HT The Dark Knight New Costume PHOTO Thread.
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My HT Batman TDK version came with both hand pegs problem (they dont fix the arm but comes atached to the hand when removed). Sent an email to Hot Toys with a photo explaining the problem. They sent me an envelope with extra pegs. That way I have 6 hands with 4 pegs. Problem almost solved. When Batpod arrives it will be easier to exchange hands. The perfect solution would be more 2 pegs, but It's fine this way.
My HT Batman TDK version came with both hand pegs problem (they dont fix the arm but comes atached to the hand when removed). Sent an email to Hot Toys with a photo explaining the problem. They sent me an envelope with extra pegs. That way I have 6 hands with 4 pegs. Problem almost solved. When Batpod arrives it will be easier to exchange hands. The perfect solution would be more 2 pegs, but It's fine this way.
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That's good of them.
I never even got a reply when my Joker broke at the thigh about 5 mins out of the box.
That's good of them.
I never even got a reply when my Joker broke at the thigh about 5 mins out of the box.
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That really sucks. Which Joker and how bad?
That really sucks. Which Joker and how bad?
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I wrapped the cape ends around those pegs like cotton buds/swabs, pulled the armour up a bit so it was easier to get that in and then done what darthviper107 said. Once that was done I pushed the armour back down into place. The armour doesn't have to go all that far up. Just enough for space to get those fabric lugs pushed in place and all the way in and down into it's rightful place.
It now makes it tight and snugly fitted.
I wrapped the cape ends around those pegs like cotton buds/swabs, pulled the armour up a bit so it was easier to get that in and then done what darthviper107 said. Once that was done I pushed the armour back down into place. The armour doesn't have to go all that far up. Just enough for space to get those fabric lugs pushed in place and all the way in and down into it's rightful place.
It now makes it tight and snugly fitted.
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Long time reader, first time poster. I've been following this thread (and others) for months, and finally got my Hot Toys Dark Knight today. This is only my second Hot Toys figure, the other being their Predator 2 (non-damaged version) figure. The Dark Knight is absolutely phenomenal! I had no idea his costume would be so realistically fitted onto the body, as opposed to molded plastic. Once you get him posed, he can be startlingly realistic. I'm totally blown away.
A couple of quibbles though.
After seeing the dude who broke his hand peg, I'm terrified by swapping out hands. With the Predator figure, each hand had its own pegs so if the pegs pulled out of the arm instead of the hand (like they always do) that wasn't a problem. I may try what CristiMAN did and see if I can get Hot Toys to send me an envelope of spare pegs. I love though that his hands are softer and more rubber as opposed to the Predator's solid plastic hands; it makes fitting accessories into his hands far more elegant.
I've had trouble keeping his belt on, but I've figured out that there's enough leeway for me to fit a finger between his body and his belt so I can better fasten it.
The cape isn't quite as well sewn on the right peg as it is on the left peg, at least on mine. Not a huge deal though.
Overall though, I'm super impressed. I'd take pictures, but they wouldn't do him justice and they'd be piss poor compared to some people's photos on here.
Long time reader, first time poster. I've been following this thread (and others) for months, and finally got my Hot Toys Dark Knight today. This is only my second Hot Toys figure, the other being their Predator 2 (non-damaged version) figure. The Dark Knight is absolutely phenomenal! I had no idea his costume would be so realistically fitted onto the body, as opposed to molded plastic. Once you get him posed, he can be startlingly realistic. I'm totally blown away.
A couple of quibbles though.
After seeing the dude who broke his hand peg, I'm terrified by swapping out hands. With the Predator figure, each hand had its own pegs so if the pegs pulled out of the arm instead of the hand (like they always do) that wasn't a problem. I may try what CristiMAN did and see if I can get Hot Toys to send me an envelope of spare pegs. I love though that his hands are softer and more rubber as opposed to the Predator's solid plastic hands; it makes fitting accessories into his hands far more elegant.
I've had trouble keeping his belt on, but I've figured out that there's enough leeway for me to fit a finger between his body and his belt so I can better fasten it.
The cape isn't quite as well sewn on the right peg as it is on the left peg, at least on mine. Not a huge deal though.
Overall though, I'm super impressed. I'd take pictures, but they wouldn't do him justice and they'd be piss poor compared to some people's photos on here.
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uzumaki, fix the beer belly lol
uzumaki, fix the beer belly lol
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Yeah, on mine I took out the hand and the peg came with it, but it's not really a problem, I was able to get the peg out by twisting it and slowly pulling it out, then I just switched the hand. It shouldn't be a problem though, this is a collectible and I'll probably only change out the hands like maybe 5 times in my life so it's not like it's going to be used a lot.
Yeah, on mine I took out the hand and the peg came with it, but it's not really a problem, I was able to get the peg out by twisting it and slowly pulling it out, then I just switched the hand. It shouldn't be a problem though, this is a collectible and I'll probably only change out the hands like maybe 5 times in my life so it's not like it's going to be used a lot.
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I can't wait to get my figures. All these pics though almost make me feel like I have it in a way. I can almost feel the figure in my hands. Hehehe, not quite but it will do for now. CornerStore Comics Please ship soon...
I can't wait to get my figures. All these pics though almost make me feel like I have it in a way. I can almost feel the figure in my hands. Hehehe, not quite but it will do for now. CornerStore Comics Please ship soon...
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Indeed. The changing of hands is no problem to me too, as usualy I will only change them 5 times in lifetime, like you. But when you have a batpod preordered, that´s another thing. To put the figure in the batpod you need the hands to be easy to change. otherwise it becomes a nightmare to show off the figure. And at my home, these figures are a pure show to my guests...
Indeed. The changing of hands is no problem to me too, as usualy I will only change them 5 times in lifetime, like you. But when you have a batpod preordered, that´s another thing. To put the figure in the batpod you need the hands to be easy to change. otherwise it becomes a nightmare to show off the figure. And at my home, these figures are a pure show to my guests...
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That's pretty f'in cool. Nice job vodoun!
That's pretty f'in cool. Nice job vodoun!
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mine just arrived today and i love it!!! however, i'm really confused with how the cape attaches around the shoulder.
mine just arrived today and i love it!!! however, i'm really confused with how the cape attaches around the shoulder.
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Same here. The cape was not attatched in the box. How far are you supposed to push the notched ends of the cape into the shoulders? I pushed them in but they keep falling out.
Same here. The cape was not attatched in the box. How far are you supposed to push the notched ends of the cape into the shoulders? I pushed them in but they keep falling out.
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Adding some grease on the hand peg (not the peg to the arm) makes it a lot easier to switch hands. I switch mine very often and no issues at all. Just know what you are doing and not twisting the peg the wrong way. You won't break or stress it, especially now you know about the problem.
Adding some grease on the hand peg (not the peg to the arm) makes it a lot easier to switch hands. I switch mine very often and no issues at all. Just know what you are doing and not twisting the peg the wrong way. You won't break or stress it, especially now you know about the problem.
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The entire plastic clip (as well as the corners of the fabric) goes in under the shoulder slot. It will hook & lock very tight (quite hard to remove actually). If it can pull off relatively easy, its not clipping on correctly, with the back hook of the plastic clip still sticking out, when it should also go in under the slot hole.
The entire plastic clip (as well as the corners of the fabric) goes in under the shoulder slot. It will hook & lock very tight (quite hard to remove actually). If it can pull off relatively easy, its not clipping on correctly, with the back hook of the plastic clip still sticking out, when it should also go in under the slot hole.
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