NECA: 1/4 Batman 1989 Michael Keaton figure

[ASTRO13ZOMBIE]

at this scale they could and should have done much better job, its easier to work on the details, one would think.
Look at the 1/4 Terminator figures, it can be done.

Are you comparing this to high end figures that cost $400+?

 

[CloudN]

Yeah, but Im betting Joker 89 isn't far behind...

Sorrg to break the news to you but if NECAs license is similar to how Hot Toys license works, Nicholson's likeliness may prove to be too expensive

 

[CloudN]

I wonder why they never included those on the Blu-Ray?

The little gurl footage was included in the special edition DVD and the blu ray. It was in segment of the interviews and not as a deted scene. Same for the smoke pillet alternate scene which was in the comic book and novel adaptation.

I used to think it's a shame this little girl scene was cut but the more you think about it the more it doesnt feel neccessary. A girl showing up in an alley way alone at night in Gotham city doesnt make much sense. She would have ran away hearing gun shots and seeing a giant bat being chased by purple cars with guns pointing out of the windows.
I'm guessing this scene might have never been completed. I might have to ask Tim if I have the chance, see if he remembers why this was cut.

 

[DiFabio]

The eyes actually don't look messed up here. Weird.

 

[jye4ever]

Ok, who PS the eyes.

 

[Psycho]

This figure looks awesome... Not entirely sold on the West figure... I will wait for a review before I buy it I guess....

 

[Maglor]

and the first thing that took my attention thats a big nono: this keaton batman took a big step back to the past, because he gets to wair those infamous super hero undies again!!!!

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It's hard plastic. There are going to be visible joints.

 

[gypsycatcha]

I love this and the west figure. Definite buy for me.

 

[DiFabio]

It's hard plastic. There are going to be visible joints.

And besides, the only exposed, visible joints are the elbows really. That's it.

The "underwear"/hip joint is hardly a problem. Especially with how well they concealed the ab crunch, wrists, knees, and ankles.

With the proper futzing, pose, and cape drape, I think this will look fantastic on display for what it is.

 

[a-dev]

at this scale they could and should have done much better job, its easier to work on the details, one would think.
Look at the 1/4 Terminator figures, it can be done.

Look at whose 1/4 Terminator figures? Hot Toys and Enterbay, the high-end companies?

 

[DiFabio]

Did you see that Proto of Dutch a-dev? I love that headsculpt.

 

[CloudN]

The sculpt is not the problem. It's the paint job that isn't able to do the sculpt justice. I know this is a mass retail collectible instead of a high end toy like Hot Toys or Enterbay. I'm not complaining just stating why the Man of Steel and Batman figure isn't looking as good as people expect.
1:4 scale allows more detail to be shown but also requires really good paint application to bring the sculpt to life. So far it's the toughing challenge for NECA I think. I think with their price point it's the best job they can do so far.

 

[The Rider]

I think on the Keaton Batman theyares have a strange color and position.
The first prototyp have better eyes.
Keatons eyes are greish-grenish, not blue like the actual proto.


To Dutch, I think Neca shown at the SDCC this year a very old proto. Some details are miss and some thinks looks strange(nosetip, lines ofer the nose), the sculpt of the actual 7" version looks better.

To the sculpt and paintquestion.

Neca make not a good job on Man of Steel, its a soft sculpt, not very detailed. And there Robert Downey Jr. Sculpt have false proportions and a strange expression(to serious).

Further, they can make much better on the painting.
With this paint, skin tones are not looking realistic and some details are miss(for example Bilbo with this rough texture).

With the transculent plastik neca are on a good way, but they must make this more mat, not so waxy.

 

[CloudN]

I never met Michael Keaton in person but in Batman Returns. There was a close up shot on his eyes and they were blue

 

[Cocoboloboy]

I never met Michael Keaton in person but in Batman Returns. There was a close up shot on his eyes and they were blue

Whatchou been smokin', Cloud?

 

[snoop101]

I never met Michael Keaton in person but in Batman Returns. There was a close up shot on his eyes and they were blue

Whatchou been smokin', Cloud?

 

[a-dev]

Did you see that Proto of Dutch a-dev? I love that headsculpt.

Yeah. Not sure I'll buy one though. Gonna wait and see what he ends up looking like.

 

[jye4ever]

Yeah. Not sure I'll buy one though. Gonna wait and see what he ends up looking like.

Cancel the Batmobile and you can buy 7 Dutch's.

 

[a-dev]

Cancel the Batmobile and you can buy 7 Dutch's.

Sounds both sensible and sane. Done.

 

[DiFabio]

Sounds both sensible and sane. Done.

No way, you know you want multiple Batmobiles.


One with Batman in the cockpit, one with the canopy closed, one with the machine guns popped up, etc. etc.