Don't know why anyone would skip to the end to just view the finish piece, like you say. The process in these videos is always so engaging and satisfying to watch- though less so for you, I'm sure! Hope the finger injury's better now too.
Thank you very much! These videos often aren’t spared by the modern short attention span/everything constantly competing for our time, so when folks like you watch them in their entirety it really means a lot 🙏🏼 And my finger is all better now, thank you!
Another fantastic mod there sir!! What you did with that head sculpt is unreal mate!! Will definitely be leaving that leg mod out tho when mine arrives!! Fair play for seeing it through to the bitter end!! He did look way better with it done.
Another awesome custom! I finally got my hands on this figure a couple of days ago and decided to modify the neck and height and it was a nightmare! The neck was pretty simple but I ended up having to remove the whole suit and lengthen the pants as they kept pulling out of the boot which was stressful!😂 Thankfully it worked out ok in the end! Thanks for the tutorial video as it definitely helped!
Hey Dave! Thanks very much! I'm so glad the video helped-- it sounds like you had your own EXPERIENCE with trying to make this figure look right, lol. I was worried about the pants issue, too. Thankfully I didn't run into that, but I could absolutely see the potential for it. I'm going to help a friend with modifying his soon, and we'll see if the second time's the charm, lol.
Thank you! Yeah, I expect certain things like factory paint and whatnot. I like fixing that stuff. But to have so many of their releases have fundamental flaws at this price point… can’t do it.
Thanks very much! They're an assortment of styrene rods-- I actually cut the clip where I talked about them because the video was already so long, haha. But here's a link to the set I have: amzn.to/3zIuX6c
amazing work! you took that sculpt to another level! i was really hoping you’d customize the unmasked sculpt as well, as i think that one could definitely look incredible with some work.
Thank you! Yeah I think so too. I just knew I was never going to display it, and I have the muff toys unmasked head, so I’ll just use that if I ever feel the need. But the same techniques I used on the masked head would be what I’d use on the unmasked version.
Oh nice!! I have them as well and have been meaning to do this to them. I used a loose Bill Murray head to make Phil Conners from Groundhog Day, and I repainted that one and it looked so much better after.
Another great custom video. Dude, thanks for sharing this process. I do have that figure on pre-order and have debated cancelling a few times, due to my excitement dying down after the long wait as well as the mixed reviews. I think I'll go ahead and let it go through. As for customizing, I'll make my final decision when I get him, but I may try the hot glue neck adjustment. I might be okay with the collar, but I do have two McFarlane figures... I could always use the collar from the one with the plastic cape. Paint touch-ups are always on the table for me. I feel like those are the easiest way to bring a figure with potential to life.
Thanks, bro! Yeah, I feel like you’d do really well on this one and would have fun doing it. Someone on IG showed me that they used the boots from the McFarlane figure to fix the height issue, and I cannot believe I didn’t think of that, lol. It was sitting right there! So if you have 2, the collar and the boots would set yours up really nicely.
Going to have to do all of this twice, since I want an unmasked and masked on display.. I'll use a random body for the wingsuit diorama set I made. Great stuff. Agree with you, these heads, specislly the normal one, is the best option so far!
Haha I had wondered how many you were going to get! I need to do that with the wingsuit, too. It’s too cool of an accessory not to display somehow. Looking forward to seeing your setup, my friend!
@@Ibrahim_MGreat custom ! Mezco is amazing at making soft good figures but they almost always fail at making good proportions and often the figure doesn't correspond to the character of the show or movie... That's why in terms of Pattinson Batman figure l prefer the Mafex version.
@@Poupipoupi-bw2bl Thank you! YEah Mafex definitely seems to have gotten it right. If I wasn't so into soft goods that would likely be my preferred version
Even though the Batman movie is pretty low on my list of favorite Batman movies just above the dark knight trilogy you customs are always an inspiration! And as much as I'm not a fan of armored Batman I'm actually looking forward to the new fondjoy version to replace the McFarlane next to my rc batinsonmobile!
Thank you very much! Haha, yeah that’s the kicker: I didn’t really like this movie very much either 😂 That Fondjoy version looks really good, and I think it’ll look killer next to this Batmobile for sure.
You did a wonderful job. Thanks for showing us how you did everything. I've been waiting to order until some reviews came out, and although he isn't perfect he's definitely the best 1/12 The Batman figure IMO. Leagues ahead of Mafex and SHF.
Thank you! I appreciate you checking out the video. Yeah, I think despite the issues it has, the soft goods and detailing are incredibly impressive at this scale. Just leave the legs alone! lol
I just did this what a custom too, I didn’t sign up for this to be so involved lol, I paid for it to be great already 😂 just come to me good so I don’t have to do all this, gotta love this hobby lol
Also, I’ve been saying it for a min, mezco needs to update they’re bodies at this point, they’ve been in the game too long for their figs to be stumpy and ill proportioned, it sucks especially when then fig costs 120!?
1000%. They really seem like a “this is the way we’ve ALWAYS done it” kind of company. They definitely make some great improvements and innovations, but for every one of those we get like 10 confounding bodies that don’t look right.
dude this video is a gem. I've been debating on what to do about the neck for a few days and your solution is perfect. I also loved hearing you go over the paint theory and techniques. keep it up please! and i understand how you feel about the figure/mezco. i personally just stay away from their comic-related things because they're ALL pretty dicey in my opinion, but the proportion and build choices on this thing keep it from being a real home-run unfortunately.
Thanks so much dude, I really appreciate that! I know a lot of people skip that stuff so I’m very happy to hear that you value that stuff 🙏🏼 it would be much much easier to just not do it, lol.
I got these head /neck adapters was thinking maybe if I sand them down to the size of those grey peg things , what’s under the boots and take that peg out ..glue that adapter to it n add the peg into that might work for some height .. basically like adding a extra of those grey pieces that the peg is into and the boot hides .. and hopefully without having to go all surgical ha .. does that peg at the Bottom come out ? Still waiting on mine, just shipped from bbts so don’t got it infront of me ..
The peg at the bottom of the leg for the boots to pop onto? It’ll pop right out with a little bit of heat from a blow dryer applied to it first. Adding to the bottom is smart. I shoulda thought of that 😂
Yeah that’s the peg that goes into the boot.. okay I figured it will .. just wanted to ask .. ya it’s those neck / adapters some companies add into the head to connect to the neck peg.. ha well let’s hope n see .. if I ever get it in my hands .. bbts takes forever .. but awesome video man! Well done
@@Ibrahim_M yeah sometimes it’s a bad thing, but sometimes it’s a good thing. Like when Mesco releases things back to back to back back back back. Kills ur wallet . Where bbts u get some time spread it out .. but sucks waiting too ha so 👋
Amazing work.. the stumpy thing i think from the way you had the figure in the beginning was the belt was sitting low.. you can see the seam from the pants and upper body. Pushing that up helps the proportion immensly.. the collar would prob be my biggest complaint tho.
Thanks! I actually tried moving the belt first-- I recorded a whole bit about it and how tight the thigh straps are and they keep pulling the belt back down, but the video was so long already that I cut that part out, because in the end, it looked a little better but didn't correct the problem fully like I wanted.
I don’t have any plans to. The focus of my collection is 1/12 soft goods, and I have 2 really excellent Ledger Jokers (the filix Toys “the clown” and a custom) so I’m all set with those. Generally the only time I step away from that is if there’s no possible 1/12 cloth goods option, like with my McFarlane Batman Forever Kilmer figures. Thanks!
Need head, longer neck, I mean. I can live with the short legs, either that or I spoil the whole damn thing like I did my first Mezco Punisher 😢 (broke the wrist peg and the rest is history). It was and is still a favorite and in safe hands with a friend, someone who fixed it completely! You got some awesome stuff going up there. Keep walking...
Thanks very much! I ended up helping a friend with his Batman and I found that the proportions were better on his- I think in part because his belt was more loose and could be raised up higher to make the legs look longer. Glad your punisher got patched up!
Hello Moustafa. DHL finally dropped the figure at my door yesterday. I love how it looks, except the glaring misfires from Messco. Can you help a brother out? Ok, here's the thing, the figure is extremely tight but I know the heat here (where I live) will eventually loosen it up; the issue: the soft goods on the right leg are placed at an angle. When I took it outta the box the pelvis to thigh joint was turned inward, warping the fabric more than usual. Whenever I try to get the leg up, it goes off to the left. I didn't think much of it until the upper part of the boot unaligned with the main boot. The inverted U on the upper boot is not aligning with the boot unless I adjust the leg by pulling the whole thing to the left. It's looks a lot awkward with the boot 'cut' going left and the boot, to the right or center. I know the upper boot part can be moved around but it's too tight on mine and does not budge. Would you suggest heating it and moving the upper boot part to align with the articulation, and to keep the inverted U inline with the boot tongue? Please say yes :) If not, is there any other way to get the boot straight no matter how I pose it? I stretch my Mezcos to the max. I'm aware you don't have time, and hence I'm willing to wait. If you have something simple in mind then please do let me know. I'm unable to return/exchange because I don't live in the US or HK. I'd really appreciate your time and trouble if you decide to help me out without boot camping the cut ;) bad joke. Nevertheless, thank you for reading this long a comment and also for an anticipated response. Kind regards, z from Silvertown And oh, keep walking Moustafa... A brother in need (if I may).
@@zuhairvazir338hey Zuhair! I think I’m understanding the situation- it sounds like maybe the pant leg is sewn/glued in a twisted position at the point where the peg plugs into the upper boot. So yeah, I would heat up that top boot piece (dunk it in hot water for a minute or two rather than a blow dryer), remove it, and adjust the positioning of the pant leg. I hope that helps!
dope job as always👍🏾👌🏾…i’m probably only gonna replicated the double sided tape on the cape as far as the figure goes😂 but the batmobile i’m gonna really put some work in like you did with the weathering
Thank you, sir! Yeah I swear by the double-sided tape for making all kinds of soft goods fit correctly. Even just that will help a lot. And I have a video a little ways back on the channel where I show how I did the weathering on that Batmobile’s you want a reference of some kind. Have fun, man!
Ah thank you! That’s a good question- I use some that came with a window insulation kit, so I don’t know off hand what a good version is to recommend, but the smaller and stickier the better, haha.
Thanks! It’s the Mattel 1:10 scale RC version, and then I painted some weathering on it. I have a video review of it up on the channel if you want to see it in more detail, and another video where I paint it to add the mud and whatnot. It’s a really great car!
Great tutorial video! I definitely wanna try repainting the heads once I get all the supplies, kinda nervous because I’m not good at skin tones. I’ll be doing the collar mod this week but wanna get a better cape but there’s none that I’m aware of & the Muff cape is too short. I also wanna try the neck enlargement but hot glue can be messy lol. As for the height mod, I’m gonna experiment to find an easier solution since I have lots of fodder figure. Thanks again for this video bro, it was very informative & I wish I was talented like you😅
Thank you, man! Y'know what? I saw someone on IG used the McFarlane boots on this to fix the height and I was like "Oh man I can't believe I didn't think of that". Still probably a little challenging, but way easier than what I did, lol. Practice the technique from this on a spare head and I think you'll nail it! It's easier than it looks!
@@Ibrahim_M Interesting, I thought about that but I hate the toe joints on McFarlane figures & idk if you noticed, the McFarlane feet are actually smaller than Mezco.
It's not something I plan to do-- I enjoy those games, but I'm not attached to them enough to know what the figure would need to look better. Also I never bought the figure and it's probably really expensive on the aftermarket now.
@@ruisequeira8817 Thanks man! No, I only use the Angelus on fabric, typically. For this one I used Vallejo paints (amzn.to/4c3EsdJ) because they have a slight sheen to them that looked good for this. But really any craft store acrylic paint will do it.
I have seen that! So far it looks really impressive. Their Batfleck was probably the most accurate in any scale. I’m looking forward to more from them.
Yeah, you have to remove the chest armor piece. It kind of plugs into the body. I think it’s glued in. I didn’t try removing it but I’ve seen that other people have. The cape is tucked/glued in under there
@@Ibrahim_M I feel like that rc batmobile is a forgotten/unknown gem... although mine was defective right out of the box but since I mostly got it for a display it still wasn't a bad purchase for 75 bucks!
Wow man, $75 is a steal! It really is forgotten/under-appreciated. When other companies are charging a ton of money for cars in this scale, this one was $100 AND an RC (when it works!). I drove mine briefly once and it’s been on the display ever since 😂
Your in dept made me think twice of getting the figure. And i ak in between shf and mezco so i might go shf. Cause i’m not that really of a fan with his batman version, but the film was amazing
The peg hole isn't big enough, so you have to drill it out (which is why I didn't put it on because I didn't want to destroy the hole in case I sell the head). I also think it's a little bit big for the Mezco figure. Especially if the neck and legs aren't fixed
What a cool figure and as always your touch makes it better,the leg problem woukd have been my doom on the figure but you resolved it like a pro,love the paint job I learn so much when you do that,and I always like the little diorama tour of your shelves,have a good one my friend and keep your head on swivel!!!!
Thank you so much, Carlos! It always makes me really happy to know that these are informative. Hopefully I can get a full tour uploaded soon! Thanks as always, my friend!
REALLY?! I learn new things everyday. Since a kid, I knew Hot Toys was among the top when it came to these but Inart is better? Hot Toys but on roids?! Cool. I can still barely afford McFarlane 😂
Haha yeah InArt is really amazing, but they're very new, so they only have like 4-6 figures out so far. Hot Toys are still incredible, though. But they're all very expensive!
I agree 100% on Mezco, they are definitely hit or miss and the main issue is the base bodies they use. That most recent comic Superman was my eye opener, it was so badly proportioned and stumpy. I found myself tinkering with it over and over trying to like it, until I just started buying 3rd party Supes and customizing my own. Recently, I picked up the Psertoys version which from the neck down was really good, and I now use a neck peck from an aliexpress MezKO fig and the actual Mezco Superman heads (Because those were great) on it and that is my best soft goods Superman now. So you got those disappointments, but then they absolutely knock it out of the park with the TMNT release...sigh... They giveth and they taketh away...
You're absolutely right-- I got that Superman and it's been sitting in the tin since it arrived because I decided I would probably just use it for parts. To your point, they're incredibly inconsistent-- those TMNT are probably-figures-of-the-year material, and then within a few months we get this li'l stumpy guy, lol. I gotta look up the Psertoys version-- sounds like you found the perfect balance!
FUCKING PERFECT! I'm scared to even try the legs, scared to try the paint too! I painted the shoulders lol I'm trying to fix the collar and neck but once I do that then the legs will bug me too T...T thanks for tutorial. Where do you get your brushes?
Thank you, dude!!! I'm glad it was helpful! I'm thinking it might be possible to just fill the bottom of the boot-sleeve pieces with hot glue for a bit of added height, and then just pop the ankle pegs up into the glue (basically how I did the neck). I'm helping a friend with his and I'm gonna try that and see if it works. Here's a link to the tiny eye brushes: amzn.to/4d18rnY The others that I use are just a cheap craft store multipack!
the struggle is real! I too, have really slowed down my Mezco collecting. Thankfully they dont have anything I'd want upcoming for the rest of the year aside from maybe that Popeye reissue. That Indiana Jones they have upcoming will likely be another "fail" from what I'm hearing.
Yeah I only have Indiana Jones, the villain to go with him (but I just want the suit from that one anyway), and the Power Rangers left on PO with them, and then I don't see myself PO-in from them anymore. Hopefully Indy is easy to fix, lol.
Thank you! Somebody told me that they swapped the boots with the one from the McFarlane figure to make third taller, so if you want to mess with the height I would recommend trying that!
All that stuff you did with the collar you really didn’t have to do that. All I did was take the cape off than the collar, put the cape back on with the collar on top of it. Gives the same effect and less work.
The whole point of the project was to make the figure look more accurate. Doing what you’re describing works, but is not accurate to how he looked in the movie, which is why I didn’t do it that way.
@@Ibrahim_M idk if I should sell it or not because the McFarlane one and Mafex are just proportioned better. I need to watch your McFarlane video to see if I can mod a few things.
"How do you do that when your whole business is making tiny human people?" hahaha Well sorry you had to go through all that. Sure does look better now! Maybe after some time has passed the extra struggles will turn in to a fun story and it'll make you not as resentful. Maybe.
😂😂😂 thank you very much! Honestly it’s already something I enjoy now. A lot of people have reached out to say how helpful they found this, so I’m very grateful that it’s turned into a net positive 🙏🏼🙌🏼
mezco paradoxically always seems to mess up the easy stuff and nail the hard parts. I dont know whats happening at hq but it takes a simple glance to notice the leggs are too short, the neck is stubby, the shoulders are too broad and his torso way too cylindrical, they charge premium price for a figure that still needs a lot of work. They really need someone to check on the figures before they go into production because this isnt the first figure that looks botched. as far as everything else, including quality of the materials, its great but you shouldnt have to mod a figure to have it look passable to they eye. i didnt buy this one and i dont think i will be supporting them further
Don't know why anyone would skip to the end to just view the finish piece, like you say. The process in these videos is always so engaging and satisfying to watch- though less so for you, I'm sure! Hope the finger injury's better now too.
Thank you very much! These videos often aren’t spared by the modern short attention span/everything constantly competing for our time, so when folks like you watch them in their entirety it really means a lot 🙏🏼
And my finger is all better now, thank you!
Another fantastic mod there sir!! What you did with that head sculpt is unreal mate!! Will definitely be leaving that leg mod out tho when mine arrives!! Fair play for seeing it through to the bitter end!! He did look way better with it done.
Thanks so much, my friend!! It got dicey, but I'm glad I saw it through! I hope you enjoy yours when it arrives!
amazing work man,it is really such a beauty
Thanks so much, Mark! I really appreciate you checking it out!
Great tutorial. Can't wait to use some of these techniques.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
Another awesome custom! I finally got my hands on this figure a couple of days ago and decided to modify the neck and height and it was a nightmare! The neck was pretty simple but I ended up having to remove the whole suit and lengthen the pants as they kept pulling out of the boot which was stressful!😂 Thankfully it worked out ok in the end! Thanks for the tutorial video as it definitely helped!
Hey Dave! Thanks very much! I'm so glad the video helped-- it sounds like you had your own EXPERIENCE with trying to make this figure look right, lol. I was worried about the pants issue, too. Thankfully I didn't run into that, but I could absolutely see the potential for it. I'm going to help a friend with modifying his soon, and we'll see if the second time's the charm, lol.
@Ibrahim_M Yeah it was certainly an EXPERIENCE!lol Its an awesome looking figure with a few adjustments! Good luck with the 2nd custom!
Thank you, sir! Enjoy yours!
Amazing video man! Tutorial on painting the headsculpt is super helpful.
Thanks so much, dude! I’m really glad you found it helpful, that’s my main goal with these so I appreciate knowing that 🙏🏼🙌🏼
Blue and red pastel work really well too. Beautiful work sir!!
Thank you very much!!
Damn, you made it look amazing, great job!
Thank you so much!
Awesome job as usual. Looks great. The new book looks fantastic! Congrats!
Thank you so much, Jack! I really appreciate it 🙏🏼🙌🏼!
I may not do any of these mods but it was very interesting watching you do it, bravo sir !
Thank you! I appreciate you checking it out!
Awesome video! Mezco needs to do better. I think I'm done collecting these as well.
Thank you! Yeah, I expect certain things like factory paint and whatnot. I like fixing that stuff. But to have so many of their releases have fundamental flaws at this price point… can’t do it.
Very enjoyable watch! I know what it’s like to have custom work turn south like that and making you resent a figure lol but he turned out amazing!
Thank you to much! Now that he’s been on my shelf for about a week I have forgiven him 😂
Great video! Love all the explanations as you are showing the work. Was wondering where the plastic rods are from for the leg extension.
Thanks very much! They're an assortment of styrene rods-- I actually cut the clip where I talked about them because the video was already so long, haha. But here's a link to the set I have: amzn.to/3zIuX6c
amazing work! you took that sculpt to another level! i was really hoping you’d customize the unmasked sculpt as well, as i think that one could definitely look incredible with some work.
Thank you! Yeah I think so too. I just knew I was never going to display it, and I have the muff toys unmasked head, so I’ll just use that if I ever feel the need. But the same techniques I used on the masked head would be what I’d use on the unmasked version.
Dang, that’s how it should have came out. Fantastic job.🔥
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼🙌🏼
Geez you were not kidding about this being a struggle! Glad to see it turned out all right in the end!
Thank you my friend! I guess it was kind of similar to his journey on screen as Batman, lol. It got ugly but he pulled through in the end 😂
I didn't get this one, but I'm definitely gonna use these techniques to try to improve the Mezco Ghostbusters.
Oh nice!! I have them as well and have been meaning to do this to them. I used a loose Bill Murray head to make Phil Conners from Groundhog Day, and I repainted that one and it looked so much better after.
Amazing video🤩 your paint techniques helped me repaint my figure. I subscribed to your channel 😎
Thank you! I’m so glad to hear that 🙏🏼🙏🏼 And welcome! Thanks for joining me, dude!
I'm definitely gonna mod it when I get my hands on one
Excellent! It really levels this figure up
This is great! Thanks for the tips.
You’re welcome, and thank you!
I would have done exactly the same, I couldn't live with things that looked that bad when you know they can be great. Incredible job as usual bud!
Thank you very much, dude! Yeah, I really thought this one would be okay with a few touch ups, but we saw how that went! Lol
Great effort man! I did not get this one, but if I had I would be just happy after the neck update :D
Thanks my friend! Yeah, I think that really can be a great place to stop, haha.
great job as always & good tips on the 5 o’clock shadow ..much respect✌🏼
Much appreciated, my friend! Thanks so much for checking it out 🙌🏼
Another great custom video. Dude, thanks for sharing this process. I do have that figure on pre-order and have debated cancelling a few times, due to my excitement dying down after the long wait as well as the mixed reviews. I think I'll go ahead and let it go through. As for customizing, I'll make my final decision when I get him, but I may try the hot glue neck adjustment. I might be okay with the collar, but I do have two McFarlane figures... I could always use the collar from the one with the plastic cape. Paint touch-ups are always on the table for me. I feel like those are the easiest way to bring a figure with potential to life.
Thanks, bro! Yeah, I feel like you’d do really well on this one and would have fun doing it. Someone on IG showed me that they used the boots from the McFarlane figure to fix the height issue, and I cannot believe I didn’t think of that, lol. It was sitting right there! So if you have 2, the collar and the boots would set yours up really nicely.
@@Ibrahim_M Oh man, duh... yeah, I may try that.
@@JamilynParks Let me know how it goes if you try it!
Asesores ability thanks for sharing man, nice results👐
You’re welcome, and thank you!
Nice work bro!
Thank you broseph!!
Love these videos… amazing work
Thanks so much, man. Always a pleasure having you around here!
Going to have to do all of this twice, since I want an unmasked and masked on display.. I'll use a random body for the wingsuit diorama set I made. Great stuff. Agree with you, these heads, specislly the normal one, is the best option so far!
Haha I had wondered how many you were going to get! I need to do that with the wingsuit, too. It’s too cool of an accessory not to display somehow. Looking forward to seeing your setup, my friend!
@@Ibrahim_MGreat custom ! Mezco is amazing at making soft good figures but they almost always fail at making good proportions and often the figure doesn't correspond to the character of the show or movie... That's why in terms of Pattinson Batman figure l prefer the Mafex version.
@@Poupipoupi-bw2bl Thank you! YEah Mafex definitely seems to have gotten it right. If I wasn't so into soft goods that would likely be my preferred version
You nailed it, and awesome job! What brand is the batmobile?
Thank you! The car was made by Mattel! Here’s my video about: ruclips.net/video/14yctPsFK1Y/видео.htmlsi=nRl574sQglwdedDw
"I feel like I didn't sign up for this" lolz...awesome vid dood! Thx for sharing
😂😂 thank you, Elijah! I appreciate you watching as always, man!
Even though the Batman movie is pretty low on my list of favorite Batman movies just above the dark knight trilogy you customs are always an inspiration! And as much as I'm not a fan of armored Batman I'm actually looking forward to the new fondjoy version to replace the McFarlane next to my rc batinsonmobile!
Thank you very much! Haha, yeah that’s the kicker: I didn’t really like this movie very much either 😂 That Fondjoy version looks really good, and I think it’ll look killer next to this Batmobile for sure.
You did a wonderful job. Thanks for showing us how you did everything. I've been waiting to order until some reviews came out, and although he isn't perfect he's definitely the best 1/12 The Batman figure IMO. Leagues ahead of Mafex and SHF.
Thank you! I appreciate you checking out the video. Yeah, I think despite the issues it has, the soft goods and detailing are incredibly impressive at this scale. Just leave the legs alone! lol
Thanks for tutorial and sharing bro helps so much i agree with you as well
You’re welcome man! And thank you!
I just did this what a custom too, I didn’t sign up for this to be so involved lol, I paid for it to be great already 😂 just come to me good so I don’t have to do all this, gotta love this hobby lol
Also, I’ve been saying it for a min, mezco needs to update they’re bodies at this point, they’ve been in the game too long for their figs to be stumpy and ill proportioned, it sucks especially when then fig costs 120!?
😂😂 for real, man. I LOVE getting to just touch up paint and make them over a bit, but a full on surgery is too much at this price point.
1000%. They really seem like a “this is the way we’ve ALWAYS done it” kind of company. They definitely make some great improvements and innovations, but for every one of those we get like 10 confounding bodies that don’t look right.
dude this video is a gem. I've been debating on what to do about the neck for a few days and your solution is perfect. I also loved hearing you go over the paint theory and techniques. keep it up please!
and i understand how you feel about the figure/mezco. i personally just stay away from their comic-related things because they're ALL pretty dicey in my opinion, but the proportion and build choices on this thing keep it from being a real home-run unfortunately.
Thanks so much dude, I really appreciate that! I know a lot of people skip that stuff so I’m very happy to hear that you value that stuff 🙏🏼 it would be much much easier to just not do it, lol.
I got these head /neck adapters was thinking maybe if I sand them down to the size of those grey peg things , what’s under the boots and take that peg out ..glue that adapter to it n add the peg into that might work for some height .. basically like adding a extra of those grey pieces that the peg is into and the boot hides .. and hopefully without having to go all surgical ha .. does that peg at the Bottom come out ? Still waiting on mine, just shipped from bbts so don’t got it infront of me ..
The peg at the bottom of the leg for the boots to pop onto? It’ll pop right out with a little bit of heat from a blow dryer applied to it first. Adding to the bottom is smart. I shoulda thought of that 😂
Yeah that’s the peg that goes into the boot.. okay I figured it will .. just wanted to ask .. ya it’s those neck / adapters some companies add into the head to connect to the neck peg.. ha well let’s hope n see .. if I ever get it in my hands .. bbts takes forever .. but awesome video man! Well done
@@tomno1612 Thanks man! Haha yeah they do take forever. They're reliable, which I like, but then you're like "I guess I'll see this in 2 weeks" lol
@@Ibrahim_M yeah sometimes it’s a bad thing, but sometimes it’s a good thing. Like when Mesco releases things back to back to back back back back. Kills ur wallet . Where bbts u get some time spread it out .. but sucks waiting too ha so 👋
Great work! Way to push through 😂
Thank you, my dude!
Amazing work.. the stumpy thing i think from the way you had the figure in the beginning was the belt was sitting low.. you can see the seam from the pants and upper body. Pushing that up helps the proportion immensly.. the collar would prob be my biggest complaint tho.
Thanks! I actually tried moving the belt first-- I recorded a whole bit about it and how tight the thigh straps are and they keep pulling the belt back down, but the video was so long already that I cut that part out, because in the end, it looked a little better but didn't correct the problem fully like I wanted.
Hey, would you ever do the McFarlane dark Knight Joker makeover?
I don’t have any plans to. The focus of my collection is 1/12 soft goods, and I have 2 really excellent Ledger Jokers (the filix Toys “the clown” and a custom) so I’m all set with those. Generally the only time I step away from that is if there’s no possible 1/12 cloth goods option, like with my McFarlane Batman Forever Kilmer figures. Thanks!
Amazing.
Thanks, man! Miss you, dude!
@@Ibrahim_M same buddy. Let’s catch up soon.
Need head, longer neck, I mean. I can live with the short legs, either that or I spoil the whole damn thing like I did my first Mezco Punisher 😢 (broke the wrist peg and the rest is history). It was and is still a favorite and in safe hands with a friend, someone who fixed it completely! You got some awesome stuff going up there. Keep walking...
Thanks very much! I ended up helping a friend with his Batman and I found that the proportions were better on his- I think in part because his belt was more loose and could be raised up higher to make the legs look longer. Glad your punisher got patched up!
Hello Moustafa. DHL finally dropped the figure at my door yesterday. I love how it looks, except the glaring misfires from Messco. Can you help a brother out? Ok, here's the thing, the figure is extremely tight but I know the heat here (where I live) will eventually loosen it up; the issue: the soft goods on the right leg are placed at an angle. When I took it outta the box the pelvis to thigh joint was turned inward, warping the fabric more than usual. Whenever I try to get the leg up, it goes off to the left. I didn't think much of it until the upper part of the boot unaligned with the main boot. The inverted U on the upper boot is not aligning with the boot unless I adjust the leg by pulling the whole thing to the left. It's looks a lot awkward with the boot 'cut' going left and the boot, to the right or center. I know the upper boot part can be moved around but it's too tight on mine and does not budge. Would you suggest heating it and moving the upper boot part to align with the articulation, and to keep the inverted U inline with the boot tongue? Please say yes :) If not, is there any other way to get the boot straight no matter how I pose it? I stretch my Mezcos to the max. I'm aware you don't have time, and hence I'm willing to wait. If you have something simple in mind then please do let me know. I'm unable to return/exchange because I don't live in the US or HK. I'd really appreciate your time and trouble if you decide to help me out without boot camping the cut ;) bad joke.
Nevertheless, thank you for reading this long a comment and also for an anticipated response.
Kind regards, z from Silvertown
And oh, keep walking Moustafa...
A brother in need (if I may).
@@zuhairvazir338hey Zuhair! I think I’m understanding the situation- it sounds like maybe the pant leg is sewn/glued in a twisted position at the point where the peg plugs into the upper boot. So yeah, I would heat up that top boot piece (dunk it in hot water for a minute or two rather than a blow dryer), remove it, and adjust the positioning of the pant leg.
I hope that helps!
dope job as always👍🏾👌🏾…i’m probably only gonna replicated the double sided tape on the cape as far as the figure goes😂 but the batmobile i’m gonna really put some work in like you did with the weathering
Thank you, sir! Yeah I swear by the double-sided tape for making all kinds of soft goods fit correctly. Even just that will help a lot. And I have a video a little ways back on the channel where I show how I did the weathering on that Batmobile’s you want a reference of some kind. Have fun, man!
@@Ibrahim_M what double sided tape did you use or it doesn’t matter and for your batmobile video i already have it saved for reference👌🏾
Ah thank you! That’s a good question- I use some that came with a window insulation kit, so I don’t know off hand what a good version is to recommend, but the smaller and stickier the better, haha.
Nice video, what brand and shade of grey did you use to repaint the part of the shoulder pads you painted?
Thank you! The brand was Vallejo, and I mixed their white and black paints, but their standard grey would work great, too.
Great Video Ibrahim, man that leg job looked painful. the blue wash im going to try on my mezco wolverine, need to get a lot of vallejo paints.
Thank you ver much! Ugh, the broken leg was brutal, lol. I’m really glad I was able to fix it. Wolverine is a perfect candidate for the blue wash!
Who makes the batmobile is in your display? It looks great!
Thanks! It’s the Mattel 1:10 scale RC version, and then I painted some weathering on it. I have a video review of it up on the channel if you want to see it in more detail, and another video where I paint it to add the mud and whatnot. It’s a really great car!
Great tutorial video! I definitely wanna try repainting the heads once I get all the supplies, kinda nervous because I’m not good at skin tones. I’ll be doing the collar mod this week but wanna get a better cape but there’s none that I’m aware of & the Muff cape is too short. I also wanna try the neck enlargement but hot glue can be messy lol. As for the height mod, I’m gonna experiment to find an easier solution since I have lots of fodder figure. Thanks again for this video bro, it was very informative & I wish I was talented like you😅
Thank you, man! Y'know what? I saw someone on IG used the McFarlane boots on this to fix the height and I was like "Oh man I can't believe I didn't think of that". Still probably a little challenging, but way easier than what I did, lol. Practice the technique from this on a spare head and I think you'll nail it! It's easier than it looks!
@@Ibrahim_M Interesting, I thought about that but I hate the toe joints on McFarlane figures & idk if you noticed, the McFarlane feet are actually smaller than Mezco.
@@Mizthegr8 this person used the mezco feet, but the leg part of the McFarlane boots.
@@Ibrahim_MInteresting🤔
You or anyone shouldn't have done this for a $125 figure, just to make the figure looks right
Absolutely!
Can you customize the Batman Arkham Knight prestige suit Batman?
It's not something I plan to do-- I enjoy those games, but I'm not attached to them enough to know what the figure would need to look better. Also I never bought the figure and it's probably really expensive on the aftermarket now.
@@Ibrahim_M Nah not the prestige edition or the ones from the other games
What tint did you use to paint the shoulder parts? Thank you!
No problem! Just plain black and then grey for the small parts-- nothing special!
@@Ibrahim_M thanks! Looks awesome. Did you use the Angelus Acrylic Leather Paint for that?
@@ruisequeira8817 Thanks man! No, I only use the Angelus on fabric, typically. For this one I used Vallejo paints (amzn.to/4c3EsdJ) because they have a slight sheen to them that looked good for this. But really any craft store acrylic paint will do it.
such an amazing figure i would totally buy it if it were accurate
Right?? There’s one coming out from a company called FondJoy, and theirs looks really good so far.
@@Ibrahim_M i have the mafex :)
Aye have you seen the fondjoy one? First official pics are out and it looks p great overall. Very interested in it.
Don't really love the head though, would be interested in seeing if it can be modified, or just needs to be replaced
I have seen that! So far it looks really impressive. Their Batfleck was probably the most accurate in any scale. I’m looking forward to more from them.
worth it
Thanks, Sebastian!
Is their a way to change the cape?
Yeah, you have to remove the chest armor piece. It kind of plugs into the body. I think it’s glued in. I didn’t try removing it but I’ve seen that other people have. The cape is tucked/glued in under there
@@Ibrahim_M what’s a good custom cape to get for this Batman?
I don’t know- I like the one that’s on it do I didn’t look for an alternative. But if you search Batman cape on eBay I bet you’ll find something good.
Where did you get that Batmobile?
The Batman 1:10 Scale RC Batmobile Figure Comparison & Overview
ruclips.net/video/14yctPsFK1Y/видео.html
@@Ibrahim_M thank you 🤙🏻
@@yosoyasap you bet!
@@Ibrahim_M I feel like that rc batmobile is a forgotten/unknown gem... although mine was defective right out of the box but since I mostly got it for a display it still wasn't a bad purchase for 75 bucks!
Wow man, $75 is a steal! It really is forgotten/under-appreciated. When other companies are charging a ton of money for cars in this scale, this one was $100 AND an RC (when it works!). I drove mine briefly once and it’s been on the display ever since 😂
Your in dept made me think twice of getting the figure. And i ak in between shf and mezco so i might go shf. Cause i’m not that really of a fan with his batman version, but the film was amazing
I think both SHF and Mafex versions look really great!
How does muff toys sculpt goes with mezco
The peg hole isn't big enough, so you have to drill it out (which is why I didn't put it on because I didn't want to destroy the hole in case I sell the head). I also think it's a little bit big for the Mezco figure. Especially if the neck and legs aren't fixed
What batmobile is that
Here's the video where I review it: ruclips.net/video/14yctPsFK1Y/видео.htmlsi=dIWcTFneOaIEy1zj
And here's a link to it on Amazon:
amzn.to/3XSTtvH
What a cool figure and as always your touch makes it better,the leg problem woukd have been my doom on the figure but you resolved it like a pro,love the paint job I learn so much when you do that,and I always like the little diorama tour of your shelves,have a good one my friend and keep your head on swivel!!!!
Thank you so much, Carlos! It always makes me really happy to know that these are informative. Hopefully I can get a full tour uploaded soon! Thanks as always, my friend!
Can't wait to tackle the legs on this one. 🫡 Fantastic job btw! 👏
Thank you very much!
What Batmobile is that
It’s made by Mattel, here’s a video I made about it with all of the info: ruclips.net/video/14yctPsFK1Y/видео.htmlsi=I3HVk3-8TU6eU5f2
Hello would you do this as a commission custom ? Would you accept payment over PayPal ???
Sorry, I don't do commissions, but I appreciate you asking!
REALLY?! I learn new things everyday. Since a kid, I knew Hot Toys was among the top when it came to these but Inart is better? Hot Toys but on roids?! Cool. I can still barely afford McFarlane 😂
Haha yeah InArt is really amazing, but they're very new, so they only have like 4-6 figures out so far. Hot Toys are still incredible, though. But they're all very expensive!
look at that little guy! lol
😂😂 they really squished him!
if you ever make a Batman v Ninja turtles figure you'll integrate the turtles to the Bat zone
Haha possibly!
I agree 100% on Mezco, they are definitely hit or miss and the main issue is the base bodies they use. That most recent comic Superman was my eye opener, it was so badly proportioned and stumpy. I found myself tinkering with it over and over trying to like it, until I just started buying 3rd party Supes and customizing my own. Recently, I picked up the Psertoys version which from the neck down was really good, and I now use a neck peck from an aliexpress MezKO fig and the actual Mezco Superman heads (Because those were great) on it and that is my best soft goods Superman now. So you got those disappointments, but then they absolutely knock it out of the park with the TMNT release...sigh... They giveth and they taketh away...
You're absolutely right-- I got that Superman and it's been sitting in the tin since it arrived because I decided I would probably just use it for parts. To your point, they're incredibly inconsistent-- those TMNT are probably-figures-of-the-year material, and then within a few months we get this li'l stumpy guy, lol. I gotta look up the Psertoys version-- sounds like you found the perfect balance!
FUCKING PERFECT! I'm scared to even try the legs, scared to try the paint too! I painted the shoulders lol I'm trying to fix the collar and neck but once I do that then the legs will bug me too T...T thanks for tutorial. Where do you get your brushes?
Thank you, dude!!! I'm glad it was helpful! I'm thinking it might be possible to just fill the bottom of the boot-sleeve pieces with hot glue for a bit of added height, and then just pop the ankle pegs up into the glue (basically how I did the neck). I'm helping a friend with his and I'm gonna try that and see if it works.
Here's a link to the tiny eye brushes: amzn.to/4d18rnY
The others that I use are just a cheap craft store multipack!
proportions are the dealbreaker for me tho ultimately
That’s totally reasonable!
@@Ibrahim_M its tough cause it would fit in with my other mezco's because they're all kinda stumpy but i cant swing it
@@TheRandomrandom97 haha yeah they do have a general stumpiness problem somtimes
the struggle is real! I too, have really slowed down my Mezco collecting. Thankfully they dont have anything I'd want upcoming for the rest of the year aside from maybe that Popeye reissue. That Indiana Jones they have upcoming will likely be another "fail" from what I'm hearing.
Yeah I only have Indiana Jones, the villain to go with him (but I just want the suit from that one anyway), and the Power Rangers left on PO with them, and then I don't see myself PO-in from them anymore. Hopefully Indy is easy to fix, lol.
I think the figure is trash as it comes out of the box. BUT!, I love what you did, now I'm thinking on buying it and customizing it too.
Thank you! Somebody told me that they swapped the boots with the one from the McFarlane figure to make third taller, so if you want to mess with the height I would recommend trying that!
All that stuff you did with the collar you really didn’t have to do that. All I did was take the cape off than the collar, put the cape back on with the collar on top of it. Gives the same effect and less work.
The whole point of the project was to make the figure look more accurate. Doing what you’re describing works, but is not accurate to how he looked in the movie, which is why I didn’t do it that way.
Do you wanna have another headache and do that to mine? $100 or so lol.
😂😂 I barely even want to look at mine right now
@@Ibrahim_M idk if I should sell it or not because the McFarlane one and Mafex are just proportioned better. I need to watch your McFarlane video to see if I can mod a few things.
There’s one coming out from FondJoy that looks really good, too. I believe it’s McFarlane scale.
"How do you do that when your whole business is making tiny human people?" hahaha
Well sorry you had to go through all that. Sure does look better now! Maybe after some time has passed the extra struggles will turn in to a fun story and it'll make you not as resentful. Maybe.
😂😂😂 thank you very much! Honestly it’s already something I enjoy now. A lot of people have reached out to say how helpful they found this, so I’m very grateful that it’s turned into a net positive 🙏🏼🙌🏼
So the whole point of this video is, don't buy Mezco 😂
😂😂 if you do, just don’t expect perfection (or even close to it a lot of the time)!
mezco paradoxically always seems to mess up the easy stuff and nail the hard parts. I dont know whats happening at hq but it takes a simple glance to notice the leggs are too short, the neck is stubby, the shoulders are too broad and his torso way too cylindrical, they charge premium price for a figure that still needs a lot of work. They really need someone to check on the figures before they go into production because this isnt the first figure that looks botched.
as far as everything else, including quality of the materials, its great but you shouldnt have to mod a figure to have it look passable to they eye. i didnt buy this one and i dont think i will be supporting them further
100% spot-on assessment.
Jesus man blue tac would have worked just fine VS hot glue 😬
No. Hot glue provides structure and rigidity. Blue tac is just sticky. Big difference.
It's not a successful custom until you "bleed" for it. lol.
LOL, VERY TRUE. Blood, sweat, tears, etc! Haha
DUDE!! Mind blown wow. Gonna give this a go! Thanks for sharing. Are you on Instagram?
Thanks so much, man! And you're welcome! I am, indeed! instagram.com/ibrahim_m_art/