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Last post by Scott Sebring
Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:06 pm
My 1/25 Batmobile/diorama.
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BAT MARK 66 »
Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:13 am
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My 1/25 1966 Batmobile Diorama. The model was painted several coats of Gloss Black. The pin striping is, per the actual car seen in 1966, Glowing...
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Love it! Whats the backdrop in the first pic? Looks great!
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Last post by Todd Grimes
Thu Nov 06, 2014 5:02 pm
Chuck Williams Article on 13th Dimension
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Hedji »
Mon Nov 03, 2014 5:29 pm
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A really nice interview piece with Chuck Williams, all part of Batman66 week.
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Great read. I especially liked the Adam anecdote at the end of the article.
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Last post by Todd Grimes
Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:16 pm
New photos - 1966 Lego Batmobile w/Atomic Pile
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Brave & the Bold »
Sat Nov 01, 2014 10:58 am
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I finally finished my 1966 Lego Batmobile!
Obviously, the Atomic Pile still needs a lot of work. This is an odd structure and has proven difficult...
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Looks awesome, good luck with the atomic pile
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Last post by Meule
Sat Nov 01, 2014 2:35 pm
Happy Halloween!
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mwilbury »
Fri Oct 31, 2014 12:30 am
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Happy Halloween, chums!
This is a sequel of sorts to last year's tandem outfits. When I saw this costume, I couldn't resist.
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Absolutely fantastic
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Last post by Meule
Sat Nov 01, 2014 2:34 pm
Vote for Robin!
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wally wingert »
Fri Oct 17, 2014 3:23 am
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As I mentioned in another post...I have purchased two great lightweight satins for a new Hot Toys Robin cape that Tony Mei and I are working on....
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I just got the first stab at the new Robin cape back from my seamstress Karyn. The fabric looks amazing and the length, I feel, is perfect.
I'm...
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Last post by wally wingert
Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:43 pm
Thanks To All!
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Over50BatFan »
Sun Oct 19, 2014 6:24 pm
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I just wanted to say thank you to all the kind folks here who have been such a great resource for me as I started what I thought would be an...
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Awesome batman costume. Did you take any pix of you with your daughter together? What a great dad you are.
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Last post by antman67
Sun Oct 26, 2014 5:40 am
Fabrics for the Hot Toys Robin cape
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wally wingert »
Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:21 pm
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One of the many things wrong with the Hot Toys Robin figure is his teeny-tiny shorty cape. It's tough to find that exact fabric that's on the figure,...
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Aha. From your description that does sound like silk charmeuse (which is a synthetic despite the name). I recall IS&W also had a cotton-backed satin;...
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Last post by chrisbcritter
Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:37 pm
New here working on Batman and Robin Suits.
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BoyWonder »
Thu Oct 02, 2014 8:43 am
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Hey there!
I'm new here and I'm working on both a Batman and a Robin suit.
My dad and I have been saying we were going to make these for years now...
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Best of luck! You'll know it was all well worth it when you make your first appearance in public!
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Last post by batfan1705
Thu Oct 09, 2014 7:39 pm
Looking for info on the Batnoculars
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jhusel »
Mon Aug 11, 2014 2:38 pm
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I'm wanting to make these, does anyone have any info on them? I read someone thought they were made from opera glasses, but all I have seen is the...
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I am unfamiliar with plas-tex, but since it's sold in 4'x8' sheets, and the batnocular faceplate is about 2 x3 in size, I'm unlikely to be giving it...
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Last post by rickrickrick
Wed Oct 08, 2014 7:18 pm
shark repellent can
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rickrickrick »
Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:50 am
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I searched this forum, and the archives, and could not find any information about this.
Anyone know of a good aerosol spray can to use as a base for...
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Dumb question: is the bottom of the can painted blue, too?
Thanks!
***EDIT*** Never mind - popped in the bluray of the movie - bottom is blue,...
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Last post by rickrickrick
Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:23 am
My 1966 Robin Costume
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Robintheboywonder »
Fri Aug 29, 2014 2:39 pm
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My photographer who did my new music ministry photos recently asked me to do a fun photo shoot with my Robin costume. Here is one of the pictures!...
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Awesome! Any more pix to share?
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Last post by robinfan
Mon Sep 29, 2014 1:34 pm
Info on BATSLEEP cans
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svl »
Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:28 am
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Looking for images and info on the various BATSLEEP cans. Anyone have any good screen grabs and the like?
Danke in advance!
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Well, what do you know... safe imitation Bat-Sleep!The stuff even shows up well on camera when you spray it, from the company's video. A bit bigger...
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Last post by chrisbcritter
Sat Sep 27, 2014 2:29 am
Hot Wheels Elite 1/18th 66 Batmobile missing bat hub
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ARFF1Tampa »
Sun Sep 14, 2014 10:35 am
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I finally opened this and unfortunately the bat hub symbol on the right rear wheel is missing. I was thinking of taking one of the bat seat belts...
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If Pimp My Batmobile does not have what you are looking for, you can try casting one of the other wheel spinners. Casting kits are pretty...
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Last post by Waterratt
Thu Sep 25, 2014 4:04 pm
A good fabric paint for the Contaminated Cowl look
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svl »
Fri Sep 12, 2014 7:17 am
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Anyone have any suggestions on a proper paint to use for creating a Contaminated Cowl?
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Oh, I know. Chuck has been great to me for years now, just didn't want to pester him and also wanted to see what (if anything) others here have used.
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Last post by svl
Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:41 pm
Contaminated Cowl
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onoman »
Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:54 pm
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Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone ever made anything based on the pink contaminated cowl( Mego, 12 figure, the cowl itself)? If so, anyone have any...
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Interesting idea. I think it'd be pretty cool for someone to dress and wear an alternate ORIGINAL batman different colored costume to a comic con....
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Last post by antman67
Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:15 am
Batgirl mannequin
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danbar »
Wed Sep 03, 2014 4:25 pm
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Just completed my Yvonne Craig Batgirl mannequin display with a costume I purchased from Greg at GVM designs. I thought I'd share a couple of pics....
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Awesome job! It resembles her pretty good.Well Done!!
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Last post by Darknite69
Sat Sep 06, 2014 5:03 am
Re-painting a Cowl, The Sequel
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rickrickrick »
Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:02 pm
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Some time ago, I chronicled my adventure re-painting a Will Reeb cowl I have. That thread is here:
While not perfect, I was pretty pleased with...
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Superb job. Something to be proud .. Well done. :)
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Last post by QuickBat Allan
Sun Aug 24, 2014 8:32 pm
Foam Batgirl Batarang
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rickrickrick »
Tue Aug 05, 2014 6:46 pm
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Well, here's another quickie I dashed off.
How do you minimize damage to property and person when your 6 year old daughter wants to crash around the...
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Brilliant concept, design and execution! Love it- your little princess is lucky to have a great dad like you!
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Last post by svl
Wed Aug 20, 2014 8:53 am
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Last post by dell
Fri Aug 15, 2014 8:24 am
1966 Batmobile Bed?
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antman67 »
Tue Jul 01, 2014 5:23 am
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Does or has anyone ever seen or built a 1966 Bat-mobile bed? I looked online and have come accross several newer style batmobile beds but have not...
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$_57 (4).JPG
Some sheets from 1977. DC characters.
Infantino art from 1964
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Last post by Lou Szabo
Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:19 pm
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Last post by BattRatt
Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:07 pm
Batgirl Drawing
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mattSimasArt »
Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:26 pm
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Hey Everyone!
First time posting here!
I recently did a Batgirl drawing. Planning to make a series. Batman, Robin, Catwoman etc
Enjoy!
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Great Job. :)
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Last post by QuickBat Allan
Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:16 pm
My 1966 1/25 Batmobile Build
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BAT MARK 66 »
Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:50 pm
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Hey Guys,
Here is my 1/25 Polar Lights deluxe Batmobile build. It Features Photo etched parts, Glowing Cerise paint Pin striping, Turbine Engine,...
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One more pic of my favorite Batmobile!!!
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Last post by BAT MARK 66
Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:56 am
Robin Costume for my daughter - finished
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NuRF »
Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:03 am
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Hi,
I haven't posted in the Bat Crafts section before, because I've had nothing to show. I have now.
My eldest daughter wanted to go to the London...
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Batastic!
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Last post by Chief OHara
Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:06 pm
Finished Robin Vest!
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HolyCraftingBatman! »
Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:43 am
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Hello! Just thought I'd go ahead and share my project I've been working on for awhile since I've finally finished it!
I had a hard time...
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Good job, not-so-old chum! ;)
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Last post by Mauled Vader
Tue Jul 22, 2014 6:36 pm
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