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Toyman
The Winslow Schott incarnation of Toyman as depicted in Action Comics #865 (May 2008).
Art by Jesus Merino.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearance(Schott)
Action Comics #64
(September 1943)
(Nimball)
Action Comics #432 (February 1974)
(Okamura)
Superman (vol. 2) #177 (February 2002)
Created by(Schott)
Don Cameron
Ed Dobrotka
(Nimball)
Cary Bates
Curt Swan
(Okamura)
Jeph Loeb
Ed McGuinness
In-story information
Alter egoWinslow Percival Schott
Jack Nimball
Hiro Okamura
SpeciesHuman
Team affiliations(Schott)
Superman Revenge Squad
The Society
Injustice League
Super Foes
(Nimball)
Legion of Doom
Notable aliases(Okamura):
Toymaster
Abilities(All):

(Schott & Nimball):

(Okamura):

  • Mechanical aptitude

Toyman is the name of three supervillains and one adolescent superhero appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, as an adversary for Superman.

The most well-known incarnation of Toyman is Winslow Schott, a criminal who uses toy-based or toy-themed devices and gimmicks in his various crimes.[1] Toyman made frequent appearances in Golden Age comics, but has appeared infrequently since then.

In the succeeding years, Jack Nimball briefly took up the mantle after Schott retired while Hiro Okamura uses the name while operating as a superhero despite Schott coming out of retirement by then.

Schott, Nimball, and Okamura have made several appearances in DC-related media, with Schott appearing in television series set in the DC Animated Universe, in which he is voiced by Bud Cort, and the live-action television series Smallville, portrayed by Chris Gauthier. Additionally, Schott along with his son and series original character Winslow "Winn" Schott Jr. appear in the live-action Arrowverse television series Supergirl, portrayed by Henry Czerny and Jeremy Jordan respectively.

Publication history

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The Winslow Schott version of Toyman first appeared in Action Comics #64 (September 1943) and was created by Don Cameron and Ed Dobrotka.[2] The first Silver Age appearance of Toyman was in Superman issue #182 from 1966.

The Jack Nimball version of Toyman first appeared in Action Comics #432 (February 1974) and was created by Cary Bates and Curt Swan.[3]

The Hiro Okamura version of Toyman first appeared in Superman (vol. 2) #127 (February 2002) and was created by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness.[4]

Fictional character biography

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Winslow Schott

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Toyman vs. Superman, from the cover of Action Comics #64, art by Joe Shuster

Toyman first appeared in 1943 and appeared in several Golden Age Superman stories.[5] Schott appeared less frequently in comics published after the early 1950s, but remained a semi-regular foe during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

While at first more of a nuisance, Toyman gradually grew more emotionally unstable and paranoid over time, his toys following suit by becoming a lot more dangerous. Although Winslow Schott in his civilian persona was a rather sweet, humble, quirky (if socially withdrawn) person, as Toyman he turned into a childish, destructive megalomaniac. During the 1970s Winslow was effectively retired from crime, but he kept contact with Superman and even helped out to take down Jack Nimball, who he felt sullied the Toyman legacy.

This retirement proved to be tragically short, as not long after Winslow put some of his toys on display (a suggestion by Superman), the entire museum exhibition was completely wrecked. Sightings reported this to be the work of a man in blue tights flying at great speeds. Thinking he has been played for a fool by Superman, Schott swore to destroy everything that Superman cared about to avenge his life's work. It is revealed that the real culprit was Bizarro, in search of the duplicator ray, but by then it was already too late: Schott had already returned to his criminal ways, murdered Jack Nimball and a hotel door guard in cold blood, and built a giant robot to terrorize the city. Shortly after his defeat, he regained his sanity and remembered what he had done. He shed tears of regret as he was escorted to the police car.

After that incident Winslow's mental state grew even worse, and while he often made several legitimate attempts to atone for his sins, he would often relapse back into madness.

After 1985's miniseries Crisis on Infinite Earths and John Byrne's Man of Steel miniseries, Toyman's history was revised, and the Post-Crisis version of the character first appeared in Superman (vol. 2) #13 (January 1988). In this version, Winslow Schott is an unemployed British toymaker who blames Lex Luthor and his company, LexCorp, for being fired from the toy company that he is working for. He uses his toymaking talents to seek revenge, which causes him to cross paths with the British hero Godiva and Superman himself. Toyman continues to commit various crimes in Metropolis, including engaging in child abduction.

Toyman later became a much more sinister figure, shaving his head, wearing black and getting advice in his head from "Mother". This was prompted by him being told that a range of Superman action figures would not include him, as he was not "edgy" enough.[6] While this seems to begin as a pose of what he thought people expect of a villain, it rapidly became a genuine psychotic break. While in this state he abducted and later murdered Adam Morgan, the son of Daily Planet reporter Cat Grant. Adam and several other children captured by Toyman tried to escape, but Schott found out and stabbed Adam to death for being the leader of the group. This caused Schott to develop a hatred of children, as he blamed them for not appreciating his toys. At the time, Schott showed no remorse for what he had done. When Grant later confronted him in prison he cruelly told her "You were a bad mommy. I'm glad I killed your son."[7]

Toyman later seemingly recovered, and Superman showed him that children did appreciate old-fashioned toys, arranging parole in an orphanage; it was later revealed, however, that this was all a hallucination caused when Zatanna attempted to cure him and he had, in fact, returned to child abduction. He appeared after JLA: Crisis of Conscience where Zatanna reveals that she had mind-wiped him. She and Superman go after him. Zatanna is bound and gagged by him, but freed by Superman; however, Toyman escaped.[8]

Winslow was seen in Lex Luthor: Man of Steel as a criminal released by Lex Luthor's aide Elias Orr to deploy his genetically engineered hero Hope,[9] but she almost kills the villain, until Superman saves him.[10] Toyman was in the Infinite Crisis: Villains United special as well, preparing for the Blackgate prison break by lacing the dinner stew with Venom and Velocity 9 to increase the prisoners' strength, speed, and aggression. Unfortunately, some guards also ate the drugged stew and fought the superheroes who showed up to stop the criminals.

He was later seen as a member of the Injustice League in the Justice League of America Wedding Special.

Toyman's history was later revised in Action Comics #865, by Geoff Johns and Jesus Merino. Winslow Schott tells Jimmy Olsen that he was a toymaker who lived with his wife, Mary. When a businessman offered to buy his shop to expand the number of children that his toys can reach, he refused. When Mary was killed in a car accident a few weeks later, Schott agreed to the purchase. However, the businessman lied and gave his technologically advanced toy plans to arms manufacturers. Schott proceeded to bomb the business with an explosive teddy bear. A twist at the end of the story reveals that Mary was just one of his first robotic creations.[11]

Following his first confrontation with Superman, Schott met the Prankster for the first time.[volume & issue needed] The Prankster is a cruel, callous man who commits crimes "because it's fun". He repeatedly asked Schott to "team up", but Schott refused.

Schott reveals to Jimmy that Toyman who killed Adam Grant was a robot created by Schott to replace him in the event that he was ever incarcerated and that a glitch in the robot's programming resulted in it developing a personality (and later a hatred of children), and that Schott's repeated attempts to contact the robot resulted in it suffering from delusions of "Mother". This was confirmed in Superman Secret Files and Origins 2009, although Jimmy initially expressed doubt that Schott was telling the truth.

In the 1997 Speed Force Special, the Max Mercury story Child's Play, set in 19th century New York City, featured the Schott Toy Company run by Archimedes Schott, a crooked businessman who resembles Winslow. Any relationship between them is unknown.

In the Supergirl series while in Arkham Asylum, Toyman is visited by Cat Grant (whose son Adam was murdered by him) and Supergirl. Cat interrogates him about children who have been kidnapped with dolls left behind. Toyman claims that he is innocent and the robotic dolls attack him. Supergirl saves him and gets him to medical care. When Cat returns home, she is confronted by a villain called the Dollmaker. He identifies himself as Anton Schott, implying that he is related to Toyman.[12] The Dollmaker reveals himself to be the abandoned son of Winslow, who has been kidnapping and enslaving children. He tells Cat that he wants her to become his new mother, and that he wishes to serve as a replacement for her murdered son, but Cat violently rejects him. With her gag temporarily removed, Cat is able to call Supergirl for help, and the two are able to defeat the Dollmaker and free the children he had enslaved.[13]

Jack Nimball

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In the 1970s, a man named Jack Nimball assumes the identity of the second Toyman during a period in which Schott had retired from his criminal career and first appeared in Action Comics #432 (February 1974).[14] Nimball wore a jester costume and used a similar modus operandi to the original Toyman. However, this version of Toyman proved short-lived. Schott killed Nimball with a mechanical toy bird and resumed his criminal career in Superman #305 (November 1976).[15] Between those two issues, this Toyman's only other appearances were in Action Comics #454[16] and Superman #299.[17]

Nimball appears as one of Schott's androids in Action Comics #865.[11]

In 2016, DC Comics implemented a relaunch of its books called DC Rebirth which restored its continuity to a form much as it was prior to The New 52. A flashback showed Superman apprehending Toyman.[18]

In 2011, Mattel released a DC Universe Classics 6" Toyman figure based on the Jack Nimball version of the character. However, the character is labeled as Winslow Schott.[19]

Hiro Okamura

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Hiro Okamura (岡村 ヒロ, Okamura Hiro) is a teenage mechanical genius from Japan first appearing as Toyman in Superman (vol. 2) #177 (February 2002) by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness. He shows up in Metropolis in a giant Superman Robot fighting Metallo, claiming that the cyborg's body was based on material stolen from his grandfather.[20]

He later becomes an ally to Superman and Batman. In the Superman/Batman series, he aids the two in destroying a kryptonite meteor that threatens Earth. He strikes a deal with Batman to provide him with various technological implements.[21] Okamura uses more technologically advanced devices than the traditionally-constructed contrivances that Schott uses and his work is largely whimsical in nature. Many of his inventions are inspired by anime and manga, including giant mechas (notably, his giant Composite Batman-Superman robot).[22]

In Superman/Batman #26, Okamura fakes his own kidnapping at the hands of Winslow Schott. Superboy and Robin attempt to rescue Okamura, but offer their friendship to him after learning of his scheme and realizing that he is lonely.[23][24] Okamura attends Superboy's funeral at Titans Tower after he is killed during the Infinite Crisis event.[23]

A future version of Okamura, allied with a power-hungry group of Titans, travels back in time to the modern day to cement their power-base in Teen Titans (vol. 3) #52 (January 2008).[25]

Okamura appears as one of Winslow Schott's androids in Action Comics #865; given the unreliable nature of Schott's narration, Hiro's status as his android creation is suspect.[11]

In 2011, The New 52 rebooted the DC Comics universe. Hiro Okamura operates as the Toymaster.[26] He appears as a confidant at his Toymaster Gameshop for a witness named Condesa to Clark Kent and Lois Lane's story on HODOR_Root, in which he agrees to help them.[27]

Skills and abilities

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Toyman does not have powers, but he does possess an incredible technological prowess and expertise in robotics, as well as knowledge of biological weaponry. Despite the childish motif which he usually insists on incorporating, his creations are highly sophisticated, destructive, and dangerous. In addition, most of these inventions have an innocuous or even comical appearance that disconcerts his opponents.[28]

The second Toyman possesses skills identical to Winslow Schott.[29]

The Japanese Toyman is an excellent engineer, able to fix most machinery (such as giant robots and computer hardware).

Other characters named Toyman

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Toyman robot

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Toyman surfaces in Metropolis and allies with Lex Luthor in Action Comics #837 (May 2006) as part of the One Year Later 'Up, Up, and Away' story arc. His first appearance was written by Geoff Johns and Kurt Busiek with art by Pete Woods.

His appearance, inspired by the character's Superman: The Animated Series incarnation,[citation needed] is that of a child-sized doll. This Toyman mentions meeting Hiro Okamura in Japan and stealing one of his Superman robots. As part of his bargain with Luthor, he is given the information needed to find his creator Winslow Schott in exchange for assistance in a plot against Superman.

This Toyman, renamed the Toyboy, is shown amongst Schott's other robots in Action Comics #865,[11] and appears as the Toyboy alongside Schott in the 2009-2010 World's Finest miniseries.

In Justice League of America (vol. 2) #13, Toyman appears as a member of the Injustice League.

Toywoman

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A female version of Toyman named the Toywoman appears in Superman #349 (July 1980). The Toywoman is the gender-inverted version of Winslow Schott, the criminal known as Toyman, created by Mister Mxyzptlk to serve as an enemy to his creation of Superwoman. Once Superman tricked Mister Mxyzptlk into saying his name backwards, the creations of Superwoman and the Toywoman were undone.[30]

Bizarro Toyman

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The Bizarro Toyman appears in Action Comics #856 (November 2007). When Bizarro III found himself infused with radiation from a blue sun, he developed the ability to replicate himself as well as create other "Bizarro" lifeforms based upon likenesses of people from Earth. He used this power to populate a cube-shaped planetoid dubbed the Bizarro World within a blue sun star-system. One of the many duplicates that he created was a Bizarro version of Toyman. Bizarro imprisoned this Toyman inside of his Fourtriss uv Bizarro along with several other known foes.[31]

Other versions

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World's Finest Comics

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An unidentified Toyman appears in World's Finest Comics #167 (June 1967). He tries to start a crime spree in Gotham City, but is thwarted by Superman, Supergirl and Batman. Nevertheless, Toyman uses a prototype molecular-dissolver ray on Batman to injure him.

Titans Tomorrow

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An older Hiro Okamura appears in the Titans Tomorrow reality as a member of the Titans Army who utilizes a suit of orange-and-blue manga-themed battle armor.[25]

Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?

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In the story, Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? by Alan Moore, Toyman and Prankster are unwittingly manipulated by Mister Mxyzptlk to discover Superman's secret identity. They succeed after kidnapping Pete Ross and torturing the information out of him, then killing him. After managing to unmask Clark Kent in front of Lana Lang and others by machine-gunning him and revealing his costume beneath his clothes, Toyman and Prankster are captured.[32]

Justice

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Toyman appears in Justice as a member of the Legion of Doom. This version communicates through a human-sized marionette resembling Jack Nimball, became obese and infected with Brainiac's cybernetics, and is based in a city resembling a funhouse and populated primarily by children and families that he has taken hostage.[33] He attacks Hawkman and Hawkgirl in their museum using toy fighter planes and a gigantic Nimball marionette, blowing up their museum and leaving the duo for dead,[34] though they survive the attack.[35] When the Justice League storm the Hall of Doom, Toyman uses his marionette and the city's toys to attack them, but they destroy the former before Superman locates Schott. The League save the hostages while Schott recovers in the Batcave.[36]

In other media

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Television

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Animation

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  • Toyman appears in The New Adventures of Superman.[citation needed] This version is the unnamed son of Winslow Schott.
  • The Jack Nimball incarnation of Toyman appears in Challenge of the Superfriends, voiced by Frank Welker.[citation needed] This version is a member of Lex Luthor's Legion of Doom.
  • An original incarnation of Toyman resembling Jack Nimball appears in a self-titled episode of The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show, voiced by Alan Oppenheimer.[citation needed]
  • The Winslow Schott incarnation of Toyman appears in series set in the DC Animated Universe (DCAU), voiced primarily by Bud Cort, and by Corey Burton in Justice League.[38] This version, also known as Winslow Schott Jr., is the son of Winslow Schott Sr., who dreamed of building a toy factory but lacked capital. Crime boss Bruno Mannheim offered to bankroll him to secretly use the factory as a front for a numbers racket. When the police discovered the scheme, the gangsters left Schott Sr. to take the fall. As a result, he was falsely imprisoned for 10 years and died in prison before he could be paroled. Meanwhile, Schott Jr. spent several years in abusive and neglectful foster homes, which left him a deranged adult.
    • Schott Jr. first appears in Superman: The Animated Series. Throughout the episodes "Fun and Games" and "Obsession", he creates an android named Darci Mason and seeks revenge against Mannheim for wronging his father as well as Superman for foiling his schemes before he and Darci are seemingly killed in the latter episode.
    • Schott Jr. resurfaces in the Static Shock episode "Toys in the Hood". Having survived the events of "Obsession", he and Darci turn up in Dakota to capture Static's friend Daisy Watkins and use her as a model for Darci's new nanite-constructed body. After Superman and Static join forces to confront Schott Jr. and rescue Daisy, Darci betrays him and tries to escape, only to be killed by a failsafe device he created to destroy her if she ever did so. Subsequently, Schott Jr. is taken to jail.
    • Schott Jr. appears in the Justice League episode "Hereafter" as a member of the Superman Revenge Squad. During their fight with the Justice League, he uses an experimental machine resembling a giant toy robot to seemingly kill Superman, but unknowingly transports him to a post-apocalyptic future.
    • Schott Jr. appears in Justice League Unlimited as a member of Gorilla Grodd's Secret Society. Prior to and during the episodes "Alive!" and "Destroyer", Lex Luthor takes command of the Society, but Grodd mounts a mutiny. In the ensuing battle, Schott Jr. sides with the former before Darkseid attacks and kills most of the Society. Luthor, Schott Jr., and the survivors subsequently return to Earth and work with the Justice League to foil Darkseid's invasion.
  • The Jack Nimball incarnation of Toyman makes a cameo appearance in The Batman episode "Lost Heroes", voiced by Richard Green.[38]
  • An unidentified Toyman appears in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "Battle of the Superheroes!", voiced by John DiMaggio.[38]
    • Additionally, an original character based on the Jack Nimball incarnation of Toyman named Fun Haus appears, voiced by Gary Anthony Williams.[39]
  • A young Toyman based on the Silver Age incarnation of Winslow Schott makes a cameo appearance in the Young Justice episode "Intervention", voiced by Cameron Bowen.[38]
  • The Jack Nimball incarnation of Toyman appears in Robot Chicken, voiced by Seth Green.[citation needed] This version is a member of the Legion of Doom.
  • A villainous version of Hiro Okamura / Toyman appears in Justice League Action, voiced by Ken Jeong.[40]
  • The android incarnation of Toyman appears in Harley Quinn, voiced by Tom Hollander.[citation needed] This version is a member of the Legion of Doom.
  • A teenage Winslow Schott appears in DC Super Hero Girls, voiced by Charlie Schlatter.
  • The Jack Nimball incarnation of Toyman appears in Batwheels, voiced by James Arnold Taylor.[41]
  • Winslow Schott appears in the My Adventures with Superman episode "Two Lanes Diverged", voiced by Michael Yurchak.[38] This version is an elderly pawn shop owner, a robotics and demolitions expert, and an old friend of Sam Lane.
  • A villainous version of Hiro Okamura / Toyman appears in Bat-Fam, voiced by Kailen Jude.[38]

Live-action

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  • An original incarnation of Toyman named Orlich Hoffman appears in the Wonder Woman episode "The Deadly Toys", portrayed by Frank Gorshin.
  • A character based on Toyman called Nick Knack appears in Superboy, portrayed by Gilbert Gottfried. He is an electronics genius who dresses in child-like clothes.
  • Winslow P. Schott appears in the Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman episode "Seasons Greedings", portrayed by Sherman Hemsley. This version has a similar background to the post-Crisis incarnation of Schott and displays a genuine love for children, which contributes to him reforming by the end of the episode. Though the character is never referred to as Toyman, episode writer Dean Cain confirmed that he based him on Toyman while acknowledging that he differs from his comic book portrayal.[42] A second Toyman, Harold Kripstly, was portrayed by Grant Shaud in the series' fourth season.
  • The Winslow Schott incarnation of Toyman appears in Smallville, portrayed by Chris Gauthier. This version originally worked for S.T.A.R. Labs before he was hired by Oliver Queen to work for Queen Industries, subsequently fired for putting explosives in his toys, and found work with Lex Luthor. After a string of failures that lead to him being arrested, Schott establishes Marionette Ventures, an organization dedicated to controlling Smallville's waterfront properties, to challenge Clark Kent and the Justice League.
  • Several characters based on Toyman appear in Supergirl:
    • Introduced in the episode "Childish Things", the Winslow Schott incarnation of Toyman (portrayed by Henry Czerny)[43][44][45][46] tried to kill his boss Chester Dunholz for his perceived theft of his projects 10 years prior to the series, but Dunholz survived while six innocents were killed. After learning what happened, his son Winslow "Winn" Schott Jr. (portrayed by Jeremy Jordan) never forgave him for giving in to his rage. In the present, Schott escapes from prison and forces Winn to help him make another attempt on Dunholz's life before Supergirl defeats him. As of the episode "Schott Through the Heart", Schott has died. In the two-part episode "Back from the Future", Winn encounters a digital consciousness based on his father while attempting to stop the digital consciousness of a villainous doppelgänger of himself. After Winn reluctantly agrees to let Schott help, the latter sacrifices himself to delete the alternate Winn's consciousness.
      • "Schott Through the Heart" also introduces a female version of Jack Nimball named Jacqueline Nimball / Toywoman, portrayed by Brooke Smith. Following Schott's death, his protégé Nimball targets his ex-wife Mary and Winn, though they work with Supergirl to defeat her.[47]
      • "Back from the Future" also features an alternate universe variant of Winn (also portrayed by Jordan) who took on the mantle of Toyman following his father's death. After Brainiac 5 frees him from prison on Lex Luthor's behalf, Toyman attempts to frame Winn for terrorism in the future by uploading his mind into the Department of Extranormal Operations (DEO)'s computers to invade the Internet. With help from a digital copy of his father's consciousness, Winn hacks the system and deletes both of the Toymen's consciousnesses. As he had joined the Legion by this time, Winn changes his Legionnaire codename from "Computer Lad" to "Toyman" in his father's memory and to do good in his name.

Film

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  • An unidentified Toyman appears in the unproduced Batman vs. Superman. This version would have been a reformed criminal that Batman interrogates and tortures to locate the Joker. When they are attacked by one of the Joker's deadly gadgets, Batman narrowly escapes, leaving Toyman to be caught in an explosion. His fate is not revealed in the script.[48]
  • The Winslow Schott incarnation of Toyman appears in Superman: Doomsday, voiced by John DiMaggio.[38] This version is more deranged and unkempt than other incarnations and possesses a Goth aesthetic. Following Superman's apparent death while fighting Doomsday, Toyman holds a school bus full of children hostage while robbing a bank until a clone of Superman defeats him. Following this, Toyman becomes a fugitive and kills an innocent before the police recapture him. After learning this, the Superman clone kills Toyman.
  • The Hiro Okamura incarnation of Toyman appears in Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, voiced by Calvin Tran.[40]
  • The Jack Nimball incarnation of Toyman appears in JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time, voiced by Tom Gibis.[38] This version is a living wooden doll and a member of the Legion of Doom.
  • A character based on Toyman called the Toymaster appears in Justice League vs. Teen Titans, voiced by Steve Blum. He is a member of the Legion of Doom.
  • The Jack Nimball incarnation of Toyman makes a cameo appearance in Justice League Dark: Apokolips War.
  • The Winslow Schott incarnation of Toyman makes a non-speaking appearance in Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse as a member of the Legion of Doom.[38]

Video games

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Miscellaneous

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  • The Smallville incarnation of Winslow Schott and Hiro Okamura appear in Smallville Season 11. After foiling criminals wearing teleportation vests that were stolen in a previous LexCorp robbery, Superman and Lex Luthor reluctantly join forces to solve the mystery. They initially suspect Schott, who is incarcerated at Stryker's Island in "hyper-solitary". Upon being interviewed by Lois Lane about the Prankster, Schott reveals they used to work together at Queen Industries' R&D department before he transferred to LexCorp and Prankster is a cheat who stole his idea for Kryptonite bullets. Additionally, Schott modified John Corben's Kryptonite heart to give him the ability to absorb Kryptonite radiation.[53]
  • An unidentified Toyman and Hiro Okamura appear in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold tie-in comics.
  • The Hiro Okamura incarnation of Toyman appears in the Catwoman: Queen of Thieves podcast.[54]
  • An unidentified Toyman appears in the DC Super Friends tie-in comics.[55][56]

See also

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References

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The Toyman is a in the DC Comics universe, most commonly depicted as an enemy of who employs deadly toy-themed weapons, robots, and gadgets in his criminal schemes. Created by writer Don Cameron and artist Ed Dobrotka, the character first appeared in Action Comics #64 (September 1943). The most prominent incarnation is Winslow P. Schott, a brilliant but embittered toymaker from England who relocates to and turns to crime after personal tragedies, including the death of his wife, which he blames on corrupt businessmen. Schott's modus operandi revolves around his genius-level intellect in and , allowing him to construct lifelike marionettes, explosive playthings, and massive toy-based without any abilities of his own. Over decades of publication, Toyman has evolved from a whimsical crook in his debut—disguised in oversized toy costumes for robberies—to a more sinister figure in modern stories, often portrayed as a with psychological instability, sometimes using childlike innocence as a facade for sadistic acts. He has clashed with in numerous tales, including high-profile arcs where he murders civilians with rigged toys or allies with other villains like those in the . The Toyman mantle has been assumed by multiple characters across DC continuities, adding layers to the legacy; notable successors include Jack Nimball, a deranged inventor killed by Schott, and Hiro Okamura, a teenage Japanese prodigy who builds advanced mechs and briefly aids as an ally. Beyond comics, Toyman has appeared in various media adaptations, including the where Winslow Schott is reimagined as a vengeful orphan seeking payback against , voiced by in Superman: The Animated Series. These portrayals emphasize his blend of playfulness and peril, making him a recurring foil that highlights 's role as protector of the innocent.

Publication history

Creation and early appearances

The Toyman was created by writer Don C. Cameron and artist Ed Dobrotka, debuting as Winslow Schott in the story "The Terrible Toyman!" published in Action Comics #64 (September 1943). In this Golden Age narrative, Schott is established as a disgruntled toy manufacturer harboring resentment toward society for failing to appreciate his inventions, leading him to repurpose his creations for criminal ends in Metropolis. He begins with toy-disguised robberies, such as using wind-up devices to steal from banks, but escalates by sabotaging his own toy factory to cover his tracks and later kidnapping Lois Lane with a massive jack-in-the-box explosive, only to be thwarted and captured by Superman in a climactic showdown at the factory. Schott's early portrayal emphasized a blend of childlike whimsy and deadly ingenuity, with gadgets like garrotes and bomb-laden playthings serving as both thematic foils to Superman's invincibility and symbols of corrupted . This characterization positioned Toyman as a lighter, escapist antagonist amid the post-World War II shift in toward more gadget-driven, less ideologically heavy villains, providing contrast to the era's graver wartime threats. Subsequent Golden Age stories further explored Toyman's toy-themed crimes, including his appearance in Superman #49 (November 1947), where an escaped Schott is framed for murders committed with prank devices mimicking his style, prompting an uneasy team-up with to unmask the real perpetrator. By the early Silver Age transition, he resurfaced in tales like Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #9 (October 1955), targeting the cub reporter with elaborate mechanical toys in schemes that underscored his persistent grudge against Superman's circle.

Evolution across eras

During the Silver Age, Toyman's character expanded beyond his Golden Age origins, incorporating a distinctive puppet motif and delving into his family backstory. In Superman #141 (1960), writer and artist introduced Schott's use of marionettes as a , emphasizing his twisted view of childhood innocence twisted into criminal tools. This issue also revealed Schott's troubled dynamics, portraying him as a toymaker driven to villainy by personal losses, adding depth to his motivations as a foe of . Later, in Justice League of America #123 (1975), Toyman teamed up with other villains in a crossover event, showcasing his adaptability in larger threats against the Justice League and Justice Society, where his toy-based gadgets played a key role in the chaos on Earth-Prime. The brought shifts in Toyman's narrative, focusing on his recurring conflicts with imprisonment and escapes, highlighting his resilience as a persistent antagonist. #197 (1979) depicted Schott's latest breakout from prison, where he deployed elaborate toy traps against and other members, underscoring his evolution into a more cunning escape artist. During this era, Jack Nimball debuted as a copycat Toyman in #432 (February 1974), a small-time crook who stole Schott's identity and arsenal, leading to chaotic confrontations with ; Nimball was killed by Schott in #305 (November 1976), exploring themes of legacy and imitation in villainy. The Post-Crisis reboot by in the 1980s fundamentally reimagined Toyman as a tragic figure, emphasizing psychological depth over campy antics. In The Man of Steel miniseries (1986), particularly issue #5, Byrne portrayed Winslow Schott's abusive father as the catalyst for his villainy, transforming him from a mere prankster into a deeply disturbed individual whose toy weapons symbolized unresolved . This reinvention influenced subsequent stories, making Toyman a more sympathetic yet dangerous adversary. In the 1990s and early 2000s, Toyman's lore diversified further with the debut of Hiro Okamura in Superman/Batman #27 (2006), a teenage Japanese inventor who adopted the Toyman mantle as an ally to Superman and Batman, using his genius to construct massive mecha suits against threats like the approaching asteroid in the "Public Enemies" arc. Meanwhile, the original Schott faced an apparent death in Action Comics #844 (2006), during the "Last Son" storyline, where he sacrificed himself in a bomb-laden confrontation with Superman, only to be resurrected later through advanced nanotechnology, reinforcing his enduring role as an unkillable symbol of twisted ingenuity.

Recent developments

In the New 52 era, Winslow Schott experienced a significant character shift as the Toyman, reforming to serve as an ally to in Justice League #23.2 (2013), where he contributed his inventive skills to support the hero's efforts against threats. Similarly, Hiro Okamura, the younger incarnation of Toyman, provided crucial gadget-based support during the Superman: Doomed crossover event in 2014, assisting and his allies in combating the rampaging Doomsday with his advanced toy-like technology. Following the DC Rebirth initiative, Schott reverted to a more villainous role, launching attacks in Action Comics #957 (2016) that highlighted his ongoing antagonism toward Superman. His involvement in the Justice League vs. Suicide Squad event later that year was limited, positioning him as a peripheral figure in the clash between the League and the black-ops team, though his toy-themed gadgets briefly factored into the chaos. A notable crossover occurred in 2023 during the "Failsafe" arc, with Schott's Toyman relocating from to in Batman #131, where he employed Superman-inspired technology to probe the mystery of Bruce Wayne's apparent disappearance, but ultimately committed amid the city's turmoil. As of November 2025, coverage of post-2023 stories includes Toyman's return as a villain in Superman Unlimited #3 (July 2025), where he terrorizes using a Kryptonite-enhanced arsenal against . No major arcs featuring Hiro Okamura have occurred since 2014, suggesting relative underutilization of that incarnation in recent narratives.

Fictional character biography

Winslow Schott

Winslow P. Schott is a brilliant but embittered toymaker originally from . After the death of his wife, which he blamed on corrupt businessmen who stole his designs for military use, Schott relocated to and turned to crime. His villainous career began when he sent an exploding to his new boss, Walter Dunhill, killing him in revenge. As the original Toyman, Schott has repeatedly clashed with , often employing psychological tactics tied to his tragic past. In one notable scheme, he created lifelike robots, including one mimicking his late wife Mary, to cope with his loss while using them in criminal plots. Schott's instability deepened over time; post-Crisis, he became more unhinged, allying with villains like the and even destroying New Krypton by aiding Reactron's detonation. Despite occasional retirements, he has defended his Toyman legacy fiercely, including assassinating his successor Jack Nimball.

Jack Nimball

Jack Nimball, a small-time crook, assumed the mantle of Toyman following Winslow Schott's temporary retirement from villainy, debuting in Action Comics #432 (February 1974), written by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan. Portrayed as a whimsical inventor, Nimball employed cartoonish, oversized toys as weapons, positioning himself as a successor to Schott while terrorizing Metropolis. His schemes emphasized playful yet destructive gadgets, such as a ray that shrank a Boeing 707 airliner for theft and explosive bubble gum animals deployed during escapes. In this introductory story, titled "Target of the Toymen!", Nimball escalated his criminal activities by stealing high-profile vehicles—a , a solar-powered , and an attempt on the world's —demanding a $100 million . However, Schott emerged from retirement to defend his legacy, initially allying with Nimball before being betrayed with poisonous . Superman intervened, having coordinated with Schott, and subdued Nimball aboard a hijacked rocket, marking a swift defeat for the impostor. Nimball's role as Toyman proved brief, spanning only a handful of pre-Crisis appearances, often clashing with , , and . His arc concluded tragically in Superman #305 (November 1976), where Schott assassinated him using a rigged toy bird, viewing Nimball as an unworthy usurper who had sullied the identity. This event solidified Nimball's status as a minor, comedic foil to Schott's more obsessive persona, illustrating the Toyman name's occasional adaptability amid DC's evolving editorial focus on core characters. Following the 1985 reboot, Nimball's incarnation was excluded from post-Crisis continuity, with narrative emphasis returning to Schott alone until new variants emerged decades later.

Hiro Okamura

Hiro Okamura is a teenage mechanical genius from whose family created the alloy used in Metallo's body, leading him to initially target the as a vigilante. After encountering , Okamura allied with the hero, adopting the Toyman mantle as a positive force. His first major contribution came in Superman/Batman #49 (2008), where he built a giant composite Batman-Superman mech to destroy a meteor threatening . Okamura has provided technological support in various arcs, including anti-metahuman drones during bounty hunts on in . For his efforts, he earned honorary membership in the , focusing on R&D such as repairing anti-Speed Force devices and supplying mission vehicles. Despite his youth, Okamura's inexperience has led to occasional issues, but he prioritizes heroic alliances over villainy. In recent stories as of 2025, he continues aiding against threats like a kryptonite-upgraded Toyman variant in Superman Unlimited #3.

Powers and abilities

Winslow Schott

Winslow Schott, as the original Toyman, possesses no abilities, instead drawing his effectiveness from a genius-level specializing in design, , and . This expertise allows him to engineer intricate, weaponized playthings that blend seamlessly into everyday environments, turning childhood innocence into instruments of destruction. Without innate powers, Schott's success hinges entirely on advance preparation, strategic deployment of traps, and psychological manipulation to outmaneuver far stronger opponents like . His signature arsenal consists of deadly toys reimagined as lethal devices, such as capable of inflicting fatal injuries, acid-squirting squirt guns that dissolve targets on contact, and designed to victims at close range. In later schemes, Schott incorporated advanced robots resembling children, deploying them for to unsettle heroes by blurring the line between harmless play and mortal threat. These inventions often feature misdirection, appearing as ordinary toys until activated, which amplifies their surprise factor in combat. Schott employs guerrilla-style tactics, favoring ambushes in urban settings where he can hide his gadgets amid cityscapes or spaces to target Superman's associates through traps. His approach emphasizes evasion over , using decoys like giant marionettes or flying drone to distract and divide foes while setting up kill zones. This hit-and-run methodology exploits the chaos of metropolitan environments, allowing Schott to strike swiftly before retreating to his hidden workshops. Despite his ingenuity, Schott's physical frailty represents a critical limitation; he is an average in strength and , making him highly vulnerable in direct confrontations where his gadgets can be dismantled or bypassed. His dependence on pre-built devices leaves him exposed if discovered prematurely, as seen in encounters where heroes close the distance and neutralize his traps before activation. Unlike Hiro Okamura's superior, high-tech defensive gadgets, Schott's offensive arsenal prioritizes raw lethality over resilience, often backfiring against prepared adversaries.

Hiro Okamura

Hiro Okamura demonstrates prodigy-level expertise in engineering and robotics, allowing him to develop sophisticated mechs, systems, and advanced weaponry that operate on principles far removed from conventional toys. As a teenage , his technical proficiency spans , physics, and weapons technology, enabling the creation of high-tech gadgets that support operations. Among his signature inventions are giant robot suits, such as the composite Batman-Superman mech constructed to intercept and destroy a massive asteroid endangering , which combined elements of both heroes' for enhanced functionality. Okamura's designs often draw brief inspiration from Winslow Schott's motifs but elevate them into anime-influenced, sci-fi constructs like holographic decoys for evasion and shields for during high-stakes conflicts. In combat scenarios, Okamura typically assumes a support role, deploying remote-controlled gadgets and providing real-time technological aid to teams like the Justice League, where his R&D contributions prove invaluable over direct engagement. His honorary membership in the Justice League underscores this backend focus, as he repairs complex devices like anti-speed force machinery and supplies vehicles for League missions. Despite his brilliance, Okamura's youth and relative inexperience occasionally result in malfunctions, requiring on-the-fly adjustments. Unlike predecessors, he lacks a psychological edge rooted in villainy, prioritizing heroic alliances over manipulative tactics.

Toyman robot

The refers to various autonomous mechanical creations built by Winslow Schott, utilizing his expertise in and to advance his criminal schemes against . Schott frequently deploys robots as deadly toys or proxies, such as in Action Comics #837 (2005), where a robot assassin targets . In later stories, Schott's robots demonstrate advanced capabilities, including artificial intelligence mimicking his personality and holographic projections for deception. A notable example appears in Action Comics #865 (2006), where a robot disguised as the previous Toyman, Jack Nimball, continues Schott's vendetta after his apparent death, blending mechanical precision with Schott's whimsical lethality. These robots highlight Schott's obsession with technological legacy, allowing his threats to persist independently in the DC Universe.

Toywoman

Toywoman is a in the DC Comics universe, appearing as a gender-inverted counterpart to the Toyman in an alternate reality. Created by Mister Mxyzptlk's "Turnabout Trap" spell, which swaps the genders of 's allies and enemies, Toywoman is the female version of Winslow Schott, debuting in Superman #349 (July 1980). In this continuity, she battles (the female ) using adapted toy-themed weapons. Toywoman employs gadgets like explosive toys and marionettes for her crimes, mirroring the original Toyman's ingenuity but within the swapped-gender scenario. Her appearances are limited to this alternate universe storyline, emphasizing the chaotic effects of Mxyzptlk's magic rather than a direct familial or ongoing connection to Schott. As a minor character, Toywoman has not featured prominently in main DC continuity since her introduction.

Bizarro Toyman

The Bizarro Toyman is the reversed counterpart to the DC Comics Toyman (Winslow Schott), existing as a flawed clone on the cube-shaped planet Htrae, also known as . Unlike the cunning and malicious original, the Bizarro Toyman operates under inverted logic, where intentions and outcomes are perpetually opposite to normal expectations. He first appeared in the "Escape from Bizarro World" storyline, where Bizarro #1, empowered by exposure to blue sun radiation, gained the ability to duplicate individuals into Bizarro versions, creating the Toyman clone as part of a chaotic effort to build a perfect opposite society. In his debut, the Toyman participates in "heroic" acts that result in harm, such as constructing supposedly safe toys that prove dangerously unstable due to his backward reasoning—exemplifying the of villainy central to Bizarro lore. These actions lead to confrontations with , who must contend with the duplicates' illogical threats while rescuing hostages like and Pa Kent on Htrae. The character's antics underscore themes of imperfection and absurdity, providing amid the Superman mythos through his bungled schemes and reversed morality. The Toyman's powers derive from standard Bizarro physiology, including superhuman durability and strength that allow him to withstand intense physical confrontations. His inventive genius manifests in counterproductive gadgets, such as a "flame-freezing" ray intended to extinguish fires but which instead ignites them, reflecting the inherent flaws in all Bizarro creations. Though primarily a one-off , he has cameo roles in ensemble stories, briefly crossing over with the in humorous scenarios that highlight his role as a satirical foil to the main Toyman.

Alternate versions

Pre-Crisis continuities

In the Pre-Crisis continuities, the Toyman, primarily Winslow Schott, was depicted as a Silver Age villain on , relying on inventive, toy-based gadgets to perpetrate crimes against without delving into complex psychological motivations. His schemes often emphasized clever mechanical contraptions, such as shrinking rays or explosive playthings, reflecting the era's lighthearted yet perilous tone in stories. Schott's escapes frequently involved hidden compartments within his toy designs, allowing him to evade capture through whimsical, gadget-assisted getaways. One notable Earth-One arc expanded Schott's backstory to include familial elements, highlighting his motivations beyond mere villainy. In Superman vol. 1 #305 (November 1976), Schott, having briefly retired from crime, reemerged as the Toyman after a rival criminal, Jack Nimball, kidnapped his son to assume the identity; Schott allied temporarily with to counter the threat, ultimately killing Nimball and reaffirming his role as a gadget-wielding . Schott's interactions with other villains underscored his collaborative potential in Pre-Crisis tales, as seen in team-ups that amplified his toy-themed threats; for instance, he joined forces with the Prankster in a scheme exploiting outdated laws to distract while executing a larger robbery, blending humor with criminal ingenuity. Toyman's presence extended into Multiverse elements, appearing across Earths to showcase DC's interconnected pre-1985 cosmology. On Earth-Two, the original Schott version debuted in #64 (September 1943), establishing the character's foundational toy-empire plots where he built a criminal network around mass-produced deadly playthings to fund his operations and challenge the . These Pre-Crisis portrayals established Toyman as a template for whimsical villainy in the , emphasizing gadgetry and playful menace over darker traits, a largely erased by the events of (1985-1986), which consolidated the into a single reality.

Future and hypothetical scenarios

In the "Titans Tomorrow" storyline, a possible future timeline portrays Hiro Okamura as an adult who has evolved into a fascist anti-hero and member of the Titans Army, a militarized group assembled by Batman to enforce order. Recruited into this alliance, Okamura deploys advanced robotic mechs and toy-based weaponry to battle cosmic threats, including a confrontation with during an invasion. The hypothetical finale in "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" depicts Winslow Schott's tragic end as the original . Teaming with the Prankster to expose 's , Schott deploys deadly automated toys that result in the murder of Pete Ross's son, prompting a desperate confrontation. In self-defense against , Schott swallows a rigged as a , committing in a final act of defiance. These narratives explore themes of redemption and escalation in Toyman's aged iterations, contrasting youthful ingenuity or madness with the consequences of prolonged villainy or heroic reinvention in hypothetical timelines.

Elseworlds and limited series

In the limited series Justice (2005–2007), written by and illustrated by and Doug Braithwaite, Winslow Schott as the Toyman serves as a key member of the villainous , allied with and Brainiac in a plot to undermine the . Toyman deploys mind-control toys to manipulate civilians and builds a fanatical following, culminating in him taking all the children of hostage as leverage against . The story portrays Toyman as a leader figure whose toy-based weaponry escalates into an army of robotic constructs, but Superman's confrontation reveals Toyman's partial cybernetic transformation, rendering him a under Brainiac's direct control. This depiction emphasizes Toyman's psychological manipulation tactics, blending his toy motif with themes of technological domination. The four-issue limited series Batman: Toyman (1998–1999), written by and illustrated by Andy Kuhn, reimagines Toyman as a primary antagonist in , shifting his traditional rivalry with to a direct clash with Batman. In this non-canon tale, Toyman unleashes deadly toy inventions aimed at massacring dozens of innocent children, forcing a severely injured Batman to ally with an unlikely partner—revealed to be a former associate from Toyman's past—to thwart the scheme. The narrative amplifies the tragic undertones of Schott's character, rooting his crimes in and personal , portraying him as a desperate inventor driven to extremes by economic hardship and loss rather than mere whimsy. These Elseworlds and limited series appearances often reinterpret Toyman's core abilities in darker, more poignant ways, highlighting socioeconomic motivations behind his villainy. Overall, these stories prioritize emotional depth, transforming Toyman's playful facade into a symbol of amplified childhood deprivation and societal neglect.

In other media

Television

Toyman's first animated appearance was in the 1978-1980 series Challenge of the Super Friends, where he appeared as a member of the , employing toy-themed gadgets and robots in schemes against and the . He later appeared in the 1996 episode "Fun and Games" of Superman: The Animated Series, where he was voiced by as the masked inventor Winslow Schott, who deploys deadly toy robots against . In this (DCAU) portrayal, Toyman remains anonymous behind a doll-like mask, emphasizing his reclusive nature and reliance on robotic gadgets rather than direct confrontation. Toyman also appeared in the DCAU episodes "Toys in the Hood" of (2004, voiced by ) and "Hereafter, Part I" of (2003, voiced by ). Toyman recurred in (2004–2006), voiced again by , as a member of Gorilla Grodd's in episodes such as "Alive!" and "Destroyer," where his schemes involve deploying swarms of mechanical toys to support larger villainous plots against the . A younger version of Toyman, based on the Silver Age Winslow Schott, made a brief cameo in the 2013 Young Justice episode "Intervention," voiced by Cameron Bowen, attacking a bank with a giant . Toyman also made a cameo in the 2007 The Batman season 5 episode "Lost Heroes, Part 1," voiced by Richard Green, as a targeting . In live-action television, Toyman debuted in the 1997 episode "" of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (season 4), portrayed by as a disgruntled toy maker who kidnaps children out of a twisted sense of providing them a better life. He appeared as Winslow Schott in starting in season 8 and prominently in season 10's "" (2011), played by as a vengeful ex-LuthorCorp engineer using marionette tech and explosives in personal vendettas against Clark Kent and . These adaptations highlight key differences: DCAU versions stress Toyman's anonymity, childlike demeanor, and advanced for elaborate traps, while live-action iterations incorporate more personal motivations, such as corporate grudges or misguided , to humanize his obsessions.

Film

In the animated film Superman: Doomsday (2007), Winslow Schott appears as the Toyman, a psychotic criminal who terrorizes with deadly toy weapons in the aftermath of Superman's battle with Doomsday. Voiced by , he embodies a deranged, unkempt version of the character, ultimately meeting his demise at the hands of a clone seeking vengeance for a child's death. The Hiro Okamura incarnation of Toyman features prominently in the 2009 animated film : Public Enemies, where the young Japanese inventor serves as a heroic ally to and Batman. Voiced by Calvin Tran, Okamura deploys his expertise in gadgetry, including a massive mech suit and anti-Kryptonite technology, to aid the heroes against Lex Luthor's bounty on . This adaptation highlights Toyman's inventive side, transforming his toy-themed arsenal into tools for justice rather than crime. A cameo appearance of the Jack Nimball version of Toyman occurs in the 2020 animated film Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, underscoring the character's recurring presence in ensemble DC stories. To date, Toyman has no major roles in live-action DC films, with the Hiro Okamura variant remaining unadapted outside of . His portrayals consistently emphasize elaborate, toy-inspired gadgetry as a core element of the character's .

Video games

Toyman has appeared in several DC Comics-licensed video games, primarily as a villainous non-playable character (NPC) or playable antagonist, leveraging his toy-themed gadgets for combat mechanics and story elements. His debut in gaming came in DC Universe Online (2011), where Winslow Schott serves as a recurring enemy in missions set in Stryker's Island, deploying deadly toy robots, explosive presents, and mechanical traps to challenge players. In expansions and story content, Hiro Okamura's incarnation appears as an occasional ally, providing gadget support inspired by his comic book mechanical genius. In the Lego DC series, Toyman features as a playable villain with whimsical yet lethal abilities rooted in his toy arsenal. In Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham (2014), he acts as an antagonist in side levels, using attacks like remote-controlled toy airplanes and puppet swarms to overwhelm heroes. This evolves in Lego DC Super-Villains (2018), where players can unlock Schott as a controllable character for 150,000 studs in Metropolis, employing special moves such as jack-in-the-box mines that detonate on enemies and summonable toy soldiers for crowd control. Voiced by Corey Burton, his role emphasizes chaotic villainy within the game's open-world crime spree narrative. Later titles shift Toyman's portrayal toward strategic support, reflecting his dual heroic and villainous comic iterations. In Scribblenauts Unlimited (2012), Schott appears as a summonable character, allowing players to call upon his toy constructs to solve puzzles or battle foes. The most prominent modern appearance is in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (2024), featuring Hiro Okamura as a key ally and support squad member. Voiced by , he provides augment upgrades and gadgets like explosive drones and puppet distractions during missions against the , including side quests where players assist in sabotaging toy factories turned weapon labs. His mechanics focus on utility, such as deploying explosives and swarm summons to aid the Squad in traversal and combat. Over time, Toyman's depictions have evolved from simplistic fodder enemies with trap-based encounters to multifaceted characters blending offense, defense, and narrative depth, mirroring his comic transitions from Schott's unhinged antagonism to Okamura's inventive heroism. Representative examples include his boss-like toy ambushes in dailies, contrasting with ally-focused gadgetry in , highlighting his adaptability in interactive media.

Miscellaneous

Toyman has appeared in prose literature primarily through children's books tied to Superman narratives. In the 2011 novel Superman Classic: Attack of the Toyman, the character serves as the central antagonist, deploying explosive remote control cars across to lure into a confrontation, highlighting his penchant for weaponized playthings. Similarly, the 2013 book Attack of the Toyman! (DC Comics: Adventures) portrays Toyman disrupting a Super Family event with his gadget-filled schemes, emphasizing his disruptive and childlike villainy in a family-oriented story. Merchandise featuring Toyman often ironically replicates the character's toy motif. The 2005 DC Direct action figure from the Justice series depicts the robotic version of Toyman, inspired by Winslow Schott's animated constructs, allowing collectors to recreate battles against the with a highly detailed Schott model. In , released a 6.5-inch Toyman figure as part of the DC Universe Classics wave 18, capturing the villain's , polka-dot bowtie, and in a poseable design that includes accessories for displaying his gadget-laden threats. Adaptations of Toyman in non-visual media remain sparse. There are no prominent audio dramas or webcomics centering on the character, limiting his presence beyond comics and visual formats. Pre-2020 merchandise listings, such as the aforementioned action figures, continue to represent the bulk of physical tie-ins, with few updates in subsequent years.

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