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Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:06 pm
Hey Chuck, Please show us Your new Navy Blue Leather Batcowl, please?
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Larry A. »
Fri Feb 04, 2022 9:38 pm
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Open note to Chuck Williams. Hi Buddy, I just saw Your new Navy Blue leather Bat cowl on Pinterest. I can't figure out how to send a copy over here...
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Royal blue and 50th anniversary cowl
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Last post by Lou Szabo
Mon Mar 06, 2023 10:36 am
Customizing the McFarlane Batmobile
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Lou Szabo »
Wed Jan 12, 2022 5:16 pm
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So I bought one of these McFarlane Batmobiles to customize or destroy ;)
I’ll start with picture of the unboxing, a list of possible upgrades by...
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I'll take a look at mine and see if its possible to 3d print a more accurate one.
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Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:47 pm
Upgrade to the McFarlane Villain’s Lair cat food GE monitor refrigerator.
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BiffPow »
Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:31 pm
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I got inspired to start upgrading the villain’s lair. To that end, I’m starting with the retro GE monitor refrigerator. Found a new color that seems...
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Finished the refrigerator and added a styrene extension to the top of filing cabinet for my version of the Metallic Confetti sign, as Ian has...
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Last post by BiffPow
Sat Feb 25, 2023 2:48 pm
Joker Softball Poster, The Joker is Wild
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rsaffle »
Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:44 am
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My bored at work series brings you a recreated poster from season 1, “The Joker is Wild”, Episode 5
Hand drew the font and then turned it into a...
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This was the first episode of “Batman” my brother and I watched. I was actually disturbed - even a bit frightened - by Romero’s portrayal of the...
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Last post by BiffPow
Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:19 am
66 Batman Ideal Playset Recreation WIP
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rsaffle »
Fri Jan 06, 2023 11:45 am
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I’ve had this idea for a while now to take one of my favorite toys from my childhood, the 1978 Ideal Batman & Robin Vinyl Playset , and recreate a...
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Last post by BiffPow
Thu Feb 09, 2023 10:54 pm
Remaking Egghead with ReAction/Super 7's Vincent Price
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Therin of Andor »
Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:08 pm
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Custom Egghead 1 by Ian McLean , on Flickr
ReAction/Super 7 recently released a Vincent Price action figure, so I decided to order a second one to...
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Custom Egghead 1 by Ian McLean , on Flickr
ReAction/Super 7 recently released a Vincent Price action figure, so I decided to order a second one to...
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Last post by Scott Sebring
Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:07 am
Old school cowl maker
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Randy »
Sun Feb 13, 2022 7:14 pm
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I know Wally was one of the first cowl makers but who was the other guy that Mede had hem? I believe CY offered them.
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If it makes you feel better Lou, I know a fella on the East Coast that has 13 or 14 of our cowls in the original fabric.
I think he is waiting for me...
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Last post by Chuck Williams
Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:39 pm
Turntable in the Batcave sets
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Larry A. »
Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:00 pm
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Greetings, Batfans,
I was just at a local thrift shop, and I noticed a Lazy Susan and why it just struck me, I don't know. However, it struck me that...
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Not necessarily, Lou. put a proper size platter on top and just inset the platter the amount of the thickness of the platter. Just a thought. Cheers!
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Last post by Larry A.
Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:57 am
Batman for Hallmark Kiddie Batmobile
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Lou Szabo »
Wed Dec 28, 2022 10:49 pm
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Hallmark has done some Kiddie cars over the years in ornament scale, and a larger scale. They made the Batmobile in the larger scale, and made 2...
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I don’t believe so, but these were older than Scooter’s website. I have seen these unpainted, but also mounted to a base.
On another note, the...
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Last post by Lou Szabo
Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:55 pm
United Underworld Decal for McFarlane Villian's Lair Playset
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Scott Sebring »
Mon Oct 03, 2022 4:41 pm
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It's been a long time since I've done some Bat-Crafting like this. Back in July, Ben told me about the Villian's Lair from McFarlane that was planned...
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Thanks, Ben!
It’s a 3D printed Freeze Ray from Todd Mello! It was made for the 8 inch figures, but still looks intimidating in Mr. Freeze’s hands!
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Last post by BiffPow
Tue Dec 27, 2022 1:46 pm
My prop Batscanner with working lights.
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BiffPow »
Sun Dec 04, 2022 3:38 pm
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My 1966 Batscanner built from scratch for a 1966 Batman themed Halloween party we threw in 2017. Randomly flasing vintage 1960s Christmas tree lights...
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He is still making them!
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Last post by Troy
Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:27 pm
A Music Video for "You Only See Her" by Adam West
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BAT 77 »
Sun Dec 11, 2022 10:29 pm
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Something I've had in my head for quite some time. An idea for a music video for You Only See Her by Adam West. A tribute to the lovely and much...
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The song sounds like an answer to Jack Jones's Wives and Lovers !
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Last post by chrisbcritter
Sun Dec 18, 2022 2:25 pm
Bat Tights
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dreddbatfan »
Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:39 am
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I saw on a previous post that you can get the tights from on stage dance wear and that members have been dying them to match the original color.I...
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The aubergine worked well with the vintage 100% nylon leotard and tights but not as well with the modern fabrics.
Even between the leotard and tights...
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Last post by Chuck Williams
Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:47 am
Batgirl walkies.
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BiffPow »
Wed Dec 07, 2022 5:36 pm
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For the same Halloween party as when I made the Batscanner, I also made Batgirl’s walkie (minus the lace) for the guests who dressed as Yvonne...
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Thanks! The labels were just printed on heavy gold card stock, and then carefully laminated and cut.
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Last post by BiffPow
Thu Dec 08, 2022 8:04 am
K. G. Bird logo
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rsaffle »
Fri May 13, 2022 12:45 pm
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Bored at work so here you go Penguin fans.
K. G. Bird logo. Anybody wants it its posted here.
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“ Btw, I created the Blockbuster Video ticket logo and font many years ago”
😳 WOW! Iconic!
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Last post by BiffPow
Tue Dec 06, 2022 12:09 am
Mini-Charge 5000 Volts Utility Belt prop
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rsaffle »
Thu May 12, 2022 8:53 am
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Batman 66 Mini-Charge 5000 Volts Utility Belt prop
The Black Widow pins our hero's to a giant spider web and then unleashes two big spiders on them...
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Wow. So well done. Spot on lettering / graphic design! So many talented members here.
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Last post by BiffPow
Tue Dec 06, 2022 12:06 am
Batman '66 Pumpkin Carving Template
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BAT 77 »
Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:39 pm
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It's Halloween season, and this year I made myself a template for a Batman 1966 pumpkin that I'd like to share with you all.
Batman Pumpkin...
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So cool. I wish I had seen this before Halloween.
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Last post by BiffPow
Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:58 pm
Batcave Bat-Scanner prop
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rsaffle »
Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:08 am
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Bat-Scanner prop that has been used in the Batcave on several episodes and has magically performed different tasks.
Hi Diddle Riddle & Fine...
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“Holy rose-colored glasses!” Excellent!
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Last post by BiffPow
Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:56 pm
Redesigning the '68 Filmation Catwoman
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BAT 77 »
Fri Oct 21, 2022 2:53 pm
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Really bored at work today, so I whipped up this redesign/recoloring of the 1968 Filmation Catwoman.
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Wow! Huge improvement! Why didn’t THEY just do that?
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Last post by BiffPow
Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:54 pm
Batman 66 Quilt complete!
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bat-myte »
Wed Nov 30, 2022 7:04 am
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BatmanQuilt.jpg
Just finished after two months.
Enjoy!
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chain stitch. Make a loop and pull through...repeat a couple million times, lol
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Last post by bat-myte
Mon Dec 05, 2022 5:30 pm
Looking for Batmobile Papercraft
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rsaffle »
Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:25 pm
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I found some images for a 66 Batmobile made from paper. Most of the files I find appear to be old and broken links. I did manage to get low...
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Ben Bently, Thank You for the link. It will help me put together the Cave.
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Last post by Larry A.
Mon Nov 14, 2022 1:18 pm
Robin's utility belt - small detail
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rickrickrick »
Sun Jun 04, 2017 6:14 pm
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Howdy. I'm in the process of making a Robin costume, and while I was making utility belt parts, I came across a small detail that I had a question...
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Thanks I will look in my storage I used to have that info somewhere in a book someone published I don’t need the all the patterns just the belt.
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Last post by Frank_The_Riddler
Tue Nov 08, 2022 11:16 pm
I love seeing the creativity of the members flourish nowadays!
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Lee Kirkham »
Wed Aug 29, 2018 4:41 pm
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Since I’ve been a member of the board for 20 years now, it’s amazing to see the amount of creativity and craftsmanship that has evolved over that...
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Great work!!!
I agree, I admire the costumes made back in the day so much because there was so little reference.
You guys did a great job!!!
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Last post by Chuck Williams
Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:23 am
Body suit help
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Aquaman »
Wed Jul 24, 2019 7:39 pm
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I can’t seem to find the info any more here.
What body suit do people buy to dye. It’s a leotard and tights correct? Cotton spandex? Where?? Thx in...
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How does one measure for sizing to order these tights from dance wear ?
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Last post by Frank_The_Riddler
Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:30 pm
Duran Batman boots
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dreddbatfan »
Sat Jan 23, 2021 2:46 pm
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I was wondering if Duran Shoes still makes the 1966 Batman Boots and how much they cost?Thanks for any information in advance.
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I happened to be out there on business when a cancelled meeting allowed me time to get fitted. Probably around $250
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Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:39 am
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