DC 3.75/4" Appreciation Thread

snake5289 · 05-29-2025, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Artic 66

I was so disappointed here were no 4 inch figures for the Superman movie so I made my own yesterday. Fortunately my wife had gotten me a head to do one a while ago.

I'm 100% stealing this. What a great idea.

I'm terrified that one of these days my Injustice Superman is going to fall apart. It already happened to IJ Batman.

Artic 66 · 05-30-2025, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

I'm 100% stealing this. What a great idea.

I'm terrified that one of these days my Injustice Superman is going to fall apart. It already happened to IJ Batman.

Is it’s the Injustice 1 or 2 Superman? Cause those first injustice figures that came in the 2 packs are so fragile I’m surprised it didn’t break coming out of the package! I use the cyborg from that series and I know he’s on borrowed time

snake5289 · 05-30-2025, 07:43 AM

The 2 packs from the first game.

Kernel · 05-30-2025, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

I'm 100% stealing this. What a great idea.

I'm terrified that one of these days my Injustice Superman is going to fall apart. It already happened to IJ Batman.

If you so much as stared at those figures the limbs would break off

snake5289 · 05-30-2025, 11:21 AM

I've had a tremendous amount of good luck then because most of mine have held up over the years. I have almost all the Injustice and Green Lantern figures and only a few gave me problems.

Atomsmasher · 05-30-2025, 12:23 PM

I mix it up with the Hiya figures luckly they hold up good.

snake5289 · 05-30-2025, 02:01 PM

Finished it up last night.

Thinking of getting another one to make a black suit Superman.

Autobot_Goldbug · 05-31-2025, 07:25 PM

oh the other day I saw SpinMaster's How to Train Your Dragon toys at Target
they are also tiny 3 inchers

Artic 66 · 06-01-2025, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Finished it up last night.

Thinking of getting another one to make a black suit Superman.

Looks great! Love the color! I thought about doing another cause I like a brighter blue for Superman. What type of pain did you use? I’m working on an ocean master, but the paint keeps rubbing at the joints

snake5289 · 06-01-2025, 04:53 PM

Thanks. The blue is Apple Barrel Matte Award Blue and the red is Flamenco Red of the same brand.

The joints are a bitch aren't they. I just continuously dry brush (or try to anyway) with a q-tip and sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't.

Artic 66 · 06-01-2025, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Thanks. The blue is Apple Barrel Matte Award Blue and the red is Flamenco Red of the same brand.

The joints are a bitch aren't they. I just continuously dry brush (or try to anyway) with a q-tip and sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't.

Have you tried the sharpie acrylic markers? There aren’t very many colors and the red is disappointingly pink, but that’s what I’ve had the best luck with.

Autobot_Goldbug · 06-01-2025, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Artic 66

Have you tried the sharpie acrylic markers? There aren’t very many colors and the red is disappointingly pink, but that’s what I’ve had the best luck with.

the only one I have is
https://www.amazon.com/Molotow-Liqui.../dp/B074JJ1YMY

those are awesome!

snake5289 · 06-01-2025, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Artic 66

Have you tried the sharpie acrylic markers? There aren’t very many colors and the red is disappointingly pink, but that’s what I’ve had the best luck with.

I've tried using those big fat sharpies on joints and letting the ink set and then painting over it. That works sometimes.

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Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug

the only one I have is
https://www.amazon.com/Molotow-Liqui.../dp/B074JJ1YMY

those are awesome!

I'm not familiar with these.

Artic 66 · 06-02-2025, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

I've tried using those big fat sharpies on joints and letting the ink set and then painting over it. That works sometimes.

I'm not familiar with these.

https://www.amazon.com/SHARPIE-Creat...51&sr=8-6&th=1

This is what I’ve been using, I would compare the quality to the Tamiya or citadel paint. It usually takes 2 coats, but they don’t leave any lines. I’ve tries other brands too, for more color options but they scratch off easier

snake5289 · 06-02-2025, 12:21 PM

I may have to try those.

Autobot_Goldbug · 06-02-2025, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

I've tried using those big fat sharpies on joints and letting the ink set and then painting over it. That works sometimes.

I'm not familiar with these.

I "chromed" X-23's claws with them.
New Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread-img_1165.jpg

New Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread-img_1166.jpg

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Originally Posted by Artic 66

https://www.amazon.com/SHARPIE-Creat...51&sr=8-6&th=1

This is what I’ve been using, I would compare the quality to the Tamiya or citadel paint. It usually takes 2 coats, but they don’t leave any lines. I’ve tries other brands too, for more color options but they scratch off easier

The description doesn't mention for use on plastic. They stay on pretty well?

Artic 66 · 06-02-2025, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug

I "chromed" X-23's claws with them.
New Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread-img_1165.jpg

The description doesn't mention for use on plastic. They stay on pretty well?

That’s a great idea for the claws! Does it crack or chip if you bent them?
Yah the sharpie sticks really well. It seems to just be some sort of modified acrylic paint. The only think I’ve had trouble with is it rubs off on joints, but it still does better at joints than most of my other paints
Here’s the ocean master figure Ive been working on with the markers. Just need to figure out the cape

KollectorKombat · 06-03-2025, 07:55 PM

If anyone here is interested, I decided to make a Subreddit dedicated to Collecting the 3¾" - 1/18th Scale of action figures! All brands are welcome! Be sure to drop by and say, "Hi" if you use the app! Looking forward to seeing and sharing with you!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Keep375Alive/s/Jfv0iQ6bkV

snake5289 · 06-03-2025, 08:33 PM

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Will · 06-04-2025, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Finished it up last night.

Thinking of getting another one to make a black suit Superman.

dude, this is really cool. Do you increase the height of Batman?

snake5289 · 06-04-2025, 08:00 AM

Nope. I think the IJ2 head is bigger so maybe that did it?

And thank you.

KollectorKombat · 06-04-2025, 02:50 PM

Thanks fellas!

Got in the Hiya Toys Injustice 2 Superman! I think he turned out awesome. Nice and solid little figure with decent articulation and nice details. Plus he fits in great with my F5 Arkham Batman, so I got everything I wanted out of this purchase. Will definitely be looking for the rest of the League in this line.

snake5289 · 06-04-2025, 02:56 PM

I have Flash, Darkseid, Wonder Woman, and Black Canary. Had a Batman but he took a big fall and broke.

They're pretty great figures but Flash is too tall to fit in with most of my other DC figures. They're also getting pretty pricey these days.

KollectorKombat · 06-10-2025, 01:54 PM

My Arkham Bat-Family!

05-29-2025, 04:55 PM	#10976
snake5289 I'm your Huckleberry. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 6,718	Quote: Originally Posted by Artic 66 I was so disappointed here were no 4 inch figures for the Superman movie so I made my own yesterday. Fortunately my wife had gotten me a head to do one a while ago. I'm 100% stealing this. What a great idea. I'm terrified that one of these days my Injustice Superman is going to fall apart. It already happened to IJ Batman. __________________

05-30-2025, 07:43 AM	#10978
snake5289 I'm your Huckleberry. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 6,718	The 2 packs from the first game. __________________

05-30-2025, 11:21 AM	#10980
snake5289 I'm your Huckleberry. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 6,718	I've had a tremendous amount of good luck then because most of mine have held up over the years. I have almost all the Injustice and Green Lantern figures and only a few gave me problems. __________________

05-30-2025, 02:01 PM	#10982
snake5289 I'm your Huckleberry. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 6,718	Finished it up last night. Thinking of getting another one to make a black suit Superman. __________________

06-01-2025, 02:30 PM	#10984
Artic 66 Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 202	Quote: Originally Posted by snake5289 Finished it up last night. Thinking of getting another one to make a black suit Superman. Looks great! Love the color! I thought about doing another cause I like a brighter blue for Superman. What type of pain did you use? I’m working on an ocean master, but the paint keeps rubbing at the joints Last edited by Artic 66; 06-01-2025 at 02:35 PM..