1/6 Hot Toys-MMS 236-TDK Armory (with Batman, Alfred, and Bruce Wayne Figures)

[Jbeltram4]

Phenomenal. Are there multiple mouth plates for that sculpt?

 

[QuiGonFishing]

 

[Jar-Jar Stinks]

Wow, that looks great! Did you get him with the Armory?

 

[QuiGonFishing]

Wow, that looks great! Did you get him with the Armory?

Nope! Was able to pick him up loose from a FB BST group.

 

[freestyla85]

Anyone selling an Armory headsculpt ? I'm on the hunt for one for my DX12.

 

[Zurdo95D]

 

[willy156]

wonder if dx19 cowl will be improved from armory cowl

 

[user 72759]

wonder if dx19 cowl will be improved from armory cowl

It’s completely different from what they’ve shown so far. Appears to be a shrunken QS001 cowl and is definitely the QS chins.

 

[Zurdo95D]

wonder if dx19 cowl will be improved from armory cowl

It’s completely different from what they’ve shown so far. Appears to be a shrunken QS001 cowl and is definitely the QS chins.

Yeah the DX19's appears to be that, which does looks good in my opinion. I was hoping we'd get a shrunken 1/4 Begins Batman too, but alas..

 

[Jay Virtual]

I just got a used Armory set for $210 (the one without Wayne & Alfred) with a couple of issues-- the lights are not working and there are a few shiny spots on the cowl, abs and shoulder due to it being kept in the tray for so long, I was wondering if there are ways to fix these? Thanks in advance.

 

[user 72759]

I just got a used Armory set for $210 (the one without Wayne & Alfred) with a couple of issues-- the lights are not working and there are a few shiny spots on the cowl, abs and shoulder due to it being kept in the tray for so long, I was wondering if there are ways to fix these? Thanks in advance.

The lights not working is tricky. Make sure the batteries are fresh and there’s no corrosion on the connectors inside the battery compartment. If there is you can remove it with vinegar and a toothbrush. I had one that stopped working without any visual indications of why. If thats the case you would have to open it and test the wiring and LEDs.

The only correct way to fix the shiny spots is with a full repaint. I once tried to use matte sealer alone to correct a similar issue and the suit material reacted and became tacky and goopy over time.

 

[willy156]

Why do they become shiny? I remember the old dark knight dx02? Or so had the oily/shiny abs

 

[Jay Virtual]

The lights not working is tricky. Make sure the batteries are fresh and there’s no corrosion on the connectors inside the battery compartment. If there is you can remove it with vinegar and a toothbrush. I had one that stopped working without any visual indications of why. If thats the case you would have to open it and test the wiring and LEDs.

The only correct way to fix the shiny spots is with a full repaint. I once tried to use matte sealer alone to correct a similar issue and the suit material reacted and became tacky and goopy over time.

Thanks a lot! I guess I'll repaint the cowl then, any idea if I should use a single tone or maybe a tamiya spray? I'm good with hand painting but not using an airbrush.

The broken lights doesn't bother me as much since I got the set pretty darn cheap so I'll leave it as it is.

Why do they become shiny? I remember the old dark knight dx02? Or so had the oily/shiny abs

Probably the plasticizers acting up in time, in which the plastic/rubber slowly breaking up. I remember those old DX02 threads vividly lol.

 

[user 72759]

Thanks a lot! I guess I'll repaint the cowl then, any idea if I should use a single tone or maybe a tamiya spray? I'm good with hand painting but not using an airbrush.

Probably the plasticizers acting up in time, in which the plastic/rubber slowly breaking up. I remember those old DX02 threads vividly lol.

I think hot toys used to use some weird petroleum based plastics and rubbers and even on the Armory Batman I would be hesitant to use any kind of solvent based rattle can paint. It seems their rubber just likes to react.

I think plasticizers were the problem with the old rubber suits, but the issues described on this armory just sounds like mild abrasion that’s made the finish lose its texture.

if I absolutely had to repaint one I’d mask the eyes or take them out all together then cover it in black Duplicolor sandable automotive primer. You may find it gives you a finish you like by itself. I would then cover that with a thin layer of airbrushed black acrylic and seal with an airbrushed mix of matte and satin varnish.

 

[Jay Virtual]

I think hot toys used to use some weird petroleum based plastics and rubbers and even on the Armory Batman I would be hesitant to use any kind of solvent based rattle can paint. It seems their rubber just likes to react.

I think plasticizers were the problem with the old rubber suits, but the issues described on this armory just sounds like mild abrasion that’s made the finish lose its texture.

if I absolutely had to repaint one I’d mask the eyes or take them out all together then cover it in black Duplicolor sandable automotive primer. You may find it gives you a finish you like by itself. I would then cover that with a thin layer of airbrushed black acrylic and seal with an airbrushed mix of matte and satin varnish.

Thanks for the instructions, I think I'll give it a try!

I think having the scratched cowl might be blessing in disguise-- just for fun I decided to pop in the old Medicom cowl that I crudely repainted 10 years ago just to see what the fuss is about that likeness being the so-called holy grail and I was pleasantly surprised.

 

[unrealtoys]

Decided to update my custom head. ^_^ gonna skip the reissue. The old one still holding up.

 

[FlyAndFight]

Great looking custom sculpt.

 

[Mart_P]

I just got a used Armory set for $210 (the one without Wayne & Alfred) with a couple of issues-- the lights are not working and there are a few shiny spots on the cowl, abs and shoulder due to it being kept in the tray for so long, I was wondering if there are ways to fix these? Thanks in advance.

I scuffed the shoulder-pad on my QS001 which resulted in a shiny spot. I used a household magic sponge eraser and with a gentle rub managed to get it to disappear.

 

[Jay Virtual]

I scuffed the shoulder-pad on my QS001 which resulted in a shiny spot. I used a household magic sponge eraser and with a gentle rub managed to get it to disappear.

Oh thanks a lot man, I'll give it a try!

 

[xXLEELANDXx]

So I picked up a armory batman off Facebook for about $150 which I was very excited about but after receiving it, it had a few problems I was unaware of.
First off the headsculpt has a lazy eye, while the pers still work the left eye looks more inward than the right when looking straight forward, does anyone know an easy fix for this? I can get them looking up to where it isn't super noticeable and I can live with it but if their isn't I may just grab the dx19 sculpt loose when it comes out

Second is the "Awesome looking" custom velvet cape that is super stiff and is all tattered along the bottom from the dull scissors it was cut out with. I will probably go with a jaxon xu drape but was wondering if their were other options? Is OSK the best place to buy from jaxon? I know the wait time is long especially with shipping now so just wondering my options.
Thanks everyone!