There’s a lot of things to love about Batman. For one, he’s still considered a superhero, even though he doesn’t have any superpowers at all. Secondly, his tale is rooted in darkness, and as his current run continues, he’s getting darker and darker (yes, even with the big changes in issue #43 if you think about it). But, what really makes Bruce Wayne’s tale great is that it means we get cool Batman toys to play with (some of which we included in our roundup of cool toys for boys).
Batman merchandise isn’t anything new, and there have been action figures and everything else under the sun based on the Dark Knight since before, well, he was even called The Dark Knight. DC action figures are always on every outlet’s list of hot toys for the year come Christmas time, and it’s mostly because of Bruce Wayne’s alter ego. Have you ever met someone that has said, “I hate Batman?” No, I don’t think so. (Also, check out a separate post for the best toddler toys).
So without further ado, here are the top 51 best Batman toys.
If there’s one thing better than a go-kart, it’s an electric-powered ride-on.
This Batmobile Ride-On is just pure coolness. It moves in two directions, forwards and backwards, and moves at just 2.5mph, meaning it’s nice and safe for younger kids.
In terms of run time, you’ll get around two hours of driving per charge. That’s a solid amount of time. It’s more than enough for careening around the yard.
The level of detail in each of the batsuit’s different sections is mind-blowing. Plus you get some really cool accessories that are certain to make poses even more intricate.
Oh, and as it’s a McFarlane toy, you get a display base (which is important to us collectors).
There is so much to this set I don’t even know where to start. You’ve got the Batcave in three sections, the tallest of which builds up into Wayne Manor. You can’t see this from the picture, but the backside actually has some housing to it.
Then we’ve got a metric ton of accessories. There are loads of little gizmos to build as well as the Batcopter and the Adam West Batmobile, which is just stupidly cool.
On the mini-figure front we get Batman, Robin, Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Alfred Pennyworth, The Joker, Catwoman, The Riddler, and The Penguin.
Yeah, this is one pricey set, but if this isn’t one of the best Batman toys, I don’t know what is.
The Batmobile from The Dark Knight trilogy was actually called the tumbler, and it was one cool creation by Lucious Fox. Hot Wheels has an incredibly impressive 1:50 scale replica of the tumbler, which is a must-have for any Hot Wheels collector.
There are quite a few great uniquely designed figures on the market that stylize Batsy in a cool way, and one of the coolest we’ve seen is the Bandai Tamashii Nations, Figurearts Batman. It includes interchangeable hand parts, two batarangs, a bat grenade, and a grapple gun. He’s easily maneuvered into different positions and makes a great toy for pretend or for display with the rest of your Batman collectibles.
One of the most instantly recognizable versions of the Dark Knight is from his days in The New Batman Adventures. This figure takes its design from the animated series and stands 6.25″ tall. It comes with multiple accessories, including a grappling hook and two capes.
This black and white statue is based on the designs of Jae Lee and is sculpted by Jonathan Matthews. It’s a collectible that instantly takes your collection to the next level. There are only 5,200 of these made, so it’s a limited edition. It’s approximately 7.8″ high and is modeled after the Dc Comics series Batman/Superman. We included this in our list of the Top 50 Best Gifts for Boys list as well.
Any Batman fan needs something in their collection that is based on the1966 TV series. This set of the dynamic duo figures are based on the classic show, and both include authentic cloth outfits with capes. It’s one of the coolest Batman collectibles from the original series.
If it were up to me, I’d implement law saying every child must own a pedal kart at some point.
Nothing beats a warm summer’s day in the backyard or down the park whizzing around in a go-kart. Nothing!
Of course, if you’re looking to take the experience one step further, driving around in the Hauck Batmobile Pedal Go Kart is sure to impress. What kid wouldn’t want to take to the sidewalk in a Batmobile?
This kart features an adjustable seat for different heights and three-point steering, meaning it’s much easier to control.
One of the most notable Joker designs is from The Animated Series TV show, with Joker sporting a purple suit. This Joker action figure is based on the series and has 18 points of articulation. It comes with a helmet, makeup sponge, knife, pearl necklace, telescope, Joker Card, brick, additional hands, comb and cologne bottle, too, so there are plenty of accessories to mess around with.
One of the newest Batman action figures is from the Arkham Knight video game, which took the gaming world by storm earlier this year. He stands 6.75″, and is intricately sculpted and highly detailed. The character design from the game is unique, and you can instantly tell that this cool action figure was taken directly from the game.
Batman ride-ons are pure fun, but what happens when you add lights and sound? It becomes even more exciting!
This Batmobile Rechargeable Ride-on Toy for Boys includes flashing lights and five unique sounds for some added Batman authenticity. It’s also capable of driving on hard surfaces and grass.
Not only that, it also features pedal control and moves at just 2mph, which is the exact speed you want for younger kids.
It’s the face. It looks weird in all the right ways.
I’ve also gotta give a shout out to the sculpting work on the clothes. The pinstripes are some serious detail and the end result looks superb.
Also, 10 points for including clattering teeth as an accessory. Those things are creepy as heck, and if you’ve played the game, will learn to hate them.
The colors pop, the face looks just like it’s ripped straight from 90’s TV show, and the accessories – Harley’s mallet and BANG! gun – are exactly the right choices.
There really isn’t much to pick fault with. She even comes with a display base, which is sure to get some usage.
Getting the Joker-like face right was key to this figure being a success. It looks eerie, sinister, and not something you’d ever want to see in a dark alley.
A lot of effort has gone into getting the bondage-style outfit just right, too. Everything looks as it should, and I’m a little bit in love with the weapons this Batman comes with. They are awesome.
There aren’t enough good Batgirl toys. Until now, that is!
The McFarlane Toys Batgirl Figure gets the likeness just right. It looks like a comic-book character brought to life as opposed to just a nice figure that’s a take of the character. This thing reeks of realism.
The cape isn’t going to be everyone’s liking due to it’s always-out style. That said, I like it. And I know I could make it work in a display.
The McFarlane Hellbat Suit Action Figure is just some insane sculpting work. Check out the gauntlets on this thing if you want to see what I mean.
Whoever sculpted this thing deserves an award.
A random thing I absolutely love is how the wings fold inward, meaning you’ve got more posing options than just standing there with the wings stuck in a static position. Don’t cha just love well-thought-out stuff like that?
This Lego set is clearly geared towards adults. The Batmobile is based on the one seen in the Tim Burton Batman movie from 1989, and is just an insane build.
This 3,306-piece pack features some of the most detail I’ve ever seen in a Lego set. This isn’t one or two smaller sections that builds into one larger area. Every part of this is build a challenge. And a challenge I know a lot of Batman fans will want to sink their fangs into.
It is pricey, but then this is the best Lego Batmobile ever created, and given the level of detail on display, the price kind of makes sense in a weird sort of way.
Clayface isn’t as popular as he once was, and it’s likely because he would be difficult to translate onto the big screen. While we’ve seen Clayface in the recent trilogy of games from Warner Bros., we haven’t seen him in the comics in quite some time, and I don’t think we’ve ever seen him in a movie (please, someone correct me in the comments if I’m wrong). But his most recognizable form is from the Batman: The Animated Series TV show, which is what this toy is based on.
After Arnold Schwarzenegger pretty much ruined Mr. Freeze for us, we haven’t been able to look at this cold villain the same. That was until artist Greg Capullo drew him. Now, Mr. Freeze looks terrifying again, and this toy is based on Cap’s design. He stands 7.25″ tall, with superb detailing.
Son of Batman had some interesting character designs that basically sleeked out all of Gotham’s characters, and this version of Nightwing exemplifies that pretty well. Instead of a black and blue suit, Nightwing is pictured here with a gray suit and a blue emblem with two nightsticks. He stands 6.85″ tall.
The Dark Knight isn’t the only important character in Gotham City, of course. This is why you need the Arkham City Action Figure 4 Pack which also includes Nightwing, Robin and Harley Quinn. They’re designs are taken from the video game, and are highly detailed and look fantastic.
A 4 pack is cool, but a 7 pack is even cooler. This pack includes The Joker, Green Arrow, Robin, Deathstroke, Azrael, Clayface, and Batman. All of these figures for under $50 total? Yeah, count me in.
Another cool bit of art from Greg Capullo is Bruce’s powerful Thrasher suit, shown here. He stands 9″ tall and will tower over your other figures. It’s a limited edition that sort of looks like Zurg from Toy Story meets the Dark Knight. In fact, I think it’s time for a Zurg vs. Thrasher Suit Batman battle.
Not all versions of the Joker have to be so…safe? The newest version of The Joker from New 52 is terrifying, and this action figure exemplifies that nicely. Complete with the Joe jumpsuit, this Joker is ready for some sinister fun.
If Batmobiles aren’t really your thing, and you’d rather take your fight to the air, check out the Bat Vehicle from The Dark Knight Rises. It’s his newest flying vehicle named The Bat and has an easy grip handle for flying around. It launches projectiles and allows you to shoot Batman, himself, out of the vehicle.
We couldn’t rightfully talk about the coolest Batman toys without talking about fan favorite Terry McGinnis from Batman Beyond. This action figure comes with changeable heads, hands, and other accessories for playtime.
The KidsEmbrace Batman Stroller is what happens when you put a massive geek in charge of buying toddler stuff.
I mean, just look at it! It’s part pedal-powered stroller, part Batmobile! What’s not to love?
Despite clearly being aimed at a certain type of someone (geeks), it’s got all the safety features you could want: Three-point harness, handrail, contoured seat, padded high back, and a UV-protective canopy. See, it’s not just a gimmick.
One of the biggest (and coolest) changes brought to the Batman mythos with the most recent game is the cool new Batmobile that came with it. It’s not a standard Batmobile like we’ve seen before, as it turns into a highly functional tank. This batmobile toy is modeled after the the one in the game, although it doesn’t turn into the tank. Bummer. Still, it’s one cool toy.
You can’t very well role play with Batman toys without having some sort of Joker figure to play with as well, as the Joker is Batman’s greatest foe. The new DC Comics Icons Joker Death in the Family Action Figure brings us back to the Joker’s classic look, with his purple suit, hat, and classic shoes.
The classic-looking figure also comes with a Tommy Gun, as well as his iconic crowbar. On top of that, there are three hand variants to choose from. The figure stands at 6-inches tall, and it’s recommended for ages 13 and up.
The Play Arts Kai line has always impressed me personally, giving its subjects a cool Japanese-inspired, action-oriented aesthetic. The Armored Batman figure does just that, standing at 10-inches tall. It comes with an action figure display stand and many interchangeable hands and accessories. What makes these figures most impressive is their level of detail and exquisite articulation, allowing you to maneuver Batman and pose him as you see fit.
While Play Arts Kai figures tend to be a bit pricey, this one is well worth it.
The LEGO Batman Movie was absolute gold, and it is one of the funniest iterations of Batman we’ve seen to date. Of course, with a LEGO-themed Batman film comes LEGO Batman toys and one of the coolest in the new line is the LEGO Bat-Dune Buggy. It’s a cool 4″ long by 2″ high Batman-themed vehicle with a buggy look, including big tires and a roll cage. It also has spoilers on the back that look like wings.
The kit includes a Batman minifigure and Captain Boomerang minifigure, complete with their respective weapons of choice, Batarangs, and boomerangs.
A feudal Japan edition of Batman? Count us in! This is a cool-looking Batman figure based on the upcoming Japanese anime. It stands at 6 3/10-inches tall, and it comes with a katana, kunai throwing blades, a different set of hands, and a different head (one yelling, one not).
Looking for a great 1989 Batmobile replica? Check out this one, which includes machine guns that open up and close, a rear exhaust flap that actually moves, and a cockpit door that actually slides open and close. It comes in a display-ready window box, and it comes with a Batman figure.
On the building front, we’ve got the Batwing, a police car, and the Riddler’s helicopter to build.
Over in mini-figure town, it’s Batman, The Riddler, Shazam, and Commissioner Gordon. If you’ve been after a way to add Gordon or Shazam to your collection without breaking the bank, this is it.
Penguin isn’t very prominent in the current run of DC comics, nor the most recent trilogy, but at one point, he was just as formidable as The Joker. This LEGO Superheroes Penguin Face Off kit honors the villain and is complete with Batman’s scuba vehicle as well as The Penguin’s duck boat.
This is a super affordable set, and despite being low priced, it’s surprisingly good.
The Catwoman motorbike isn’t super detailed, but for the price, packs enough of a punch.
The jewel shop isn’t anything to sing home about, but as an extra, it’s fine. If you’ve got a massive display, that’s when I think the shop could come in handy.
But, as I say, the real excuse for this pack is the mini-figures, in which you get Robin, Batgirl, and Catwoman.
Don’t you just love affordable ways to get good mini-figures?
This hulking Batbot transforms from robot to car form in just a few easy pushes. Not only that, it’s remote-controlled, too, so kids can wreak havoc rolling over other toys with the remote control.
Seriously, if there’s one Imaginext set you buy this year, make it this one.
When I was a kid, I had just about every Hero Buddies plush toy you could imagine, except at the time, there wasn’t a Batman one. Now, there is. The Hero Buddies action figure plush is 16″ and features his signature style, with eyes that look like they’re glowing (they’re not, though). This plush toy says stuff that the Caped Crusader would say.
Riddle me this: What kid wouldn’t want to sleep in a Batmobile Bed? Okay, that’s not a riddle, but the point still stands.
Just look at it! It’s a Batmobile-shaped bed. Kids are sure to get a kick out of pretending to drive an absolutely huge batmobile right before bed.
This twin-size frame is moulded from solid plastic, so it’s nice and sturdy and easy to set up. What’s cool about this is it’s designed so the mattress (not included) sits lower than the sides, meaning they won’t roll off and hurt themselves on the plastic.
