Gotham City Stories - Part 2: Catwoman

DC Direct presents the second in a series of statues which they have labeled 'dimensional display pieces.'

Produced By DC Direct
Sculpted By Joseph Menna
Size 5.75"H x 5.75"w x 2.25"d
Type Porcelain Display Piece
Edition Size TBD
Release Date May 2010
Price $99.00

Zimm's Two Cents
If you looked back at my previous post, I was not impressed with the Batman piece of this series. Unfortunately, I have not changed my opinion, and instead of me repeating my dislikes, I will try to simplify my thoughts.

Points in Favor

• Only one worth repeating is that it is different from your other statues.
• Little changes from Batman's - like the hole and scratches in the window panes.

Points Against

• Same wall and windows as the previous piece.
• Catwoman looks stiff - especially the arm.
• Her face is emotionless and looks like a toy.
• I like the cat, but I don't like the cat. It too looks to stiff.

Recommendation: Still holding onto my Pass. Not a series that I think that I would enjoy.

Robert's Two Cents
I don't think either of us were that impressed with the Batman. The biggest thing these have going for them is they're something different. They've come up with a theme that is so Gotham City and would work with very few properties other than Batman. Kudos to DC Direct for taking a chance and trying something different.

Points in Favor

• It's something different.
• I could see this set hanging up in my son's bedroom (at least 5 feet high of course, he's only 2).
  
• Thematically this piece works well with the Batman.
• I like the detailing they did include; the bank vault, the cat, the hole in the window, etc.
  

Points Against

• The scale doesn't work to get the details right. Her face looks quite plastic. I know it is, but you know what I mean.
  
• I know we're not judging by price any more, but for $100 I expect a lot more.
  
• This could have been a lower end plastic toy piece and have been just as effective.
  

Recommendation: It's not for me, but I'm going to give it a Neutral pretty much on the merits of DC Direct trying something different.