DC Direct Batman VS Killer Croc statue

[mikkipog]

the change in size is simply because the final product has Batmans cape curled downwards instead of up and out like the protoype...an improvement if you ask me. When I was working on the statue the Art director wanted the cape to be opened into a clear Almost graphic batman like symbol. I always felt it was a bit stiff like that and I really like the naturally hanging tips of this final product. They simply heated the tips on the resin stage and gently pulled them downward. I was very pleased to see this as it gives the cape a believable sense of movement, which is important for such a dynamic design.

hi ray! don't get me wrong, as i said, i saw this piece upclose at our LCS and stared at it for quite a long time. i love the sculpt, it looks great, and the cape doesn't really bother me at all. the paintjob is the only thing that makes me a bit hesitant to get this. i hope it's just that single piece that has those problems, and not every piece out there.

i have your green lantern museum quality statue and it's one of my favorite pieces. thanks for the great sculpts! i just hope QC at DC doesn't ruin them most of the time.

 

[devilof76]

the change in size is simply because the final product has Batmans cape curled downwards instead of up and out like the protoype...an improvement if you ask me. When I was working on the statue the Art director wanted the cape to be opened into a clear Almost graphic batman like symbol. I always felt it was a bit stiff like that and I really like the naturally hanging tips of this final product. They simply heated the tips on the resin stage and gently pulled them downward. I was very pleased to see this as it gives the cape a believable sense of movement, which is important for such a dynamic design.

You did an incredible job. Do they have plans for more 'Batman Vs.' pieces, or is this it?

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

I think you can always count on the promo piece having a better paint job than the actual production pieces.

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Always the case.

Nice feedback on the process Ray. The proto cape does look a bit stiff and showy, it's a good thing they went for the natural look to the cape. Great work on the sculpt by the way.

I agree.. it looks so much better.

I think it looks pretty darn good. The sculpt on Killer Croc is amazing and the paint looks terrific. The word "Gotham" on the manhole cover is cool.

I think it looks great. Mine looks fine... Croc is amazing... in my setting I don't fine any flaws and there is such detail ... I am happy with the purchase.

 

[Ray Villafane]

some pictures.I threw a little rust color and such on the sewer cap.

 

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[Ray Villafane]

...and I also dry-brushed a slightly lighter gray sparingly over the pavement. Two easy little tweaks to better match the solicited images. Most companies seem to dial back the paint apps a tad in the production phase. The promo pieces are always painted just a wee bit better.

 

[Havok]

It's a fantastic piece and I love the way his cape is flared open. Epic!

 

[Bezzerkerr]

serious pics Ray, thanks for sharing.

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

Nice touches for sure/

I love mine !

 

[garou_terry]

thanks for the great piece and pics Ray. appreciate it. you're the man! good thing DC has people like you or else no one would even touch their stats.

 

[Darknight]

This DC piece is awesome!

Saw this at my LCS today and had to pick it up. This is my first DC piece and I love it! Easily one of the best dioramas I have seen in the past 12 months. The detail of the sculpt is incredible and the paint job is top notch.

Hope this line continues, loving it!

 

[garou_terry]

mike has a review up. check it out!

 

[Mail Liw]

Uuh love this stat and have just order it at Diamond distributor and can't wait to have it aaah

 

[risingstar]

Great pics! I absolutely love this piece.
I just received mine this past Wednesday.

I like the ideea of using rust colors for the walls in my statue room display...
I think I'll look into some possibilities. Thanks for the inspiration, Ray!

 

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[Buttmunch]

Great pics! I still don't get why they added the bones to the base. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't Batman and Killer Croc breaking up through a street? Why would their be bones on the street? To me at least, adding that Manhole cover makes me thing it is a street on not just somewhere in the sewer.

 

[eczamurai]

agreed. shouldve left the bones. BUT its a damn nice piece nonetheless.

 

[Bezzerkerr]

No Skull ? No bones?

you guys are a bunch of sissies.