Keaton Batman- Custom

[customizerwannabe]

Re: Keaton Batman

Not making fun of you CB. You have an allergy, put your case, got some good advice.

I do think it ironic though. People that have to have the petro smell to invigorate their newly aquired figure feast. Mine didn't smell and I feel left out. I just don't see the problem, as the smell can be nullified. You have a particular abhorrence to it. Your solution is to sell it. Someone is going to get a bargain. It has brought out a rash of irritated parties, that are just repeating old tales of woe. Some people collect Star Wars. That these tales didn't dissuade these people to purchase the figure in the first place, which I don't think it should, but then to groan about it now, seems wrong to me.

Okay, no one told them, but the smell dissipates over time, on its own, and you can take measures to hasten that process. Later, everythings fine, but it serves as a warning, that I will not take any notice of, but thanks anyways guys.

You can't nullify it in the cloth parts. It always stinks. This isn't meant as a warning for you, but as a complaint. I ONLY bought my Batman because I got it on the cheap. If I can't fix the sculpt I'll sell it for even less.

 

[Freakazoid!]

Re: Keaton Batman

I'll be turning mine into a "Bruce at the court house steps" version and maybe casting the head for a couple more versions as well.

Do you plan on selling casts?

 

[Les Walker]

Re: Keaton Batman

YAY!!!! I finally got him. After 5 months of waiting ABC has delivered on the goods. My Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne figure...



From certain angles it's Keaton all the way but overall not the most perfect likeness and a bit angry looking at that. With a repaint though I think he'll really shine.



The tux is awesome. The tailoring is perfect and the black trencher that came with him will be great for a custom Napier with a black hat.

The paint apps is very nice but the colors are inaccurate. The lowest point of the figure are the loose ankle joints.

I'll be turning mine into a "Bruce at the court house steps" version and maybe casting the head for a couple more versions as well.

The 1/6 bust that came with him is just icing on the cake. It's made out of a semi rigid plastic similar to what's used for those kids coin banks but you wouldn't know that just looking at it.



I highly recommend this to any 1989 Batman fan. It's a very, very well done custom run figure.

VERY NICE! Glad to see that one look so good Coco! Makes your collection all the more amazing.

 

[Cocoboloboy]

Re: Keaton Batman

Do you plan on selling casts?

I don't know. Probably not.

Les-Thanks! One day we'll have a Bob and more for our '89 collections right?...Someday.

 

[pjam]

Re: Keaton Batman

Coco...

Batcave Bruce Turtleneck: Go to goodstufftogo, click on 1/6, find Projectare, find black long sleeved turtleneck. I bought one there and it is very nice.

Cheers Bro!

 

[SovereignStudio]

Re: Keaton Batman

OK,
reviewed both lists and I do have THREE left, which I'm casting now:

Lee in MI
8th Wonder
Yodasan

Just to touch on what seems to be a bit of confusion..... Yes, I'm still taking orders. It's not a limited run. Saying I have three left to ship doesn't mean it's the last three I will ever make, it means it's the last three current outstanding (paid for) orders.

 

[Adoptedscot]

Re: Keaton Batman

I will transfer this thread into the customs section and add 'Custom' to the Title so it reads:
Keaton Batman Custom

Just so you all know where it is.
Many thanks
Shell
x

 

[creecher]

Re: Keaton Batman

You can't nullify it in the cloth parts.

I think you mean, you can't. Just because you don't know how doesn't mean it can't be done.

 

[Lee in MI]

Re: Keaton Batman

Sorry to sound like a worry wart Shawn but I didn't understand what was meant by the post.

On that note, I'm also finding your last post to be a little mis-leading. You said that those were the last current outstanding (paid for) orders. I've paid for mine already (let me know if you didn't get the paypal and I'll send you a copy of the pp email and receipt). Do you mean to say that mine is not outstanding?...cause that would be understandable as I know some of these other guys have been waiting for some time now.

Like I said, I'm not trying to sound like a pretentious worrysome a-hole (cause I know good work takes time) I just want to make sure we're on the same page.

thanks for your help and the excellent work you do.

Coco...your collection is just getting better and better!

OK,
reviewed both lists and I do have THREE left, which I'm casting now:

Lee in MI
8th Wonder
Yodasan

Just to touch on what seems to be a bit of confusion..... Yes, I'm still taking orders. It's not a limited run. Saying I have three left to ship doesn't mean it's the last three I will ever make, it means it's the last three current outstanding (paid for) orders.

 

[eighthsamurai]

i think he means the last 3 that have been paid for that he needs to send out. in fact i'm sure of it.

mine arrived last week - thanks shawn. i haven't seen it yet, it's at my home address and i've not been there for a while. going back on friday though so can't wait to see it. it's currently being stored in the garage for me, in a baggy with a couple of sheets of "bounce" to proactively chase the smell away. i was a little worried by the posts so thought i'd take action early (i hate the smell of cigarettes too, but it won't make me sell it, i'll display it in the garden if i have to).

 

[SovereignStudio]

Lee,
Sorry for the confusion. I label everything paid for as "outstanding". You have many categories of client; those who arrange to pay on a certain day, those who are "window shopping" for prices/details and those who have paid. If money has changed hands, to me, it's "outstanding". Yours is being put together now, along with the other two.

The confusion I was trying to clear up is that some people think I'm talking about the end of Keaton Batmans forever when I say, "I only have x-amount left to make". That only means I have x-amount paid for, NOT that I'm finished making them forever. I'll make them as long as people want them. I'm even kicking around the idea of a Special Edition, with interchangeable heads (masked and unmasked). And very soon, I'll be retooling my BATMAN RETURNS to match the quality of the '89 version. I've never been 100% happy with my BR version.

As for my nasty little cigar habit, yes the smell does fade. I use Renuzit Odor Illiminator on everything, which nicely takes care of it in most cases. It's a tip I got from another non-smoking client who buys a lot of work from me. He said it does the trick really well. It passed my Mom's inspection, too. She's also a non-smoker. If you have a hyper-sensitivity to smoke, it may seem stronger. I know how you feel. I'm a pretty militant non-drinker and if a person has so much as one beer I swear I can smell it on their breath and even their clothes for hours afterward. Any smell you distance yourself from seems weird and annoying. My Aunt's house is so clean you can eat off the bathroom floor. But she has 5 big dogs As clean as that house is, all I can ever smell is big, wet dog.

I keep all my fabrics in plastic totes. Things like resin and rubber aren't affected either as they're sealed in liquid form. Same for paint. The problem comes when I start putting things together and then set it aside for some reason. It sits there on my bench, exposed. I've just started keeping "in progress" stuff in sealed plastic bags so that should clear up most of it. I'm trying to smoke only when I'm painting or sculpting; things that aren't affected.

As far as American tobacco being stronger, that's interesting news. I've always heard that European tobacco (German in particular) is very harsh by comparrisson.

 

[eighthsamurai]

from what i can tell, all your figures are "outstanding!"

seriously can't wait for the Batman Returns upgrade. I was actually going to contact you about that one but think i'll wait till the retooling. I'm definitely in for one once it's done though. But please don't improve on that returns head sculpt - it's perfect as it is!! especially the mouth area.

 

[pjam]

I would love to see a Returns upgrade. Maybe a Selena Catwoman and continue with Batman figures through the earlier Film series

Kilmer

Clooney too

 

[galactiboy]

Hey man, the Batman figure is badass... still impresses me everytime I look at him and the smell faded quickly once he was opened. To me it really was a non-issue.

 

[SovereignStudio]

The only changes I'll make to the RETURNS sculpt is a cleaner bat logo and thicker neck. This one has a bit of "pencil neck" syndrome, as did the 89 before I beefed it up. Not as pronounced, but it's there.

 

[metaphorge]

If you decide to go with a swappable head route, would you consider using a BBI or Hot Toys body? That way the Wayne head could be easily used on a civillian outfit figure when it was not on the Batbody.

(I dunno if I would be an '89 figure with a swappable head since I already have the '89 Bats you made for me, but I might be interested in a Returns Batman with swappable head.)

 

[8th wonder]

And very soon, I'll be retooling my BATMAN RETURNS to match the quality of the '89 version. I've never been 100% happy with my BR version.

Great news! I think this will be a must have for me. Always wanted a Returns figure.

 

[Cocoboloboy]

Can't wait to see the retooled Returns version. I'm not a huge fan of that movie like I am the '89 Batman but I may be down for one. I'd especially like to get one if I can find a decent Catwoman figure to display with him.

 

[Lee in MI]

Hey Shawn,
Thanks for clearing that up...it really means alot. Your work is fantastic and I am seriously on board for a Returns Bat and a Wayne head...I'm trying to catch up with Coco!!!!

Can't wait to see my Keaton Bats, I'm sure it will be friggin FANTASTIC!!!!

take care bro!

 

[eighthsamurai]

just got a look at my bats - looks great! still in the garage coz the smell is still there after 10 days. needs more time. the cape is a little messed up but hopefully that will straighten out with some more time too (it's a lot lighter material than i thought it would be). unfortunately, i think the paint on the face on mine might have rubbed off a little in transit - he has these weird light patches near the chin and cheek and its throwing the likeness off quite a bit. not sure what to do. might have to pay to get it repainted or wait until i can do it myself. it's a small shame after 8 months of waiting. but still - this figure is rocking! i can't believe how well made the suit is.