McFarlane Toys has unveiled its fifth Build‑A Wave from Batman: The Animated Series, and this one brings together a smart mix of heavy hitters and deep cuts. The highlight is the Jonah Hex Build‑A-Figure, assembled by collecting all four main figures: Classic Batman, Killer Croc, Ra’s al Ghul and Gray Ghost. While the figures are still on pre-order, early photos give us plenty to dig into, from sculpt details to animation-accurate design choices.
Release Date / Street Date: Expected mid-2025 (pre-orders opened June, US Target release listed for July 20 2025)
MSRP / Price Range: Approximately $29.99 USD each
Edition Size / Production Run: Standard production, no limited edition run confirmed
Manufacturer / License: McFarlane Toys under DC Multiverse, licensed Batman: The Animated Series
Full Breakdown of Build‑A Wave 5 Batman Animated Series Figures
This wave contains four core figures that each include a piece of the Jonah Hex Build‑A-Figure. Based on the promo images, McFarlane has once again leaned into screen-accuracy, smart sculpting and unexpected character choices.
Classic Batman
From the first glance, Classic Batman looks like a faithful adaptation of his appearance in the animated series, with a bold chest emblem and short-eared cowl. The promo shots show a smooth sculpt and deep blue cape with a flat animated silhouette. He includes swappable hands, a grapnel launcher, a batarang and, most importantly, the arms for the Jonah Hex Build‑A-Figure. While it’s not a reinvention, it’s a clean version that looks right at home next to McFarlane’s earlier Bruce Wayne from Build‑A Wave 4.
Killer Croc
In the promo shots, Killer Croc comes across as bulky and brooding, with a jagged sculpt that captures his mutated, reptilian skin. His design leans toward his season one animated look, broad shoulders, square jaw and scaled detail. His accessories are just four swappable hands, but the figure includes the Jonah Hex head, hat and weapons of Jonah Hex. If the production figure sticks to what’s shown, this version will be one of the more substantial Crocs we’ve had in animated form.
Ra’s al Ghul
Ra’s al Ghul adds a touch of sophistication to the lineup. From the preview images, the robes look sharply tailored, and his face sculpt has that stoic, high-born arrogance fans know from the series. The colour work on his tunic is rich, and his Build‑A part appears to be the waist and legs. Ra’s hasn’t been overused in the McFarlane line, so this addition should fill a noticeable gap for DCAU collectors.
Gray Ghost
This one’s for the fans. Gray Ghost has a subdued design but a significant place in the animated series as Bruce Wayne’s childhood hero. Voiced by Adam West, the character pays homage to pulp serials. The sculpt captures the shadowed face, trench coat and hat perfectly, at least according to the photos. He includes the torso piece to complete the build. Gray Ghost also lines up beautifully with more nostalgic pieces like Mondo’s Batman Animated Series Robin figure.
McFarlane Jonah Hex Build‑A-Figure
Who Is Jonah Hex in Batman Animated Series?
Jonah Hex isn’t a common name in Gotham, but his episode “Showdown” is a standout in Batman: The Animated Series. He appears in a flashback story told by Ra’s al Ghul, who once battled Hex in the Old West. The story widens the DCAU’s timeline and shows off the kind of storytelling depth that fans still talk about. This is the version McFarlane is recreating in animated form, and the choice is a fun one for long-time followers of the show.
What We Can Tell from the Build‑A Preview
Assembling Jonah Hex requires all four figures in the wave. The Build‑A figure, based on promo shots, looks impressively screen-accurate. He’s shown with a long brown duster, a stitched facial scar, wide-brimmed hat and dual holsters, just as he appeared in the episode. The articulation points aren’t fully clear yet, but if McFarlane sticks to their 22-point standard, this figure should offer decent poseability. Even in stills, the character has presence. He doesn’t just blend into the background, he feels distinct and intentionally styled.
Why Wave 5 Stands Out
This wave does more than just fill gaps, it adds layers. Batman is essential, but it’s the supporting characters that elevate the lineup. Killer Croc brings brute force, Ra’s brings legacy, and Gray Ghost brings heart. Then there’s Jonah Hex, whose inclusion is unexpected but undeniably rooted in the show’s mythology.
For fans who’ve been following the animated series releases, this wave continues the pattern we saw in Build‑A Wave 4 with Bruce Wayne: smart pairings and builds that connect directly to specific storylines. It also plays nicely with other scale-consistent pieces like the Robin from Mondo’s animated line, giving collectors some synergy across brands.
Final Thoughts on the Build‑A Wave Jonah Hex Toy
Even based just on the photos, the McFarlane Jonah Hex Build‑A Wave 5 action figure review leans strongly positive. The sculpted details look sharp, the character choice is bold, and the full set offers more than just another Batman variant. Hex represents a piece of DCAU history rarely explored in toy form, making this a wave with real collector appeal.
The figures are still on pre-order, so final quality and articulation may vary. But if the promo images are anything to go by, this is a wave that’s shaping up to be both meaningful and visually strong.
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