Batman has the right idea: Can't ever have to many Robins!
I wasn't going to be content just owning the black
Robin and not the basic one! This makes Robin my very first true figure, no vehicles no gimmicks, from Mattel's new line, so let's get on with it.
So, as far as the sculpt goes, I have nothing else to add since this figure is
identical to the one that came with the cycle. While this one is painted in the traditional green and blue, this is still a kid-friendly generic Robin that could be either Dick, Jason or Tim. For all intents and purposes, it's a fantastic kid-friendly Robin figure. And much like the other one, I feel like the paint apps could've used
more layers of paint to make them last more.
This guy actually comes with accessories... that make
no sense for Robin! A knife? Double bladed staves? Shurikens but no batarangs? I guess the handcuffs do fit, kinda,
somewhat. They also come in this cheap looking runner that you have to pry out from. You can showcase them in that arsenal wall... but if you slot every weapon on it... it just
falls down from the weight. I guess it's better than nothing.
Considering this is the kid's line, the articulation is very
impressive. Ball-jointed shoulders, with single jointed elbows that reach
slightly over 90 degrees and can
turn. Wrists are hinged, and connect to the forearms with a swivel, which was
unexpected but very welcome. Legs have double jointed knees, with swivels on the ankles and thighs, although, sadly, the ankles have no articulation
whatsoever. While there's no ab-crunch, there's a waist swivel. So while it's not the most articulated figure ever, it's REALLY impressive for the low cost and, well, the target audience. He is almost as tall as Bucky Cap, but shorter than Mattel's Multiverse Tim.
So... I think the other Robin's color scheme is much cooler, and the Cycle is much better than this guy's accessories... But, man, you NEED a classic Robin, and this one does well enough.
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