BATGIRL - DC Comics Designer Series Greg Capullo Figure 12

The Greg Capullo version of Batgirl is DC Collectibles' twelfth figure released in the Capullo line, dubbed "Designer Series". She was released recently alongside Commissioner Gordon (figure 11) and Batman (Year Zero) (figure 9). Two-Face is upcoming (figure 10). I must admit, I really like the sculpts of these Capullo-version figures (the sculpt for Batgirl is credited to Jonathan Matthews). I wasn't going to bother with these until I started reading the rave reviews of Talon, from back in the first wave. I eventually picked him up, along with Batman, then a couple of weeks ago I came across Mr. Freeze and Catwoman, and now Batgirl and Gordon have joined my ranks at home. I may add Riddler eventually, and I'll keep watching out for additions as they are released (the immense Thrasher Suit Batman is a sight to behold, but at $40 he's on hold for the time being).

Batgirl features a beautiful sculpt which combines deep-set cut lines for armor paneling with smooth form-fitted sections to accentuate Batgirl's athletic build. She's mostly wearing matte black, with some sections highlighted with gloss. The yellow sections are deep, almost gold, with a sparkly sheen. Her hair is a reddish brown with a dark wash and appears to be up and off her neck enough to allow for head movement without an issue. The face is attractive, if not a bit round and large (especially beside the recent New 52 Batgirl release). The eyes are clear and very blue, though the whites have a bit of pink in them. The lips are also nicely done, with a lighter highlight applied within.

Articulation appears pretty limited. I'd assume a ball joint a the head and shoulders. No bicep swivel, single hinged elbows and a cut at the top of the glove. T-joint hips, a thigh cut, single hinge knee and a cut mid-boot. No ankles.

Batgirl comes with three tiny Batgirlarangs, which can be held in her right hand. Both wrists are pre-posed a tad awkwardly, skewed outwards, and there are no joints to change them.

Batgirl is a nice looking addition to the Greg Capullo Designer Series of DC Collectibles figures. She fits in with the other releases and sports an exceptional sculpt and paint job. The articulation looks fairly limited from outside the box, so she'll be staying MIP for me, but she looks good that way and I'm happy to add her to the collection.