FondJoy 1:9 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Deluxe Box Set

Description

The FondJoy 1:9 Scale Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Deluxe Box Set (Product Code: DC1020) is a premium two-pack collectible that captures the climactic battle between the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel. This set is highly regarded in the collecting community for offering high-end detail and a larger scale (1/9) at a more accessible price point than traditional “Sixth Scale” figures.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the product features:

1. General Product Specifications

• Scale: 1/9 Scale (approximately 7.5 to 7.6 inches / 19 cm tall).

• Materials: High-quality PVC, ABS, and POM for durable joints and crisp armor detailing.

• Articulation: Each figure features an advanced joint system with 30+ points of articulation, allowing for fluid, movie-accurate posing.

• Capes: Both figures feature real fabric capes with integrated wiring for dynamic wind-swept posing.

2. Armored Batman (Battle-Damaged Version)

This figure is specifically designed to represent Batman at the end of the fight, featuring extensive “weathering” and damage.

• Sculpt & Paint: Features a metallic-finish heavy armor suit with “shredded” textures, scuffs, and impact marks.

• Head Sculpt: A unique battle-damaged helmet sculpt that reveals Ben Affleck’s likeness (eyes and facial features) through the cracked visor.

• Unique Accessories:

  • 1x Kryptonite Spear: The iconic weapon crafted to weaken Superman (non-light-up).

  • 1x Grenade Launcher: Used to fire the smoke/gas pellets.

  • 1x Grappling Gun: With high-detail mechanical sculpting.

  • 2x Kryptonite Grenades: Small tactical accessories.

  • 7x Interchangeable Hands: Various grips for weapons, fists, and open palms.

3. Superman (Version 2.0 Upgrade)

The Superman in this set is an upgraded “2.0″ version, featuring improved body proportions (thicker, more muscular build) and more vibrant suit colors compared to previous FondJoy releases.

• Suit Detail: The suit features the intricate “Kryptonian” texture seen in the film, with the “S” shield on the chest having a high-relief 3D effect.

• Head Sculpts (2 included):

  • Calm Expression: A standard, determined likeness of Henry Cavill.

  • Heat Vision Effect: Features glowing red eyes to simulate his laser vision power.

• Unique Accessories:

  • 6x Interchangeable Hands: Including “flying” flat palms and clenched fists.

4. Deluxe Box Set Contents

The figures are housed in a collector-friendly window box with the following shared items:

• 2x Character-Specific Display Bases: Custom stands with the Batman v Superman logos to provide stability for aerial or combat-heavy poses.

• Hand-Painted Finishing: Unlike mass-market toys, these feature hand-applied “washes” to highlight the armor’s grit and the suit’s texture.

Summary Table

In the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the conflict between the two icons is a clash of ideologies, personal trauma, and external manipulation by Lex Luthor. It presents a darker, more cynical take on the World’s Finest heroes.

🏛️ The Conflict: “God vs. Man”

The rivalry is built on a fundamental mistrust of each other’s methods and power.

• Batman’s Perspective (The Existential Threat): Bruce Wayne (played by Ben Affleck) witnesses the “Black Zero” event (the destruction of Metropolis) from the ground. Having seen his own employees die in the rubble of Wayne Tower, he views Superman as an alien “God” whose power is too great to be left unchecked. His philosophy is driven by the “1% Doctrine”: if there is even a 1% chance Superman is an enemy, it must be treated as an absolute certainty.

• Superman’s Perspective (The Vigilante Problem): Clark Kent (played by Henry Cavill) views Batman as a brutal, lawless vigilante who ignores civil liberties. He sees Batman’s “branding” of criminals as a reign of terror and believes that the “Bat of Gotham” needs to be reined in by a more moral standard of justice.

🛡️ Character Designs & Gear

The Armored Batman

To stand a chance against a Kryptonian, Batman constructs a heavy Powered Exoskeleton.

• Design: Inspired by Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns, the suit is bulky, metallic, and built to withstand superhuman blows.

• The Lenses: The cowl features glowing LED eyes, which help Batman track Superman’s movements and provide a tactical HUD.

• The Arsenal: Batman relies on Kryptonite Gas Grenades to temporarily strip Superman of his powers, a Kryptonite-tipped spear for the killing blow, and sonic amplifiers to disorient his opponent.

The Man of Steel

Superman’s suit in this film is an evolution of his Man of Steel look.

• Visuals: The suit features a deep royal blue with a more vibrant, 3D-textured “S” shield (the Kryptonian symbol for Hope).

• Demeanor: He is depicted as a figure struggling with his place in a world that either deifies or fears him. During the fight, he is initially reluctant, trying to talk Batman down before being forced into combat by Lex Luthor’s kidnapping of his mother, Martha.

🥊 The Battle and “Martha”

The fight takes place on a rainy Gotham rooftop and inside a derelict building.

• The Turning Point: After weakening Superman with Kryptonite gas, Batman dominates the physical brawl. However, as Batman prepares to strike the final blow, Superman pleads with him to “Save Martha.”

• The Resolution: This realization—that the “alien” has a human mother with the same name as Bruce’s own mother—shatters Batman’s perception of Superman as a monster. It humanizes Clark in Bruce’s eyes, leading to their immediate alliance.

🌌 The “Dawn of Justice” (The Team-Up)

The movie concludes with the two heroes setting aside their differences to face a greater threat: Doomsday, a monstrous creature created by Lex Luthor using General Zod’s DNA.

• The Trinity: They are joined by Wonder Woman, marking the first time the “DC Trinity” appeared together on the big screen.

• The Sacrifice: The conflict ends tragically with Superman sacrificing his life to kill Doomsday, an act that inspires Batman to regain his faith in humanity and form the Justice League.