Medicom Toy is diving straight into DC’s Absolute Universe with two pre-order announcements. The iconic Japanese toy manufacturer just dropped pre-order details for brand-new sofubi (soft vinyl) figures featuring Absolute Batman and Absolute Bane under their coveted Super Manga Powers (SMP) line.
If you’ve been following Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta’s ground-breaking run on Absolute Batman, you know these character designs were practically tailor-made for high-end Japanese vinyl. Here is everything you need to know about these figures, where to secure them, and when they’ll land on your shelf.
What is Medicom’s Super Manga Powers Line?
For collectors unfamiliar with the line, Medicom’s Super Manga Powers series blends classic Western comic icons with traditional Japanese soft vinyl craftsmanship. These figures feature stylized proportions, punchy paint applications, and that distinct vintage aesthetic vinyl collectors crave.
Taking the hulking, broader silhouettes of the Absolute Universe iterations and running them through the SMP filter creates an awesome crossover collectible that stands out from standard action figure lines like McFarlane Toys or Mattel.
Absolute Batman & Bane Figure Breakdown
Medicom is dropping both figures simultaneously as made-to-order pre-orders.
SMP Batman (Absolute Batman)
Featuring the massive chest emblem, heavily armored aesthetic, and sheer bulk of Gotham’s newest Dark Knight, this vinyl release captures the raw energy of the comic run.
- Order Window: Open through October 31
- Estimated Shipping: March 2027
- Official Store Listing: Medicom Toy Store – SMP Batman
SMP Bane (Absolute Bane)
Standing as the ultimate foil to Batman, the SMP Absolute Bane figure showcases the terrifying scale and exaggerated muscle structure that makes the character’s redesigned look so formidable.
- Order Window: Open through October 31
- Estimated Shipping: March 2027
- Official Store Listing: Medicom Toy Store – SMP Bane
Pre-Order Details & How to Buy
These figures are strictly made-to-order, meaning Medicom will only produce as many units as are ordered during the promotional window.
- Pre-Order Deadline: Saturday, October 31
- Retail Outlets: Medicom Toy Official Store
- Expected Delivery: March 2027
Because these are Japanese domestic pre-orders, international DC fans outside of Japan may need to use a proxy buying service or check import sites like HobbySearch, PlazaJapan, or HLJ to lock in their orders before the end of October deadline.
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