SSC Batman 1/6 figure

[jpuli28]

Nevermind I reread your statement, the context was lost in the text, lol.

 

[Darklord1967]

That body Sideshow is using is just too short. I don't care if it more correctly mimics real human proportions, it's just too short. He either needs a new body or a smaller head.

Also, your photoshopped version really shows that Sideshow should have gone with the black version first. That costume looks awesome.

I don't really have a problem with the body proportion of the original figure except that it is too bulky for my tastes.

I think the size of the head and height of the figure are fine. Just a little slimmer makes it perfect for me.

Sideshow needs to copy your homework and release that black n grey version next. Very nice photoshoppin.

Thank you! You're TOO kind.

The chest symbols should be swapped. Blue gets yellow, black get black. Im diggin your version of the cape too, just little longer tho.

Yeah, I've always been partial to the taller scallops myself. But i agree with you: A longer cape that drapes on the floor would be ideal.

Dig the realistic human eye positioning in that PS'd version.

Yeah It's small details like that that make a difference.

Darklord1967. Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time, a long time.

Howdy DiFabio! Yes I've been out of commission for a while. Truth is, I spent the last 3 years writing, producing and directing a full-length BATMAN (related) STAGE PLAY with my drama students! It was a HUGE production featuring the full cast of Batman characters, and we just got through doing a short run of performances here in New York. We're all pretty exhausted...

 

[HeubertMichael]

Great job, Darklord1967! IMO the adjustment you did with the eyes improved the over-all proportion of the face.

As for the suit, I welcome this blue in my Batman shelf that's mostly black-suited. Would love to see actual color mods when this figure comes out though. I'm sure it won't be a hard mod to do.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

I like your custom shop there Roberto!

How's that little 4" Boba Fett custom you were working on, doing by the way???

Us Scummers are in purgatory waiting for your updates man!!!

 

[Awesome-O]

Let's see these now

 

[CROSAL24]

I'm pretty sure Sideshow knows we want a black and gray figure. I think releasing blue over black first will generate more sales, meaning that less people would buy a blue if they already have the black, but not vice versa.

 

[Enemyofmany]

That looks much better than my attempt Darklord1967. The raised belt really helps with the proportions.

 

[Darklord1967]

I like your custom shop there Roberto!

How's that little 4" Boba Fett custom you were working on, doing by the way???

Us Scummers are in purgatory waiting for your updates man!!!

Thanks good buddy! Great to see you over here! I've missed you guys over at Rebelscum.

Custom Boba turned out beautifully. He was pretty much finished as of my final photo posting. All that was left was for me to paint his hands in Grey.

I never did complete his correct rifle, though...

 

[Darklord1967]

Great job, Darklord1967! IMO the adjustment you did with the eyes improved the over-all proportion of the face.

Thanks HeubertMichael. Yeah, like most fans, I have a strong feeling for what this character should look like. To me, SIMPLICITY of the outfit is key (this is why the classic costume works BEST to my eyes and NOT that all-black armored "Robo-Bat" stuff from the movies or the video games. Also, I find that razor straight vertical lines work very strongly for this character. It gives him height. Makes him stately and elegant... like Darth Vader or Count Dracula.

I think The Batman's look is strongest when rounded / bulging outlines lines are AVOIDED. He needs to look angular to appear more menacing... particularly in the head / and facial features. And he DEFINITELY looks best when viewed STRAIGHT ON. The Batman's face in profile or 3/4 view loses more than half of its power and effectiveness, in my opinion. I think this is true of MOST characters who are designed to be menacing, stalking types (Re: Michael Myers, Jason voorhees,
The Joker, etc.)

For The Batman, the size and INTENSITY of the blank eyes is SO important: Too small, and the Batman comes off looking Asian and overly squinty... in some cases, even sleepy. Too large and he comes off looking wide-eyed, surprised, cartoonish (like in Batman: The Animated Series). It is definitely a delicate balance with The Batman's blank eyes.

 

[jpuli28]

Thanks HeubertMichael. Yeah, like most fans, I have a strong feeling for what this character should look like. To me, SIMPLICITY of the outfit is key (this is why the classic costume works BEST to my eyes and NOT that all-black armored "Robo-Bat" stuff from the movies or the video games. Also, I find that razor straight vertical lines work very strongly for this character... no rounded lines. He needs to look angular to appear more menacing... particularly in the head / and face features. He DEFINITELY looks best when viewed straight on. The Batman's face in profile or 3/4 view loses more than half of its power and effectiveness in my opinion. This is why the size and INTENSITY of the blank eyes is SO important: Too small, and the Batman comes off looking Asian and overly squinty... in some cases, even sleepy. Too large and he comes off looking wide-eyed, surprised, cartoonish (like in Batman: The Animated Series). It is definitely a delicate balance with The Batman's blank eyes.

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[Darklord1967]

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LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! Good one!!!!

 

[EVILFACE]

Thanks Astro13zombie!

Here's a side by side before and after comparison:

Hot Toys?

Blue is where it's at. A black version will be coming.

 

[Rambler]

That black suit does look ALOT better IMO.

 

[Darklord1967]

Hot Toys?

Blue is where it's at. A black version will be coming.

That black suit does look ALOT better IMO.

Well I honestly think that Bob Kane and Bill Finger INTENDED for "The Bat-Man's" costume to be comprised of a dark grey bodysuit with shiny, leathery cape, cowl, gloves, boots, and trunks. In the four-color world of comics, that was represented as black with blue highlights (like the hair on black-haired characters).

As the years passed, for whatever reason, the blue highlights became more and more dominant on the printed page until that became the colors of those costume components.

But BLACK is what is logical for a character who wishes to blend in with the shadows and stalk criminals in the night like an urban legend, boogeyman, specter.

 

[melkorjunior]

Well I honestly think that Bob Kane and Bill Finger INTENDED for "The Bat-Man's" costume to be comprised of a dark grey bodysuit with shiny, leathery cape, cowl, gloves, boots, and trunks. In the four-color world of comics, that was represented as black with blue highlights (like the hair on black-haired characters).

As the years passed, for whatever reason, the blue highlights became more and more dominant on the printed page until that became the colors of those costume components.

But BLACK is what is logical for a character who wishes to blend in with the shadows and stalk criminals in the night like an urban legend, boogeyman, specter.

Completely agree. When you look at the old Bob Kane comics there are lots of panels where his cape, trunks, boots and gloves are represented as almost totally black. The blue was just there to highlight them. By the time we got to **** Sprang though, a decision was made that Batman's colors should be grey and blue. (Also he became an official deputy of the Gotham Police Department. And he started running around with a kid wearing green panties.)

 

[jpuli28]

Completely agree. When you look at the old Bob Kane comics there are lots of panels where his cape, trunks, boots and gloves are represented as almost totally black. The blue was just there to highlight them. By the time we got to **** Sprang though, a decision was made that Batman's colors should be grey and blue. (Also he became an official deputy of the Gotham Police Department. And he started running around with a kid wearing green panties.)

If theres one thing that sheds negativity about this badass superhero...

 

[RIDDICK]

I can understand folks wantin gray-n-blue, but what Sideshow did is a design mess (as always).
These proportions doesn't work with blue, and the blue itself is too bright to work for the figure.

Anyway, my two cents before disparaging to avoid another rant by Sideshow's fanatics:

 

[melkorjunior]

I can understand folks wantin gray-n-blue, but what Sideshow did is a design mess (as always).
These proportions doesn't work with blue, and the blue itself is too bright to work for the figure.

Anyway, my two cents before disparaging to avoid another rant by Sideshow's fanatics:

Riddick, if SS had given us the Batman you just photoshopped I would have bought it in a heartbeat. Taller body, darker blue outfit, yellow oval emblem which works better with the blue suit, bigger, correctly placed eyes and a belt that works better with the blue suit than the combat type belt does...perfect, just perfect.

 

[Darklord1967]

... And he started running around with a kid wearing green panties.)

If theres one thing that sheds negativity about this badass superhero...

Blasphemy!! Robin The Boy Wonder was a brilliant creation! LOL!

No, I can understand (by a contemporary sensibility) that Robin seems out of place in The Batman's dark world.

But i gotta tell ya, I just finished a darkly-toned dramatic stage play featuring CLASSIC versions of The Batman and Robin (green shorts pixie boots and all).

When the character is placed in a dark, serious context, and when his costume is treated with textures that are rich and elegant, he actually works quite well. I took an approach that featured him as a creepy little bad-ass that's always giggling at bad guys as he takes them apart.

I know the character was NOT presented that way in the 1940's when he was introduced, and i know that many believe that Robin makes Batman LESS effective as a dark, mysterious, figure. However, I honestly think that when it comes to the Dynamic Duo, depending on how they are written, the REVERSE is actually true. Sometimes the darkest shadow is made even darker when there is a ray of brightly colored sunshine next to it. The garishness and ridiculousness of Robin's classic costume juxtaposed against a contemporary, grim, menacing, urban sensibility, creates a character that is easily underestimated... and THAT is his advantage.

 

[jpuli28]

Ummm, did you just call Robin, Thee Boy Wonder, "a ray of brightly colored sunshine"?