Batman: The Animated Series (BTAS) burst onto television screens in 1992, forever changing the landscape of superhero animation. Revered for its mature storytelling, complex characters, and groundbreaking “Dark Deco” art style inspired by film noir, the series garnered critical acclaim and a passionate fanbase. Alongside this iconic show, Kenner Products, the then-rights holder for Batman toys, launched an equally memorable line of action figures and vehicles. This Kenner Batman The Animated Series Checklist serves as your comprehensive guide to these cherished collectibles, a testament to a golden era of animation and toy design, brought to you by Shocknaue Entertainment News.
The initial animated series ran for 65 episodes. Its success led to a continuation, The Adventures of Batman & Robin, which added 20 more episodes to the saga. Naturally, Kenner expanded its toy offerings to include characters and designs from this next chapter, all of which are detailed in this checklist. For collectors and fans, these figures represent tangible pieces of animation history.
Kenner’s Batman: The Animated Series – Main Line Figures
The main line of figures from Kenner captured the essence of Batman: The Animated Series, bringing its distinct character designs to life. These figures became staples for fans and collectors, offering a wide array of heroes and villains from Gotham City.
Series 1 (1992)
The journey began in 1992 with the inaugural wave of figures, introducing some of the most iconic characters from the animated universe. This first series laid the foundation for the entire collection. A standout from this initial release is the Batman (Combat Belt) figure. It holds a special place for many collectors as it’s the only figure in the entire Kenner BTAS line that features Batman in his original, classic blue and grey costume from the show’s early episodes, making it a highly sought-after piece.
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Combat Belt Batman figure carded, showing classic blue and grey suit
Batman (Combat Belt)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Turbojet Batman figure carded, featuring a specialized flight suit
Batman (Turbojet)
Robin
Kenner Batman The Animated Series The Penguin figure carded, iconic villain appearance
The Penguin
Kenner Batman The Animated Series The Riddler figure carded, green suit and question mark cane
The Riddler
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Two-Face figure carded, split good and evil design
Two-Face
Kenner Batman The Animated Series mail-away Battle Helmet Batman figure in polybag
Batman (Battle Helmet)
Series 2 (1993)
Building on the immense popularity of both the animated series and the initial toy wave, Kenner released a second series of figures in 1993. This wave expanded the roster with more heroes, villains, and new Batman variants, further fueling the collecting craze.
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Infrared Batman figure carded, specialized red-accented suit
Batman (Infrared)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Sky Dive Batman figure carded, with parachute gear
Batman (Sky Dive)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Bruce Wayne figure carded, in civilian attire with quick-change feature
Bruce Wayne
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Catwoman figure carded, classic grey suit design
Catwoman
Kenner Batman The Animated Series The Joker figure carded, iconic purple suit and grin
The Joker
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Man-Bat figure carded, monstrous winged creature
Man-Bat
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Ninja Robin figure carded, specialized martial arts attire
Robin (Ninja)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Scarecrow figure carded, burlap mask and fear-inducing design
Scarecrow
Series 3 (1994)
By 1994, Batman: The Animated Series was a certified phenomenon, and Kenner’s toy line continued to flourish. This year saw the largest release of figures in a single wave, offering an extensive selection of Batman variants and new additions to his rogues’ gallery, reflecting the series’ expanding universe.
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Anti-Freeze Batman figure carded, specialized cold-weather suit
Batman (Anti-Freeze)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Knight Star Batman figure carded, medieval-themed armor
Batman (Knight Star)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Lightning Strike Batman figure carded, with electric-themed accessories
Batman (Lightning Strike)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Rapid Attack Batman figure carded, geared for quick assaults
Batman (Rapid Attack)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Tornado Batman figure carded, with wind-themed gear
Batman (Tornado)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Dick Grayson figure carded, Robin’s civilian identity
Dick Grayson
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Bola Trap Robin figure carded, with capture accessory
Robin (Bola Trap)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Ninja Power Pack figures carded, featuring Batman and Robin in ninja gear
Ninja Power Pack
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Clayface figure carded, shapeshifting villain
Clayface
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Killer Croc figure carded, reptilian villain design
Killer Croc
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Mr. Freeze figure carded, iconic domed helmet and freeze gun
Mr. Freeze
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Poison Ivy figure carded, seductive plant-themed villain
Poison Ivy
Series 4
The fourth series continued to deliver new Batman interpretations and key characters, ensuring the toy line remained fresh and exciting for fans eager to complete their collections of Batman: The Animated Series figures.
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Cyber Gear Batman figure carded, futuristic tech suit
Batman (Cyber Gear)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Radar Scope Batman figure carded, surveillance-themed gear
Batman (Radar Scope)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Glider Robin figure carded, with flight accessory
Robin (Glider)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Bane figure carded, formidable Venom-enhanced villain
Bane
Deluxe Figures
The Deluxe wave within the Kenner Batman: The Animated Series collection featured Batman figures equipped with larger, more elaborate accessories than the standard releases. Notably, some figures in this assortment began to feature packaging with the logo of the show’s second iteration, The Adventures of Batman & Robin, signaling a transition in the toy line.
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Ground Assault Batman Deluxe figure carded, with heavy-duty vehicle accessory
Batman (Ground Assault)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series High Wire Batman Deluxe figure carded, with zipline accessory
Batman (High Wire)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Mech-Wing Batman Deluxe figure carded, with large mechanical wings
Batman (Mech-Wing)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Power Vision Batman Deluxe figure carded, with light-up feature
Batman (Power Vision)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Skycopter Batman Deluxe figure carded, with helicopter backpack
Batman (Skycopter)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Tri-Wing Batman Deluxe figure carded, with multi-winged flight gear
Batman (Tri Wing)
Crime Squad Sub-Line
Kenner introduced the Crime Squad as a distinct sub-line within the broader Batman: The Animated Series collection. This series featured new Batman figures with specialized gear and also included some vehicles designed for combatting Gotham’s underworld. These figures often showcased more tactical and mission-specific Batsuits.
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Crime Squad Air Assault Batman figure carded
Batman (Air Assault)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Crime Squad Land Strike Batman figure carded
Batman (Land Strike)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Crime Squad Piranha Blade Batman figure carded
Batman (Piranha Blade)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Crime Squad Sea Claw Batman figure carded
Batman (Sea Claw)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Crime Squad Stealthwing Batman figure carded
Batman (Stealthwing)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Crime Squad Torpedo Batman figure carded
Batman (Torpedo)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Crime Squad Bomb Control Batman figure carded
Batman (Bomb Control)
Batman (Disaster Control)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Crime Squad Fast Pursuit Batman figure carded
Batman (Fast Pursuit)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Crime Squad Super Sonic Batman figure carded
Batman (Super Sonic)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Crime Squad Ski Blast Robin figure carded
Robin (Ski Blast)
DUO FORCE Sub-Line
The DUO FORCE sub-line brought an innovative play feature to the Kenner Batman: The Animated Series toys. These figures were distinguished by their versatile accessories that could be used in multiple configurations. Furthermore, these accessories were designed to be interchangeable and combinable with those from other figures within the same DUO FORCE series, enhancing playability and customization.
Kenner Batman The Animated Series DUO FORCE Turbo Surge Batman figure carded
Batman (Turbo Surge)
Batman (Vector Wing)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series DUO FORCE Cycle Thruster Batman figure carded
Batman (Cycle Thruster)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series DUO FORCE Hydro Storm Robin figure carded
Robin (Hydro Storm)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series DUO FORCE Air Strike Robin figure carded
Robin (Air Strike)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series DUO FORCE Wind Blitz Batgirl figure carded
Batgirl (Wind Blitz)
Kenner Batman The Animated Series DUO FORCE Mr. Freeze figure carded with ice weapon accessory
Mr. Freeze
Kenner Batman The Animated Series DUO FORCE Roto Chopper Riddler figure carded
Riddler (Roto Chopper)
The Adventures of Batman & Robin Figures
As the show transitioned into The Adventures of Batman & Robin, Kenner updated its toy line to reflect the new branding and introduce characters and designs pertinent to this next chapter. This wave represents the later figures released under the broader Batman: The Animated Series umbrella, featuring new sculpts and accessories.
Kenner The Adventures of Batman & Robin Hover Jet Batman figure carded
Batman (Hover Jet)
Kenner The Adventures of Batman & Robin Paraglide Batman figure carded
Batman (Paraglide)
Kenner The Adventures of Batman & Robin Rocketpak Batman figure carded
Batman (Rocketpak)
Ra’s al Ghul
Kenner The Adventures of Batman & Robin Pogo Stick Joker figure carded
Joker (Pogo Stick)
Kenner The Adventures of Batman & Robin Machine Gun Joker figure carded
Joker (Machine Gun)
Kenner The Adventures of Batman & Robin Harley Quinn figure carded, classic jester costume
Harley Quinn
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Movie Figures
In 1993, the critically acclaimed animated film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was released, and Kenner seized the opportunity to launch a dedicated wave of figures tied into the movie. While many figures in this wave were reissues or slight repaints of previously released characters from the main Batman: The Animated Series line, it also introduced some entirely new figures exclusive to this movie assortment, including the enigmatic Phantasm.
Kenner Batman Mask of the Phantasm Decoy Batman figure carded
Batman (Decoy)
Kenner Batman Mask of the Phantasm Retro Batman figure carded, vintage-inspired suit
Batman (Retro)
Kenner Batman Mask of the Phantasm Total Armor Batman figure carded
Batman (Total Armor)
Kenner Batman Mask of the Phantasm Jet Pack Joker figure carded
Joker (Jet Pack)
Kenner Batman Mask of the Phantasm Phantasm figure carded, mysterious cloaked antagonist
Phantasm
Vehicles, Playsets, and More
No action figure collection is truly complete without an array of vehicles and playsets, and Kenner’s Batman: The Animated Series line delivered spectacularly on this front. These items complemented the figures perfectly, allowing fans to recreate iconic scenes and expand their imaginative play within the rich world of Gotham City. From the sleek Batmobile to the expansive Batcave Command Center, these larger pieces are highly prized by collectors.
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Batcave Command Center playset boxed
Batcave Command Center
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Batmobile vehicle boxed, iconic animated design
Batmobile
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Aero Bat vehicle boxed, flying vehicle for Batman
Aero Bat
Kenner Batman The Animated Series B.A.T.V. (Batman All Terrain Vehicle) boxed
B.A.T.V.
Bat-Signal Jet
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Batcycle vehicle carded
Batcycle
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Batplane vehicle boxed
Batplane
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Street Jet vehicle boxed
Street Jet
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Crime Stalker vehicle boxed, villain vehicle
Crime Stalker
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Hoverbat vehicle boxed
Hoverbat
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Hydro Bat vehicle boxed, aquatic vehicle for Batman
Hydro Bat
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Ice Hammer vehicle boxed, Mr. Freeze themed vehicle
Ice Hammer
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Jokermobile vehicle boxed, Joker’s themed car
Jokermobile
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Robin Dragster vehicle boxed
Robin Dragster
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Crime Squad Batcycle vehicle carded
Batcycle CS
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Triple Attack Jet vehicle boxed
Triple Attack Jet
Kenner The Adventures of Batman & Robin Nightsphere vehicle with Batman figure boxed
Nightsphere
Kenner Batman The Animated Series Rogues Gallery figure pack boxed, featuring multiple villains
Rogues Gallery
This extensive Kenner Batman The Animated Series Checklist highlights the breadth and depth of a toy line that captured the imagination of a generation. These figures, vehicles, and playsets are not just toys; they are cultural artifacts from a beloved animated series. Whether you’re a seasoned collector looking to fill gaps or a nostalgic fan revisiting cherished memories, Kenner’s Batman: The Animated Series collection remains a significant part of Batman’s enduring legacy in popular culture. We hope this guide serves as a valuable resource for your collecting journey. What are your favorite figures or memories from this iconic line? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
