and design of the figure along with the accessories, poseability, etc. This Nightwing for me is a prime example. Thanks for the review, Anthony!
I’m hoping they do a red and black recolor of this Nightwing figure. Idk, but I always preferred the red stripes to the blue.
They probably will. They like repaints
Great Dickless review Anthony. With its sleek characteristics, Mafex could do no wrong in a perfect buck. I am looking for the penultimate variants of the characters I collect, and aside from Thor I have to say Mafex is certainly impressive. Although the Knightfall Batman is not from Hush, it does look like it would go rather nicely with Nightwing.
I think the upcoming Batman looks positively wimpy. We'll see
@@AnthonysCustoms perhaps I haven't seen enough of the product yet to make an honest claim as such
@Babylonian-Cowboy exactly, it would be 2nd to last until a new action figure design is engineered that could replace it. Never say never.
Fei Long should be the mascot for splits from now on
God I need this thing
You should I have this figure and since it doesn’t have the extra stuff like Batman comes with Cape, Utility Belt. You can put him in a lot of dynamic poses more then Batman
Liked the review. The remark about Mafex tightening their stands more.. they come loose over time when you articulate the stand just by the way of nut and bolt physics, but they are screws dude.. you can adjust the tightness as needed. That’s the most frustrating critique I may have ever heard in a figure review but not everybody is a mechanic for a living like I am. They leave that to you because it constantly needs adjusted for different poses. If you don’t like that then don’t use the stand or don’t buy the Mafex figs!
yeah. i'm able to tighten them no problem. could just build my own too... but most people who are buying toys arent going to have the ability. if they want to include a stand that doesnt work right out of the box, it's fair to consider that in a review.
@@AnthonysCustoms but it does work right. It works exactly as intended. 100% beyond a shadow of a doubt.
I feel the price of a figure should be reflected into the final product. I only own one KO MAFEX (it's a MAF) and whilst a cool figure (It's Venom) I think i would have been a little disappointed if buying a legit one for the regular price. Just a little though.
I think Mezco One:12 is a bit justified in price, but again... that 1989 Batman seems like a nightmare to handle. I am fine with my NECA version, but I've owned others and the quality is there.
I guess it all comes down to preference at the end of the day, but if I am paying $100+ for a 1/12 scale figure... I expect it to be a definitive portrayal of aby give character. From what I have seen in your reviews, some are... some aren't. Wolverine... could be better. The most recent Spider-Man... possibly a perfect figure.
Bro, I ordered him from BBTS yesterday I put the wrong address🤦It is Sunday currently and literally they don’t have customer service on that day either. I hope I can contact them Monday and see if they can change it they should be able to.
Good luck
@@AnthonysCustoms I hope that means they will or you telling me I am out of luck.
I'm surprised no companies have reached out to you to help them design the ideal figure.
They would have to care first lol
What do you mean maybe mafex make a good Batman? What is wrong with the ones they have already made?
The comic ones, other than the fat ones, aren't muscular enough and have cape issues. The Nightwing is much better executed.
Question of the day answer - yes
That price point is unconscionable.
Even though Mafex has one of the best shoulder/armpit/butterfly joints but they're still can't beat the Figuarts Ultraman's joint for how far their arms can crossed over their chest.
We need the Grayson from Image Comics.
I think it’s weird the only figs I’ve seen make the drop down hips work is WWE. They make is possible for figures like Brock Lesnar to touch their toes, not just small guys like Aj styles. Out of all the toy companies that use drop down hips I wasn’t expecting Mattel and wwe to be the ones to make it work.
UK price £99. Good-looking figure, but needs to be made of gold for that price. Too rich for my blood.
Ill wait for a price drop
First Gambit and now my man Dick!? Two of my all time fav character's! This figure looks dope and I will be getting it! Definitely one of my fav designs of him as well. Plus the Hush storyline goes down as one of the best.
Side note, you kinda made a Dick joke at the end, about the "I'm slipping" thing?? Maybe not lol.
The realisation that not a single Dick joke has been made killed me😂😂
Tbf the crotch piece is a soft plastic so it allows you to push the leg articulation a bit more
It's not that kind of soft plastic. You'll mess up your figure doing that.
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Im willing to see prices in scale with figure complexity..and mafex is way too expensive in almost all their prices.
Wish he had a grinning or smiling face
Alfred?
Personally i think Steel and Cyborg Superman are their best right now.
Armless Batman! 😢😮😅
Don’t the guys at Mafex reuse the same body mold over and over again? My hush Superman, Cyborg Superman and classic custom Spider-Man surely look like the same mold.
i bet theyre different. ive never seen two of their figures use the same parts unless they were color variants
In my opinion, a simple designed figure like this still warrants the normal price point because it’s still all new sculpt and mold. It does help that it’s actually well made too.
The limbs I have no problem with that. human are not perfect i have seen people with short torsos and long arm and legs. or a long torso but short arms and long legs or long arms but short legs. so i do not see a problem there. But good review i enjoy them even though i do not comment much. thumbs up
Thanks a lot. No normal humanshas longer lower legs than upper legs.
The only way to fix butterfly joints is to do what Figma does for some of their gun wilding characters who happen to have large breasticles, they have one chest piece with full sized boobs and one chest piece with the boobs sculpted squeezed together so both hands can hold a single handle. Our male characters need squeezed breast plates too!
Not a bad idea
This guy deserved a cake rating!
This figure looks good but for what the design is it should have been under $100
Not gonna lie, i miss your cake ratings 😢 especially for Nightwing. C'mon man. We come for the sarcasm and stay for the wit
They've always only been on mcf figures and haven't gone anywhere.
@@AnthonysCustoms is this true? 🤣 Well we'll always have CAKEWOMAN. You should capitalize on that
Why batman don't have arms? xD
They fell off in his review
@@AnthonysCustoms OMG :(
Seems overpriced. Nice review Anthony 💛💛💛