1/6 Hot Toys Batman Forever Batman (sonar suit)

[vspectra]

Still have my Sonar Batman and Robin in their boxes unopened. Is it suggested to open the box to let some air in and remove the plastic coverings because of the tackiness?

I don't even know what the tack stuff is, but comments made it sound like melting glue lol.

 

[IAmIronMan]

Still have my Sonar Batman and Robin in their boxes unopened. Is it suggested to open the box to let some air in and remove the plastic coverings because of the tackiness?

I don't even know what the tack stuff is, but comments made it sound like melting glue lol.

I don't think it's glue (if anything they glue they used on robin's crotch comes off very easily, had to get a replacement body for mine because that happened).

It's something they are coated in, and I would recommend letting them air out. Not sure what it is but it might stick the packing material to the suit, depending on other factors (temp, humidity, etc)

 

[vspectra]

I don't think it's glue (if anything they glue they used on robin's crotch comes off very easily, had to get a replacement body for mine because that happened).

It's something they are coated in, and I would recommend letting them air out. Not sure what it is but it might stick the packing material to the suit, depending on other factors (temp, humidity, etc)

Thanks! Was gonna keep them in the box until I move but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

 

[DrFrank.N.Figures]

Before & After of my forever Suit repaint, Robin coming soon…

 

[Mondragon]

Before & After of my forever Suit repaint, Robin coming soon…

Intresting.
What paint do you use on a rubber suit? (Brand?
Is it still poseable?

 

[DrFrank.N.Figures]

Intresting.
What paint do you use on a rubber suit? (Brand?
Is it still poseable?

It was a mix of tons of different paints and rubbers, flex paint, fx paint, leather paint, pigments, and window cleaner
So far it’s holding up but I’m going to try giving them a protective layer when I have some free time

 

[DrFrank.N.Figures]

Some more WIPS of my Batman & Robin…

 

[Captain Clown]

Just got this guy today, and I love it.

Just curious, has anyone reported any damage to his elbows with his fists on his hips over time?

Is there anything else I should know for handling this figure?

 

[pug205]

Too soon to say but I don't think it will be good for it.

My Robin has some creases in the paint that show up when the arms are bent but disappear when they are straight. Was like that since new.

So I feel like even though it's more a flexible material than the Keaton figures, they are going to be just if nor more vulnerable to damage from posing due to them being painted

 

[Captain Clown]

You’re right. I just had mine in a “fight” pose for about 20 minutes, and noticed some creasing immediately after. He’s just going to stand like a statue, I guess. He still looks awesome.

Also, the eye plate in mine is essentially fused to the cowl. I tried using that grabber tool they intended to pull the eye plate back with, and it broke the plastic “key” right off the back of his eyes. I’m pretty gentle when handling these, but this is irritating.

Nonetheless he looks great, and I’m happy to have him. I figured it would be best to grab him and Robin while I still can.

Anyone recommend any small colored LED lights that can fit inside a detolf? I’d love to get some purple and green cast on him.

 

[vspectra]

You’re right. I just had mine in a “fight” pose for about 20 minutes, and noticed some creasing immediately after. He’s just going to stand like a statue, I guess. He still looks awesome.

Also, the eye plate in mine is essentially fused to the cowl. I tried using that grabber tool they intended to pull the eye plate back with, and it broke the plastic “key” right off the back of his eyes. I’m pretty gentle when handling these, but this is irritating.

Nonetheless he looks great, and I’m happy to have him. I figured it would be best to grab him and Robin while I still can.

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Anyone recommend any small colored LED lights that can fit inside a detolf? I’d love to get some purple and green cast on him.

So you aren't able to move his eye?

 

[IAmIronMan]

You’re right. I just had mine in a “fight” pose for about 20 minutes, and noticed some creasing immediately after. He’s just going to stand like a statue, I guess. He still looks awesome.

Also, the eye plate in mine is essentially fused to the cowl. I tried using that grabber tool they intended to pull the eye plate back with, and it broke the plastic “key” right off the back of his eyes. I’m pretty gentle when handling these, but this is irritating.

Nonetheless he looks great, and I’m happy to have him. I figured it would be best to grab him and Robin while I still can.

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Anyone recommend any small colored LED lights that can fit inside a detolf? I’d love to get some purple and green cast on him.

Mine also had the eye plate "stuck". I thought forcing the plastic tool would break it so I used a metal spudger from a repair kit to get it off. Once you pry it off, it's easier to take out subsequent times.

 

[Captain Clown]

So you aren't able to move his eye?

I can move the eyes, but the “housing” that holds both eyeballs won’t slide out to replace it with his sonar vision.

 

[creasy]

Mine was stupidly hard to get the headsculpt apart from the neck piece to get to the inside of the head but I eventually got it after pulling a lot harder than I felt I should had

 

[creasy]

Just read that myself

 

[pug205]

Its ok, Joel and Akiva would approve of such wordplay

 

[Ropen]

You’re right. I just had mine in a “fight” pose for about 20 minutes, and noticed some creasing immediately after. He’s just going to stand like a statue, I guess. He still looks awesome.

Also, the eye plate in mine is essentially fused to the cowl. I tried using that grabber tool they intended to pull the eye plate back with, and it broke the plastic “key” right off the back of his eyes. I’m pretty gentle when handling these, but this is irritating.

Nonetheless he looks great, and I’m happy to have him. I figured it would be best to grab him and Robin while I still can.

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Anyone recommend any small colored LED lights that can fit inside a detolf? I’d love to get some purple and green cast on him.

my dude ikea selfs brand compatible LED lights that fit inside their cabinets.
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vattensten-led-light-strip-multicolor-80530604/
of course you would find cheaper brands out there, but it's my suggestion.

On another note, I posed my batman return figures with their stock cape and left them in an open pose that goes over their cowl and it's creased now, all over lol.

 

[Captain Clown]

Just got Robin today to compliment this guy. I’m in awe of how cool they look together - and simultaneously shocked that Hot Toys cared to even make them.

 

[creasy]

You’re right. I just had mine in a “fight” pose for about 20 minutes, and noticed some creasing immediately after. He’s just going to stand like a statue, I guess. He still looks awesome.

Also, the eye plate in mine is essentially fused to the cowl. I tried using that grabber tool they intended to pull the eye plate back with, and it broke the plastic “key” right off the back of his eyes. I’m pretty gentle when handling these, but this is irritating.

Nonetheless he looks great, and I’m happy to have him. I figured it would be best to grab him and Robin while I still can.

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Anyone recommend any small colored LED lights that can fit inside a detolf? I’d love to get some purple and green cast on him.

https://www.thelukelight.com/
These lights are made for detolfs & it’s the cleanest look iv seen & not expensive.
Highly recommended

 

[Batman5]

I am excited to be adding this Batman to the collection this week. I secured a heck of a deal at $214 shipped for him... now the question will be do I wait till Christmas to open him?