Batman Is Ready to Save Gotham With Updated ‘The Dark Knight’ Armory Hot Toys Set

When it comes to superhero films, The Dark Knight is still the gold standard for the genre. Introducing Heath Ledger’s Joker into Christopher Nolan’s more grounded Batman universe helped escalate the franchise to new heights. In the decade and a half since the film’s release, TheDark Knight has been honored with new 4K releases, action figures, and Funko Pops. Now Sideshow Collectibles has debuted their new Batman Armory 2.0 Hot Toy set.

The update ⅙ scale design stands at 36.5 centimeters tall and features LED light up functionality in the ceiling of the display. It faithfully recreates The Cape Crusader’s Bunker Armory from both The Dark Knight and its sequel, The Dark Knight Rises, complete with all of Batman’s gadgets like his batarangs and grapnel gun. Like the previous model, the Batman figure included will allow fans to hang the iconic suit in the armory just like in the trilogy. The Batsuit itself features a newly designed cowl and updated armor plating throughout. The hero will also come with interchangeable hands and a fresh Batman head sculpt.

However, arguably this set’s most impressive update can be found with its Bruce Wayne figure. Including a new tailored suit and Christian Bale head sculpt, this is by far Hot Toys’ best attempt at capturing the actor’s likeness. Hot Toys have done many Dark Knight trilogy figures in the past with various different versions of the Batsuit and armory. Yet the fine added detail in this refresh is up there with some of the company’s best work.

“You Must Become More Than Just a Man”

While Batman Begins set the groundwork for Nolan’s universe in emotionally epic fashion, The Dark Knight turned Batman’s world into a street-level crime thriller reminiscent of some of the best comics featuring the character. Struggling between his life as Gotham’s vigilante and his normal life as Bruce Wayne, Dark Knight showed a side of the DC hero fans rarely see. The Joker is usually the center of the conversation in this sequel for good reason, but Batman has never been as vulnerable in live-action as he is in The Dark Knight. This is a rare interpretation of the character who’s looking to pass the torch and be with the love of his life. However, Batman as a symbol is all about sacrifice, which comes to a head in The Dark Knight’s insanely tragic yet still awe-inspiring third act. Bale doesn’t get enough credit when it comes to The Dark Knight‘s continued success. However, his broken heart and devastating emotional range is what ties the film together. His legacy lives on in this breathtaking Hot Toys set.

The entire Dark Knight trilogy is currently streaming on Max alongside most of the DC Universe. Before you start your next Batman marathon, you can pre-order Dark Knight’s Batman Armory 2.0 set now on Hot Toys’ website for $565 USD. The figure can be previewed above.

The Dark Knight

PG-13

Action

Crime

Thriller

Superhero

When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.

Release Date

July 18, 2008

Director

Christopher Nolan

Cast

Christian Bale , Heath Ledger , Aaron Eckhart , Michael Caine , Maggie Gyllenhaal , Gary Oldman

Runtime

152 minutes

Main Genre

Action

Writers

Jonathan Nolan , Christopher Nolan , David S. Goyer , Bob Kane

Studio

Warner Bros.

Tagline

Why so serious?

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