AJ's Gift Ideas & Toy Reviews: Dark Knight Rises Toys & Costumes

Dark Knight Rises Toys are among the hottest gift ideas for kids who consider Batman as their superhero. The Dark Knight Rises movie, released in 2012, increased the popularity of Batman and toy companies have introduced some new Batman and Bane toys.

On this web page you will find many of these new "The Dark Knight Rises" toys like the U-Command interactive Batman and Bane toy action figures, U-Command Batmobile and Batpod bike, as well as, The Dark Knight costumes, and much more. I've tried and tested the Batman action figure as well as the Batmobile myself.

Batman and Bane Action Figures

The action figures of Batman and Bane, featured above, are interactive toys that can be controlled with an infrared remote controller. The controller enables animated body actions like waist swivels and other special actions as well as sound effects. Both action figures are 14-inches tall and requires 3 AAA batteries as well as 3 cell batteries for the IR remote control. When used in the interactive mode, the two action figures, Batman and Bane, can communicate with each other.

There are a couple of different models of the Batman action figure. The one featured in the video below is called the "U-Command Batman Action Figure" which uses a dual-joystick remote controller. This particular action figure model can move forward, backward and do a 360 degree spin in both directions. It also comes with over a thousand pre-programmed action sequences and sound effects.

It stands 13-inches tall and requires 4 AA alkaline batteries for the action figure and 3 AA batteries for the remote controller. Recommended for kids ages 4 and up. This action figure model costs a little more compared to the ones featured above. You can see Batman in action, in the video demonstration below.

Video Review of The Dark Knight Rises U-Command Batman

U-Command Batmobile and Batpod with Remote Control

The Batmobile and Batpod make great gifts for boy ages 4 and up. The Batmobile featured above "U-Command Batmobile with Remote Control" is a cool 10-inch (in length) RC car which can be controlled with a wireless infrared remote controller with dual-joysticks. The user can control the Batmobile free-style or through several pre-programmed commands that preset or that you have programmed yourself.

With the IR remote, you can control the movements of the Batmobile like forward, reverse, left and right side movements, as well as spin the car in both directions. Also, the windshield of the Batmobile lights up along with various sound effects when making specific maneuvers. The Batmobile requires a total of 7 AA batteries: 3 AA batteries for the IR remote controller; and 4 AA batteries for the Batmobile.

The Batpod motorcycle is similar to the Batmobile, in terms of overall operation, however, it has quite a different "look and feel". Just like the Batmobile, you can control the movements of the Batpod using an IR remote control to move it forward, backward, and sideways. It has over a thousand action sequences which can be programmed via the Batpod IR remote controller.

When using specific action sequences, the wheels of the Batpod motorcycle light up along with special sound effects. The Batpod also requires 7 AA batteries: 3 AA batteries for the IR remote controller; and 4 AA batteries for the Batpod.

Video Review of The Dark Knight Rises U-Command Bat-Pod Bike

Dark Knight Rises Kids Costume

If you're looking for The Dark Knight Rises, Batman Costume for your kids, you can get everything you need from head to foot to get the Batman look. The Batman Action Gear package includes the Batsuit, cowl, sculpted chest plate, Batman cape, and gloves with adjustable straps. The material used in the Batman costume featured above is made of soft and flexible material for comfort.

The Batman Utility Belt is sold separately and includes a light projector (requires 2 AAA batteries), a pretend GPS, a dart launcher, a couple of soft folding Batarangs, and a storage pouch. The Utility Belt size is designed to fit up to a 26.5 inch waist.