Do You Collect Figures or Statues?

[luthor]

Toy Fair NY started today. Link (http://photos.superherotimes.com/showgallery.php?cat=1411) to photos.

Looks like some cool stuff for the geek set.

[darron]

Some pretty cool stuff. Nothing really jumped out at me, though. I wanna get a couple of the new Alex Ross Justice figures....ie - Lex Luthor, and the battle armor Green Lantern.

Also, looks like that Superman Doomsday flick is coming out in October. I'm excited for this one. It looks like it's gonna be done in the same style as the Superman: The Animated Show....which'd be awesome.

[jgg0610]

Some pretty cool stuff. Nothing really jumped out at me, though. I wanna get a couple of the new Alex Ross Justice figures....ie - Lex Luthor, and the battle armor Green Lantern.

Also, looks like that Superman Doomsday flick is coming out in October. I'm excited for this one. It looks like it's gonna be done in the same style as the Superman: The Animated Show....which'd be awesome.
I've managed to pickup a few of the Justice figures and they look as good in person as they do in previews which is not always the case. They will definitely make a nice addition to your collection.

[conorkilpatrick]

New Frontier Series 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am dying to know who is in the next set...

I want to marry these toys.

And I am so not a toy guy.

[baxter]

Some of those Elseworlds are mighty tempting... Maybe on the cheap at a con.

[drwally]

New Frontier Series 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am dying to know who is in the next set...

I want to marry these toys.

And I am so not a toy guy.

Well, your choices capture so well the original artistry of Darwyn Cooke, and the GL is arguably the best of the lot, somebody chose wisely for you. For that much quality at that price point, that's sweet. I was drawn to the black and white Batmans, and found about two or three that looked good, but that's due to who I prefer as an artist (which the statues are based on).

http://photos.superherotimes.com/showphoto.php?photo=14166&cat=1450
http://photos.superherotimes.com/showphoto.php?photo=14169&cat=1450
http://photos.superherotimes.com/showphoto.php?photo=14161&cat=1450

I think the ears on this one pick up XM radio:
http://photos.superherotimes.com/showphoto.php?photo=14157&cat=1450
Is this really how Tim Sale drew him? What was he thinking?

I have two "nitpicks" -- For the smaller figures, like the Superman Doomsday ones which are pretty cool, I don't see the reason why they have the leg joints, when you obviously can't pose them much beyond the way they're standing already -- so they just look like they got a majorly thick jock strap on under the tights.

And for the larger ones that actually have costumes made of cloth, two things I don't like: fabric will not hang properly unless you go up to 18" at least, and if you need those stands to make sure they can stand on their own, it just ruins the effect. They could go taller, get the cloth hanging right, make it so they can stand on their own, and still stay at about the same price. If some punk like me can do that, why can't they? I like the Shazam/Captain Marvel 13" collectors, even though it's a perfect example of my nitpicks ruining an otherwise fabulous figure --
http://photos.superherotimes.com/showphoto.php?photo=14138&cat=1416
(his cape strap looks like a noose, pity to see a blemish on a beauty)

And what the heck is all that bright blue in the Batmans in the 13" collectors set? What year is it?

That said, this is pretty hot:
http://photos.superherotimes.com/showphoto.php?photo=14142&cat=1416

and anybody got this guy's phone number? He's hot. My vote for best done hair, I like a guy with a nice haircut:
http://photos.superherotimes.com/showphoto.php?photo=14134&cat=1416

[conorkilpatrick]

While waiting for the New Frontier Series 2 details, I have decided that I kinda really, really want this:

http://photos.superherotimes.com/showphoto.php?photo=14368&cat=1464

[fred]

he looks kind of excited

[conorkilpatrick]

he looks kind of excited

You would be too if you were Batman.

[fred]

You would be too if you were Batman.

beating criminals makes me excited


in my pants

[drwally]

I don't know Conor, that looks kind of...ah...um..er, what's the word? Three letters rhymes with "spray."

But HEY! I say go for it. I didn't know Tom of Finland did Batman statues. Could be quite valuable....in the, er, um, ah, future...

(boy am I glad Fred beat me to this gag...)

[fred]

the odd part for me wasn't that there was a bulge,

hey we've all worn spandex underwear right? there's always a bulge.

it was that he sculpted in the head too

there's a clear break and shadow

no this wasn't the first thing I noticed

[JAFlanagan]

I'd be shocked if anyone else here knew was Tom of Finland was.

I'm shocked that I know. (Worked on a documentary once...)

[drwally]

no this wasn't the first thing I noticed

But Seriously folks, assuming Conor's pick
http://photos.superherotimes.com/showphoto.php?photo=14368&cat=1464
is basically Kubert doing Miller (this is already heading into troubled waters as I type) I was very hard pressed (there I go again) trying to find any really serious, well, what's the word...(****shots) in DKR (where Batman shifted to black by the second half)...and yes, this is the first time in the more than 10 years I've had the darn book I've ever gone looking for Batman's, er, uh, well, I think you get my drift on the Batman woody thing (oh s***)

Was Kubert (who I haven't seen) a little more ...er, uh.. oh forget it. Never mind...Adam West and crew were never ashamed of displaying a little hard action in shiny shorts, so hey, go for it (the statue I mean). It's still a little too "Tom of Finland" for my tastes...but hey, different strokes for different folks, right? (Oh darn, there it goes again...)

And Fred, I was thinking "Oh that is SOOOO Tom of Finland even before I noticed Batman Jr. too, honest.

[drwally]

I'd be shocked if anyone else here knew was Tom of Finland was.

Isn't that what wikipedia's for?

[fred]

I didn't know who tom of finland was, but let me tell you his website is NOT safe for work

[drwally]

I didn't know who tom of finland was, but let me tell you his website is NOT safe for work

Sorry, didn't think of that ("NOW he tells us....") Some of us actually work for companies that have a "non-work related computing strictly banned" policy that's actually taken seriously... but where I work, if I had broken the rules, it wouldn't be what's on the screen, but me laughsploding for 30 minutes because you kids are so darn funny (as in "ha-ha" funny) that would of gotten me in trouble...

Oh you spoiled American fanboys, you always make me so jealous...Are there any Matt Wagner Batman figures? (perish forbid someone should get back on topic...)

[fred]

Hey it wasn't femskin or anything(no I won't provide a link sick bastards - think Buffalo Bill) but certainly something I don't want to explain when someone looks over my shoulder.

[conorkilpatrick]

Hey it wasn't femskin or anything(no I won't provide a link sick bastards - think Buffalo Bill) but certainly something I don't want to explain when someone looks over my shoulder.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/4/43/180px-Silencelamp7.jpg

Fred puts the lotion in the basket.

[fred]

did you check that site? it's effin disturbing

optional rectum indeed

[fred]

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/4/43/180px-Silencelamp7.jpg

Fred puts the lotion in the basket.

Not that but I do find myself saying this a lot

Would you **** me? I'd **** me

[drwally]

I am so not touching this discussion now with a ten foot pole...except to say I'm having a very weird sense that my iFanboy channel and my San Francisco channel swapped programming suddenly...wasn't this the iFanboy superhero toy thread channel? ... my head may spin off at any moment...

[conorkilpatrick]

SOMEONE GET ME THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 2 INFO!!!

(I'm dying over here)

[drwally]

SOMEONE GET ME THE NEW FROTNIER SERIES 2 INFO!!!

(I'm dying over here)

Finally, the voice of sanity, crying out in the wilderness...for what's really important: NEW FROTNIER SERIES 2 INFO, NOW!!!

[conorkilpatrick]

http://www.dccomics.com/media/products/4905_a_thumb.jpg

Hal demands it.

[fred]

I am so not touching this discussion now with a ten foot pole...except to say I'm having a very weird sense that my iFanboy channel and my San Francisco channel swapped programming suddenly...wasn't this the iFanboy superhero toy thread channel? ... my head may spin off at any moment...

heh heh
he said ten foot pole

[fred]

you think the topic floated before, wait until you see this news story about talking urinal cakes

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,251503,00.html

[kwok_talk]

you think the topic floated before, wait until you see this news story about talking urinal cakes

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,251503,00.html

We could celebrate the good news about urinal cakes here:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070208/ap_on_fe_st/potty_party_1

[fred]

that's funny

and here I never thought I'd get paid to pee in front of a room full of strangers



again

[jgg0610]

This was actually playing in my local area last year and while we do have season tickets, we chose to skip this particular performance. If you want a humorous musical, you'd be much better off with Spamalot. Absolutely a riot.

[darron]

Conor...here's a straight forward shot of that action figure:

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/763/763592/dc-in-may-2007-20070211055926397.jpg

[fred]

dananadanana

c**kman
c**kman
c**kman

[conorkilpatrick]

Conor...here's a straight forward shot of that action figure:

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/763/763592/dc-in-may-2007-20070211055926397.jpg

Hmm... without the dramatic lighting it seems to lose... something.

We'll see.

All bets are off if Batman is in New Frontier Series 2.

And Flash.

[antifanboy-jon]

Did anyone see the Adam Hughes Donna Troy minibust on DC Direct?

I would totally cuddle with that thing in bed everynight

[conorkilpatrick]

Did anyone see the Adam Hughes Donna Troy minibust on DC Direct?

I would totally cuddle with that thing in bed everynight

http://www.dccomics.com/media/products/7244_a_full.jpg

At what point does the classification go from minibust to statue?

[antifanboy-jon]

http://www.dccomics.com/media/products/7244_a_full.jpg

At what point does the classification go from minibust to statue?

Actually its probably not a minibust

And also (actually) I have no idea. I just thought it looked cool and would look great in my cube

[conorkilpatrick]

Actually its probably not a minibust

And also (actually) I have no idea. I just thought it looked cool and would look great in my cube

Oh, I'm not saying it doesn't look cool... I kinda want the Adam Hughes Batgirl bust.

DC Direct lists them as "busts" but that is pushing the boundry...

[antifanboy-jon]

Oh, I'm not saying it doesn't look cool... I kinda want the Adam Hughes Batgirl bust.

DC Direct lists them as "busts" but that is pushing the boundry...

The Batgirl one is boss as hell too. I've never bought one of these things before so I have no clue. $45 doesn't seem too bad though when everything else (like in the STATUE classification) is like over $200

[conorkilpatrick]

The Batgirl one is boss as hell too. I've never bought one of these things before so I have no clue. $45 doesn't seem too bad though when everything else (like in the STATUE classification) is like over $200

Well, they're $45 because they're not big like a $100 statue would be.

From the website:
This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5'' tall 2.5'' wide and 2.25" deep.

[antifanboy-jon]

Well, they're $45 because they're not big like a $100 statue would be.

From the website:
This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5'' tall 2.5'' wide and 2.25"

I see. The fables one I want is like 200 bucks. But thats probably cause its like 10" tall and full of love and enjoyment.

[fred]

http://www.dccomics.com/media/products/7244_a_full.jpg

At what point does the classification go from minibust to statue?

many words come to mind when describing this image. mini-bust is not one of them

[acomicbookgirl]

many words come to mind when describing this image. mini-bust is not one of them


:rolleyes: I want a Wonder Woman one.. Oh well... I'm getting this one... :D

[fred]

I just bought my first 2 action figures about 4 hours ago. I was going to link them but I can't find any where they aren't using the same pixelated image. mofos
anyway, it was Wolverine and Sabertooth

they're kind of corny but the Wolvie is actually the closest to the one I've been searching for forever

[acomicbookgirl]

I have boxes of Wonder Woman and Emma Frost figures. Statues.. Donna Troy would be my 3rd one... I want to get Linda Carter as Wonder Woman statue but I can't afford it. :( I'm getting a Wonder Woman Cookie Jar though... :D

[drwally]

many words come to mind when describing this image. mini-bust is not one of them

I was wondering when someone would hit that gag, but she does have lovely curves overall. I don't like her feet trapped tight together in stone--too strong a contrast with that wonderful face and pose. I feel like I want to run up with a sledge hammer and set her free...

Yes, that Donna Troy statue is pretty wonderful. Her face and hair is lovely, and beautifully scupted, the expression is full of depth, nicely colored. It's nice to see someone with a greater acting range than Kristen Kreuk.

Conor, I'm hoping the New Frontiers Batman and Flash are good, but achieving good mini figures with two characters where "cape and dynamism" are the keypoints is difficult, I am wondering if they can pull it off...

This is my image of what a good New Frontiers Batman should look like, based on Cooke's design:
http://photos.superherotimes.com/showphoto.php?photo=14166&cat=1450

Remember, you'll always have Hal. That figure is a gem, even compared to the other New Fronteirs figures. I am partial to a nice guy with a good haircut and and a tasteful turtleneck:

http://photos.superherotimes.com/showphoto.php?photo=14134&cat=1416
Too bad for me, I think he's looking at where that Donna Troy belt focus the eyes...

[fred]

They call him Doomsday - I say it's AJ from the Backstreet Boys(the crackhead)

http://www.newsarama.com/Merchandise/ToyFair2007/DC/Picture-007.jpg

[drwally]

They call him Doomsday - I say it's AJ from the Backstreet Boys(the crackhead)[/IMG]

Yeah, good call. those Backstreet boys have gotten (a bit) older haven't they...

[fred]

the hair, the bizarre facial hair

it's a spot on homage

we should get Rich Johnston on this for The Swipe File

[fred]

check it out

http://www.poster.net/backstreet-boys/backstreet-boys-millennium-tour-1999-a-j-4000214.jpghttp://www.newsarama.com/Merchandise/ToyFair2007/DC/t_Picture-007.jpg

am I wrong?

[conorkilpatrick]

Wooo-frakking-hoo!

New Frontier Series 2 – Batman & Robin, Flash, Martian Manhunter, Dr. Fate (Release Date TBA)

I can't see any of those that I won't buy....!

Now I kinda need to get Superman. And I guess Green Arrow and Wonder Woman (though I dont' love her figure).

[spiffy]

Now I kinda need to get Superman. And I guess Green Arrow and Wonder Woman (though I dont' love her figure).

I've wanted Superman for a while, but it's tough to find. I'm buying it from this online store right now, but they only ship to Pay-Pal verified addresses, and I can't figure out how to get my new address verified. I just want it for my collection!

(Someday I'll have to post photos of my tiny action figure / superman memorabilia collection)

[conorkilpatrick]

I've wanted Superman for a while, but it's tough to find.

I know of at least one store that had Superman as of the last time I went in there. I'm going to look again today.

[spiffy]

I know of at least one store that had Superman as of the last time I went in there. I'm going to look again today.

I regret not getting it when I was at the Chicago Con last year. It was between that and the First Appearance one. Those are still everywhere...

[conorkilpatrick]

http://www.dccomics.org/media/products/4909_a_thumb.jpg

I am Spiffy's elusive dream.

[jgg0610]

I have boxes of Wonder Woman and Emma Frost figures. Statues.. Donna Troy would be my 3rd one... I want to get Linda Carter as Wonder Woman statue but I can't afford it. :( I'm getting a Wonder Woman Cookie Jar though... :D
Yeah, I placed my order for this mini-bust earlier this week. Since you're really into Wonder Woman, you might want to check out the local Post Office. I had to go there yesterday during lunch and they have a WW tote bag based on the DC stamps that came out a while back.

[spiffy]

http://www.dccomics.org/media/products/4909_a_thumb.jpg

I am Spiffy's elusive dream.

God, I so want it. And I still need the second trade of New Frontier. My shop ordered the first one for me, but the second was out of stock, so I'm still waiting. That's part of the reason I didn't get the figure at the con, I hadn't read the series yet, so if felt wrong.

[conorkilpatrick]

God, I so want it. And I still need the second trade of New Frontier. My shop ordered the first one for me, but the second was out of stock, so I'm still waiting. That's part of the reason I didn't get the figure at the con, I hadn't read the series yet, so if felt wrong.

Don't say I never did anything for you... (http://www.amazingcomics.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=dcd25478!DCDir&csurl=%2FiStar%2Easp%3Fa%3D29%26sort%3Dalpha%26)

[spiffy]

Don't say I never did anything for you... (http://www.amazingcomics.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=dcd25478!DCDir&csurl=%2FiStar%2Easp%3Fa%3D29%26sort%3Dalpha%26)

Oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.................. *order*

[conorkilpatrick]

Oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.................. *order*

I did too... and Wonder Woman.

[darron]

Damnit, Conor. Money is tight enough as is. Why tempt the weak-willed with these beautiful figures.....?


Must....resist......but, Hal.....oh gawd.


If you can turn down those figures, you are a better soul than I.



*sigh*.......*order*

[fred]

nobody wants the aj mclean doll?

that's just cold

[six-gun]

I've still yet to find the one, definitive Batman toy/statue.

[acomicbookgirl]

Yeah, I placed my order for this mini-bust earlier this week. Since you're really into Wonder Woman, you might want to check out the local Post Office. I had to go there yesterday during lunch and they have a WW tote bag based on the DC stamps that came out a while back.

I have framed art of the stamps. They had a book of the stamps art and I had George Perez autograph the stamp. I'm not really fond of how the Wonder Woman New Frontier figure, but its different compared to the other ones I have..

[bmh]

I am starting to buy some figures. I want to get some statues from my shop, but they are really expensive. Anyways, here is my really small toy collection, I would love to see some others!

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g17/jericho4life/P1010347.jpg

[horatio616]

I wish I had the room for them! I especially love those Marvel busts.

[labor_days]

Nope. But I have secretly longed for those Women Of DC busts. Those are awesome.

These two really stand out for me...

http://img38.picoodle.com/img/img38/9/8/16/f_blackcanarym_50245b4.jpg

http://img39.picoodle.com/img/img39/9/8/16/f_wonderwomanm_a2137c4.jpg

There is also a Gary Frank Supergirl that might possibly be the best thing ever. But I only saw it from afar and cursed the heavens for my lack of money.


Edit: Ooh, and that B&W Paul Pope Batman. Damn, that looks cool.

[esophagus]

I always see the Infinite Crisis line at my local shop, and contemplate buying it... Never do though. I just can't bring myself to buy them when I know I'll never use them. I already have a massive, over-used, action figure collection that I love from my childhood.

[mastap]

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/1729/dscn0522yn1.th.jpg (http://img174.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0522yn1.jpg)

this is what happens when there is a toy store right next to work

[bmh]

I like that Black Canary one alot.

Here is the Harley Quinn one I have had my eye on for a long time now:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g17/jericho4life/5477_a_full.jpg

[labor_days]

Love that Harley Quinn one too.

The Power Girl bust kinda sucks though. And I dig PG a lot so that hurts a bit on the inside. It's PG's facial expression that turns me off.

http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/news/images/DCD/sol/Aug06/WDCUBustPowerGirl.jpg

[mikegraham6]

the face they screw up, but of course they get the gigantic rack down pact:rolleyes:

[bmh]

Ya I agree, the Power Girl one is just ok.

[esophagus]

Power Girl < MJ. I won't say more.

[labor_days]

I'd like a Van Sciver or Perez sculpted Power Girl. They both draw her really great.

http://img31.picoodle.com/img/img31/9/8/16/f_SupermanBatm_1308dc5.jpg

http://img26.picoodle.com/img/img26/9/8/16/f_PGGeorgePerm_f9f7d3a.jpg


edit: images fixed.

[bmh]

^^^ I only see a red X.

[labor_days]

Image has been propered.

Anyone else get a red x?

[conorkilpatrick]

Image has been propered.

Anyone else get a red x?

I can see it.

[bmh]

I can see it.

And I like it.

[mrugly]

I'll try to take some pics when I get home from work. I have a Deadpool, a Wolverine in his Uncanny costume (both come from Marvel Legends Series 6, I believe), and a 12" Masterpiece Megatron from Takara. The Deadpool and Wolverine figures are out of their boxes for posing, and the Megatron is kept in its box brand new.

[ronxo]

I have more than I ever thought I'd have..maybe I'll take a pic
But I have:
Dark Knight Returns mini-statue
Harley Quinn Statue
Cyclops Bust
Magneto Bust
Kitty Pryde Bust
Nova Bust
and...the Grey Gargoyle bust

[hometeam790]

I'm not a big fan of the busts. I collect mainly figures. I have the JSA Mr. Terrific, Hourman and Dr. Midnight.

The Mattell DCU, I have the Superman, Batman, Robin, Azrael, Lex Luthor and Darkseid. I'm trying to find Steel but I'm having a hard time finding him.

And I'm trying to get as many of the JLU figures that I can, but the three packs I find have mainly one of the big 3, which I already have.

I do have the Infinite Cirsis Firestorm, I really like that one. I try to avoid getting one of the big 3 figures unless I really like them, I'm considering getting the new JLA Superman, I think that figures looks good.

[esophagus]

http://www.dccomics.com/media/products/4497_a_full.jpg
Does anyone else think this is the ugliest statue they've ever seen? I love most of the Black and White line, but this one is terrible.

[labor_days]

Who was the artist for that one?

[esophagus]

Mike Mignola.

[labor_days]

Hmm. Alright then.

At the risk of drawing the ire of many folks, Mignola has never been my cup of Kool-aid, if you will.

edite: Paul Pope does a cool Batman. Love the beat-up chunky boots, pauldrons and cowl of his Batman.

http://img38.picoodle.com/img/img38/9/8/16/f_5820afullm_338156f.jpg

[esophagus]

I love that one too. Great boots, excellent gloves (I love the different take on them), and short ears. It's all perfect. I love the Frank Miller one most probably, he does a great Batman.

http://www.dccomics.com/media/products/8214_a_full.jpg

Alex Ross has a good one too.
http://www.dccomics.com/media/products/6896_a_full.jpg

[marshallg]

I really want a couple of statues for my bookshelf or desk. As soon as I find one I like I'm getting it.

[masherscf]

I used to collect Warhammer 40,0000 figures. I used to paint them and everything. Sadly, I haven't done so for 15 years. I knew it was a bad sign when I sold all my first-run magic cards to buy an engagement ring.

[labor_days]

I used to collect Warhammer 40,0000 figures. I used to paint them and everything. Sadly, I haven't done so for 15 years. I knew it was a bad sign when I sold all my first-run magic cards to buy an engagement ring.

Which army did you collect? Marines, Tau, Guard, DEldar, etc.

[masherscf]

Which army did you collect? Marines, Tau, Guard, DEldar, etc.

I collected Eldar. My army was huge. I also had a Kislev army from Warhammer Fantasy, but it was much smaller. They're still in a closet someplace around here.

[labor_days]

Oh, cool I like the Eldar look and gameplay. Biel-tan, Ulthwe, Menaan or other?

I'm way too lazy and unskilled to paint 40k figures. I always am impressed by the fantastic job Guard & 'Nid players do on their army. Especially, those Steel Legion players. Damn.

[masherscf]

Oh, cool I like the Eldar look and gameplay. Biel-tan, Ulthwe, Menaan or other?

I'm way too lazy and unskilled to paint 40k figures. I always am impressed by the fantastic job Guard & 'Nid players do on their army. Especially, those Steel Legion players. Damn.

Painting is half the fun. It's pretty relaxing to put on some tunes ans sit and paint away. I made up my own craftworld color scheme. They didn't have the rules that differentiated the different Eldar races in those days. They basically published elementary points and special rules for the Eldar units in "White Dwarf." Then there were the original Harlequin rules from the old "Rouge Trader" rulebook. They've revised the rules half a dozen times since then.

Now they release overpriced boxed sets and rule books. Those Games Workshop assholes really now how to make a geek spend money.

[kahunablair]

http://www.dccomics.com/media/products/4497_a_full.jpg
Does anyone else think this is the ugliest statue they've ever seen? I love most of the Black and White line, but this one is terrible.

Really?? I love this one. I think it actually looks the most like the original style.
The Paul Pope one is awesome as well, but you can't really sculpt his weird style as well as the others.
The Ross one is eh for me. It looks pretty standard.
The Miller one doesn't really look that Miller-esque to me.

[conorkilpatrick]

Really?? I love this one. I think it actually looks the most like the original style.
The Paul Pope one is awesome as well, but you can't really sculpt his weird style as well as the others.
The Ross one is eh for me. It looks pretty standard.
The Miller one doesn't really look that Miller-esque to me.

Mignola & Miller - Thumbs up.
Pope & Ross - Thumbs down.

[senoj1]

Mignola & Miller - Thumbs up.
Pope & Ross - Thumbs down.

Completely agree. I would totally buy that Miller one.

Everyone knows its all about the Chaos Marines. Never collected or painted the stuff but my friend did. I really dug it and wanted to read about the backstory.

[paper]

Miller, thumbs way up. All others, thumbs down. I love Mignola, but that particular rendering is not so awesome.

[conorkilpatrick]

Miller, thumbs way up. All others, thumbs down. I love Mignola, but that particular rendering is not so awesome.

The thing I really like about the Mignola statue is that it looks just like his art. It took a second for me to realize that what I was looking at was a picture of a three dimensional object which is very cool.

[esophagus]

That is one thing I give it props for, it was VERY true to the art. I just don't think it was quite the art that makes a good statue. At least not a Batman statue.

[JAFlanagan]

I was convinced today that Mignola is, in fact, a modern master of unbeatable skil.

That being said, I don't really like that statue. But that's cuz I would really only get an iconic batman statue, rather than a "niche" batman statue.

[paper]

I can respect that. I wonder if the background is ruining the effect for me. Mignola's all about atmosphere.

[paper]

What would the iconic Batman be, Josh? Like which artist?

Are these on sale yet? I want that Miller statue.

[conorkilpatrick]

I can respect that. I wonder if the background is ruining the effect for me. Mignola's all about atmosphere.

One negative is that the blacks need to be blacker.

[esophagus]

I think I really want to see this statue up close. It just looks sooo... Drawn. I can hardly tell it's a statue. Either way, I wouldn't buy it.

[JAFlanagan]

I don't think I've ever seen the "great" batman statue, but the only one I've ever really lusted after was the original Dark Knight Returns statue from long ago. It's quite rare. I can't even find an image of it to post. Same goes for Batman figures. Everytime they release some, me and Conor talk, and say, "is this the one?" and it never is. There's always something about it that isn't right. On the most recent ones, from the Kubert/Morrison Batman run, the Batman is almost perfect, except the cape and cowl are really blue instead of black. So the only batman figure I own is the Dark Knight Returns one from a few years back. I love that one. And I love the Superman as well.

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0207_dcd_kubert1_sm.jpg

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/1203_dcd_dkbat.jpg

[senoj1]

I would pay a lot for that statue.

I really like this Superman statue. (Jim Lee)
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/3941/supermanbyleeev2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

and this Batman statue but i don't think i would buy this statue. (Andy Kubert)
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/5570/batmanbykubertqi6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[labor_days]

Wish some of the Batman bases were a little more interesting. The black/white logo is neat but a bit bland.

[paper]

Aside from the awkward pose, I really like this Batman figure inspired by JSA Liberty Files.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/polcapn/dcdew0051.jpg

[paper]

Anyone mention this "museum quality" statue designed by James Shoop?


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/polcapn/7043_a_full.jpg

[esophagus]

Aside from the awkward pose, I really like this Batman figure inspired by JSA Liberty Files.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/polcapn/dcdew0051.jpg
He looks like he should be holding a guitar. But I do like it otherwise.


That Jim Lee Superman is great. Did they ever make that Jim Lee Batman statue? I might be talking out of my ass, but the Superman image that statue is basically linked in my head to a Jim Lee Batman photo.

Okay, here it is....
http://www.superherotimes.com/newsarchive/dcd111204batmanposter.jpg

If they made that into a statue, as good as the Superman, I think it could be one of the best Batman statues around.

[paper]

That Jim Lee Superman is great. Did they ever make that Jim Lee Batman statue? I might be talking out of my ass, but the Superman image that statue is basically linked in my head to a Jim Lee Batman photo.


This one? (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=7046&lst=all&cat=STATUES)

http://www.dccomics.com/media/products/7046_a_full.jpg

[mastap]

god thats horrible

[paper]

Ah, and here's the full size one (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3511&lst=all&cat=STATUES).

http://www.dccomics.com/media/products/3511_a_full.jpg

[senoj1]

Lee's Batman just doesn't translate to statue at all.

[esophagus]

That mini-statue just brought to mind an image of angry Jay Leno at a halloween party.

[jimski]

I don't think I've ever seen the "great" batman statue, but the only one I've ever really lusted after was the original Dark Knight Returns statue from long ago. It's quite rare. I can't even find an image of it to post.

Is it one o' these? (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=batman+dark+knight+statue&category0=)

[paper]

The funny part is comparing the mini statue chin to the original image in the background directly behind it. Everything from the nose down is different.

[JAFlanagan]

Anyone mention this "museum quality" statue designed by James Shoop?

Gordon and I had a conversation about those kinds of statues. They don't work when they use real cloth because the cloth doesn't have the same weight and feel as it would in the right scale. Like when they do miniature work in movies and the water doesn't look right because the droplets are too big.

[JAFlanagan]

Is it one o' these? (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=batman+dark+knight+statue&category0=)

Nope. Those are the DK2 statues. I don't like that one. I think Ron has the mini statue of the one I'm thinking of.

EDIT: No wait, I missed this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/Batman-Dark-Knight-Returns-mini-statue-UNBOXED_W0QQitemZ130143392412QQihZ003QQcategoryZ99 952QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem). Horrible picture, but this is it. This one's a mini, and I think there was a full size one.

[esophagus]

The funny part is comparing the mini statue chin to the original image in the background directly behind it. Everything from the nose down is different.Other than the big mistakes on the colors, I thought the statue had a slight chance. Then I saw its face. I don't know what happened there.

[paper]

How about the Brian Bolland?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/polcapn/3735_a_full.jpg

[esophagus]

I actually really don't mind this one, I think it's pretty good.

[paper]

How about the Brian Bolland?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/polcapn/3735_a_full.jpg


"I don't want to go on patrol tonight!"
"Master Bruce..."
"I won't do it! I won't!"

[esophagus]

"I don't want to go on patrol tonight!"
"Master Bruce..."
"I won't do it! I won't!"
"Master Bruce it really is chilly out"
"Is not"
"You really should button up your cowl"
"I dont waaaant to"

[esophagus]

I've been looking and can't find it, is there a Batman statue from Arkham Asylum? I absolutely loved the way he looked in that book. I think it would probably translate something like that Mike Mignola one though.

[JAFlanagan]

It would be by Dave McKean if that helps the search.

I wish some of those Batman Black and White statues were in...well, color.

[acomicbookgirl]

I have a Wonder Woman Superfriends Maquette and a mini statue of Wonder Woman and i'm waiting for my Donna Troy. Pics soon.

[esophagus]

It would be by Dave McKean if that helps the search.Yeah I know. Thanks anyways, though.

I wish some of those Batman Black and White statues were in...well, color.I felt the same way about some part's of the book.

[conorkilpatrick]

Oooh!

The line continues through 2008 with B&W visions of BATMAN from: Bob Kane, George Perez, Neal Adams, and Jim Aparo.

[labor_days]

Neal Adams' Batman. So classic.

[humphrey-lee]

Does the lineup of midgets I've, uh, "procured", dressed up like my favorite characters and placed in glass cases count?

You should see midget Ambush Bug... so adorable.

[bmh]

Alex Ross has a good one too.
http://www.dccomics.com/media/products/6896_a_full.jpg

I love that one.

[kahunablair]

Ok guys, I've been searching for a good Kyle Rayner - Green Lantern figure/statue.
Is there any out there? Most of the JLU stuff is John Stewart, and most of the busts/statues are Hal.


Plus has anyone ever taken a look at the "custom" figure market? I was searching for GL on eBay, and I'm blown away by how many custom figures people put up for sale.
Take this one for example. It's Sinestro Corp Batman! It's craziness...

http://img34.picoodle.com/img/img34/9/8/18/f_batm_753ac9f.png (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/9/8/18/f_batm_753ac9f.png&srv=img34)

[paper]

Looks like he needs a Paralaxative.

[kahunablair]

Looks like he needs a Paralaxative.

You're awfully punny today, my good man.

[horatio616]

Looks like he needs a Paralaxative.

That was off the chain like Chocolate Rain.

[hometeam790]

Ok guys, I've been searching for a good Kyle Rayner - Green Lantern figure/statue.
Is there any out there? Most of the JLU stuff is John Stewart, and most of the busts/statues are Hal.


Right now, most of the stuff I know may be out of production.

There was an initial Kyle Figure from DCD, plus one in the old Total Justice line.

There was a maquette made from the Superman animated series. I recommend that one if you can find it. Also a statue, but I personally didn't like that one.

Then there was figure in his last GL uniform released by DCD that was part of a Justice League line.

I'm hoping an Ion figure gets made soon.

[esophagus]

Ok guys, I've been searching for a good Kyle Rayner - Green Lantern figure/statue.
Is there any out there? Most of the JLU stuff is John Stewart, and most of the busts/statues are Hal.


Plus has anyone ever taken a look at the "custom" figure market? I was searching for GL on eBay, and I'm blown away by how many custom figures people put up for sale.
Take this one for example. It's Sinestro Corp Batman! It's craziness...

http://img34.picoodle.com/img/img34/9/8/18/f_batm_753ac9f.png (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/9/8/18/f_batm_753ac9f.png&srv=img34)That looks cool. When I was little I had an all yellow Batman. I always assumed it was custom, but never looked into it. I didn't exactly own them for collecting.

[kahunablair]

There was a maquette made from the Superman animated series. I recommend that one if you can find it. Also a statue, but I personally didn't like that one.

I saw the maquette on eBay yesterday. It was nice stuff. I'm probably going to be picking it up soon. Thanks for the heads up.

[six-gun]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a161/Sn4ke22/1424850d.jpg

Just came in the mail

[mastap]

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/dragonballzcentral_1971_1084134438

So awesome, but I can't get the brain to stay on

[six-gun]

[IMG]
So awesome, but I can't get the brain to stay on

toys don't often translate perfectly

[esophagus]

My bedroom right now is a little bit too "classy" looking for action gures, but I think if my house sells (god I hope it does), then I think I'll go back to the toys and posters of yesteryear. I want to buy one entire series, but I'm not sure what to get. Right now I'm looking into....

The Dark Knight Returns (1 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3188&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 2 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3190&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 3 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3191&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 4 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3189&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES))
Classic Heroes (1 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3171&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 2 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3172&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 3 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3177&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 4 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3178&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES))
Superman: Red Son (1 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=4081&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 2 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=4082&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 3 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=5023&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 4 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=5024&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 5 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=6178&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES))
JSA (1 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=5810&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 2 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=5809&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 3 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=5811&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 4 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=5808&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 5 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3224&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 6 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3225&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 7 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=5812&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 8 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3226&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES))
Justice League Villains (I combined a few collections) (1 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3127&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 2 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3128&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 3 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3130&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 4 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3093&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 5 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3094&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 6 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=4633&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 7 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=7242&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES))
Secret Files: Batman's Rogues Gallery (1 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3101&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 2 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3102&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 3 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3103&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 4 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3104&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 5 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3105&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES))
The Sandman (1 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3275&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 2 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3276&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 3 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3277&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES), 4 (http://www.dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3278&lst=all&cat=ACTION+FIGURES))

[mastap]

K guys, I caved. It was the last one in the store, so I figured, why not?
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/mcfarlaneonline_1998_9156252

[flakbait]

Awesome. I didn't realize those were out yet. I'll have to look around for them.

[cam-]

Read through the thread and didn't see anyone raving about the Matt Wagner Black and White Statue...

https://www.silversnail.com/images/gold/full/bis0000742.jpg

I like it.

ALso those Hughes Busts are nice, but I'd prefer them if Batgirl or Donna were doing laundry. :p

[smeeeeee]

I have both full size Jim Lee Batman and Superman statues where there staring in their cities. I use it kind of like a bookend for my trades.

http://i3.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/ec/fc/4b32_1.JPGhttp://www.hillcity-comics.com/toys/batman_hush_mini_statue.jpg

[aerodash84]

I have a statue of Carnage and a Gambit figure from I think the Marvel Legends toy line. Do Marvel/DC Heroclix count? Because I have a lot of those.

[mikegraham6]

I have both full size Jim Lee Batman and Superman statues where there staring in their cities. I use it kind of like a bookend for my trades.

http://i3.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/ec/fc/4b32_1.JPGhttp://www.hillcity-comics.com/toys/batman_hush_mini_statue.jpg
i always really liked these, it was the price point that scared me off, if i recall correctly they were over a hundred bones each