Batman Returns (Kenner) 1992

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Kenner wasted no time producing Batman toys after re-securing the Batman license in 1990, launching The Dark Knight Collection, which was loosely based on the 1989 Batman movie. Following the line’s success, Kenner expanded the franchise in 1992 with a new series inspired by its sequel, Batman Returns. This collection featured eighteen new figures, along with deluxe editions, accessories, vehicles, and an impressive Batcave Command Center playset. The Batman Returns toy line sold well and ultimately provided Kenner with the successful franchise they had been seeking.

For more information about Kenner’s Batman Returns line, see bottom of page for a complete summary. 

Batman Returns (1992): Wave One

For the debut of their Batman Returns line, Kenner released a whopping 15 new standard figures in 1992, that included Catwoman, Penguin, Penguin Commandos, Bruce Wayne, Robin and 10 different Batman variants.

Aero Strike Batman

Market Value:
Carded $25 – $40
Loose $10 – $15

Aero Strike Batman
Accessories: Ultrasonic Armor w/ Helmet, Launcher w/ Firing Rocket, Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes some patience
Notes: There were a lot of different Batman versions for this line and Aero Strike Batman is one of them. He comes with Ultrasonic Armor with Helmet, Launcher w/ Firing Rocket, and a Cloth Cape. Place the armor over the figure’s head and clip it to his waist. Load the missile into the launcher and press the lever to fire it.

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Air Attack Batman

Market Value:
Carded $22 – $35
Loose $9 – $13

Air Attack Batman
Accessories: Chest Gear w/ Laser Rays, Wing Missiles, Infrared Scanner, Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Air Attack Batman is yet another Batman variant for the Batman Returns line. He comes with a Chest Gear w/ Laser Rays, Wing Missiles, Infrared Scanner, and Cloth Cape. Slide the chest gear over Batman’s head and snap it to his waist. The wings can be removed and reversed. The laser rays and scanner can be positioned for attack, as well as the missiles.

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Arctic Batman

Market Value:
Carded $30 – $45
Loose $12 – $18

Arctic Batman
Accessories: Polar Armor w/ Helmet, Ice Blaster Weapon w/ Projectile, Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Less Common – Appears less often
Notes: For whenever Batman is dealing with extreme cold, here is Arctic Batman. He comes with Polar Armor with Helmet, Ice Blaster Weapon w/ Firing Projectile, and a Cloth Cape. Place the armor over the figure’s head and clip it to his waist. Fill the ice blaster by placing the tip in water, squeeze and release the rubber bulb. Insert the missile and squeeze the bulb to launch the missile and water.

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Bruce Wayne Batman (Quick Change)

Market Value:
Carded $40 – $60
Loose $20 – $28

Bruce Wayne Batman (Quick Change)
Accessories: Communicator, Cape, Chest Plate, Belt, Boots, Gloves
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: We finally get a Michael Keaton based Bruce Wayne figure that Toy Biz never gave us! The likeness wasn’t half bad either. Bruce uses his communicator to get a call for help, then clicks the tuner to get a clear message. Bruce then changes into the Dark Knight by putting on the included cape, chest plate, belt, gloves and boots to answer the call and fight crime.

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Catwoman

Market Value:
Carded $22 – $35
Loose $9 – $13

Catwoman
Accessories: Taser Gun w/ Projectile, Whip
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Catwoman (portrayed by Michelle Pfeiffer) was one of the big baddies from Batman Returns, and, unlike Penguin, got a nicely done movie accurate action figure. Catwoman comes with her trusty Whip and Taser Gun with Projectile. When the whip is placed in her right hand, you can pull it back and forth for “whip action”. The taser projectile fires by pressing a button.

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Crime Attack Batman

Market Value:
Carded $50 – $75
Loose $22 – $30

Crime Attack Batman
Accessories: Attack Launcher, Batarang, Claw, Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1990
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes some patience
Notes: Crime Attack Batman is one of many versions of the Dark Knight for this line. He comes with an Attack Launcher, Batarang, Claw and Cloth Cape. Simply snap the launcher onto either of the figure’s arms, then insert either the Batarang or Claw into the barrel. To fire, press down on the black button on the back of the launcher.

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Deep Dive Batman

Market Value:
Carded $30 – $45
Loose $12 – $18

Deep Dive Batman
Accessories: Torpedo Launching Scuba Gear, Sea Sled, Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Less Common – Appears less often
Notes: Batman needs an outfit with cool gadgets when he goes scuba diving, so we get Deep Dive Batman. He comes with a Torpedo Launching Scuba Gear, Sea Sled and Cloth Cape. Snap the Scuba Gear onto Batman’s torso and legs, then place the figure in the sea sled. Load the torpedo into the front of the sled and press the button to fire.

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Laser Batman

Market Value:
Carded $30 – $45
Loose $12 – $18

Laser Batman
Accessories: Missile Firing Radar Dish, Missile, Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Less Common – Appears less often
Notes: Laser Batman is one of many versions of the Dark Knight for this line. He comes with a Missile Firing Radar Dish with Missile and Cloth Cape. Simply snap the radar dish onto his back and position the dish over Batman’s shoulder. To fire the missile, press down on the button.

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Penguin

Market Value:
Carded $25 – $40
Loose $11 – $16

Penguin
Accessories: Blast-Off Umbrella Launcher w/ Spinning Umbrella
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Penguin and Catwoman were the baddies from Batman Returns, so it just makes sense that we’d get an action figure of each. The Catwoman figure looked great but Kenner thought Danny DeVito’s Penguin character from the movie was too scary for kids to make into an action figure, so they released a more traditional Penguin figure. He comes with a Blast-Off Umbrella Launcher w/ Spinning Umbrella.

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Penguin Commandos

Market Value:
Carded $22 – $32
Loose $10 – $15

Penguin Commandos
Accessories: Mind Control Head Gear x 2, Firing Missile x 2 w/ Launchers
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Despite a non-movie accurate Penguin action figure, we did get movie accurate Penguins to go with him. Each penguin comes with their own head gear and backpack. The missile can be either stored on the side of the backpack or loaded into the launcher.

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Powerwing Batman

Market Value:
Carded $22 – $30
Loose $9 – $13

Powerwing Batman
Accessories: Batman Glider, Launching Missile, Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: The Powerwing Batman comes with a bat shaped glider that launches a missile. Simply snap Batman’s feet into the glider’s stirrups to set him up. To fire the missile, just squeeze his legs together while on the glider. It also has a suction cup that allows it to stick onto a flat smooth surface.

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Robin

Market Value:
Carded $22 – $30
Loose $9 – $13

Robin
Accessories: Launching Grappling Hook w/ Launcher, Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: The only other character released for the Batman Returns toy line that was NOT in the actual movie. Robin comes with his Launching Grappling Hook and Cloth Cape. The Hook Launcher snaps onto his back and the grappling hook is loaded into the launcher. Press the button on the side to fire the hook upwards.

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Shadow Wing Batman

Market Value:
Carded $35 – $50
Loose $15 – $22

Shadow Wing Batman
Accessories: Bat Cuffs, Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes some patience
Notes: Shadow Wing Batman is another caped crusader variant for this line. Push his arms down to his side when not in flight mode, then release his arms for flight mode by squeezing his legs together. The Bat Cuff sits on either of Batman’s wrists, with the detachable head & tail sections can be wrapped around Joker’s arms.

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Sky Winch Batman

Market Value:
Carded $50 – $75
Loose $20 – $28

Sky Winch Batman
Accessories: Batarang Winch, Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Less Common – Appears less often
Notes: Sky Winch Batman is the only Batman variant with him using the classic blue and gray outfit of old instead of the newer black. The Iron Winch slides onto his right arm and into his right hand. Pull the cord to the desired length and press the inside button to wrap the Batarang around the criminal or hook onto a ledge. Press outside button to reel it back in.

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Thunderwhip Batman

Market Value:
Carded $22 – $30
Loose $9 – $13

Thunderwhip Batman
Accessories: Star Shield, Batarang Whip, Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: The Thunderwhip Batman comes with two different weapons, a star shield and Batarang whip. Place either one in his right hand, then use the wheel on his back to spin either weapons around. This figure was a re-issue from the Dark Knight Collection series from 1990.

Batman Returns (1992): Wave Two

Kenner released three more figures for their second wave of the Batman Returns line, with three more Batman variants (Hydro Charge Batman, Jungle Tracker Batman & Night Climber Batman).

Hydro Charge Batman

Market Value:
Carded $25 – $40
Loose $14 – $20

Hydro Charge Batman
Accessories: Water Blaster w/ Missile, Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: This yellow/black version of Batman is called Hydro Charge Batman and he comes with a Water Blaster weapon that fires a missile. The weapon fills with water, then load the missile into the launcher. The launcher then fires the missile with our without water by squeezing the bulb on the back of the weapon.

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Jungle Tracker Batman

Market Value:
Carded $25 – $40
Loose $12 – $18

Jungle Tracker Batman
Accessories: Shoulder Mounted Launcher, Missile, Batman Shield, Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Jungle Tracker Batman comes with a Batman Shield and Shoulder Mounted Launcher that fires a Missile. Simply snap the launcher onto Batman’s back and waist. The shield can attach to either hand. Then load the missile into the launcher and fire by pressing the button on the weapon.

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Night Climber Batman

Market Value:
Carded $25 – $40
Loose $12 – $18

Night Climber Batman
Accessories: Quick-Climbing Grappling Hook, Hook Launcher, Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: The Night Climber Batman comes with a Hook Launcher that fires a Quick-Climbing Grappling Hook. Snap the backpack onto the figure, then load the grappling hook into the launcher. The hook fires by pressing the button on the backpack. The figure can then push up the line for a pretend rescue.

Batman Returns (1992): Deluxe Figures

In addition to standard figures, Kenner released two Deluxe figures with the first wave of Batman Returns toys (Firebolt Batman and Rocket Blast Batman). Three more Deluxe Figures were later released as Toys R Us exclusives (Bola Strike Batman, Claw Climber Batman, Polar Blast Batman)

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Batman Returns (1992): 14 Inch Figures

Kenner released only one large sized figure for their Batman Returns line and that was, of course, Batman himself. Standing at an impressive 14 inches tall, Batman was well articulated and nicely sculpted. It would’ve been great to get Catwoman in this size as well, but it wasn’t meant to be.

Batman

Market Value:
Boxed $50 – $75
Loose $20 – $28

Batman (14″ Tall)
Accessories: Cloth Cape
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Less Common – Appears less often

Batman Returns (1992): Accessories

In addition to the figures and vehicles, Kenner also released a couple of roleplay accessories for their Batman Returns line in 1992, with the Batman Armor Set and the Batman Spiral Shooter. The Armor Set was just a re-release of the exact set from The Dark Knight Collection in 1990.

Batman Returns (1992): Playsets

Kenner released one large scale playset for their Batman Returns line, and that was the Batcave Command Center. This set was impressive and can be tough to track down on the secondary market nowadays, especially complete and in good shape.

Batcave Command Center

Market Value:
Boxed $225 – $325
Loose $80 – $110

Batcave Command Center
Accessories: Secret Entrance, Front Doors, Breakaway Skylights, Computer Command Console, Penguin Hideout, Batman/Bruce Wayne Chamber, Sky Cable, Batmobile Garage Door, Weapon Compartment, Breakaway Catwalk, Anti-Gravity Hooks
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes some patience
Notes: The Batman Command Center was originally going to be released earlier with the Dark Knight Collection series but didn’t make it in time, but it was worth the wait. It comes with a ton of fun features and accessories, such as a Secret Entrance, Front Doors, Breakaway Skylights, Computer Command Console w Chair, Batman/Bruce Wayne Chamber, Sky Cable, Batmobile Garage Door, Weapon Compartment, Breakaway Catwalk, Anti-Gravity Hooks and even a secret Hideout for Penguin. Yep, this thing had it all, and it folded up into a nifty one piece set for easy transport.

Batman Returns (1992): Vehicles

There were several awesome vehicles released for the Batman Returns line in 1992, with the Batskiboat, Bat Missile Batmobile, Batmobile, Bruce Wayne Custom Coupe, Laser Blade, Penguin’s Umbrella Jet, Robin’s Jet Foil, Sky Blade, Sky Drop and Turbo-Jet Batwing from wave one, along with one more from wave two, which was the Camo Attack Batmobile.

Wave One

All-Terrain Batskiboat

Market Value:
Boxed $110 – $140
Loose $40 – $60

All-Terrain Batskiboat
Accessories: Adjustable Water Foils, Retractable Skis, Firing Torpedoes, Opening Cockpit
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes some patience

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Batmissile Batmobile

Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $90 – $120

Batmissile Batmobile
Accessories: Blast-Away Side Panels, Hidden Missile Launchers, Opening Cockpit
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Less Common – Appears Less Often

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Batmobile

Market Value:
Boxed $600 – $750
Loose $150 – $225

Batmobile
Accessories: Launching Turbo Missile, Pop-Out Exhaust Flame, Opening Cockpit
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Hard to Find – Occasionally Listed

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Bruce Wayne Custom Coupe

Market Value:
Boxed $75 – $100
Loose $25 – $40

Bruce Wayne Custom Coupe
Accessories: Bruce Wayne Figure, Opening Cockpit, Side Cannons, Missiles, Rear Spoiler
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on secondary market

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Laser Blade

Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $40
Loose $12 – $18

Laser Blade
Accessories: Disruptor Device, Converts to Fighter Jet
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on secondary market

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Penguin’s Umbrella Jet

Market Value:
Boxed $55 – $80
Loose $25 – $40

Penguin’s Umbrella Jet
Accessories: Spraying Knock-Out Gas, Umbrellas Bombs
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Less Common – Appears less often

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Robin’s Jet Foil Cycle

Market Value:
Boxed $25 – $40
Loose $12 – $18

Robin’s Jet Foil Cycle
Accessories: Firing Ground-Level Assault Missile, Adjustable Handlebars
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on secondary market

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Sky Blade

Market Value:
Boxed $50 – $75
Loose $20 – $28

Sky Blade
Accessories: Propeller, Copter, Adjustable Wings
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Moderate Difficulty – Takes some patience

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Sky Drop

Market Value:
Boxed $40 – $60
Loose $18 – $25

Sky Drop
Accessories: Hidden Compartment, Opening Ramp, Winch, Opening Cockpit
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Common – Easily found on secondary market

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Turbojet Batwing

Market Value:
Boxed $275 – $375
Loose $90 – $120

Turbo Jet Batwing
Accessories: Two Firing Missiles, Street Racer Mode, Turbo Glider Mode, Opening Cockpit, Detachable Wings
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Hard to Find – Occasionally Listed

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Wave Two

Kenner only released three figures and one vehicle for their 2nd wave of Batman Returns toys.

Camo Attack Batmobile

Market Value:
Boxed $275 – $375
Loose $90 – $120

Camo Attack Batmobile
Accessories: Bonus Batman Figure, Opening Cockpit, Launching Turbo Missile, Pop-Out Exhaust Flame, Flip-Up Fender Blasters
Years Released: 1992
Difficulty To Find: Hard to Find – Occasionally Listed

Kenner wasted no time producing Batman toys after re-securing the Batman license in 1990, launching The Dark Knight Collection, which was loosely based on the 1989 Batman movie. Following the line’s success, Kenner expanded the franchise in 1992 with a new series inspired by its sequel, Batman Returns. This collection featured eighteen new figures, along with deluxe editions, accessories, vehicles, and an impressive Batcave Command Center playset. The Batman Returns toy line sold well and ultimately provided Kenner with the successful franchise they had been seeking.

The Batman Returns line included 18 standard action figures with 13 of them being different variants of Batman. Kenner released their figures over two different waves, with Wave one including: Aero Strike Batman, Air Attack Batman, Artic Batman, Bruce Wayne Batman, Catwoman, Crime Attack Batman, Deep Dive Batman, Laser Batman, Penguin, Penguin Commandos, Powerwing Batman, Shadow Wing Batman, Sky Winch Batman, Thunderwhip Batman, and strangely enough Robin, who was not even in the movie. The second wave only included three Batman variants (Hydro Charge Batman, Jungle Tracker Batman, Night Climber Batman). In addition, there were five Deluxe Batman variants, a couple roleplay accessories, a 14″ Batman figure, an impressive Batcave Command Center playset, and 11 vehicles (Batskiboat, Batmissile Batmobile, Batmobile, Bruce Wayne Custom Coupe, Laser Blade, Umbrella Jet, Robin’s Jet Foil, Sky Blade, Sky Drop, Turbo Jet Batwing and Camo Attack Batmobile).

The packaging for Kenner’s Batman Returns toy line closely followed the design of The Dark Knight Collection, featuring vibrant graphics and appealing colors. Each figure came on a traditional blister card, with the figure positioned on the right side of the bubble and its accessories on the left. The Batman Returns logo was centered at the top of the card, accompanied by a well-drawn illustration of the character to the right. The character’s name appeared above the bubble on the left side. The back of each card showcased all the figures and accessories from that wave, along with photos highlighting each figure’s action features. Overall, Kenner’s Batman Returns line was a strong effort, offering a slightly improved character selection over The Dark Knight Collection, though still somewhat limited.