 It was intended that the character of Robin be introduced in the  sequel to _Batman (1989)_ (qv). Reportedly, Tim Burton (I) (qv)  collaborated with DC Comics artist Norm Breyfogle to redesign the  Robin costume so that it would coincide with the one planned for the  film. Kenner Toys even went so far as to produce a corresponding  action figure, but when Robin was eventually written out of the  script, Kenner released the toy anyway, as the character newly  rendered in the comic books.