Two-Face (DC: The Silver Age) Platinum from McFarlane Toys Digital: DC by McFarlane Toys/ DC Direct

 

   I've reviewed a bunch of DC Multiverse figures (and I've got a handful waiting to be reviewed soon) but, technically, this guy is part of a separate line. Like McFarlane's DC Page Punchers, the McFarlane Toys Digital figures are often stocked in a separate location at stores that carry them and they're listed as being released by McFarlane Toys and DC Direct. What separates these figures from DC Multiverse? Well, figure-wise they're no different but they do include a card which includes a download code for a digital figure on the McFarlane Toys digital app. I'm going to be honest and say that a digital figure does nothing for me. I did buy the Rebirth Batman with the alternate Bruce Wayne head and the Silver Age Joker last year, but I never even redeemed the digital rewards. The line-up for this line seems to be filled with some classic heavy hitters, so it's certainly still worth the attention of folks not interested in the digital codes. I was surprised to stumble upon the newest series of these this week and I grabbed Two-Face. While the figure is listed as a Silver Age Two-Face, that's actually for the standard version, which I didn't see (he comes in the orange and purple suit). This version is the Platinum version and is a more modern take (though not that modern, since Two-Face first wore black and white in Batman: The Animated Series). Batman villains are probably going to usually be my go to picks in any DC line and I'm glad to have a traditional Two-Face figure from McFarlane. Ready to check this guy out? Then join me after the break...

 

The Facts:

Height: 7 1/4ths inches

Articulation: Hinged toes, double swivel hinged ankles, double hinged knees, swivel/hinge hips, balljointed waist, balljointed mid torso, swivel/hinge shoulders w/ ballsockets, bicep swivels, double hinged elbows, double swivel/ hinge wrists, and a barbell jointed head.

 

Accessories: Collector card, display stand, and digital download code.

 

Non-Scalper Price: $25 dollars

Comparison:

* After getting him out of the package I was curious if this Platinum Two-Face (left) used the same body as the Batman Forever Two-Face (right). He does! The hands are different, though; they're from the 2023 The Dark Knight Trilogy Two-Face.

The Positives:

* I'm sure we've seen this suit somewhere before other than on the Tommy Lee Jones Two-Face, but it's a fine fit for Two-Face. His white and black pattern looks really good, especially with the tie and shirt also split in half. It's not as complex of a pattern as what you might find at Dan Flashes, but it's quite stylish and fits Two-Faces theme. There's also a bit of a drybrush effect on the white side that adds a bit of texture and gives the suit somewhat of a worn look. Maybe it's ash from some explosives that Two-Face has set off. I think it looks pretty solid and the paint lines for the sides of the suit itself are very sharp. 

* The Harvey Dent half of the figure looks great. His hair is neat and he's definitely not a bad looking guy. Remember, people called him Handsome Harvey. I think he looks a bit like Willem Dafoe.

* The Two-Face half of the face is also pretty impressive. A little bit of a paint wash would have helped for sure, but I really like the sculpt. It reminds me of the BTAS version of the characters but with the coloring from Batman Forever. The wild, white hair is nicely done and the fully exposed eye and angry grimace are disturbing in a comic book sort of way.  

* Two-Face's lucky coin is included. Well, it's part of the sculpt of his left hand. If it were loose, you'd just lose it. Remember how one of the DC Direct/ DC Collectibles Two-Face figures came with a loose coin? I think it might have been the Arkham City version.

* Like the Batman Forever version (who this figure shares a body with), the articulation here is pretty good. Harvey's just a guy in a suit, but he's a flamboyant dude in a suit so he needs to be able to express himself. He's got a great range of motion and all of his joints work perfectly. You'll definitely need to gear him up with some weapons from one of the McFarlane weapons packs. Give him a pistol or revolver from one of those packs, or maybe a small SMG, and he'll be happy. 

* The stand that is included doesn't have the DC logo like the other stands (though it's the same mold). Instead, it does say McFarlane Toys Digital with the McFarlane Toys Spawn logo on it. Odd that there's no DC markings here. It works just fine, though.

* The included card is pretty cool, though the art image isn't different from the standard figure. 

* Also included is the download card for the digital figure/ NFT. There's a scratch off surface on the back and you can input it if you use the McFarlane Toys Digital Viewer App. If this is your thing, you'll dig it. Otherwise, you'll probably throw it in a drawer and forget about it. I do think there is a strong case for including some digital content with toys, especially those with an active video game, but this does nothing for me. 

The Negatives:


* I do think the wrist pegs should have been the same color as the hands. The left hand is flesh tone with a white wrist peg while the left hand is the weird red flesh of Two-Face's scarred half, but with a black wrist peg. 

   Considering Batman's allies and enemies are the main reason I collect DC figures I certainly wasn't going to pass up this comic inspired version of Two-Face. Heck, I'm not going to pass up the standard orange and purple suited version if I find him, either. This is a Good and a 1/2 figure with my biggest complaint being that you are paying for a digital figure that seems pretty useless to me. The Batman Forever figure was the same price and came with extra hands and parts for a build-a-figure. This guy could use some extra hands and an accessory of some sort. I know McFarlane is still restricted by Warner Bros. about including guns with mass market figures like this, but anything would have been nice: A replica coin, a briefcase, even a knife of some sort. Still, it is nice to have this guy on the shelf with the other McFarlane Batman crew. With the future of the line somewhat up in the air due to Mattel regaining the DC license, I'm really hoping to see McFarlane continue to release classic comic versions of the main villains this year. I've love to still see a comic version of Harley Quinn or two (or ten), Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Solomon Grundy, Black Mask, Mad Hatter, and Ra's al Ghul. McFarlane has hinted that they product lined up into 2026 to coincide with the Supergirl movie, so maybe they'll be out of the regular toy aisles, but we'll still get these cobranded McFarlane/ DC Direct releases going forward?

   Looking for more of Harvey Dent/ Two-Face on the site? Check out my reviews of the DC Multiverse Two-Face (The Dark Knight Trilogy), Two-Face (Batman Forever), and Two-Face as Batman (Batman: Reborn), "Dual Destruction" Two-Face from Mattel's Batman: Power Attack line, the Pirate Batman and Pirate Two-Face two-pack from Kenner's Legends of Batman line, the McFarlane Batman '66 Two-Face, the Nano Metalfigs Two-Face DC29 from the 10 Pack Figure Collector's Set and Two-Face DC107, and the Rebirth Two-Face from Mattel's DC Comics Multiverse line.