Sunday, November 20, 2016

Legion of Collectors Batman Villains Box

I received my 2nd ever subscription box late last week. I resumed my Legion of Collectors subscription just for the Batman villains box knowing that everything I received would be Batman-related making it a pretty safe purchase for me. You all know how I feel about subscription boxes based on my first blog post on Legion of Collectors so the only reason I bought this box was because I KNEW it was all Batman-related. I spend enough money on toys that don't do anything as it is that I might as well be sure I'm a FAN of the toys that don't do anything that I buy.


Check out the unboxing video I did below!


It seems that a Legion of Collectors pin and patch are a constant in all or a lot of their boxes. For this particular box, they included a Bane patch and Riddler pin. I don't mind these items, but honestly could do without more patches and pins since I don't often use them in any capacity.


Funko Dorbz were also included in this subscription. In the Batman v. Superman box, they included a 2-pack with Superman and Aquaman. This time around, I received just the Two-Face Dorbz, which I didn't mind at all as I'm not much of a Dorbz collector. I'm not picky about Dorbz. He's pretty a-Dorbz-able, though. Harharhar. I'm sure I'm not the first one to make that joke. ðŸ˜¬


I believe, to compensate for only 1 Dorbz in this box, they added another item. There was a giant Funko Pop mug in the shape of the Joker's head in this box, something completely different from what I received in their subscription box previously. I feel like it's big enough to be more of a soup bowl, though. With that said, I'm sure I can find plenty of uses for this guy. I think I'll bring him to work with me!


Last time, I received a t-shirt, but it looks like this time around the t-shirt was replaced by a snapback cap featuring a Funko Pop version the Joker. I think I like the caps better than the t-shirts since the t-shirts aren't very flattering for girls. The clothing items are meant to be unisex so the shirt was pretty baggy. I can see myself wearing this cap more often probably even at SDCC 2017 (hopefully).


They also included another Legion of Collectors comic book. That reminds me that I haven't read the one that came with the Batman v. Superman box yet so my pile of "to read" items is growing. It looks like a quick, fun read, though, if I'm going to base things on their cover.


Lastly, of course, each box comes with an exclusive DC Legion of Collectors Funko Pop. For the Batman villains themed box, they provided a Catwoman in her purple and green costume from the 1940s. I'm pretty happy with this item since it's very different from any other Pop I own. I think the only other Catwoman I have/is available is the Anne Hathaway Catwoman from The Dark Knight Rises. Plenty of subscribers were really hoping for a villain that's never been in Funko Pop form before, but I've honestly become a bit more apathetic about new Funko Pops due to the sheer volume so it didn't faze me as much. I'll probably start getting excited again once I get my hands on the Batman: The Animated Series Funko Pops. I already know they'll be my favorite Pops. No matter how many I have, I can't wait for those to come out and luckily they're in the works! Here's 1940s Catwoman in the mean time.


They've revealed that the theme for the next subscription box will be "DC Legacy," which will start shipping out after the holidays. Check out Legion of Collectors if you're interested in purchasing!

Bonus content, I've also made a few purchases at Hot Topic recently (surprise, surprise) and some of the items I bought include this adorable Batman ears headband and New 52 Harley Quinn Funko Pop!


I love the bat ears headband so much that I just wear it the entire time I'm at home. I actually have it on as I'm putting together this blog post... because why not. I can't imagine wearing it to work or anywhere outside of comic conventions, but it's being put to good use right now, that's for sure. If you were my co-worker, would you think I was weird for wearing them at work? 😬 Here's the link if you're interested in buying one for yourself: http://www.hottopic.com/product/dc-comics-batman-cutout-headband/10739224.html

The New 52 Harley Quinn is actually just one of maaaany new Funko Pops that have been added to my collection since my last blog post. Mickey somehow went on a Funko Pop shopping spree and surprised me with ~10+ new ones that I didn't already own. Spoiled. The volume of new Pops have me too overwhelmed to put together proper haul posts, but I will be sure to break down my Funko Pop collection for you in future blog posts as previously promised! Let's just say that we're officially out of shelf space.

Until then, have a very happy, wonderful Thanksgiving! Enjoy a whiskey cocktail, on the rocks, or neat and I'll talk to you soon! ❤️