The big picture
- Celebrate Batman's 35th birthday with new Funko Pop figures from Tim Burton's iconic 1989 film.
- Relive the memorable moments of Batman and The Joker in the gothic classic that defined a generation.
- Pre-order the entire 1989 Funko Collection now on the Entertainment Earth website for an August 2024 release.
The character of Batman is in the midst of celebrating his 85th birthday. However, 2024 is an epic double anniversary com by Tim Burton Batman of 1989 also turns 35 this month. The goth classic has been honored with so many action figures and collectible releases over the decades. Especially with Michael KeatonBatman returned to the big screen last year the flash. Now, Funko is done presented a large Pop collection based on the first version of Burton's Gotham City.
The three normal figures in this set are Batman Bloody, Vicky Vale and The Joker With Teeth. These three characters are based on how they appear in the film's iconic cathedral ending. The Joker and Batman are battle damaged, with the Clown Prince of Crime hilariously wearing his glasses. There are also a handful of deluxe figures included Batman in the Batmobile, Batman Soaring (also available as a key chain) and The Joker on the Beach. The latest of which comes from the villain's infamous beauty commercial that informed the Gotham masses that he poisoned them. However, the crown jewel of this collection is the Funko Pop Moment of Batman in the Batcave.
This set has Keaton's Dark Knight in front of the Batcomputer, which has The Joker on the monitors in the deadly ad mentioned above. It's very reminiscent of a promotional image of Keaton in front of the Batcomputer. The final piece in this nostalgic series is an Entertainment Earth exclusive shade Hikari Deco Style Batman Pop. This isn't the first time Funko has immortalized Keaton's Batman in vinyl plastic, as they did a similar collection for the DC hero's 80th birthday. That being said, the level of detail and love found in this set is enough to pique the interest of any comic book fan.
'Batman' remains memorable 35 years later
There are few films as beloved as Burton's Batman. From its unique Gothic art deco design to its mature yet campy take on the universe to the iconic performances, this 35-year-old film is still considered Batman's best big-screen adventure by many viewers. The clash between Keaton's Caped Crusader and Jack NicholsonThe Joker in particular is full of memorable moments. Batman 89 is undoubtedly one of the most quotable films of all time. Lines like “You wanna go crazy,” “Do you ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight”, and “I am Batman” are ingrained in our pop culture vocabulary. It is also reinforced by a amazing soundtrack by Danny Elfman that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being Batman. In the modern landscape full of superhero movies with plenty of Batman-centric stories, the original 1989 outing remains a thrilling descent into mystery with scenes that defined the next three decades of cinema.
Batman currently playable on Max alongside most of the extended DCU. You can reserve everything 89 Funko Collection on the Entertainment Earth website. Figures will be published in August 2024. See above.
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