# Collectible Superhero Armory Sets The Dark Knight Armory Collection is a Comprehensive Collectible By Angela Rajic | Published 2014-01-04 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-knight-armory References: [mightymega](http://mightymega.com/2013/12/30/the-dark-knight-batman-armory-with-bruce-and-alfred/) & [hottoys.hk](http://www.hottoys.com.hk/productDetail.php?productID=219) Online store [Hot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-2) has announced the release of a new Dark Knight Armory set, complete with gadgets, suits and Bruce Wayne and Alfred Pennyworth action figures. The armory comes with the Batman costume, movable shelves and doors and a remote control light up function. The armory also comes filled with a vast amount of collectible gadgets and costume pieces, including grappling guns, Batarangs, and ninja spikes. The action figures are extremely detailed and life-like models of Christian Bale's Bruce Wayne and Michael Caine's Alfred Pennyworth from Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. The Bruce figure comes with removable and interchangeable hands and facial expressions. This comprehensive and exceptionally designed Dark Knight Armory set is a must-have for collector's of superhero memorabilia, and especially Batman fans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Superhero Collectibles:** The superhero collectibles trend opens up opportunities for new collectibles with innovative and customizable designs. - **Detailed Action Figures:** The demand for highly-detailed and customizable action figures has created an opportunity for using 3D printing to create personalized designs. - **Functional Collectibles:** Functional collectibles like Hot Toys' Dark Knight Armory set present disruptive innovation opportunities by combining practicality and aesthetics to create unique personal items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Collectibles Industry:** The collectibles industry can benefit from developing innovative and personalized designs to cater to the needs of individual customers. - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can explore the potential of incorporating technology and personalization to create more engaging and interactive products. - **3D Printing Industry:** The 3D printing industry can offer personalized prototype designs for collectors to create their own unique action figures and other collectibles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Buildable 3D Superhero Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-city-skyline-set.md) - [Building Block Superhero Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batcave-shadowbox.md) - [Hyper-Detailed Superhero Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-the-flash-batman-and-batcycle.md) - [Modular Puzzle Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkham-asylum-set.md) - [Superhero Home-Inspired Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batcave-set.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md)