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Larry A.
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Hello Fellow Bat fans.
Being retired and disabled, I have time to occasionally surf the web. Today was such a day. I was looking up comments on FTC's Yvonne Craig Batgirl and I noticed that there were (are?) others like myself who really don't care for the face sculpt of Her, the way it was done.

I was just thinking... has anyone one thought of cutting the Barbra Gordon lower face area off of the figure and "transplanting it to the Batgirl figure? I suggest this because the area I have been reading complaints about the BG sculpt is the lower face and jaw area.

Sculpting is one area that I just can't seem to get the hang of.

Thoughts anyone, please?
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The FTC figures as a whole have been tough, I think they struck out with Batman in that line too. The Batgirl was particularly awkward looking to me. Their figures are poorly constructed too- and the women in general have strange hip trouble. Having said that, I'm not the market for these, I don't collect just because it exists, but I wanted to chime in that I agree with you-- not great sculpting.
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They are starting to offer these figures with the S body. That gives you flexibility and reduces the awkward hip. I used that body on my Molly. WGSH offers some 3D sculpts, but just men so far.

Here’s another thought: have you considered using the Batgirl head as a mask, that is cutting out the face and eyes, and sliding it over Barbara’s head, a sort of removable cowl. You can buy the heads separately so you can experiment with both approaches.

The 1/6 scale community offers international head sculptors, but the 1/9 scale community is lacking in real face sculpting. They do cartoon faces (Scooby-Doo villains are great) well.
Part of it is licensing, part of it is interest.
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Hi Folks,
Lou, I hadn't considered the new "S" Female Body. Actually, I HAD thought about, using the BG head as a mask, none the less thank You for bringing it up. My main reason for not doing it is that dog-gone bun on the back of her head as Barbara. I suppose that I could cut the bun off and then make a replaceable bun. That would give more play value. I'm not into play value. I"I agree with Andy" that the FTC figures are just NOT what I am looking for!. I just want a "decent" figure, Andy. :!:

Thank You both for the comments!


Cheers!
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The Barbara Gordon is a great likeness to Yvonne, even when customised green!

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Marta custom, Mego Kang and Lokai custom by Ian McLean, on Flickr

I don't mind the 8" Batgirl. I had to trim the hair, and her hips are a problem for those who are not package-openers.

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Detective Comics Batgirl issue by Ian McLean, on Flickr

The Hallmark ornament is pretty cool!

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Hallmark Batgirl ornament by Ian McLean, on Flickr
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Has anyone tried to glue the faces together? If not, I guess that I'll try it. I am not certain which glue to use. Any suggestions?
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Just an update:
I'm buying the re-release of Batgirl from FTC to get the Purple outfit, then, using air dry clay, making cowl. The Body will be the S-body
with the large chest. Then I can hand stitch down the outfit in size to fit the smaller S-body. Using the air-dry clay, again, I will make the boots and gloves.

Once that is done, I will make the Black outfit from the comic.

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Larry, Andy Mangel can sculpt the head for you
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Lou Szabo wrote: Sun Oct 30, 2022 3:31 pm Larry, Andy Mangel can sculpt the head for you
Ok, Lou,

Thanks! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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