InArt - The Batman 1/6th Figure

[agonistes86]

It is more or less an ankle issue. In the end it is physics, if you have moveable ankle pieces then gravity will do its job, even if the feet are securely connected to the base. Fixed ankles would be a solution, but those could not be posed.

It's more specific to InArt ankles though. I display all my figures without stand, and Joker is the only one in my collection that fell over repeatedly over the last year.

 

[davejames]

It's more specific to InArt ankles though. I display all my figures without stand, and Joker is the only one in my collection that fell over repeatedly over the last year.

The Inart bodies in general just seem a lot looser than HT ones, so that probably doesn't help either.

 

[HyperDrive]

Huh, the ankles on my Joker are super strong and stiff lol. Same goes for GtG. Bodies feel firm too, with nice, fluid movements and not as “creaky” and plastic-y like my Hot Toys figures.

 

[TheBatman]

Yeah, I don't have any issues with mine.

Maybe people have been playing with theirs like some Kenner action figure and it wore down the joints.

 

[i_amjam]

I think Joker's shoes are the biggest culprit for his balance issues. Batman is pretty solid without a stand, but Gandalf is by far the most stable figure I have

 

[agonistes86]

I think Joker's shoes are the biggest culprit for his balance issues. Batman is pretty solid without a stand, but Gandalf is by far the most stable figure I have

Yeah, I noticed recently that his heel and front sole are not actually fully aligned/on the same plane. That might be causing, or at least contributing to it.

Yeah, I don't have any issues with mine.

Maybe people have been playing with theirs like some Kenner action figure and it wore down the joints.

I hope you don't work in IT. "Well it's working on my end, so there can't be any issue".

 

[TheBatman]

Yeah, I noticed recently that his heel and front sole are not actually fully aligned/on the same plane. That might be causing, or at least contributing to it.


I hope you don't work in IT. "Well it's working on my end, so there can't be any issue".

I don't think I ever said it's not an issue.
It's more a jest, in case you're so butthurt about it

 

[r0cket147]

The Inart bodies in general just seem a lot looser than HT ones, so that probably doesn't help either.

My Joker seems pretty solid. Let’s wait for Batsi, if the second batch ever starts shipping.

 

[HyperDrive]

I guess we should collectively understand that there might be user error that comes into play with this. There’s been people that have had their Jokers on the magnetic base for a year plus without any issues. I’ve seen a few people on Facebook say that, but sure take it with a grain of salt.

 

[Gipetto0812]

I guess we should collectively understand that there might be user error that comes into play with this. There’s been people that have had their Jokers on the magnetic base for a year plus without any issues. I’ve seen a few people on Facebook say that, but sure take it with a grain of salt.

My Joker hasn't taken a tumble yet and I've had it displayed on the magnetic stand almost ever since I got it (I think it stayed in the box for a month or two). I believe I was first or second batch from OSK, so it's been on the stand for quite awhile.

 

[Brokenhandpuppet]

Mine has been in a dynamic pose since day 1, no balance issues or falls.

 

[Raleig.h]

I haven't had any issues with my 3 IA figures either, BUT I can see how one would. they're very easy to **** up if you don't know how to properly balance and secure the figure at the ankles.

 

[Luisenigma1]

Sucks My Batman hasn't shipped from Kit yet. Idk when the next batch will be but if I get Aragorn before Batman I'm going to be pissed. Lol

 

[agonistes86]

Here's what I was referring to with the heel. It's impossible to get the entire foot flat on the surface. That causes inherent stability issues.
Maybe it's actually a QC issue not everybody is affected by?

 

[xb24]

Quick question:
Has anyone's Inart Batman's ears came bent. Did a hot blower fix it?

 

[Scout Trooper]

Quick question:
Has anyone's Inart Batman's ears came bent. Did a hot blower fix it?

Yup. Heat should fix it, but I haven't tried. I won't use it.

 

[Scout Trooper]

I grabbed a Hot Toys motorcycle cape.

I want to try overlapping it over Inart's. Using 2 capes to mimic the properties of one.

I don't know if it can work, but it might.
Inart's shorter cape folded and tamed at the center, encompassed by the shorter cape on top.

 

[Scout Trooper]

@Cap'n Cook if you think it's worth a shot, give it a try.

By the way, before you sell your spares, consider what you keep, so you don't regret anything. (Personally I don't think I'd let go of the shoulder plates).

 

[Musashi3290]

Yeah, I noticed recently that his heel and front sole are not actually fully aligned/on the same plane. That might be causing, or at least contributing to it.


I hope you don't work in IT. "Well it's working on my end, so there can't be any issue".

I think you're taking his statment the wrong way. Issues like this are being blamed on Inart, but you wouldnt know it's a design flaw unless it happened to a certain frequency. If you release x product and only 1% fail, that's just normal failure rate. The reverse of 'mine failed, so the design must be bad' is equally a bad premise under similar conditions. It's obviously happening, so the next step is to figure out if it's user error.

A certain number of take out coffee cups fail and leak. Is that a design flaw?...maybe, maybe not. I'd like to see them add an optional crotch grabber for those that want piece of mind. That would solve it for everyone. Maybe a flat metal base that goes under the normal stand with an arm that has a crotch grabber on it would work. That way you can still use the original stand. Or they could offer an added extension that clips behind the stand with the grabber on it.

I haven't had any issues with my magnetic stands from Inart. Although, my Infinite statues magnetic stands do feel much stronger.

 

[BrooklynWolf X]

I think you're taking his statment the wrong way. Issues like this are being blamed on Inart, but you wouldnt know it's a design flaw unless it happened to a certain frequency. If you release x product and only 1% fail, that's just normal failure rate. The reverse of 'mine failed, so the design must be bad' is equally a bad premise under similar conditions. It's obviously happening, so the next step is to figure out if it's user error.

A certain number of take out coffee cups fail and leak. Is that a design flaw?...maybe, maybe not. I'd like to see them add an optional crotch grabber for those that want piece of mind. That would solve it for everyone. Maybe a flat metal base that goes under the normal stand with an arm that has a crotch grabber on it would work. That way you can still use the original stand. Or they could offer an added extension that clips behind the stand with the grabber on it.

I haven't had any issues with my magnetic stands from Inart. Although, my Infinite statues magnetic stands do feel much stronger.

This is where I’m at.

I’ve had TDK Joker (as well as GTG and The Batman) displayed since release and experienced no issues at all. I haven’t chimed in this whole time because I didn’t want to diminish others problems…but I can’t help wondering: why are their figures falling over?

And I agree with you: InArt needs to implement optional crotch grabbers from now on. You want to give the most optimal experience to the customer and must consider everything when it comes to displaying.