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Re: Keaton Batman
Anybody got any stink solutions?
Anybody got any stink solutions?
Re: Keaton Batman
You are in the group after me and I still haven't got mine so I can't help...
You are in the group after me and I still haven't got mine so I can't help...
Grange Wallis
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Re: Keaton Batman
Air. Air it out over night, solved... That's what I did. I was using the blow dryer on it to relax the cape with also, imo, help get the smell out.
Air. Air it out over night, solved... That's what I did. I was using the blow dryer on it to relax the cape with also, imo, help get the smell out.
EVILFACE
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Re: Keaton Batman
I put my Batman in a plastic bag with odor eaters for a week. Took care of the nasty smoke smell.
I put my Batman in a plastic bag with odor eaters for a week. Took care of the nasty smoke smell.
Grange Wallis
Super Freak
Re: Keaton Batman
Odor Eaters! BRILLIANT!!!
ooh, did I wander into the Doctor Who forum by mistake??
Thanks, Evil...
Odor Eaters! BRILLIANT!!!
ooh, did I wander into the Doctor Who forum by mistake??
Thanks, Evil...
galactiboy
OT Preferist
Re: Keaton Batman
He just needed a bit of time to air out. Now he just smells like any adult collectible action figure, like loneliness
He just needed a bit of time to air out. Now he just smells like any adult collectible action figure, like loneliness
drbrad1975
Super Freak
Re: Keaton Batman
I am honestly contemplating this one. Everyone just seems so happy with him...what's the average turnaround time?
I am honestly contemplating this one. Everyone just seems so happy with him...what's the average turnaround time?
drbrad1975
Super Freak
Re: Keaton Batman
What about Febreeze (sp?)? That's what I use when I use to go bar hopping.
What about Febreeze (sp?)? That's what I use when I use to go bar hopping.
DarkArtist81
Super Freak
Re: Keaton Batman
That's what my collectible room smells like too...
He just needed a bit of time to air out. Now he just smells like any adult collectible action figure, like loneliness
That's what my collectible room smells like too...
galactiboy
OT Preferist
Re: Keaton Batman
Nice avatar... Batty'll be jealous though.
And DrBrad... do yourself a favor, get this figure. You will not be dissapointed. About the wait, that is hard to say. Early on the wait was pretty short, but with the list growing you probably wouldn't actually get the figure for a few months.
Nice avatar... Batty'll be jealous though.
And DrBrad... do yourself a favor, get this figure. You will not be dissapointed. About the wait, that is hard to say. Early on the wait was pretty short, but with the list growing you probably wouldn't actually get the figure for a few months.
SovereignStudio
Super Freak
Re: Keaton Batman
Hey guys. "Sovereignlady" here
Man, I REALLY need to get that changed.
Anyway, wanted to drop by and apologize for being out of touch, hard to reach and generally absent from the board. I try to stay away from the board. It's too easy to spend days on end reading and posting and before I know it, I'm even further behind than I usually am. Hopefully, Aubury (my wife) has been keeping most questions and concerns answered. I'm trying to hand that part of the business over to her to free me up for more production time.
I'm sorting the list now, will have that worked out tonight hopefully. And three more Bats were shipped today, so the list will reflect that.
Some things about what has been dubbed "V.3", the Latex version......
I think some of the comparisson shots just seem off from angle and lighting. It's the same cowl, and the same face as the resin version. Using the exact same mold I cast a solid rubber cowl (not hollow, SOLID) to serve as the master from which the plaster mold needed for casting latex was taken. I did this with all of the parts, as a matter of fact. I poured a latex cowl and, while it was still in the mold, filled it with resin. This is what the insert head was constructed from to insure the right fit. It might be stretching just a slight bit, as latex does shrink as it cures but NOT MUCH. I can take a finished cowl, lay it back in the mold, and the shrinkage around the perimeter is roughly 1/16". As for detail, it's all still there. The latex grabs detail better than I thought it would. I also did a Rob Zombie version Michael Myers mask in 1:6 with all that fine cracking and dryrot detail and the finished latex mask looks exactly like the original master. I think with the Batmans the finish on the black is so FLAT that it's not reflecting the light the way a painted and sealed resin head would. I've also noticed in some of your photos the cowl/armor has a slight gray tint to it. I think that's because I was giving it a black wash instead of fully painting it, which is what I'm doing now. The liquid latex is dyed black, but I'm finding out it still needs a paintjob to even it up a bit. Sorry about that, it's trial and error. I've done of a lot of research into latex casting and learned it in theory, but this is the first time I've ever done it. You guys that have gotten your "V.3" Bats have the first latex parts I have ever made in my life. Now that I've gotten the hang of it I'm also looking at casting the bodysuit itself to get rid of the spandex.
Overall I think it's been worth it. I don't think anyone has ever produced a 1:6 Keaton Batman with this much retained articulation. Ans if I work out the bodysuit, there won't be anything else even close to this figure.
As for "the rub-down" and latex rot..... Latex is a natural material and does rot, but it takes decades. You won't need to rub these down with anything, unless you feel the need. I think some people hear that latex breaks down and assume it happens in a matter of days. It doesn't. It generally only happens with masks due to exposure to sweat, wear and tear or being left or stored in poor conditions. An action figure is highly unlikely to ever even see any of that. If you think about it, EVERYTHING breaks down/degrades over time.
Anyway, thanks for listening to my rant. Most of all, thank you all for your continued support. I really can't tell you what it means. Now that the holidays are over and I've worked the bugs out of the "V.3" these will start rolling out faster again. Sorry for the delay in this whole process, I'm just to obsessed sometimes with doing stuff the best it can be done. "This is a great figure, BUT...." is all I usually need to hear to start tearing things apart and reevaluating how I'm doing it. It's a strength and a weakness both, but it always seems to pay off in the end
Cheers,
Shawn
Hey guys. "Sovereignlady" here
Man, I REALLY need to get that changed. Anyway, wanted to drop by and apologize for being out of touch, hard to reach and generally absent from the board. I try to stay away from the board. It's too easy to spend days on end reading and posting and before I know it, I'm even further behind than I usually am. Hopefully, Aubury (my wife) has been keeping most questions and concerns answered. I'm trying to hand that part of the business over to her to free me up for more production time.
I'm sorting the list now, will have that worked out tonight hopefully. And three more Bats were shipped today, so the list will reflect that.
Some things about what has been dubbed "V.3", the Latex version......
I think some of the comparisson shots just seem off from angle and lighting. It's the same cowl, and the same face as the resin version. Using the exact same mold I cast a solid rubber cowl (not hollow, SOLID) to serve as the master from which the plaster mold needed for casting latex was taken. I did this with all of the parts, as a matter of fact. I poured a latex cowl and, while it was still in the mold, filled it with resin. This is what the insert head was constructed from to insure the right fit. It might be stretching just a slight bit, as latex does shrink as it cures but NOT MUCH. I can take a finished cowl, lay it back in the mold, and the shrinkage around the perimeter is roughly 1/16". As for detail, it's all still there. The latex grabs detail better than I thought it would. I also did a Rob Zombie version Michael Myers mask in 1:6 with all that fine cracking and dryrot detail and the finished latex mask looks exactly like the original master. I think with the Batmans the finish on the black is so FLAT that it's not reflecting the light the way a painted and sealed resin head would. I've also noticed in some of your photos the cowl/armor has a slight gray tint to it. I think that's because I was giving it a black wash instead of fully painting it, which is what I'm doing now. The liquid latex is dyed black, but I'm finding out it still needs a paintjob to even it up a bit. Sorry about that, it's trial and error. I've done of a lot of research into latex casting and learned it in theory, but this is the first time I've ever done it. You guys that have gotten your "V.3" Bats have the first latex parts I have ever made in my life. Now that I've gotten the hang of it I'm also looking at casting the bodysuit itself to get rid of the spandex.
Overall I think it's been worth it. I don't think anyone has ever produced a 1:6 Keaton Batman with this much retained articulation. Ans if I work out the bodysuit, there won't be anything else even close to this figure.
As for "the rub-down" and latex rot..... Latex is a natural material and does rot, but it takes decades. You won't need to rub these down with anything, unless you feel the need. I think some people hear that latex breaks down and assume it happens in a matter of days. It doesn't. It generally only happens with masks due to exposure to sweat, wear and tear or being left or stored in poor conditions. An action figure is highly unlikely to ever even see any of that. If you think about it, EVERYTHING breaks down/degrades over time.
Anyway, thanks for listening to my rant. Most of all, thank you all for your continued support. I really can't tell you what it means. Now that the holidays are over and I've worked the bugs out of the "V.3" these will start rolling out faster again. Sorry for the delay in this whole process, I'm just to obsessed sometimes with doing stuff the best it can be done. "This is a great figure, BUT...." is all I usually need to hear to start tearing things apart and reevaluating how I'm doing it. It's a strength and a weakness both, but it always seems to pay off in the end
Cheers,
Shawn
Figurefreaks
Super Freak
Re: Keaton Batman
Thank you for the updates Shawn …thanks!
Thank you for the updates Shawn …thanks!
Re: Keaton Batman
I for one am grateful for your obsession Shawn.
If I'm looking at the list right then that means mine has shipped.:chew
I for one am grateful for your obsession Shawn.
If I'm looking at the list right then that means mine has shipped.:chew
Darth Caedus
Formerly Congerking
Re: Keaton Batman
UPDATED
Sovereign Freaks $125 Plus Shipping Group Rate Order Status
V1
*+1- Dekdave Received Figure
*+2- pjam Received Figure
*+3- Cocoboloboy Received Figure
V2
*+4- Creecher Received Figure
*+5- MaulFan Received figure
*+6- galacticboy Received Figure
*+7- kl241 Received Figure
*+8- metaphorge Received Figure
*+9- sladesuperagent Received Figure
*+10- EVILFACE Received Figure
*+11- Batman5 Received Figure
*+12- grangewallisReceived Figure
V3
*+13- Natrix - Shipping Soon
*+14- wookilar8 Recieved Figure
*+15- vader70450 - Recieved Figure
*+16- gruff old bear Recieved Figure
*+17- Darkartist Paid - Shipping Soon
*+18- Cocoboloboy Paid - Shipping Soon
*+19- ?
*+20- ?
*+21- Jiminydog
*+22- Kabukiman
*+23- IrishJedi Paid - Shipping Soon
*+24- ?
*+25- screamingmetal
*+26- DARTHTODD
*+27- abstractharmony
* = Info Received by Shawn.
+ = Contacted by Shawn.
Shawn will do 3 or so at a time.
All Future BatFreak Orders Please contact Shawn Directly @ [email protected].
Here's the list. I have no idea how accurate it is now though. I think I have the versions that ones have recieved/are recieving correct.
UPDATED
Sovereign Freaks $125 Plus Shipping Group Rate Order Status
V1
*+1- Dekdave Received Figure
*+2- pjam Received Figure
*+3- Cocoboloboy Received Figure
V2
*+4- Creecher Received Figure
*+5- MaulFan Received figure
*+6- galacticboy Received Figure
*+7- kl241 Received Figure
*+8- metaphorge Received Figure
*+9- sladesuperagent Received Figure
*+10- EVILFACE Received Figure
*+11- Batman5 Received Figure
*+12- grangewallisReceived Figure
V3
*+13- Natrix - Shipping Soon
*+14- wookilar8 Recieved Figure
*+15- vader70450 - Recieved Figure
*+16- gruff old bear Recieved Figure
*+17- Darkartist Paid - Shipping Soon
*+18- Cocoboloboy Paid - Shipping Soon
*+19- ?
*+20- ?
*+21- Jiminydog
*+22- Kabukiman
*+23- IrishJedi Paid - Shipping Soon
*+24- ?
*+25- screamingmetal
*+26- DARTHTODD
*+27- abstractharmony
* = Info Received by Shawn.
+ = Contacted by Shawn.
Shawn will do 3 or so at a time.
All Future BatFreak Orders Please contact Shawn Directly @ [email protected].
Here's the list. I have no idea how accurate it is now though. I think I have the versions that ones have recieved/are recieving correct.
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Re: Keaton Batman
Can't wait!
Can't wait!
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Roc74
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Re: Keaton Batman
Hello Shawn,
Anyway of me finding out where i fit in the list above that was updated by Cocoboloboy?
You sent me an EMail on Nov 28 saying im on the list.
Then another email Deecember 15 asking for payment.
Thanks
Hello Shawn,
Anyway of me finding out where i fit in the list above that was updated by Cocoboloboy?
You sent me an EMail on Nov 28 saying im on the list.
Then another email Deecember 15 asking for payment.
Thanks
Grange Wallis
Super Freak
Re: Keaton Batman
Private message Darklord Dave to amend the name to something of you're liking...
Hey guys. "Sovereignlady" here
Private message Darklord Dave to amend the name to something of you're liking...
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