The Riddler
The Batman EXP Wave 1:
Mattel, 2006 SKU# J5079

Riddle me this, riddle me that, what do you get when you cross Marilyn Manson with Edward Nygma? You get this new vision of The Riddler on the The Batman TV series, who debuted in “Riddled” during Season Two. This way too thin, way too Goth look is a bit disturbing. Little remains of previous Riddler designs except for the green color and the question mark on his shirt.

I have yet to see The Riddler on the show yet, so I’ll reserve final judgment until then. However, I have to say I hate this design. The Riddler was always a clever and well-dressed villain with a style all his own. I don’t know how clever this new Riddler is, but he certainly doesn’t have the fashion sense his predecessors did.

SPECS:
The figure stands 5 3/8 inches tall and has 5 points of articulation (head, shoulders, hips) and a large spring loaded Question Mark weapon that will snap onto either arm.

PROS:
It’s The Riddler and villains are always a bit more sought after.

CONS:
The articulation is very limited. The head does not turn very much due to the hair, and on my figure it was quite loose. Why does only his right ear show? Why is the T-crotch so flat and squared off just below the beltline? Why is the butt so flat and the clothing line in back seems to be reversed from the way it should be. The sculpting should have been better.

OVERALL:
I accepted Catwoman/Selina Kyle figures with limited articulation because they were female and had to look a certain way. The Riddler needs better than 5 points of articulation especially considering the other The Batman villains that are out there. The look is a bit off especially the mouth, which does not have the detail around it I’ve seen in screen shots. The hardcore Batman fans will want one, but most collectors will probably pass on this one.

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