Article: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City -1/6 Batman
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
In an ideal world I'd like it to come with 2 fabric suits - one regular and one battle-damaged.
In an ideal world I'd like it to come with 2 fabric suits - one regular and one battle-damaged.
lerath666
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so, am i the only one hoping for a two-piece cowl, to allow him to turn his head?
so, am i the only one hoping for a two-piece cowl, to allow him to turn his head?
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I'd like it too but can't see 'em making it look good.
I mean even if they're gonna do it right...
... seam still will be too noticeable.
I'd like it too but can't see 'em making it look good.
I mean even if they're gonna do it right...
... seam still will be too noticeable.
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
Im very interested on how they'll do it. To gt it game accurate they'll have to make it a one piece made out of Vinyl or Rubber, i suppose they could make it a bendy neck?
Personally i like accuracy rather that articulation
Im very interested on how they'll do it. To gt it game accurate they'll have to make it a one piece made out of Vinyl or Rubber, i suppose they could make it a bendy neck?
Personally i like accuracy rather that articulation
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
I would think it would be very similar to the way they did the Keaton one.
I would think it would be very similar to the way they did the Keaton one.
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if they screw up the cape no big deal im sure someone on here will make a better one .
The cape is really important aswell.
Hot toys better not screw it up.
if they screw up the cape no big deal im sure someone on here will make a better one .
batfan08
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
I'm curious why we couldn't get a removable cowl for this one, a thin vinyl material with a padded top, the BW sculpt would have a removable hair piece and you would just remove it when you placed the cowl on, this would allow for some neck and head articulation, without the ugly seams, It would be more restrictive, but we don't live in a world where our toys can have thin, tear resistant, bullet proof cowls.
I'm curious why we couldn't get a removable cowl for this one, a thin vinyl material with a padded top, the BW sculpt would have a removable hair piece and you would just remove it when you placed the cowl on, this would allow for some neck and head articulation, without the ugly seams, It would be more restrictive, but we don't live in a world where our toys can have thin, tear resistant, bullet proof cowls.
Jackhepburn
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
HOW HAVE I NOT NOTICED THIS THREAD?
HOW HAVE I NOT NOTICED THIS THREAD?
lerath666
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
Two things, why would it be accurate for Rubber to be used to replicate a suit that's cloth in the game, as pointed out in an earlier post?
it LOOKS like it's intended to be a simular material to the Suit Cap wears in the avengers flick.
Which makes sense. when bats suit gets ripped in the game, you can see that those REALLY are his muscles, unlike Michael Keaton's fatman, he has no need of fake rubber muscles
and secondly, in regards to the bold section, why not just stick to statues?
Not trying to be antagonistic, Just curious.
Two things, why would it be accurate for Rubber to be used to replicate a suit that's cloth in the game, as pointed out in an earlier post?
And it wasn't rubber too
it LOOKS like it's intended to be a simular material to the Suit Cap wears in the avengers flick.
Which makes sense. when bats suit gets ripped in the game, you can see that those REALLY are his muscles, unlike Michael Keaton's fatman, he has no need of fake rubber muscles
and secondly, in regards to the bold section, why not just stick to statues?
Not trying to be antagonistic, Just curious.
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lerath666
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
I think once it's all plastic, and not an in-game model, it would look fine.
Hell, even then, it looks fine in your third image.
Unlike the rubber suited Batmen of the films, AC bats moves, crouches, and is constantly in motion, not just "posing Heroically", and throwing the occasional punch.
All this may end up being moot, but it's neet to speculate.
I'd like it too but can't see 'em making it look good.
I mean even if they're gonna do it right...
... seam still will be too noticeable.
I think once it's all plastic, and not an in-game model, it would look fine.
Hell, even then, it looks fine in your third image.
Unlike the rubber suited Batmen of the films, AC bats moves, crouches, and is constantly in motion, not just "posing Heroically", and throwing the occasional punch.
All this may end up being moot, but it's neet to speculate.
Boba Ben
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
That joint in the neck really wouldn't bother me at all either.
That joint in the neck really wouldn't bother me at all either.
ToastedFred
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
I've only recently got back into this game after getting it for Christmas. Depending on how the prototype looks I think I might actually get this. Loved the design since Arkham Asylum, and the games are absolutely fantastic.
I've only recently got back into this game after getting it for Christmas. Depending on how the prototype looks I think I might actually get this. Loved the design since Arkham Asylum, and the games are absolutely fantastic.
batfan08
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
Could have to do with the fact that he might like articulation, but when it comes down to it, he prefers realism, and for a suited figure like AC Batman, where it's unlikely that you'll see any visible joints, maybe he wouldn't like the seam on the neck. Personally, I'd rather there weren't any visible seams/joints, but it really wouldn't bother me if there were, as I think it's a similar scenario to the Keaton Batman's PERS, I'll have him facing forward, so I won't be able to see it anyway.
As for the suit, you CANNOT appropriately capture all of the subtle details and designs of the suit with fabric, the small cross-hatched texture of the material for example, that can't be accomplished with a needle and thread, especially on a mass scale; it needs to be sculpted, that's all there is to it.
Could have to do with the fact that he might like articulation, but when it comes down to it, he prefers realism, and for a suited figure like AC Batman, where it's unlikely that you'll see any visible joints, maybe he wouldn't like the seam on the neck. Personally, I'd rather there weren't any visible seams/joints, but it really wouldn't bother me if there were, as I think it's a similar scenario to the Keaton Batman's PERS, I'll have him facing forward, so I won't be able to see it anyway.
As for the suit, you CANNOT appropriately capture all of the subtle details and designs of the suit with fabric, the small cross-hatched texture of the material for example, that can't be accomplished with a needle and thread, especially on a mass scale; it needs to be sculpted, that's all there is to it.
lerath666
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
I have faith in Hot toys. they managed to do Cap w/o going sculpted, i think they can probably pull this off.
And If not, It'll just be another rubber figure that leaks and rots that I'll be passing on.
I have faith in Hot toys. they managed to do Cap w/o going sculpted, i think they can probably pull this off.
And If not, It'll just be another rubber figure that leaks and rots that I'll be passing on.
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I can't believe it took me this long... but I just ordered Arkham City, I was waiting months for the CE to come down in price but why do I need a crappy statue when this is coming?
Which by the way, the game is $30 at Best Buy and if you have this months Gamer magazine, has a Coupon for $20 off.
I can't believe it took me this long... but I just ordered Arkham City, I was waiting months for the CE to come down in price but why do I need a crappy statue when this is coming?
Which by the way, the game is $30 at Best Buy and if you have this months Gamer magazine, has a Coupon for $20 off.
batfan08
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
As I said multiple times before, why does it have to be fabric or rubber? The Keaton material seems flexible enough, especially if it were modified to the specifications of an Arkham Batman, and I've yet to hear of any issues with it (Knock on wood). Also, how is HT Cap relevant in any way to this discussion? The suits aren't anything alike...
As I said multiple times before, why does it have to be fabric or rubber? The Keaton material seems flexible enough, especially if it were modified to the specifications of an Arkham Batman, and I've yet to hear of any issues with it (Knock on wood). Also, how is HT Cap relevant in any way to this discussion? The suits aren't anything alike...
lerath666
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
They're alike in that they're both Fabric(ish) suits that are fairly complex, and require complex tailoring.
As for Keaton, I was under the impression that the DX figure had a rubber suit that restricts his articulation just like every other HT batman figure?
I'd be fine with the keaton material, if you can show me Keaton DX bats in these positions
I think that Vinyl, like wesker, Thor, Black Widow, or Battlesuit Jill is an acceptable alternative, but much like Rubber, it won't look right if they go that route.
They're alike in that they're both Fabric(ish) suits that are fairly complex, and require complex tailoring.
As for Keaton, I was under the impression that the DX figure had a rubber suit that restricts his articulation just like every other HT batman figure?
I'd be fine with the keaton material, if you can show me Keaton DX bats in these positions
I think that Vinyl, like wesker, Thor, Black Widow, or Battlesuit Jill is an acceptable alternative, but much like Rubber, it won't look right if they go that route.
Uncanny Web-Slinger
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
Keaton probably can be posed quite a bit, but not for any length of time as their is the obvious cracking worries.
Fabric or PVC = bought!
Rubber = pass!
Keaton probably can be posed quite a bit, but not for any length of time as their is the obvious cracking worries.
Fabric or PVC = bought!
Rubber = pass!
batfan08
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Re: Hot Toys VGM Series Batman: Arkham City - Batman Collectible Figure
It's been stated that the Keaton Bats has a vinyl material, and, as it's based off of the Keaton suit, it's articulated accordingly, but, as I said, I'd be surprised if the material couldn't be modified in consistency, thickness, etc. to meet an Arkham Batman's specifications. Also, AC Batman's suit is unlike any fabric that I've ever seen, and I don't see how any comparisons can be drawn between it, and Cap's suit. Cap's suit is clearly fabric, from the way his pants drape down to his safety harnesses, while there really is no clear line drawn in Batman's costume, as to whether it is a fabric or a body armor, and, even if it is fabric, it's unlike anything I've ever seen, and I stand by my statement that I don't believe they can appropriately mimic that with cloth. That being said, "what will be, will be," so I guess we'll find out in the coming days, weeks, months, etc. (Hopefully one of the former, judging by Sideshow's "very soon" comments.)
It's been stated that the Keaton Bats has a vinyl material, and, as it's based off of the Keaton suit, it's articulated accordingly, but, as I said, I'd be surprised if the material couldn't be modified in consistency, thickness, etc. to meet an Arkham Batman's specifications. Also, AC Batman's suit is unlike any fabric that I've ever seen, and I don't see how any comparisons can be drawn between it, and Cap's suit. Cap's suit is clearly fabric, from the way his pants drape down to his safety harnesses, while there really is no clear line drawn in Batman's costume, as to whether it is a fabric or a body armor, and, even if it is fabric, it's unlike anything I've ever seen, and I stand by my statement that I don't believe they can appropriately mimic that with cloth. That being said, "what will be, will be," so I guess we'll find out in the coming days, weeks, months, etc. (Hopefully one of the former, judging by Sideshow's "very soon" comments.)
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