Above is an extremely rare LOUIS MARX BATMAN figure from the '60s. I had two of them (at different times) when I was a kid, and have very happy memories of playing with them, especially the 2nd one I received for Christmas in 1966 or '67. (Could even have been '68.)
Marx had a soldier figure out at the same time (in fact, I believe it predated the Batman figure), which, funnily enough, had the exact same face (minus the black mask - a sticker - on the face in the picture.)
I had a great time dressing little Bruce up in his various pieces of equipment and subjecting him to all sorts of imaginary ordeals and adventures. (I've just realized exactly how perverse that sentence sounds, so I'll deny it in court. Someone please tell me I wasn't the only one.)
Incidentally, despite the claim on the card, the only thing about Batman's legs that moved were his boots, which turned at the join from left to right - or all the way 'round if you preferred. Hardly what one would call fully articulated.
Anyway, if you were fortunate enough to have had one of these figures as a kid, here's a look back into the past - happy reminiscencing. (If you didn't, this is what you missed.)
I had a great time dressing little Bruce up in his various pieces of equipment and subjecting him to all sorts of imaginary ordeals and adventures. (I've just realized exactly how perverse that sentence sounds, so I'll deny it in court. Someone please tell me I wasn't the only one.)
Incidentally, despite the claim on the card, the only thing about Batman's legs that moved were his boots, which turned at the join from left to right - or all the way 'round if you preferred. Hardly what one would call fully articulated.
Anyway, if you were fortunate enough to have had one of these figures as a kid, here's a look back into the past - happy reminiscencing. (If you didn't, this is what you missed.)
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