DC 3.75/4" Appreciation Thread

Super Joe · 08-25-2018, 12:59 AM

Thee original Golden Age Blue Beetle excitingly returns (for 1 month only) at the Amazing Heroes KS = https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...project_build#

I'm going "All In" hoping we can successfully unlock other cool Golden Age DC Comic figures - Bulletman and Uncle Sam!

Super Joe · 08-25-2018, 01:01 AM

Super Joe · 08-25-2018, 01:03 AM

Golden Age Bulletman (also a G.I. Joe from the Adventure Team 1970s).

LordMudd · 08-25-2018, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Titan Speck

I wouldn't mind getting that version. If nothing else it would be a great base for customs.

Speaking of customs, I'll throw out one more. It's the only version of the character I can stand.

Vigilante

Nice. I am waiting on my shipment from Dime Store Legends to start making cowboy type heroes.

CCC.

LordMudd · 08-25-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Joe

I have custom Ray and Human Bomb. Adding Sam would be great.

CCC.

suprdave71 · 08-27-2018, 06:13 PM

I spent the weekend taking apart the first big Imaginext Batcave and customizing it for my 3.75" Batman figures. I love how it came out. I always try to come up with a solution for the "power pads" that all of these playsets have. In this case, I decided to 3D print simple covers for all of them. It worked out great! We bought an inexpensive 3D printer a couple years back, and I've used it for endless customizing projects. Anyhow, here are some pictures—along with a pic of the original, masterpiece of a playset from Fisher-Price/Mattel.

Tomax · 08-27-2018, 07:10 PM

sweet ^^^

LordMudd · 08-27-2018, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by suprdave71

I spent the weekend taking apart the first big Imaginext Batcave and customizing it for my 3.75" Batman figures. I love how it came out. I always try to come up with a solution for the "power pads" that all of these playsets have. In this case, I decided to 3D print simple covers for all of them. It worked out great! We bought an inexpensive 3D printer a couple years back, and I've used it for endless customizing projects. Anyhow, here are some pictures—along with a pic of the original, masterpiece of a playset from Fisher-Price/Mattel.

It scales really well. I like the look. The one problem I have always had with these is the big bat symbol on the outside, like "Here it is, come break in."

CCC.

suprdave71 · 08-27-2018, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LordMudd

It scales really well. I like the look. The one problem I have always had with these is the big bat symbol on the outside, like "Here it is, come break in."

CCC.

Ha! You have a point, and it definitely requires some suspension of disbelief.

Jay West · 08-28-2018, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by suprdave71

I spent the weekend taking apart the first big Imaginext Batcave and customizing it for my 3.75" Batman figures. I love how it came out. I always try to come up with a solution for the "power pads" that all of these playsets have. In this case, I decided to 3D print simple covers for all of them. It worked out great! We bought an inexpensive 3D printer a couple years back, and I've used it for endless customizing projects. Anyhow, here are some pictures—along with a pic of the original, masterpiece of a playset from Fisher-Price/Mattel.

Cool set up. Random question about that Batwoman. She looks great in scale there. Is she a small 3.75 or a bit taller? It might be the angle. Just curious if I should pick her up as I prefer the taller figures that skew closer to 4 inch.

Sender · 08-28-2018, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by suprdave71

I spent the weekend taking apart the first big Imaginext Batcave and customizing it for my 3.75" Batman figures. I love how it came out. I always try to come up with a solution for the "power pads" that all of these playsets have. In this case, I decided to 3D print simple covers for all of them. It worked out great! We bought an inexpensive 3D printer a couple years back, and I've used it for endless customizing projects. Anyhow, here are some pictures—along with a pic of the original, masterpiece of a playset from Fisher-Price/Mattel.

suprdave71 · 08-28-2018, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay West

Cool set up. Random question about that Batwoman. She looks great in scale there. Is she a small 3.75 or a bit taller? It might be the angle. Just curious if I should pick her up as I prefer the taller figures that skew closer to 4 inch.

I just measured the figure, and to my surprise she's just 1/16 shy of 4". I thought she'd be truer to 3 3/4".

LordMudd · 08-28-2018, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by suprdave71

I just measured the figure, and to my surprise she's just 1/16 shy of 4". I thought she'd be truer to 3 3/4".

It's the 80's hair.

CCC.

Jay West · 08-29-2018, 08:22 AM

Nevermind...

Villano · 08-30-2018, 11:33 AM

While I didn't love the Suicide Squad movie, I thought Deadshot looked pretty cool. I was disappointed that the only 3.75" film figures were retro style, so I plopped the retro head on an MTF body for a super easy custom. The only additional work was making a sticker of his logo and gluing red, blank MTF panels and silencers to his forearms for his wrist guns.

Bo Ttef · 08-30-2018, 11:44 AM

Deadshot looks great!

Sender · 08-30-2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Villano

While I didn't love the Suicide Squad movie, I thought Deadshot looked pretty cool. I was disappointed that the only 3.75" film figures were retro style, so I plopped the retro head on an MTF body for a super easy custom. The only additional work was making a sticker of his logo and gluing red, blank MTF panels and silencers to his forearms for his wrist guns.

Nice job, Villano!

Bo Ttef · 08-30-2018, 02:58 PM

Slowly starting to purge my 3.75 (MU and DC... and lots of StarWars) starting off slow and dipping my toes in the ebay waters. Yeah, I imagine the price is high (but not terribly bad: loose Bane sells around $20 so it's that+ $40 for Talia) and will sit there- but I've not done much of this and want to just test the market... So my custom 3.75 talia (and Bane to sweeten the pot- lol) are officially on ebay! No- I don't think anyone will offer up the BIN- (but you never know lolz)

Talia 1:18 by lowanbing, on Flickr

https://www.ebay.com/itm/332785891020

Tomax · 08-30-2018, 06:04 PM

that deadshot is kool

Autobot_Goldbug · 08-30-2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo Ttef

Slowly starting to purge my 3.75 (MU and DC... and lots of StarWars) starting off slow and dipping my toes in the ebay waters. Yeah, I imagine the price is high (but not terribly bad: loose Bane sells around $20 so it's that+ $40 for Talia) and will sit there- but I've not done much of this and want to just test the market... So my custom 3.75 talia (and Bane to sweeten the pot- lol) are officially on ebay! No- I don't think anyone will offer up the BIN- (but you never know lolz)
Talia 1:18 by lowanbing, on Flickr

https://www.ebay.com/itm/332785891020

Bo Ttef · 08-30-2018, 09:53 PM

lolz....

Madman · 09-01-2018, 03:37 PM

Finally finished my Supes, i ended up making the symbol myself and i think it came out alright (at least it stands out, wich is what i wanted). As for the cape, i'm happy with it at the moment but i might do some touch ups later.

suprdave71 · 09-01-2018, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Madman

Finally finished my Supes, i ended up making the symbol myself and i think it came out alright (at least it stands out, wich is what i wanted). As for the cape, i'm happy with it at the moment but i might do some touch ups later.

Nice!

Artic 66 · 09-02-2018, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Madman

Finally finished my Supes, i ended up making the symbol myself and i think it came out alright (at least it stands out, wich is what i wanted). As for the cape, i'm happy with it at the moment but i might do some touch ups later.

Looks great! What head did you use?

Madman · 09-02-2018, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Artic 66

Looks great! What head did you use?

Thanks! it's a painted Sprukits set new 52 Superman.

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08-27-2018, 06:13 PM	#6631
suprdave71 Superfan of Tomorrow Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 248	I spent the weekend taking apart the first big Imaginext Batcave and customizing it for my 3.75" Batman figures. I love how it came out. I always try to come up with a solution for the "power pads" that all of these playsets have. In this case, I decided to 3D print simple covers for all of them. It worked out great! We bought an inexpensive 3D printer a couple years back, and I've used it for endless customizing projects. Anyhow, here are some pictures—along with a pic of the original, masterpiece of a playset from Fisher-Price/Mattel. Attached Thumbnails

08-30-2018, 11:33 AM	#6640
Villano Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 376	While I didn't love the Suicide Squad movie, I thought Deadshot looked pretty cool. I was disappointed that the only 3.75" film figures were retro style, so I plopped the retro head on an MTF body for a super easy custom. The only additional work was making a sticker of his logo and gluing red, blank MTF panels and silencers to his forearms for his wrist guns. Attached Thumbnails

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Jay West Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 919	Nevermind...