InArt - The Batman 1/6th Figure

[Brett Banner]

If I remember correctly, since it was 8 months ago, when Jedha Patrol on Youtube did his review he dropped his and broke an ear. He was able to swap everything over to the empty cowl and use that.

Although you shouldn't have to do this, if that cowl is in good condition that may be an option.

I remember that and might eventually give it a try. The second sculpt is mostly fine (very bent ears) but the issue is that it’s a noticeably a softer sculpt than the main one for some reason.

 

[The3rdone]

Kind of a mixed bag with this one. A nightmare to put together, absurd QC issues, and some fumbling attempts at trying to be cutting edge (magnets are great for a figure with well-tooled ankle joints and this ain’t one of those) but-

The final result is something that stands out as far less toyish than the Hot Toys effort, with greater fidelity in terms of materials/sculpt/paint.

Fun to look at, terrible to handle

I think the breakdown as I see it is-

More fun/less accurate Hot Toys
More accurate/less fun Inart

Not sure which I prefer. A mix of both would be appreciated.

Going to try very hard to never touch this guy again. Lol

 

[Redditeer28]

Kind of a mixed bag with this one. A nightmare to put together, absurd QC issues, and some fumbling attempts at trying to be cutting edge (magnets are great for a figure with well-tooled ankle joints and this ain’t one of those) but-

The final result is something that stands out as far less toyish than the Hot Toys effort, with greater fidelity in terms of materials/sculpt/paint.

Fun to look at, terrible to handle

I think the breakdown as I see it is-

More fun/less accurate Hot Toys
More accurate/less fun Inart

Not sure which I prefer. A mix of both would be appreciated.

Going to try very hard to never touch this guy again. Lol

I think since it's a display piece, I'd rather go through hell to set it up and then love looking at it than be able to pull it out of the box but be reminded that It's a toy whenever I see it.

 

[i_amjam]

I think since it's a display piece, I'd rather go through hell to set it up and then love looking at it than be able to pull it out of the box but be reminded that It's a toy whenever I see it.

have you posted that photo of your PFP in the Inart supes thread? looks dope

 

[Redditeer28]

have you posted that photo of your PFP in the Inart supes thread? looks dope

Thank you. I haven't. I have only just got into figure photography so I'm still trying to figure it out as it can be quite different to regular photography.

 

[The3rdone]

I think since it's a display piece, I'd rather go through hell to set it up and then love looking at it than be able to pull it out of the box but be reminded that It's a toy whenever I see it.

Correct. It’s definitely a pose and don’t disturb it kind of thing. Might defeat the point of it being posable, but I don’t regret getting it. Headsculpt is really something. Reminds me of the Catwoman/Batman fight at the beginning of the film a lot. There’s a shot during that fight that really feels like this figure to me.

Which is great for me, because that’s one of my favorite shots of him in the movie.

 

[Gipetto0812]

I think the breakdown as I see it is-

More fun/less accurate Hot Toys
More accurate/less fun Inart

Not sure which I prefer. A mix of both would be appreciated.

Going to try very hard to never touch this guy again. Lol

This is sort of how I’m feeling about my masterpiece style transformers collecting at the moment. I love the look of them, but the more complex transformations they’ve been coming up with that take about an hour or so to get through have had me transforming them less and less, which has me considering getting the more “toy” like ones with less steps, less accuracy but much more fun to handle

 

[Chopper Face]

This is sort of how I’m feeling about my masterpiece style transformers collecting at the moment. I love the look of them, but the more complex transformations they’ve been coming up with that take about an hour or so to get through have had me transforming them less and less, which has me considering getting the more “toy” like ones with less steps, less accuracy but much more fun to handle

That’s why I always buy two MPs; one for bot mod, one for alt mode.
I don’t play with my toys, I pose and display them.

 

[i_amjam]

I sprayed a few light dust coats from a can of Mr Super Clear Matte/Flat topcoat from about ten inches away, quickly passing over the part. Just kind of assessing as I went, so as not to overdo it. You can always add more, but can’t take it off, so my approach was to build slowly. Then I dry bushed on the “Mud” color from Tamiya’s weathering kit A, which also adds some matte since it goes on flat. I didn’t want to go as grayed out as InArts original black parts, just a little less glossy.

Did you just drybrush on the shoulder pads or did you do the bicep armour and gauntlets as well?

 

[The3rdone]

That’s why I always buy two MPs; one for bot mod, one for alt mode.
I don’t play with my toys, I pose and display them.

I’m not a Transformers guy so I’m not super familiar, but I definitely feel Gipetto’s point.

You have a good strategy though, buying 2.

I definitely like adjusting poses a lot but will avoid it as much as possible with inart Batman. But I can’t lie about this guy’s presense. I have 2 hot toys ones and the inart 2 pack. So I slotted the unmasked headsculpt onto the hot toys body for an alternate look… headsculpt is remarkable.

 

[fantomascr]

Hello guys, need some advice, well, you guys already know about the SpecFiction delay and everything. They said will receive new batch last December 10th but still not word at all, so I have to wait til they have it plus wait like a month to be delivered.

But I have the chance to get a the same figure from another seller, $100 more from I originally paid to SpecFiction but shipped by FedEx, so 2-5 days delivery date. I can ask for a refund and add that extra $100 to get that figure. What you guys think? Wait more time to an undefined date but cheaper or spend $100 and get it in 5 days?

 

[Chopper Face]

I don’t usually use light up and sound gimmicks but figured I’d at least have a look at what the Bat-Signal looks like when turned on.

It shone brightly for a few seconds but flickered a bit, so I fiddled with the batteries, then the light dimmed significantly, and finally the on/off switch just broke altogether- something internal just went so that’s the end of that.
It’s a very shoddy piece of kit really. The shutter panels are flimsy AF and the supposedly ratcheted main joints are so soft and weak that they can’t hold any degree of tilt.

This is nothing more than a pricey paperweight. At least I got in for $100 cheaper than retail since that was the discount for buying the All In set.

 

[Hologram AI]

I'm liking Hot Toy's cape, at least until Jaxon's arrives, which is taking forever. I took out all 3 wires and it drapes nicely. I just need to fix the velcro attachment at the chest with rory's method. Enjoying the figure the more I mess with it and look at it. Just looks really good when on display.

 

[abake]

That looks fantastic.

 

[Chopper Face]

I'm liking Hot Toy's cape, at least until Jaxon's arrives, which is taking forever. I took out all 3 wires and it drapes nicely. I just need to fix the velcro attachment at the chest with rory's method. Enjoying the figure the more I mess with it and look at it. Just looks really good when on display.

If it just had a nice inner lining it’d be perfect.

Is that the HT shoulder and bicep armour too?
Seems like an improvement.

 

[Mr.Tanker]

Finally got my Batman. Absolutely blown away by this figure. Well worth the wait.

 

[Scout Trooper]

Hello guys, need some advice, well, you guys already know about the SpecFiction delay and everything. They said will receive new batch last December 10th but still not word at all, so I have to wait til they have it plus wait like a month to be delivered.

But I have the chance to get a the same figure from another seller, $100 more from I originally paid to SpecFiction but shipped by FedEx, so 2-5 days delivery date. I can ask for a refund and add that extra $100 to get that figure. What you guys think? Wait more time to an undefined date but cheaper or spend $100 and get it in 5 days?

Don't overspend on this figure

 

[Earth 616 Collector]

Hello guys, need some advice, well, you guys already know about the SpecFiction delay and everything. They said will receive new batch last December 10th but still not word at all, so I have to wait til they have it plus wait like a month to be delivered.

But I have the chance to get a the same figure from another seller, $100 more from I originally paid to SpecFiction but shipped by FedEx, so 2-5 days delivery date. I can ask for a refund and add that extra $100 to get that figure. What you guys think? Wait more time to an undefined date but cheaper or spend $100 and get it in 5 days?

Unfortunately you've already had to wait this long. I wouldn't over spend at this point. I get it, I'm on week 16 since I was invoiced for my Bruce Wayne from SpecFiction, and 5 weeks since I received a shipping label and no updates on it.

At this point, I don't see the need to throw more money at the figure. On top of the extra $100 you will also lose your NRD putting your uncharge to almost $200 extra. Hold off so you don't have that chance of that bad taste in your mouth of regret.

 

[rory]

Damn, this sculpt cannot be f**ked with! IA even captured Pattinson's left eye being touch larger than his right. Amazing.

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It’s the OT Collar. I actually did raise the head height maybe an 1/8 inch because originally the collar came up to close to his head making his neck look too short. The other thing I did was add a Velcro tab to the front so I could make sure the collar was as secured as low to the chest as possible and not riding up.

 

[rory]

Did you just drybrush on the shoulder pads or did you do the bicep armour and gauntlets as well?

I can’t recall exactly, but I used the weathering powders pretty liberally. I mean it’s can easily be removed from the plastic if desired, so there’s no risk there. In fact it’s sort of rubs away over time with handling anyways, so you can really tune it in when reapplying.