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[Gipetto0812]

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

I think when it pops open it will open at the seam. I don't know why it would break.

i don't know either i think I am thinking too much about it in just shear excitement to get it i feel like scott pilgrim waiting in front of my door for the package to arrive

 

[monkeyrobotmaster]

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

I only use the base. I have no use for the stand.




Are we talking about the elbow pads?


Yeah, I can't even begin to fathom why you cut those off.

GOD NO! there's a little tab or peg behind the bicep armor pieces that I snipped off, but that's all.

 

[zickjosiahs]

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

i don't know either i think I am thinking too much about it in just shear excitement to get it i feel like scott pilgrim waiting in front of my door for the package to arrive

Mine took just 8 days =p. From USA to asia. Was really surprised it arrived so quickly. Bought it from rumadman.

 

[Maglor]

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

GOD NO! there's a little tab or peg behind the bicep armor pieces that I snipped off, but that's all.

Ah, I see. That makes more sense.

 

[Gipetto0812]

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

Mine took just 8 days =p. From USA to asia. Was really surprised it arrived so quickly. Bought it from rumadman.

awesome! mine is being shipped out this Saturday! so I should get it by the end of next week

 

[SanShouXMA]

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

Okay, here we go.
Step 1- Remove hands and gauntlets.
Step 2- Carefully remove the bicep armor.
Step 3- Apply superglue (I used gel superglue) to the front of the wrist of the TT body.
Step 4- Pull the sleeve down over the glue until sleeve and wrist are flush, or close to flush, and hold sleeve tight to the wrist till glue is dry and the sleeve holds firm.
Step 5- Pinch the excess rubber from the back of the sleeve, or unglued side, with your thumb and index finger. Take scissors and trim away the excess rubber. Make sure you don't cut too much off!!
Step 6- Glue bicep armor back in place.
Step 7- Repeat steps 1-6 with other arm.
Step 8- Put gauntlets and hands back on.
That's it! I would like to note that if the elbow joints on the TT body are loose you may lose some articulation. Good luck!

Hey what kind of glue are you using? I tried krazy glue, model glue and nothing seems to be keeping the suit the the truetype...

 

[monkeyrobotmaster]

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

Hey what kind of glue are you using? I tried krazy glue, model glue and nothing seems to be keeping the suit the the truetype...

I used a generic gel superglue and held it in place for around three minutes. You also could try lightly sanding the plastic on the TrueType where you're going to put the glue. Sanding it roughs up the plastic and may help it adhere. Let me know if there's any other questions you have.

 

[Maglor]

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

I used a generic gel superglue and held it in place for around three minutes. You also could try lightly sanding the plastic on the TrueType where you're going to put the glue. Sanding it roughs up the plastic and may help it adhere. Let me know if there's any other questions you have.

Glad to see you have that attitude about this, because when I start, I'm probably gonna have lots of questions.

 

[monkeyrobotmaster]

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

Glad to see you have that attitude about this, because when I start, I'm probably gonna have lots of questions.

Yeah man, I've been doing this stuff for years and I remember how unnerving it was when I started modding figures and statues. These things aren't cheap, and I don't want to see anyone mess their figures up. So yeah, if you guys have questions hit me up and I'll do what I can to help.

 

[Gipetto0812]

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

just wanting to keep ppl updated on good deals that I see on eBay as many seem to still want ANOTHER one of these or for those trying to get their first one. Here's a DX02 Batman for Buy it Now $215, or you take your chances on bidding, though I think the buy it now price is pretty sweet deal as it's just $5 more than what I paid
https://cgi.ebay.com/Hot-Toys-DX-Batman-New-SHIP-U-S-/220673232208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3361264d50

 

[vader2k]

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

Here's some pics of mine with my recently acquired Commtech neck mod. Also using lforigno's velvet cape.

 

[EdwardNashton1]

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

Even though your pics are flashed out to the max, they are some really nice pics.

 

[intothevoid]

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

Looks great

 

[Commtech]

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

Indeed.. it looks great!

 

[Maglor]

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

Even though your pics are flashed out to the max, they are some really nice pics.

Yeah, I was just thinking the same thing.

Getting more excited for the velvet!

 

[zickjosiahs]

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

Nice! Is that the long cape? Has any bros got pics of the rayon cape?

 

[EdwardNashton1]

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

Maglor........do your deja vu magic.

 

[Commtech]

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

yea I've seen/read it. the part that kind of worries me is the whole opening the socket. He makes it sound so easy "sick the pliers in there and it pops right open" (paraphrased quote) <-can you tell I'm still in school?

what if it "breaks right open" in stead? idk, like I said, I'll find out when I get it in my eager little hands

it's frustrating waiting

It won't break. You'll hear a scary cracking sound when you split it, but it'll be fine. I've opened around 10 necks (or more. I've lost count) and they all split perfectly at the seam.

As you already mentioned, when you first get the figure, you will probably think you can live with the giraffe neck and the crappy cape. But after a few weeks, that will change. We all go through that. It's a process.
The good thing is that after the mods, it's like you'd just bought a whole new figure and you fall in love with your Batz all over again!

 

[vader2k]

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

Thanks everyone!

Even though your pics are flashed out to the max, they are some really nice pics.

Yeah, the lightning in my dining room isn't all that bright and I just shot on auto settings (of my fairly basic camera), but they serve their purpose. Anyway, I was trying to match the pose from this promo pic, I think I came pretty close. Too bad the arms don't bend that high, though:

Yeah, I was just thinking the same thing.

Getting more excited for the velvet!

I can't remember, did you end up ordering one? If not, you really should.

Nice! Is that the long cape? Has any bros got pics of the rayon cape?

Yep, the TDK long.

 

[Gipetto0812]

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

It won't break. You'll hear a scary cracking sound when you split it, but it'll be fine. I've opened around 10 necks (or more. I've lost count) and they all split perfectly at the seam.

As you already mentioned, when you first get the figure, you will probably think you can live with the giraffe neck and the crappy cape. But after a few weeks, that will change. We all go through that. It's a process.
The good thing is that after the mods, it's like you'd just bought a whole new figure and you fall in love with your Batz all over again!

Good to know how many necks you've modded bud. It helps with the worrying. And yea, I know the cape isn't all that great. I bought a velvet cape from lforigno already waiting to be donned on my DX when it arrives.

And yea I felt the same way about my medi bats when I first got it. I was like "pfff there's nothing wrong with this figure" then eventually modded that thing to the max!!!

But do you know what page you tutorial is on?