Coming back to this video Dean, as I got Robin (Macfarlane) a while back and today finally got Batman (MacFarlane). I 100% agree w/ you by putting the nicer sculpted MacFarlane figures w/ the superior and larger Mattel Batmobile. It works so well too, as my new MacFarlane Batman is slightly shorter than the Mattel Batman figure👍
Nice video, thanks for putting the research into it. One thing though, I would’ve liked to have seen more close ups. Thanks for posting. That Mattel Batmobile looks really good.
Excellent comparison video, from Dean for All Things 80s. And once again, it has to be pointed out that McFarlane's toy designs and product, are a joke. For years, fans have complained that McFarlane's toys fail in quality, articulation and scale, but instead of correcting these faults, McFarlane just ignores the complaints and continues to produce substandard toys.
GREAT and much-needed video! I also own the 2014 Mattel Batmobile, and skipped the MacFarlane one after seeing it in person, but I was needing to hear the pros and cons on the figures. You've convinced me to go ahead and pick up the figures! I got my Mattel ones out the other day, and the super-skinny legs on both Batman and Robin are warping! I was trying to remember what the 2014 Batmobile (which was a TRU exclusive here) originally cost. Seems like it was high at the time, like maybe $60?
I ended up getting the new smaller 'incorrect' scale batmobile. I already had the older Mattel one and and just to have the new one regardless of the pros and cons
Thank you for posting this video. I got the Mattel version from EBay along with mcfarlane versions of Batman and Robin. I hope that mcfarlane gives us a Yvonne Craig BATGIRL AND BATCYCLE ALSO HER CAVE TOO .
Totally agree with your opinion on these Dean. The Macfarlane figures with the Mattel Batmobile are the ideal combo. I still find it amazing that Corgi, back in the day, managed to pack a moving jet flame, working mortars and wire cutter into their small die cast Batmobile, yet neither of these huge modern ones have any action features at all! I suppose they're intended more for display, as you say, but still a wee bit disappointing for the money IMO.
@@AllThings80s Yes, I wish Corgi could do a reissue like they have with the Goldfinger DB5, with the original style box! They even do Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Beatles Yellow Submarine, same as the old days!
I don't know if you collect Hot Toys figures (I know they're not 80's related), but Jazzinc Dioramas is making a 1/6th scale, fully accurate version of the 66 Batmobile. It fits the 1/6 scale Hot Toys 66 Batman and Robin. It's about as accurate as you can get. It's expensive, but you're absolutely getting what you pay for. It's fully licenced, and only a limited number will be made.
Yeah good call ..those two together look nice , if you can change those capes around to , from mattel , to Mc farlane figures that would look cool. beautiful cars & figures never the less. Some bugger should make a remote control one, that would be the one! thanks for the video will..n.z
Great review Dean. You comparison is very thorough. I have found that most vehicles need to be slightly larger in scale for the figures to fit. 1/18 scale figures usually fit better in 1/15 scale vehicles. So Mattel most likely used this idea when sizing the "1/12" scale Batmobile.
Great review and I agree with everything you said. I too put my McFarlane figures in the Mattel Batmobile. The seatbelts are functional. You just have to get in there to find the slots. The one thing I do like about the McFarlane Batmobile is the windshield bubbles. Much more true to the original. I wish Mattel's had been more accurate!
Totally agree with everything you said. I have two Mattel Batmobiles one in the box and one for display. I just bought today the McFarlane version because it fits better in the Batcave witch I think is awesome. I have the Mcfarlane line in display with the Mattel villans 😁
Just came across you Channel. Im not in to the 80s Im an 60s 70s person. I was into Batman 60s tv show. I totaly agree with you . the mattel version is much better in scale to the both versions of the figures. I have the 1/18 scale jada Batmobile , it came with 2 bat & robin die cast figure and not right scale for a 1/18 diecast, to small. Will check some of your other vidéos.
Cool and detailed video just purchased the Batman and Robin Mcfarlane and The Mattel Batmobile and it's looking absolutely cool. Couldn't thank you enough for the recommendation.
Nice look at both versions Dean, great that you’ve been able to combine the two for the perfect set up. And that McFarlan packaging is baffling! How many will get damaged etc on the shelf before they are even sold!? Crazy
Thanks Luke. I get the idea behind cutting costs, but you don't cut costs that could result in the product getting damaged. I had someone tell me they saw six Batmobiles in Target and all six weren't worth buying because they had all sustained some damage.
It's your opinion and very respectable, but I'll stick with Mattel's, I just bought the batcave playset to use it as a display for my figures and Mattel brand vehicle. If Mcfarlane continues with the line, I will surely buy the figures of the characters from the series, because I'm a huge fan of that television series. Greetings from Mexico
I got the Mattel Batmobile a week And a Half ago on eBay un opened for a decent price considering it's 11 years old it scales perfect with the McFarlane figures also it is going to compliment the Joker Batmobile nicely cause even though that vehicle won't be in scale it's perfect for the Jokers clown aesthetic basically it's like the Joker tried to clone the Batmobile but failed miserably so because it's smaller He look's like He's driving a clown car or should I say Jokermobile so it works outperfect.
McFarlane have done some nice vehicles and oversize stuff before but clearly were cost cutting all the way with their Batmobile. Grateful i still have the Mattel one. May pick up the mcf bats and robin to go with my mattelmobile.
@@AllThings80s local store got some in, i put the Mcf into the mattel and pliers to feed in the seatbelts. They look great together thanks for the idea.
I wish now I hadn’t let a reviewer influence my decision whether to purchase the Mattel Batmobile when it came out. He described it as not having a “soul” lol. Can’t afford it now.
Good to see the comparison, thanks. I got the Mattel version from Toys-R-Us when it was first released and paid just £36.99. The McFarlane Batmobile looks awful and won't be adding that to my collection, will definitely consider the figures though.
I did not know Mattel released same model. I should watched your review first before I ordered item. I bought it for Marvel Legends figures. MF Batmobile is in my hands now, and it does not fit for ML or other 6 inches figures... Too tight and small!! Thank you for awesome review!!
The Kenner Super Powers figures fit nicely in the McFarlane Batmobile. Would definitely consider McFarlane’s Batmobile as cheaper and alternate ride to supplement a Supers Powers collection.
Mattel did a better job on the batmobile. The figures seem to be on the cheap side for both companies. Are the wheels on either batmobile rubber? Great review Dean! The mcfarlane batmobile scales better with 3.75 figures, super powers figures look good in it.
Companies are starting to consider conserving waste and materials now with their packaging, being more ecologically responsible. But I also think McFarlane is totally phoning it in on some of their lines. The Last Airbender figures lack articulation on such an annoying level, I’m totally going to return a recent order. I love the Mattel Batmobile and just bought one on eBay for my Batman Christmas.
I get the whole trying to conserve waste with their packaging, but the Batmobile is not the vehicle to be doing this with given how easily those sharp corners can break off.
@@AllThings80s I'm not too bothered about the figures, the mattel seems expensive on every site, yet I can pick up the Jada one for 50 pounds on Amazon, think that's what I'll get, thanks for the info.
@@AllThings80s what is the measurement on the Jada 1:18 scale compared to the Funko? I can't find that Funko set anywhere, but I have the batman figure. I thought maybe I'd use the Jada if it was big enough.
I have to disagree on the McFarlane figures and here's why. With the exception of Robin's longer cape and his head sculpt looking more like Burt Ward's middle-aged stunt double, Mattel's Batman figure has a more accurate color scheme and likeness to Adam West. The McFarlanes are too bulky and don't have much articulation.
when the mattel 1st came out ,it was sold w no figures the 2nd release had figures added to it ,I bought the 1st release and I added my own figures before they did a 2nd release lol
Great review. The Mattel Batmobile seatbelts do work. They pull through and tighten from the bottom.
Coming back to this video Dean, as I got Robin (Macfarlane) a while back and today finally got Batman (MacFarlane). I 100% agree w/ you by putting the nicer sculpted MacFarlane figures w/ the superior and larger Mattel Batmobile. It works so well too, as my new MacFarlane Batman is slightly shorter than the Mattel Batman figure👍
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Good comparison review Dean. I nearly picked up McFarlane bat mobile. I guess you mix and match them.
Thanks Matt. Yes, I would recommend the Mattel Batmobile with the McFarlane figures.
I'm glad I got the Mattel batmobile years ago for dirt cheap as someone didn't collect on time
Who didn't collect on time?
I bought like 4 of them back when they were cheap! Glad i did
Holy priceless collection of Etruscan snoods!
That's a genuine line from the show :P
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Nice video, thanks for putting the research into it. One thing though, I would’ve liked to have seen more close ups. Thanks for posting. That Mattel Batmobile looks really good.
Excellent comparison video, from Dean for All Things 80s.
And once again, it has to be pointed out that McFarlane's toy designs and product, are a joke.
For years, fans have complained that McFarlane's toys fail in quality, articulation and scale, but instead of correcting these faults, McFarlane just ignores the complaints and continues to produce substandard toys.
Getting the scale of the Batmobile so wrong is unforgivable.
I like the Mattel Batmobile more. It costs 50 dollars when it was released. It was a Toys r us exclusive.
GREAT and much-needed video! I also own the 2014 Mattel Batmobile, and skipped the MacFarlane one after seeing it in person, but I was needing to hear the pros and cons on the figures. You've convinced me to go ahead and pick up the figures! I got my Mattel ones out the other day, and the super-skinny legs on both Batman and Robin are warping! I was trying to remember what the 2014 Batmobile (which was a TRU exclusive here) originally cost. Seems like it was high at the time, like maybe $60?
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I ended up getting the new smaller 'incorrect' scale batmobile. I already had the older Mattel one and and just to have the new one regardless of the pros and cons
Always wanted these items after going to the Bethnal Green Toy museum as a kid… they still have something magical about them.
Yes, there really is something magical about that Batmobile.
I got the McFarlane batmobile and returned it. Felt like a black Tupperware container that wasnt packaged very well.
That's actually a pretty accurate description.
INCREDIBLE REVIEW. I ALMOST got the McFarlane. The extra coin is ABSOLUTELY worth it. So THANKFUL I’m a Subscriber…
Many thanks
Thank you for posting this video. I got the Mattel version from EBay along with mcfarlane versions of Batman and Robin. I hope that mcfarlane gives us a Yvonne Craig BATGIRL AND BATCYCLE ALSO HER CAVE TOO .
Totally agree with your opinion on these Dean. The Macfarlane figures with the Mattel Batmobile are the ideal combo. I still find it amazing that Corgi, back in the day, managed to pack a moving jet flame, working mortars and wire cutter into their small die cast Batmobile, yet neither of these huge modern ones have any action features at all! I suppose they're intended more for display, as you say, but still a wee bit disappointing for the money IMO.
Absolutely!!! The Corgi Batmobile is one of the greatest toys ever.
@@AllThings80s Yes, I wish Corgi could do a reissue like they have with the Goldfinger DB5, with the original style box! They even do Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Beatles Yellow Submarine, same as the old days!
Which Corgi Batmobile is the best? Looks like there are a few different ones
I have both McFarlane and Mattel sets and you are spot on with this review!
@@conradlarosa9007 Thanks 👍🏻
I don't know if you collect Hot Toys figures (I know they're not 80's related), but Jazzinc Dioramas is making a 1/6th scale, fully accurate version of the 66 Batmobile. It fits the 1/6 scale Hot Toys 66 Batman and Robin. It's about as accurate as you can get. It's expensive, but you're absolutely getting what you pay for. It's fully licenced, and only a limited number will be made.
I do have the two Hot Toys '66 Batman and Robin figures and the Jazzinc Diormas Batmobile is indeed very tempting.
And it costs $1,500 , anyone buying it for this price is insane .
@@bobbymiller67 It's a high end collectible. It's already going for over $3k on the 2nd hand market.
@@kronos6948 I know what high collectibles are.
@@bobbymiller67 Sure, buddy. Now you just sound like you can't afford it.
Yeah good call ..those two together look nice , if you can change those capes around to , from mattel , to Mc farlane figures that would look cool. beautiful cars & figures never the less. Some bugger should make a remote control one, that would be the one! thanks for the video will..n.z
Thanks Will. I might see if i can do a cape swap.
Great review Dean. You comparison is very thorough. I have found that most vehicles need to be slightly larger in scale for the figures to fit. 1/18 scale figures usually fit better in 1/15 scale vehicles. So Mattel most likely used this idea when sizing the "1/12" scale Batmobile.
Many thanks 👍🏻
This is exactly the combo I was hoping to see. Thanks a bunch!
I got myself the Mattel at eBay for 95 bucks and no regret... beautifully mix and match with McF figures...
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Great review and I agree with everything you said. I too put my McFarlane figures in the Mattel Batmobile. The seatbelts are functional. You just have to get in there to find the slots. The one thing I do like about the McFarlane Batmobile is the windshield bubbles. Much more true to the original. I wish Mattel's had been more accurate!
Thank you for the review, know which version of the Batmobile not to go for now!
You're welcome.
Totally agree with everything you said. I have two Mattel Batmobiles one in the box and one for display. I just bought today the McFarlane version because it fits better in the Batcave witch I think is awesome. I have the Mcfarlane line in display with the Mattel villans 😁
That's a good point. The McFarlane Batmobile does fit quite nicely into the Batcave set.
I Have The Mattel Batmobile 👀 Priceless✨
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Just came across you Channel. Im not in to the 80s Im an 60s 70s person. I was into Batman 60s tv show. I totaly agree with you . the mattel version is much better in scale to the both versions of the figures. I have the 1/18 scale jada Batmobile , it came with 2 bat & robin die cast figure and not right scale for a 1/18 diecast, to small. Will check some of your other vidéos.
Many thanks. 👍🏻
Cool and detailed video just purchased the Batman and Robin Mcfarlane and The Mattel Batmobile and it's looking absolutely cool. Couldn't thank you enough for the recommendation.
You're welcome.
Nice look at both versions Dean, great that you’ve been able to combine the two for the perfect set up.
And that McFarlan packaging is baffling! How many will get damaged etc on the shelf before they are even sold!? Crazy
Thanks Luke. I get the idea behind cutting costs, but you don't cut costs that could result in the product getting damaged. I had someone tell me they saw six Batmobiles in Target and all six weren't worth buying because they had all sustained some damage.
i have purchased the Mattel Batmobile and it cost a lot more but i have it now so am happy with it cheers dean mate
It's your opinion and very respectable, but I'll stick with Mattel's, I just bought the batcave playset to use it as a display for my figures and Mattel brand vehicle.
If Mcfarlane continues with the line, I will surely buy the figures of the characters from the series, because I'm a huge fan of that television series.
Greetings from Mexico
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I got the Mattel Batmobile a week And a Half ago on eBay un opened for a decent price considering it's 11 years old it scales perfect with the McFarlane figures also it is going to compliment the Joker Batmobile nicely cause even though that vehicle won't be in scale it's perfect for the Jokers clown aesthetic basically it's like the Joker tried to clone the Batmobile but failed miserably so because it's smaller He look's like He's driving a clown car or should I say Jokermobile so it works outperfect.
Nice one 👍🏻
Someone at Mc Farlane has obviously been used to exaggerating what 6 inches really is. ;-)
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Hey. Thanks a lot for doing this video.
It helped me out a lot.
Good thing i didn’t get the new one, didn’t realize how out of scale it was.
Agree on the combo display
Yeah, McFarlane really got this one wrong.
McFarlane have done some nice vehicles and oversize stuff before but clearly were cost cutting all the way with their Batmobile. Grateful i still have the Mattel one. May pick up the mcf bats and robin to go with my mattelmobile.
McFarlane figures with the Mattel Batmobile is the way to go 👍🏻
@@AllThings80s local store got some in, i put the Mcf into the mattel and pliers to feed in the seatbelts. They look great together thanks for the idea.
@@JONNYSORENSEN_AU You're welcome 👍🏻
Thanks for the comparison, Dean. 👍
You're welcome. 👍🏻
Mattel for the win.
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This was phenomenal. Thank you!
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Mattel Batmobile was originally about $40 or $50 I believe The silhouette of the mcfarlane windshield bubbles is more correct
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Your correct i bought 3 of them when they were on sale many years ago and was a smart move!
Mattel had given some best stuff till date, this is one of it. I wish the Mattel one had opening doors.
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SOMBODY’S GETTING FIRED ! Lmao 🤣
The Mcfarlane Batmobile has two things in its favor. One, the center revolving red light is more proportionate. And Two, it has rubber tires.
I wish now I hadn’t let a reviewer influence my decision whether to purchase the Mattel Batmobile when it came out. He described it as not having a “soul” lol. Can’t afford it now.
Wow, who said that? It's an awesome Batmobile.
real nice video on the two brands but I think mattel is the best size and in design look
Many thanks 👍🏻
Awesome job
Thank you
@AT8 Dean could you swap the capes from the figures as you like the Mattel capes more?
Sadly, I don't think it's possible to remove the McFarlane cape.
That’s a shame you could have had your ultimate look of figure.
@@KennyWhitty It's OK . 👍🏻
Good to see the comparison, thanks. I got the Mattel version from Toys-R-Us when it was first released and paid just £36.99. The McFarlane Batmobile looks awful and won't be adding that to my collection, will definitely consider the figures though.
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I did not know Mattel released same model. I should watched your review first before I ordered item. I bought it for Marvel Legends figures. MF Batmobile is in my hands now, and it does not fit for ML or other 6 inches figures... Too tight and small!!
Thank you for awesome review!!
You're welcome. 👍🏻
Truthful review. 👍
Thank you!!! 👍🏻
Quick question about the McFarlane Batmobile. Would the Kenner or Super Powers figures be a better fit? Has anyone tried this yet?
Although the McFarlane Batmoibile is too small for the six inch figures, it's still too big for 3.75" figures.
The Kenner Super Powers figures fit nicely in the McFarlane Batmobile. Would definitely consider McFarlane’s Batmobile as cheaper and alternate ride to supplement a Supers Powers collection.
Mattel did a better job on the batmobile. The figures seem to be on the cheap side for both companies. Are the wheels on either batmobile rubber? Great review Dean! The mcfarlane batmobile scales better with 3.75 figures, super powers figures look good in it.
Yes, both of these do have rubber tires.
Yeah i knew , this all ready..most people now with Mattel’s , or holding for self or sec 🤚 is 🆙 good vid..!!
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Companies are starting to consider conserving waste and materials now with their packaging, being more ecologically responsible. But I also think McFarlane is totally phoning it in on some of their lines. The Last Airbender figures lack articulation on such an annoying level, I’m totally going to return a recent order.
I love the Mattel Batmobile and just bought one on eBay for my Batman Christmas.
I get the whole trying to conserve waste with their packaging, but the Batmobile is not the vehicle to be doing this with given how easily those sharp corners can break off.
Would the McFarlane Batmobile look better with 3 & 3/4 inch figures? Is it the same length as the `80's Super-Powers line Batmobile?
Probably not as it's just too big for 3 3/4 figures, despite it being too small for 6 inch figures.
thank you for the info!
I’m going to prefer the McFarlane figures to go with the Mattel Batmobile
Yup. That's what I said in this video.
I prefer Mattel myself though Batman and Robin are a bit too skinny.
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The seat belts on the Mattel plug into the middle console fyi.
Awesome. Thanks.
I'm not exactly sure what the Mattel batmobile cost at the time but I want to say it was around 50 bucks at the time.
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Great review!
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Sorry...What is the scale of the mattel one?
It appears to be 1/12
McFarland figure in the Mattel car!
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The matell was $55 when it came out
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Nevermind....saw your other video.
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I think it would be cool to swap the Futura steering wheel from the McF to the Mattel.
Good idea 👍🏻
The Matel was retail at 70
The McFarlane's 66 batmobile works best with the super powers 5 inch figures.
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How does the Jada toys 1/18 batmobile compare to these
The Jada Batmobile is far superior to both of these, but of course, it can't accommodate six inch figures.
@@AllThings80s I'm not too bothered about the figures, the mattel seems expensive on every site, yet I can pick up the Jada one for 50 pounds on Amazon, think that's what I'll get, thanks for the info.
Turn the Matel car over to see the seatbelt release.
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I think the mc farlane batmobil is perfect for the 80s and 90s 5inch Kenner Action figures. But why the mc farlane figures are 6 inch? I like 5 inch
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Mattel FTW - not even close
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looks like the og Super Powers Batman and Robin would be better fits for the Macfarlane one.
Has anyone tried putting 1:18 scale figures in the McFarlane to see how they look?
They look too small in the McFarlane Batmobile.
@@AllThings80s what is the measurement on the Jada 1:18 scale compared to the Funko? I can't find that Funko set anywhere, but I have the batman figure. I thought maybe I'd use the Jada if it was big enough.
@@5ricky23 I don't have the measurements, but there's no way the Funko figure can fin in the Jada.
I have to disagree on the McFarlane figures and here's why. With the exception of Robin's longer cape and his head sculpt looking more like Burt Ward's middle-aged stunt double, Mattel's Batman figure has a more accurate color scheme and likeness to Adam West. The McFarlanes are too bulky and don't have much articulation.
McF 66figs not so good coz of their basic articulation, unlike mattel which u can have dynamic poses.
True, but the Mattel figures are just a bit too skinny.
@@AllThings80s yep i think mattel wanted a vintage retro vibes look for their slim sculpted bodies.
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Hi all things 80s whos your favourite robin in the dc universe ? My favorite Robin is dick grayson
My ONLY Robin is Dick Grayson played by Burt Ward.
Ya estás viejo para jugar con muñequitos...
I had to turn this off because of the amount of noise you make when swallowing
Good. I don’t need twats watching my videos.
I’m glad I saw this cuz I was ready to purchase the mcfarlane model. I have the mcfarlane figures and they would look bad sitting in that small car.
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when the mattel 1st came out ,it was sold w no figures the 2nd release had figures added to it ,I bought the 1st release and I added my own figures before they did a 2nd release lol
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