It’s still — pun intended — a kick to see Batgirl merchandise coming out.
The latest Yvonne Craig totem is from Diamond Select, part of its ongoing line of mini-busts and statues. (I actually feared that the mini-bust line in particular was coming to a close until the SDCC reveals that Mad Hatter, King Tut and Bookworm were coming.)
This version of Batgirl, which was designed by Barry Bradfield and sculpted by Jean St. Jean (click here for more on how they created her), mimics a classic pose from one of the more famous ’60s publicity stills.
It works as a nice counterpart to Diamond’s 12-inch statue sculpted by Clayburn Moore …
… or as a complement to Batman and Robin, turning the Dynamic Duo into the Terrific Trio.
The facial likeness is middle of the pack, I’d say. Not as strong as the Otto Preminger Mr. Freeze or the Burt Ward Robin, which are two of my favorites of the series. But the color schemes, costume details and production value make Batgirl a solid addition to the $60-per-bust line.
I’m particularly taken with how they nailed the belt, they shiny bodysuit — and how it played off the matte, purple gloves. And you can’t really complete your collection without her, can you?
MORE PIX BELOW!
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For more coverage of Diamond’s Batman ’66 statues and busts, check out these stories, with tons o’ pix and inside scoop:
REVIEW: The Yvonne Craig Batgirl statue. Click here.
REVIEW: The Julie Newmar Catwoman statue. Click here.
REVIEW: The Batusi Batman and Egghead busts. Click here.
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BUILDING BATMAN ’66: From Sketch to Sculpt. Click here.
— The Making of the Yvonne Craig Batgirl Statue, with Clayburn Moore. Click here.
— The Making of the Julie Newmar Catwoman Statue, with Clayburn Moore. Click here.
— The Making of the Batman bust. Click here.
— The Making of the Robin bust. Click here.
— The Making of the Batgirl bust. Click here.
— The Making of the Joker bust. Click here.
— The Making of the Penguin bust. Click here.
— The Making of the Riddler bust. Click here.
— The Making of the Catwoman bust. Click here.
— The Making of the Mr. Freeze bust. Click here.
— The Making of the Egghead bust. Click here.
