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Last post by Scott Sebring
Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:06 pm
Springweave Find!!!
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The-Boy-Wonder »
Sun Jan 04, 2015 5:26 pm
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I found a tube of red fabric in my grandmothers attic. It looks a lot like springweave to me. :) Is their anyone who could verify this? If it is, is...
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At this stage you just want to find out if the fabric can take a dye or if the red can be stripped out.
Take a small piece of it and put it in a pot...
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Last post by Chuck Williams
Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:16 am
Screen Test Cowl
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Joel Ross »
Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:13 pm
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Watching Lyle Wagoner's screen test. When he puts on one of the early versions of the cowl, you immediately notice the two distinct and different...
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So who is going to try to fabricate one. It is sort of a modification of the 1940's serial cowls updated for the 1960's.
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Last post by Lou Szabo
Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:58 pm
milldew on costume
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gerryd54 »
Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:18 am
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I was wondering if anybody has ever had the problem of mildew on any of their satin costume pieces ? If so, how did you take care of it? Thank you.
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Thank you guys
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Last post by gerryd54
Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:47 pm
Hang Five Diorama
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Pat The Batman Fan »
Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:46 pm
hangfive.jpg Another project I'll eventually finish- my scale model of Hot Dog Harrigan's Hang Five .
These are components of the backdrop, which...
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Last post by Pat The Batman Fan
Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:46 pm
A Prop I can't get rid of!
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Pat The Batman Fan »
Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:21 pm
batbomb.JPG I started making this a while ago, figured I'd post a progress pic. Shouldn't take too much longer to finish it, but since I have no free...
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Last post by Pat The Batman Fan
Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:21 pm
Cowl Idea
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Drew Knight »
Wed Jan 21, 2015 4:51 am
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Has any one done (or thought of) making a cowl with the eyes in reverse like on the top of the header, or intro cartoon of the show? Where the...
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I think the producers decided to go with the look they did because it best matched the comic style (at least up until Carmine Infantino drew the eyes...
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Last post by Batfanman
Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:53 am
My Robin mannequin
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danbar »
Fri Jan 02, 2015 6:44 pm
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My Robin mannequin is finally completed, and I wanted to share the results. Batman will soon be ready and then I will post some new pics of my...
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Do your neighbors look at you funny when they come over?? lol...
kidding.
Great Job, and not cheap either...
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Last post by Gotham
Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:20 am
Batman ornament art piece
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wally wingert »
Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:55 pm
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I'm not sure if this goes in the Crafts section or the Merchandise section, but if it's in the wrong section I guess the mods will move it.
My pal...
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did all of you just make the Life magazine background your self , or does someone have them for sale ?
I make it and have it for sale on Amazon,...
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Last post by burkestudio
Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:55 am
Photos & Autographs Art Work I came up with
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plager »
Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:13 pm
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A few years ago I purchased 8x10 photos online and obtained signatures via signed photos, index cards, cuts, etc. on Ebay and other sites. Did my...
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I love it.
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Last post by Lou Szabo
Thu Jan 08, 2015 9:03 pm
Now THIS is a cake!
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svl »
Fri Jan 02, 2015 9:57 am
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'66 Batcave birthday cake by Mike's Amazing Cakes out of Washington state.
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That is something rather special!
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Last post by Ben Bentley
Sun Jan 04, 2015 1:51 pm
My Batcave.
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Boy Wonder »
Mon Nov 24, 2014 1:18 pm
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I built this inside of a display case for my FTC figures.
I like it better than the mirrored background that used to be there.
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I want one for the 6 figures and batmobile!
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Last post by 1966.batmobile
Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:26 pm
Costume question for action figures
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jag007 »
Sun Dec 21, 2014 5:03 pm
Hello,
I'm new here and loving it - what I'm seeing is just fantastic Bat-Fans, and the creations you all have done are mind blowing!!!!
I've...
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Last post by jag007
Sun Dec 21, 2014 5:03 pm
Fabrics?
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MattNes »
Sat Dec 13, 2014 1:31 am
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I am starting to look for fabric to do the cape, and eventually the gloves and trunks. I understand that the cape is a different material compared to...
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The same fabrics with no flash....
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Last post by Chuck Williams
Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:23 am
Stunt Utility Belt
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Chuck Williams »
Tue May 27, 2014 6:17 am
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Hi All,
Finally got around to making an all wood stunt Utility Belt.
I used a stunt belt seen on Beverly Hills Pawn and shots of Adam as a guide....
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outstanding work as always chuck!
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Last post by Jimmy L. 66
Tue Dec 16, 2014 12:41 am
Cape tips required
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Prince Adam »
Sun Oct 28, 2012 3:02 pm
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After the first Bat outing today, I noticed that my cape frequently kept sliding over my shoulders.
Does anybody have any tips for modifications to...
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as starting to update my costume this is very usefull thank you
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Last post by Coasterbat86
Sun Dec 14, 2014 11:31 pm
Display plate for Original 66 comic art
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PDpuck16 »
Thu Oct 16, 2014 1:48 pm
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Very excited I have my first piece of Batman ‘66 original art coming. I've created a display plate for it already to hold me over and thought I’d...
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Can you explain how you Sublimated that artwork onto the Aluminum plate?
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Last post by MattNes
Sat Nov 29, 2014 11:18 am
Figures Inc Joker costume...
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wally wingert »
Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:05 pm
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Just got him back from the seamstress. His costume is now the correct color. I just need to find matching paint to paint his hands. But I'm very...
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Many thanks Wally. Sorry I lost track of the thread. PM sent :)
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Last post by HerryGrail
Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:47 pm
Bat-decorations
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Todd Grimes »
Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:03 am
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Since we'll be watching a lot of Batman at my house this holiday season (yay Blu-ray!) I was inspired to make a Bat-themed decor for our Christmas...
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I should add - I came across those on the web, not in person. That photo is taken from the site (not taken by me).
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Last post by Todd Grimes
Thu Nov 20, 2014 6:48 pm
Another Bat-drawing!
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ChAnOoD »
Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:47 pm
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Hey there. Just inspired by the series while I wait to my DVD set to come home, I just did a late night drawing (almost 4 in the morning here!). Just...
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Very nice!
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Last post by Johnny Hamm
Mon Nov 17, 2014 9:07 pm
Debut of My Batman Costume Please Critique
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Hedji »
Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:46 pm
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Well, I finally debuted my Batman costume for Halloween, so I thought I'd share some pics. I don't consider this costume finished , but at least it's...
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Great job!!! Go out and spread some smiles with it! :-)
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Last post by BatBob
Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:51 am
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
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