Hot Toys has created a remarkably life-like Batman figurine to mark the conclusion of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy.
The scale model of Christian Bale as Batman is incredibly detailed. Standing at 18.5 inches tall, the figure comes with interchangeable heads, fists, costume pieces and accessories. Fans will be able to recreate any scene they'd like to from the movies because this figurine has 32 movable joints. As if the level of detail wasn't impressive enough, this life-like Batman figurine comes complete with moving eyeballs and specifically designed fabrics.
This designer toy was created by Hot Toys, a Hong Kong-based high-end toy company. It will be sold in stores in limited quantities beginning in January 2013.
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Hot Toys Releases a Life-Like Batman Figurine
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