Joe Hill Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Update 9/23/2016 Hi all! This is a general thread for my Minimate Custom Collection: Previous threads show my X-Men Moviemates in 2008, Universal Monsters in 2011, and Resident Evil Series in 2011. Below is my Batman Collection. My massive Buffy/Angel custom collection on page 2 here. -------------------- August 2014 Back in 2012, I started to make a Batman Custom Collection after the DC Minimate License ended. Then school, graduation, and career got in the way. I decided to pick it back up and now here is my Batman Collection finally complete! The characters aren't based off one specific time period, but just outfits and looks I liked best. First up, Batman! He is a simple repaint of the released Batman, but more in line of the Arkham games: What is Batman without his family? Robin, Batgirl, and Nightwing are mostly just head & cape modifications. Gordon is done thanks to the amazing decal from Luke at Minimate Factory (perfect facial expression!). Lastly there's Alfred, the ever-trusted butler. Now on to the Arkham Asylum side and check out the villains! I never really liked any of the Jokers released, so I made my own. Catwoman and Two-Face are based off their Arkham City duel. Riddler is mostly based off his animated series look. Finally Harley, who is also based off her edgier Arkham City attire. Next up is Penguin in a modified look from Arkham City. I prefer my Poison Ivy to look more human... not a fan of the green plant skin. I cheated with Ventriloquist & Scarface and used a Lego for the sinister puppet. The Mad Hatter is more of his comic look, and Mr. Freeze borrowed his suit from Tony Stark. This group is the even more twisted of Batman's rogues. Professor Pyg is a newer Batman villain, but his combination of Leatherface, Norman Bates, and Dr. Frankenstein makes him an interesting minimate. Scarecrow and Black Mask are based off their comic looks. Zsasz is somewhat based off Arkham City without all the manacles. The ones in this set are the master manipulators of the group. Finally, these are the minimate villains done by DST. Aside from superficial modifications, they are mostly unchanged... I just thought I'd add them for completion sake. I just finished up the most recent Robin - Damian Wayne. I altered his body to make him a bit shorter and more preteen-like. His hood is removable for two different looks. Here's all the characters on display, I'm sad that DST couldn't continue the license, but satisfied with the end result. (click to enlarge) BONUS: While they didn't make the shelf, I also made Bruce Wayne and Vicki Vale from spare parts. They are somewhat based off their Arkham City looks. Thanks for checking them out! I appreciate any comments or feedback! --Joe Hill Edited September 24, 2016 by Joe Hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Wow, what a great collection! All of the customs look great, but Penguin and Mad Hatter are fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 These are all splendacular! Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WookieFodder Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Excellent collection, jealous that you have so many more DC characters. Are there any others you still plan on making? What other movies/TV/comics do you want to make customs of in the future? Great Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Holy priceless collection of Batman customs! What a huge update! There are some characters nobody has done before, I guess.I especially like how Alfed, Penguin, Pyg and Hush tunred out! Really great looking customs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzorio Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 They all look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccothegreat Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwoosheyman Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Very nice. I'm especially diggin the Arkham Catwoman and Harley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Excellent, very professional looking customs! Congrats. I particularly love that simple black version of the DC Direct Minimate, which I've often thought would be nice to own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Collector Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Love the Damian but these are all awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I'd pay good money for that Catwoman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 That is amazing stuff! Your stuff is very well executed. I like that you went with what are, in my opinion, pretty iconic versions of eacheach character. Except Harley. I don't particularly care for her Arkham look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Very nice work! Ivy is probably my favorite. I've been thinking of using a Lego to make Scarface, so it's nice to see how it would work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Awesome! What did you use for Mr. Freeze's helmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMiracle Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Wow! I am very impressed. These all look realllllllllllly good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Beautiful work. I'm very envious, especially of Ivy & Mr Freeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Hill Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Thanks everyone for the encouraging words! I'm not sure if I'll make more Batman customs, I'm pretty satisfied with this collection. As for my next custom set, inspiration hasn't struck for a certain TV/movie/video game. Mr. Freeze's helmet (as well as Mad Hatter's hat) are made from the clear cap on top of a mini bottle of glasses cleaner. I got them free from my optometrist. Catwoman is just a modified Black Widow if anyone was interested in making her. I made her hood from a flat hairpiece and sculpey, but the C3 Catwoman's hood might work in it's place. Turtle, I was actually conflicted to have Harley in her Arkham look, her current comic look, or her classic jester outfit. I decided to do the Arkham City look, since I don't like her current comic look (the bleached skin is too Joker-ish). Since DST did a great classic Harley, I thought I'd do something edgier and different. Thanks again everyone for the great feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I'm just catching little touches like using a LEGO guy for Scarface, and the HUGE hat on the Mad Hatter. These are so great. I'm envious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zylek Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Very impressive customs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Donster Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Excellant work and as a big DC Mates fan, thank you for sharing. Awesome stuff, keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Hill Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thanks everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Yeah using a Lego minifig for Scarface is inspired. Fits the Minimate style for a puppet really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 wow so much work but it was so worth it. The only negative is im sad about fred's fate again (poor fred) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgeclippers Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 lookin good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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