DC Figures

[DelBubs]

I didn't pick up the Marvel version, but this (http://www.eaglemoss.com/dc/index.html) looks good.

http://www.eaglemoss.com/dc/images/02_figurines/sm_figs/03_sm_fig.jpg

[Ryan Maxwell]

I have quite a few of the Marvel figures. A very few aren't so good, a few I don't care about the characters, but most are outstanding. Guardian is coming up, we found out last week.

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2008-03-03_211839_guardian1.jpg

I don't know what they are thinking with the paint job, it doesn't look like any Canadian flag I've ever seen.

[Le Messor]

What is this?
Looks kinda like heroclicks.

And, honestly, I don't like the Guardian. I don't think I'll get it. (But that other guy does look great.)

- Le Messor
"Failed bar exam with relatively high grades."
- Alleged actual resumé

[DelBubs]

Not to sure about the Guardian figure myself, but having got the first two DC figures I now feel the urge to subscribe and pick up the Marvel figures. I picked up the Superman figure yesterday and he looks so good next to Batman. Pretty impressive and the magazine is a good read with relevant facts and info.

[Ryan Maxwell]

These are really addicting, just a warning!

Here are the two threads going on at the Byrne forum; you can see the figurines getting their hooks into several people, including yours truly. :)

Marvel (http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18194)

DC (http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23901)

[DelBubs]

It's true what you say about addictive, I've only had the two figures so far and can hardly wait for the next. The Joker looks to be something special. As to the thread at Byrne Robotics, I've been following the thread since I first saw the advert. I seem to be having the same problem as one of the members, I signed up for a subscription, got a confirmation e-mail and then a letter. Since then sod all, that's why I'm picking up the issues from the newsagent, just in case.

[Ryan Maxwell]

There are too many figures I don't want for me to deal with a subscription, even if it were offered in the US. Unfortunately though, these little guys aren't too easy to find in local stores, and I have 5 comic shops within 20 minutes of my work or home. I'd love to have a Forbidden Planet-type place to shop, with several of each issue available.

[Ryan Maxwell]

Here's a size comparison to a Bowen bust and a couple of Heroclix. The detail on these figurines is outstanding.

http://i27.tinypic.com/ot3tvm.jpg

[HappyCanuck]

Heh, love how you have the Forum open up behind the statuettes, Ryan :D Great background for your figures.

[DelBubs]

Got my first delivery yesterday. The packaging was bent out of shape, two mags, 'Batman' & 'Superman' and only one figure. Tried phoning Eaglemoss, surprisingly they don't have anyone in over the weekend. Might have to pick the Joker up from a newsagent if this is typical of getting through subscription :-).

[Ryan Maxwell]

Custom (paint) Guardian figure by JOHN BYRNE. He's holding off on fixing the helmet.

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18194&TPN=60

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/JohnByrne2/2008-04-09_134235_STH70456.jpg

[Ryan Maxwell]

Byrne has a Heather Hudson figure in the works now.

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/JohnByrne2/2008-04-11_132952_STH70459.jpg

[DelBubs]

I e-mailed Eaglemoss with my issues about the subscription package and heard sod all. I've decided I'm gonna collect from my newsagent and send my incomplete sub package back. I only subscribed for the one off statues and I'm sure they'll appear on ebay at some point.

I picked up the Joker yesterday and was again impressed, although I think I enjoy reading the accompanying (sp) mag more than the statues, lots of well written info.

As for customising statues like John Byrne and others do, not for me. Anything I tried would end up looking like the offspring of Bochs and Scramble.

[Ryan Maxwell]

Through the incredible generosity of another Byrne Forum member, I'm now the proud owner of the subscriber Batman piece.

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2008-04-29_125032_bats.jpg

[DelBubs]

That Batman figure was probably the only reason I subscribed. I'm gonna try and hunt down the figure on Ebay. I read on the JBF how you came about aquiring it, very generous person and congrats.

[Ryan Maxwell]

You gotta see this!

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26356

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2008-06-25_141745_Guardian2.jpg

[syvalois]

Wow, that was really nice.

[Trewqp]

yay it looks really good.
he sounds really nice, JB.
although i'd like to see one single statue with all of the orignal alpha flight
members on it (which would be really cool!!) i doubt if anyone will ever make it.
but the statue is nice.

[Ryan Maxwell]

A new custom job by yours truly. I'm trying to figure out how to do tiny glasses now.

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2008-07-21_223707_Figs_022.jpg

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2008-07-21_223726_Figs_023.jpg

[DelBubs]

Hi Ryan. That's a great conversion. Out of interest, who was it originally? I take it from the square base it was a Marvel statue to begin with?

[Ryan Maxwell]

Del, she was originally Kitty Pryde. I put a little effort into lowering the arm, but didn't quite make it.

http://i37.tinypic.com/4ic8bk.jpg

[DelBubs]

So you hand painted the legend on the T-Shirt? That's intricate (sp). The cut off jean effect done with paint or craft knife? I'm just trying to gauge what can be done with these statues. So far the only concept I have thought about is getting another Flash figure and painting it yellow to get a reverse Flash. Nothing on the scale you work on :-)

[Ryan Maxwell]

I removed Lockheed, stripped the paint off with acetone, filed or sanded down as many of the mould lines that I could, removed the upper part of the gloves, added some putty for the boot tops, added more putty to fill in the space between her breasts, and added putty again around her mid-section to make it look like she's wearing a looser t-shirt. The words on the shirt were done on the computer and printed out, white letters on black background, in 4 pt font (don't remember which one at the moment) and glued on. Oh, and repainted it :)

Somewhere in there, I accidently broke off the arm the dragon was sitting on and glued it on again. Oops.

The cutoffs are nothing but paint. A base blue, lighter blue highlights, a dark blue wash, then additional highlights of a lighter blue again, finally white drybrushing.

This was quite a bit more work than your average repaint. The piece I'm working on now, which I'll post when I finish in the next few days, is probably a bit more complicated yet.

Changing a Flash to Reverse Flash shouldn't be too complicated as the details are nearly the same (I think). Painting in yellow will be the hardest part, it's really tough to get an even finish with that color.

[Ryan Maxwell]

A couple other re-dos of mine.

I hated the She-Hulk figure, but I love the character. I made a few changes, specifically more hair (needed anyway), mostly to cover up the gross muscles in her shoulders and upper arms. I also removed her gloves and tennis shoes and put her in the B&W FF uniform.

Before

http://i38.tinypic.com/21lsy76.jpg

After

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2008-07-18_002742_Figs_007.jpg

Reed Richards. I thought the arm/horseshoe looked kind of silly. Another B&W uniform, I bent the arm across his body, and I built a little invention for him to hold.

Before

http://i33.tinypic.com/534m86.jpg

After

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2008-07-18_002334_Figs_008.jpg

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2008-07-18_002542_Figs_012.jpg

In the end, the hardest part is just finding time to sit down and work on these.

[Trewqp]

dude, these are really good!
you work on these as a hobby?
:D very nice

[Ryan Maxwell]

Just a hobby. I have 4 kids, so free time is at a premium. My wife is down at her parents for a couple weeks, so I have nothing but free time outside of work for the first time in years. I'm taking advantage of it! Come August, I won't get to do these too much.

[Ryan Maxwell]

Another local favorite, I'm just finishing up some details.

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2008-07-24_211442_Figs_033a.jpg


And before.

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2008-07-24_211622_figs_035.jpg

[Ryan Maxwell]

My latest work

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2008-08-03_004917_Aurora_001.jpg


And what she looked like before

http://i34.tinypic.com/2uemo2q.jpg

[Ryan Maxwell]

With the Guardian figure finally solicited in the UK (should be out in the US about 3 months after that), I figured I'd share another one of my custom works. I have one other that I can't post yet, it's part of an anonymous online competition. Once that's over, I'll share here.

http://i37.tinypic.com/2reodjb.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/2dkfmo.jpg

[Ryan Maxwell]

And the original base figure, before a hairdo and removing all the mold lines.

http://i33.tinypic.com/aafww8.jpg

[Flightpath07]

Incredible work. Really enjoying seeing the finished product, and then afterwards how it originally looked.
You have a very creative mind, and hands to match! Nice job!

[Ryan Maxwell]

Talisman.

http://i37.tinypic.com/10cu9w5.jpg

And before. A pretty easy conversion once the webwings were removed and I added sleeves and the hanging cloth.

http://i36.tinypic.com/j97vy1.jpg

[DelBubs]

I have finally given up all hope of getting any sense out of Eaglemoss, but that hasn't stopped me somehow up to date. I have the four specials and all statues. Having seen a pic of the upcoming Aquaman, I get the feeling things are getting better. I'm told that there are two specials coming in February so have put them on order. Very addictive things.

[Ryan Maxwell]

Del,

I'm also a member at www.superherofigurineforum.com, you should check it out. They have a complete list of upcoming figures, photos of sculpts way in advance, and the mods have a dialogue with the designers at EM. There will be 8 polls coming up soon to pick 8 upcoming figures, you should join and get involved.

[cmdrkoenig67]

Great looking conversions, Ryan (especially Heather, Northstar and Aurora).

Dana