NECA is bringing one of Tim Burton's strangest comic-book villains into its retro-clothed figure format. Confirmed via NECA's official pre-order page, the Batman Returns 8-inch Penguin figure is priced at $37.99 on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with an expected shipping window in Q4 2026.
This is a current official product page, so here is what is actually confirmed.
NECA's official listing confirms the following:
That gives the figure a much more character-driven identity than a more generic villain release would have.
The top hat and monocle are fun, but the wired coat is what really matters on the shelf. It lets The Penguin hold some of that hunched, theatrical silhouette that makes the Batman Returns version so distinct. Without that, the figure would lose a lot of its strange body language.
Batman Returns is one of those films where the villain performance is inseparable from the character design. For The Penguin, that means Danny DeVito's likeness is not an optional detail. It is the thing that makes the release feel specifically like Burton's grotesque Gotham instead of just another comic villain in formalwear.
Because this release is built around personality more than weaponry, it usually works best in a display that gives the poseable coat and facial read room to breathe. For keeping smaller accessories like the monocle and extra hands organized, an acrylic modular case helps avoid losing the character props. For giving Penguin more staged height and presence, a 4-step acrylic display stand adds better depth.
$37.99 on NECA's official page.
Q4 2026.
A top hat, monocle, fish snack, interchangeable gloved hands, and more.
NECA says the coat includes wire for posing.
This looks like one of the more character-specific Batman Returns figures because NECA is leaning into the pose, costume, and DeVito likeness instead of just checking off accessories. If the silhouette lands, the whole release should read immediately on the shelf.
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