1/6 MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

[LChinoz]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

I have never experienced any permanent damage to any of my 1/6 scale figures because of dust, and I have had some of them on display for upwards of 10 years.

Yes I have seen them get "manky" [I guess], but this is an easy fix, and they are good as new.

I never get sick of looking at my figures either, but No figure in the box will ever look as great as one that is well posed.

You say Why is that?


If anyone thinks they are 'too old to play with action figures', that is a real shame.

Let that never happen to any true "freak"!


To be honest, I don't "play" with my action figures either. When I was 7 years old I might have taken my Superman and Martian Manhunter into the bathtub, but now my playing consists of this:

1) The unboxing ritual. What a joy this is, examining the packaging then carefully opening all the taps and ties so as not to damage anything. Then finally taking out the figure and it's accessories.

2) The initial pose. I often find a pose that I like and stick with it for months.

3) Tweak/futz! In the days (sometimes weeks) following the unboxing and initial pose, I tweak and futz the figure into perfection, making slight adjustments to the pose, thinking: 'if this were a real person holding a gun would there elbow really look like that, or maybe it would be a little higher?' 'Hmmm that tie looks a little loose, time to get the tweezers and clean it up!'

4) Staring at the figure. After days of tweaking the figure has transformed from a toy (or even a collectible) into a little person standing on my shelf. This is the moment I crave, and I pity those who never find it. In the weeks that follow, I will often visit the figure on the shelf and just take it in. I'll frequently find myself walking into the room I display them in while I am brushing my teeth! Which is probably a good thing as it gets those pearly whites whiter!)

5) Photograph those bad boys!

6) [This last step may be months or even years later.] Repose the figure! Find a new perfect pose! And at this point you can repeat steps 2-5! Its like getting a new figure! And step 6 can be repeated indefinatly as long as you have a good imagination and the figure lends itself to your creativity. Thankfully Hot Toys and Sideshow have given us great base bodies that have so many posing possibilities!


So I guess what I call playing is really "admiring", I just like to admire the hell out of them!!!





Although I think you could be enjoying your figures right now, I have no problem with this, I just hope it happens for you soon!

Get yourself one of those cheap Ikea deals!

Don't mean to be rude mate, but you do realize that there are a bunch of MIB collectors, right? Why would you personally get offended by someone who wants to collect his figures and keep them in the box? I display a lot of my stuff, but there are some figures of mine I just don't ever want to. Why? Who cares. I just like having it nicely packed in the box. As the Beatles say, let it be.

 

[jediknight120]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

I have a lot of stuff that's MIB, and I have a lot of stuff that's open. Either way, they're your collectibles, you should do what gives you the most enjoyment, whether that's opening and displaying them or keeping them boxed up.

 

[DCfan]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

No it's more a matter of close proximity to other materials such as the low quality plastics they're often packaged in. Different materials can react badly. Not a packaging issue but I had a head start to melt that was sitting on a piece of wood finished with polyurethane.

I'm pretty sure vinyl in particular is at risk in packaging and I would think rubber might have similar issues.

True story - I once decided to de-box a bunch of figures to save space, figures that for whatever reason I didn't want to sell. I put them standing upright in a cardboard box divided into compartments for storing wine bottles, and wrapped them in tissue paper to keep off the dust and prevent them from getting scuffed by the cardboard. One of them was a Takara Batman, and when I took it out a couple of months later the tissue paper had melted into the head, neck and gauntlets. It was almost impossible to remove and looked horrible after I did. Who would have thought the plastic would react like that to tissue paper?

So my philosophy is to enjoy them while I've got 'em because anything can happen.

 

[Maglor]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

"Amen to that, you truly don't know what your missing if you haven't played with a Hot Toys figure in the bath. It's amazingly liberating."
-Penn

O.K., that made me laugh!

"...does any of this even matter? It's his money, let him do what he chooses with what he spends it on. If it affects your life enough to go crazy about it, get off the computer and go outside for a few minutes."
-cr0w

"Indeed, if someone mentions a unique collecting habbit and you choose to inquire the full details because it makes you curious, that's one thing, but grilling people about how they collect is pointless, we all collect differently and I'm sure to others it can seem rediculous. I'm sure some people look at me and think, you spend hours and hours taking photos of little toys. As long as you get the pieces you want and get to enjoy them in your way, that's all that matters."
-MaulFan

Point taken.

I do tend to get too worked up about things!
Sorry for any disrespect.

"Just an FIY though, some vinyls and rubbers can react badly to being in a sealed container with limited airflow for extended periods of time."
-dedguy

This is an interesting point.

"I used to be always scared of my figures rotting and still try to avoid anything that looks like it will fall apart but after being in this hobby for years now I just don't think about it. It ruins the hobby for me always worrying and not being able to look at them without thinking they might be falling apart.
I get a figure , put it in my detolf and dust it now and then , the same with statues. If something does happen to go a little funny or " rot away " then thats that !.

You can't control everything , its just best to look after them and if you display them keep a good eye on them."
-uscmhicks

uscmhicks, you found a much less offensive way to express my thoughts! Thank you!







This discussion has been totally off topic for this thread, but it is an interesting one.

If there is not a thread with this as a topic I think we should make one. Perhaps it could be a poll with a title something like 'Boxed or unboxed, what do you prefer?'

Poll options:

1) Keep boxed and never opened.

2) Keep boxed after inspecting.

3) Keep boxed until space/cases are available.

4) Open box and play!


I think it is a topic that could invite lively discussion, and we could learn more about the hobby.


If there already is a thread like this, does anyone have a link?





Signed respectfully,

The Open Box 1/6 scale Collecting Cult!

 

[thecapn]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

The interesting part of this argument is that, for the most part, at the level of collecting we're at now, MIB doesn't mean much. A MIB OC Batman isn't much more on eBay than an opened and displayed one returned to it's package. A PF retains it's value even after it's been opened.

In a lot of smaller scales, we KNOW how important MIB can be. It can mean the difference between worthless and major cash, many times. When I was focused on smaller scales, I was always plagued by this conundrum. I mean, I don't "play" with my figures per se, I just pose them and put them on a shelf; Doesn't a well-packaged box do the same thing, and keep the value? I spent many an hour debating back and forth. But what if I don't like it's pose in the box? What if that paint just isn't up to par? And I still want to smell the plastic!

That's why I love this 1/6 hobby. Take it out, play with it, repaint it, customize it, switch heads, adjust it, do pretty much anything you want with it, and if, at the end of the day, it still looks breathtaking you won't have lost any money on it. And you've had a lot more fun.

 

[Chigger58]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

Hey I was just wondering if any of you here had heard what the next DX figure will be for Hot Toys?

Is the DX line supposed to only be The Dark Knight license or are they planning on making a DX line for all their stuff?

Also, and I'm new here so pardon me if this is a rehash but I was trying to think of what, if the next DX figure is a Dark Knight themed figure, it could be.

What would you "freaks" think about a DX Commissioner Gordon with a 1/6 size Batsignal? Personally I would be all over that as I would love to get some kind of Batsignal and in this scale. Plus I'm not sure what else they could do since they've explored so much already and we still don't have a Gordon yet. Maybe Scarecrow from the first film?

Thanks, love the site btw.

 

[Maglor]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

The interesting part of this argument is that, for the most part, at the level of collecting we're at now, MIB doesn't mean much. A MIB OC Batman isn't much more on eBay than an opened and displayed one returned to it's package. A PF retains it's value even after it's been opened.

In a lot of smaller scales, we KNOW how important MIB can be. It can mean the difference between worthless and major cash, many times. When I was focused on smaller scales, I was always plagued by this conundrum. I mean, I don't "play" with my figures per se, I just pose them and put them on a shelf; Doesn't a well-packaged box do the same thing, and keep the value? I spent many an hour debating back and forth. But what if I don't like it's pose in the box? What if that paint just isn't up to par? And I still want to smell the plastic!

That's why I love this 1/6 hobby. Take it out, play with it, repaint it, customize it, switch heads, adjust it, do pretty much anything you want with it, and if, at the end of the day, it still looks breathtaking you won't have lost any money on it. And you've had a lot more fun.

All well said.

And this is why we need a place to have this discussion!



Here is an example of what MIB is good for... or more accurately NRFB (never removed from box), or MOC (mint on card) in this case:

 

[Maglor]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

You guys who are affraid of taking figures out of their boxes should see P!tu playing with his HT "Dutch". Starts at 2:44 :
https://www.pituvision.com/2009/06/hot-toys-predator-alan-dutch-schaefer/

Dude, that's awesome!!!

 

[DinoLast]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

Hey I was just wondering if any of you here had heard what the next DX figure will be for Hot Toys?

Is the DX line supposed to only be The Dark Knight license or are they planning on making a DX line for all their stuff?

Also, and I'm new here so pardon me if this is a rehash but I was trying to think of what, if the next DX figure is a Dark Knight themed figure, it could be.

What would you "freaks" think about a DX Commissioner Gordon with a 1/6 size Batsignal? Personally I would be all over that as I would love to get some kind of Batsignal and in this scale. Plus I'm not sure what else they could do since they've explored so much already and we still don't have a Gordon yet. Maybe Scarecrow from the first film?

Thanks, love the site btw.

First of all Welcome.
Second of all, no we do not know what DX will be next, but I highly doubt it will be Dark Knight themed.

I think the problem with Gordon is that Oldman does not give consent on his likeness being used.

Personally, I'm really hoping the next DX will be Superman

 

[EdwardNashton1]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

Damn you for having combat belt batman!

 

[Maglor]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

I vote for Superman as well!

Other possibilities are Rambo and Rocky.



It looks like the only way we are going to get a Gordon is to make/find a custom.

 

[Maglor]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

Damn you for having combat belt batman!

Heh, if it makes you feel any better I was SUPER stoked when I got him!!!

Definitely the prize of my BM animated series collection!




As a side note, I did end up with a few doubles of this collection as I bought some of them in lots. I opened the doubles and you know what... I had fun playing with them a little while, but after posing them and displaying them I can honestly say that these figures look much better MOC. Just a better presentation. Now the opened ones are in a closet somewhere. Of course this is quite another matter with a 1/6 super poseable figure!

 

[dcflake]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

Damn you for having combat belt batman!

Indeed.

I have one loose from my childhood. Been hunting around for a MIB one for ages on ebay.

 

[Maglor]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

Indeed.

I have one loose from my childhood. Been hunting around for a MIB one for ages on ebay.

Look again!

https://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m38.l1313&_nkw=combat+belt+batman&_sacat=See-All-Categories

 

[dcflake]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

Yeah, thanks, but I'm in the U.K they rarely come on the U.K site. Shipping from America is too much for a figure that small. I want it but I also want it a sensible price.

Saying that there are too MIB on the site now.

 

[Chigger58]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

First of all Welcome.
Second of all, no we do not know what DX will be next, but I highly doubt it will be Dark Knight themed.

I think the problem with Gordon is that Oldman does not give consent on his likeness being used.

Personally, I'm really hoping the next DX will be Superman

Really about Oldman? That stinks! That would be a welcome addition to my collection, especially the Batsignal....I would love to have that in a display and lit up!

I wonder if Hot Toys will ever revisit the "Aliens" movie and instead of giving us Aliens they'll start making Colonial Marines. I would LOVE to get a Hicks, and panty wearing Ripl...um, nevermind.

A line of those figures would totally be buys for me.

 

[Maglor]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

Yeah, thanks, but I'm in the U.K they rarely come on the U.K site. Shipping from America is too much for a figure that small. I want it but I also want it a sensible price.

Saying that there are too MIB on the site now.

Not sure if you mean "the site" as in Sideshow Collectors or Ebay UK, but here he is at Ebay UK if that's not what you meant!


https://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=combat+belt+batman&_sacat=See-All-Categories

 

[dcflake]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

I mean ebay U.K yes.

 

[DinoLast]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

Really about Oldman? That stinks! That would be a welcome addition to my collection, especially the Batsignal....I would love to have that in a display and lit up!

I wonder if Hot Toys will ever revisit the "Aliens" movie and instead of giving us Aliens they'll start making Colonial Marines. I would LOVE to get a Hicks, and panty wearing Ripl...um, nevermind.

A line of those figures would totally be buys for me.

I'm afraid they already did, and they are like gold dust now
https://www.hottoys.com.hk/index.php?target=products&product_id=247
https://www.hottoys.com.hk/index.php?target=products&product_id=246

 

[Chigger58]

Re: Hot Toys - MMS DX 02 - TDK- BATMAN full spec and pics

I'm afraid they already did, and they are like gold dust now
https://www.hottoys.com.hk/index.php?target=products&product_id=247
https://www.hottoys.com.hk/index.php?target=products&product_id=246

Oh yeah I knew about those, but I guess I was thinking those were earlier than 2005. I guess 5 years probably isn't enough time to update them eh? They just don't stack up to Hot Toys current level (IMO) of figures and you are right, they go for a pretty penny, not something I'm willing to seek out.

They could always do the Queen though, that would be wicked.