Toy Review: Mattel - Classic TV Series Batman, Riddler, and Penguin Action Figures

Bam! Mattel's first wave of Classic Batman TV series action figures

I am not sure what started my love of the Caped Crusader. I am in a constant debate with myself of whether the Classic Batman TV series or Mego's World's Greatest Super Heroes Batman was the cause, but either way I love all that is Batman and at long last I have more toys to add to that love.

Finally, after 47 since its first episode aired on January 1, 1966 there or toys based on a TV series that is as popular as it was when it began airing all those years ago.

1966 Adam West Batman 18 Inch Figure By Neca

I don't know who he is behind that mask of his, but I know when we need, and we need him now. I need all the Batman TV series toys that are coming out this year that is.

Red Alert! Prepare Hot Wheels Batcopter For Immediate Takeoff...

Usually, I haven't had a lot of luck when looking for Hot Wheels Batman TV series inspired vehicles. It's just luck of the draw that I have been able to find Bat-vehicles like the Batmobile, Batboat, or Batcycle at either Toy R US or Target, but when it came to pick up the Batcopter, it was right there waiting for me.

While on  a mission at my friendly neighborhood Target to find another Battle For Gotham City for Eric Stettmeier's very own, I walked right into a display of the latest Hot Wheels representing the vehicles of the Batman TV series and movies. If it wasn't for Eric not being able to find the elusive Dark Knight Rises action figure set, I may have missed this entirely. Isn't karma cool?

The Batcopter itself is along lines in terms of detail of the other bat-vehicles and I am very pleased with its appearance. Although, the packaging does have a rock like background, reminiscent of the Batcave, I wish it had a matching blue background like the other vehicles. However, I do like the rock version better. I only wish Hot Wheels had done that with the earlier packing.

Nevertheless, I am glad to now have a complete set of the Batman vehicles that appeared on the TV series. Gosh darn it! I forgot about Batgirl's Batcycle. It's always the little things.

About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.