Batman!Your thoughts....

[ZKULPTOR]

Hi guys,
Looking for reference online I came across this awesome piece of art.
Just curious, what do you guys think of this version of Batman? imagine him in 1/6th :) wouldn't that be so cool?


http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/4010/e182.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/e182.jpg/)

[dark_spidey]

Hell yeah....

[moonmonkey]

i think its cool anything bats related is awesome but i really like the new jim lee costume on the new 52 comics along with the jokers new look but like i said anything batman is killer .. for me anyways ....

id actually prefer a standing bats with some attitude not really an action pose but something similar to how the the anime characters get drawn reflecting genuine attitude just standing in place, if that makes sense ;)

[risingstar]

There are various customs out there of this exact pose... and for good reason. It's a stellar scene. Any chance you'd consider 1/4 scale?

[ZKULPTOR]

There are various customs out there of this exact pose... and for good reason. It's a stellar scene. Any chance you'd consider 1/4 scale?
It would be huge, and doubt people would pay.

[Bullseye]

Personally I think the cape is over the top and should be toned down. Everything else looks great. Not sure I'd have any interest in a sitting BM though.

[neomatrix99]

1/6 batman would be great Eric

[ZKULPTOR]

What about something like this minus Darkness?
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8144/812f.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/812f.jpg/)

[risingstar]

It would be huge, and doubt people would pay.



Hmmm... I wouldn't be so quick to assume what the fanbase won't pay. The SS Batman PF has an edition run of 9500 at $400 a pop and the line-up waiting to jump on cancelled exclusives was shut down a while ago. 1/4 scale Predator and Alien easily retail between $800 and $1200 each. The cash is there, Z. Sideshow proves that over and over.

P.S. Z, the fan base would LOVE to have a genuine competition for Sideshow dollars. Gentle Giant started producing some 1/4 scale pieces of far less relevant and virtually unknown characters like Honey trap at $700 price points and it sold out.

[risingstar]

What about something like this minus Darkness?
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8144/812f.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/812f.jpg/)



Wow! That would awesome... even more awesome in 1/4 scale!

[neomatrix99]

What about something like this minus Darkness?
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8144/812f.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/812f.jpg/)

This would be sweet

[ZKULPTOR]

Hmmm... I wouldn't be so quick to assume what the fanbase won't pay. The SS Batman PF has an edition run of 9500 at $400 a pop and the line-up waiting to jump on cancelled exclusives was shut down a while ago. 1/4 scale Predator and Alien easily retail between $800 and $1200 each. The cash is there, Z. Sideshow proves that over and over.

P.S. Z, the fan base would LOVE to have a genuine competition for Sideshow dollars. Gentle Giant started producing some 1/4 scale pieces of far less relevant and virtually unknown characters like Honey trap at $700 price points and it sold out.
I hear you, however it doesn't really apply to us, as these come un-assembled and unpainted. I don't see people paying $400 plus for a 1/5th scale ( forget 1/4 SS has that covered) unpainted, un-assembled kit.

[moonmonkey]

It would be huge, and doubt people would pay.

i would pay most definitely just make them extra limited lets say maybe 50 or even less i dont think the price matters when the statue is perfect just my 2 cents

[moonmonkey]

What about something like this minus Darkness?
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8144/812f.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/812f.jpg/)

yes!!!! this in 1/5 scale instant purchase!!

[moonmonkey]

400 for a 1/5 scale bats sculpted by the man himself mr. sosa .. oh man how could that not sell ... especially limited to 50 or so im sure theyll sell out quickly

[deadeyes702]

What about something like this minus Darkness?
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8144/812f.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/812f.jpg/)

Hell yeah!

[gomur]

I love both images you've selected, Erick. The first one you rarely see with the cool and calculating detective sitting by his Bat computer. The rooftop staring-off-in-the-distance Batman is a pretty common choice. However, it's a tried and true pose that lends itself well to ensemble statue arrangements. Come to think of it, the former could work with a sort of "Godfather" feel with Bats being flanked by a standing Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, and so on. I don't think you can go wrong with either choice.

I'll respectfully disagree with MoonMonkey because price IS an issue for most buyers. I feel it will also influence sales of future statues as far as bringing back repeat buyers. I know people loooove the 1/4 scale, but you've shown with your Koto work that 1/6 scale can be just as good - and often times better!

[krec99]

The pic is awesome Erick but yea would be a tough sell depending on the size of the kit.

[tripletn@mac.co]

Hi guys,
Looking for reference online I came across this awesome piece of art.
Just curious, what do you guys think of this version of Batman? imagine him in 1/6th :) wouldn't that be so cool?


http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/4010/e182.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/e182.jpg/)

Love this artwork, but as someone mentioned, there have been 2 customs based off of this very print. (one sculpted by Gabe Luna, and commissioned by Averone called Batman on Throne, and the other sculpted by AYsculptures (done with working video monitors called Bat in Cave).

[tripletn@mac.co]

What about something like this minus Darkness?
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8144/812f.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/812f.jpg/)

Now this would be amazing!!!:crazy: Did your company score a license? Congrats!! Can't wait to see this come to reality.

[duke fleed]

Good choice but allready done by other guy's. C'mon Erick please finish the Street Fighter line first ......stay focus on my guile honda and zangief statues...lol

[ZKULPTOR]

Love this artwork, but as someone mentioned, there have been 2 customs based off of this very print. (one sculpted by Gabe Luna, and commissioned by Averone called Batman on Throne, and the other sculpted by AYsculptures (done with working video monitors called Bat in Cave).

I know, but this would be licensed :)

[rhy]

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/4010/e182.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/e182.jpg/)
Make this happen!

[gomur]

Maybe more of a thinking pose? One hand or two clasped together about the chin area?

http://imageshack.us/a/img34/8585/y6w9.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img31/8042/47c1.jpg

[dark_spidey]

Do the one on the chair, Erick

It'll be a masterpiece for sure

[exar]

I prefer the thinking pose too.
1/6 is big enough :)

[Matches Malone]

I know, but this would be licensed :)

Absolutely! I can attest from owning the other sculpt that a Sosa sculpt would be far superior to boot. The chair pose is a classic that has yet to be done in a legitimate format. Go for it brother.

[tripletn@mac.co]

The chair pic would've amazing. I love the other pose on the roof minus the Darkness character as well. Both look great. Ever thought of doing one after the cover of the Batman Annual #1 from New 52 where he's standing on the snow covered rooftop? I know it was done as a custom in 1/4, but a Licensed Sosa would be Amazeballs!! Congrats on the license.;)

[toty21]

Here is the custom that was done based on that art:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Ov1L9BiPU

[ziotibia]

AY SCULPTURE

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss208/aysculpture/11.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss208/aysculpture/bat2.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Collection%20continued/Averones%20Album%20%203/17c75a7c.jpg

GABRIEL LUNA

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Collection%20continued/Batman17.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Collection%20continued/BatmanT7.jpg

[rhy]

:jawd:

Looks like you got your work cut out for ya Z.

[Matches Malone]

I find it a bit preposterous that some of you are trying to steer away a rights holding, master sculptor and producer from giving us his vision of a now classic Batman image in light of a pair of UNLICENSED pieces floating around.:nuts:

[dark_spidey]

I find it a bit preposterous that some of you are trying to steer away a rights holding, master sculptor and producer from giving us his vision of a now classic Batman image in light of a pair of UNLICENSED pieces floating around.:nuts:

+10000000

[ZKULPTOR]

This would be a combination of 3D ( the chair/panels) and hand sculpted fun.
I like the previous versions, but I just got Marc Silvestri's blessing, and with all due respect I would love to improve on the previous versions.

[Liad]

to be fair, he did ask us for our feedback. I can totally see the logic in that it's actually a licensed product, but the fact remains that the market has its share of the Batman on Throne statues. I think what most people are trying to say is that it would be nice with a different portrayal of Batman, even though it'd be the first licensed BoT.

Having said that, I will buy a PTZ Batman whether he's sitting on the throne, or on the toilet. it's gonna be damn good either way.

[ZKULPTOR]

to be fair, he did ask us for our feedback. I can totally see the logic in that it's actually a licensed product, but the fact remains that the market has its share of the Batman on Throne statues. I think what most people are trying to say is that it would be nice with a different portrayal of Batman, even though it'd be the first licensed BoT.

Having said that, I will buy a PTZ Batman whether he's sitting on the throne, or on the toilet. it's gonna be damn good either way.
Thanks man, actually the toilet one sounds interesting :laugh:.

[krec99]

What about something like this minus Darkness?
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8144/812f.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/812f.jpg/)

This would be epic minus the darkness.

[ZKULPTOR]

This would be epic minus the darkness.
Yeah, still deciding... now if I could only get a DC license...:muahaha:

[tripletn@mac.co]

Yeah, still deciding... now if I could only get a DC license...:muahaha:

What license do you have? Just Batman. Or can you make his villains too? How's about a killer diorama?

[Matches Malone]

What license do you have? Just Batman. Or can you make his villains too? How's about a killer diorama?

I think he was being sarcastic bro

[tripletn@mac.co]

I think he was being sarcastic bro

Sorry. Not always easy to understand sarcasm when it's written.

Anyways.....awesome Z!! Can't wait to see what you got cooking.

[moonmonkey]

Yeah, still deciding... now if I could only get a DC license...:muahaha:

ha good one erick BRING ON the DC kits!!!!! and please as a huge favor please make a new 52 joker :praying:

with his face peeled off and used as a mask i think your skills could really bring it to life and make it look psychotic please erick thats all i ask please please new 52 joker or else :eplus2:

[ZKULPTOR]

ha good one erick BRING ON the DC kits!!!!! and please as a huge favor please make a new 52 joker :praying:

with his face peeled off and used as a mask i think your skills could really bring it to life and make it look psychotic please erick thats all i ask please please new 52 joker or else :eplus2:
He's been on mi mind for a long time... he is creepy!

[moonmonkey]

He's been on mi mind for a long time... he is creepy!

damn yes hes creepy and i think youll really make it shine since you like doing monsters and making them look like actual monsters

so i can only imagine how twisted itll look if you make it happen... dont let us down erick bring it to life! :praying:

[built2shred]

I'm running out of space for 1/4 scale statues... Personally 1/6 would be my preference if your going to do a whole line of DC characters...

[nexus]

What about something like this minus Darkness?
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8144/812f.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/812f.jpg/)

I'd be interested in this pose in 1:6 scale. To me the seated pose is just more of a novelty than something that captures the spirit of Batman. It would be fine as a second Batman sculpt. Not a fan of 1:5 scale. No space left for 1:4 scale. You need to do a prolific line of 1:6 scale DC heroes and villains Erick. There's a gaping hole there that no company has been able to fill in all these years.

[gomur]

I'm running out of space for 1/4 scale statues... Personally 1/6 would be my preference if your going to do a whole line of DC characters...

:iagree:

[Batstat73]

Hi guys,
Looking for reference online I came across this awesome piece of art.
Just curious, what do you guys think of this version of Batman? imagine him in 1/6th :) wouldn't that be so cool?


http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/4010/e182.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/e182.jpg/)

I would love to see this produced. I use this image as a wallpaper on my cellphone, nerd alert!

[OGURATZ]

I was initially leaning towards the second one but then realized that the hero looking towards the horizon with one leg up pose has been done ad nauseam. So I'll vote for the seated one. It's not as dynamic but I have no doubt you can put your own stamp on this pose regardless of it being done before.
Are you still considering other poses or have you narrowed it down to these two?

[DynamicMenace]

interesting to see what you decided to do. :)

[ziotibia]

I find it a bit preposterous that some of you are trying to steer away a rights holding, master sculptor and producer from giving us his vision of a now classic Batman image in light of a pair of UNLICENSED pieces floating around.:nuts:

Ay is Master Sculptor

This would be a combination of 3D ( the chair/panels) and hand sculpted fun.
I like the previous versions, but I just got Marc Silvestri's blessing, and with all due respect I would love to improve on the previous versions.

I hope!But Do not you think this both attitude presumptuous?

[dark_spidey]

No doubt Erick's version will top the unlicenced ones. By far

[ziotibia]

I have my doubts
I believe that in
this time
2 or 3 sculptors in the world
are better than ay
and sosa is not among them

[dark_spidey]

I have my doubts
I believe that in
this time
2 or 3 sculptors in the world
are better than ay
and sosa is not among them

Dude, you're being rude. Not saying you shouldn't share your opinion but this is Erick's company we're talking about. I can't even begin to imagine how hard it must be to run a business like that.
Not to mention the cool licences he's managed to get.

If you're not much of a fan of his work why even post here?

And I don't think he's being cocky when he says he can do better. AY's work was great but if Erick's feeling confident he can do better, then he should go ahead and do what his gut tells him.
Not so long I thought I'd never be able to hold an airbrush. Now people pay me to paint their statues.
Nothing's set in stone

[ziotibia]

Dude, you're being rude. Not saying you shouldn't share your opinion but this is Erick's company we're talking about. I can't even begin to imagine how hard it must be to run a business like that.
Not to mention the cool licences he's managed to get.

If you're not much of a fan of his work why even post here?

And I don't think he's being cocky when he says he can do better. AY's work was great but if Erick's feeling confident he can do better, then he should go ahead and do what his gut tells him.
Not so long I thought I'd never be able to hold an airbrush. Now people pay me to paint their statues.
Nothing's set in stone

I love the work of Erick Street Fighter for this are here
I hate almost all the work of Erick to marvel.

I discuss only the issue of improving the work of AY
I think it is impossible,
perhaps only succeed Randy Bowen

point
If this does Erick Batman maybe I'll buy it.
Because it costs too much to Ay

[Matches Malone]

I have to concur with Dark Spidey about the somewhat disparaging tone of your last posts Ziotibia. Check yourself or you won't find yourself among members of this forum.

Zkulptor/Erick Sosa is a longtime contributor on this site in addition to being a sculptor, producer and all around great guy.

[ziotibia]

I do not doubt!
I love the work of Erick
But I find the perfect Batman Ay
can not be improved

is this a problem?

[Matches Malone]

I do not doubt!
I love the work of Erick
But I find the perfect Batman Ay
can not be improved

is this a problem?

That sentiment is fine and you should have posted that statement rather than your initial insinuations that the artist is not of the same calibre of others.

[ZKULPTOR]

Dude, you're being rude. Not saying you shouldn't share your opinion but this is Erick's company we're talking about. I can't even begin to imagine how hard it must be to run a business like that.
Not to mention the cool licences he's managed to get.

If you're not much of a fan of his work why even post here?

And I don't think he's being cocky when he says he can do better. AY's work was great but if Erick's feeling confident he can do better, then he should go ahead and do what his gut tells him.
Not so long I thought I'd never be able to hold an airbrush. Now people pay me to paint their statues.
Nothing's set in stone
Honestly I never meant any disrespect to anyone. Truth is ANY work of art can be improved with the proper approach, specially digital stuff.
In any event this will be licensed and that is that.

[gomur]

Ziotibia can put Erick wherever he wants in his Greatest Sculptors of The World list. I'd rank Erick really high myself. And chances are Erick would rank himself lower than either us. The guy struck me as humble and very nice all around from the webinar he hosted (as well as all the posts he's written here). He's always looking to improve his techniques and learn from others, and he's open about that.

I HIGHLY doubt Erick meant any offense about the unlicensed statue, but he clearly sees areas that can be tweaked. And I'd bet the bank that he delivers - if he chooses that particular sculpt.

--- Addendum ----
And of course Erick has to post 2 minutes before me! Sounds like you've made your choice on the sculpt Eric.

[ReplicantSavior]

What about something like this minus Darkness?
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8144/812f.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/812f.jpg/)

I guess this confirms the DC kits are incoming. I like this one more than the Batman at Bat Computer. The sitting pose is almost like a diorama. Besides, no one has come out with a Batman on rooftops statue that I want yet. And I love the base on your Spider-Man Unleashed statue.

Now I wonder if we will get a Wonder Woman kit before a Sideshow statue...I just thought that the Trinity from Prototypez could be awesome. Have changeable bases. One for the character theme another for the Justice League steps or something.

[DynamicMenace]

No doubt Erick's version will top the unlicenced ones. By far

I have my doubts
I believe that in
this time
2 or 3 sculptors in the world
are better than ay
and sosa is not among them
i for one dont think one professional sculptors work is better than an others. each are equally as good in their own right. after all, if they weren't. then they wouldn't be "professional sculptors" working for the companies in this industry.
it all boils down to opinions of what one individual prefers to see something look like. or in this case what something should be sculpted like.

now with that said. no disrespect Dark spidey. but your pretty much saying the same thing that ziotibia is saying (to a degree, which i will explain at the end) with your comment stating that Eric's will top the other two unlicensed pieces. he is only stating that Eric wont in his opinion. and the same with yours. now with his comment on the comparisons on who is better than the other (which you didn't state anything like that Dark Spidey). ziotibia would be completely wrong. Eric and Avi are equally talented artists and im sure Eric would whole heartily agree. and when Eric stated he would like to improve on the two sculpts im sure he was only stating what he would have like to have seen in those sculpts. i would put money on it that he didn't mean in any way shape or form that they were inferior to what he could do. after all he did say "with all due respect" .

[ZKULPTOR]

i for one dont think one professional sculptors work is better than an others. each are equally as good in their own right. after all, if they weren't. then they wouldn't be "professional sculptors" working for the companies in this industry.
it all boils down to opinions of what one individual prefers to see something look like.

now with that said. no disrespect Dark spidey. but your pretty much saying the same thing that ziotibia is saying (to a degree, which i will explain at the end) with your comment stating that Eric's will top the other two unlicensed pieces. he is only stating that Eric wont in his opinion. and the same with yours. now with his comment on the comparisons on who is better than the other (which you didn't state anything like that Dark Spidey). ziotibia would be completely wrong. Eric and Avi are equally talented artists and im sure Eric would whole heartily agree. and when Eric stated he would like to improve on the two sculpts im sure he was only stating what he would have like to have seen in those sculpts. i would put money on it that he didn't mean in any way shape or form that they were inferior to what he could do. after all he did say "with all due respect" .
I agree with you no one is above or below anybody and it all boils down to taste. What I meant was that things can be improved specially things like textures, extra elements etc etc.
that was it. No big deal really :)
Have a happy thanksgiving everyone and check out our newsletter tonight :)
Best,
Erick

[ZKULPTOR]

Ziotibia can put Erick wherever he wants in his Greatest Sculptors of The World list. I'd rank Erick really high myself. And chances are Erick would rank himself lower than either us. The guy struck me as humble and very nice all around from the webinar he hosted (as well as all the posts he's written here). He's always looking to improve his techniques and learn from others, and he's open about that.

I HIGHLY doubt Erick meant any offense about the unlicensed statue, but he clearly sees areas that can be tweaked. And I'd bet the bank that he delivers - if he chooses that particular sculpt.

--- Addendum ----
And of course Erick has to post 2 minutes before me! Sounds like you've made your choice on the sculpt Eric.
Thanks man :)
I do not doubt!
I love the work of Erick
But I find the perfect Batman Ay
can not be improved

is this a problem?
I respect that :)
I guess this confirms the DC kits are incoming. I like this one more than the Batman at Bat Computer. The sitting pose is almost like a diorama. Besides, no one has come out with a Batman on rooftops statue that I want yet. And I love the base on your Spider-Man Unleashed statue.

Now I wonder if we will get a Wonder Woman kit before a Sideshow statue...I just thought that the Trinity from Prototypez could be awesome. Have changeable bases. One for the character theme another for the Justice League steps or something.
Thank you man! You just wait :)
Dude, you're being rude. Not saying you shouldn't share your opinion but this is Erick's company we're talking about. I can't even begin to imagine how hard it must be to run a business like that.
Not to mention the cool licences he's managed to get.

If you're not much of a fan of his work why even post here?

And I don't think he's being cocky when he says he can do better. AY's work was great but if Erick's feeling confident he can do better, then he should go ahead and do what his gut tells him.
Not so long I thought I'd never be able to hold an airbrush. Now people pay me to paint their statues.
Nothing's set in stone
Thanks DS ;) maybe he just has a hard time expressing himself, my post could have come across as arrogant, but I meant that certain elements could be improved (personal point of view )never said the sculpt was bad or anything... I don't play that way.

[ziotibia]

Well good
Before improve Ay or other sculptors
Erick recommend to improve these ...

http://www.cooltoyreview.com/Kotobukiya/Kotobukiya_Captain_America/Kotobukiya_Captain_America-07.jpg

http://www.fanboycollectibles.com/images/Kotobukiya%20Fine%20Art%20Statue%20-%20Iron%20Man%200006.jpg

etc...

[dark_spidey]

Well good
Before improve Ay or other sculptors
Erick recommend to improve these ...

http://www.cooltoyreview.com/Kotobukiya/Kotobukiya_Captain_America/Kotobukiya_Captain_America-07.jpg

http://www.fanboycollectibles.com/images/Kotobukiya%20Fine%20Art%20Statue%20-%20Iron%20Man%200006.jpg

etc...

No you didn't.... Man, you've got some nerve

Blame the crappy factory paintjob. The sculpts look dead on to me and to a lot of happy owners

[ziotibia]

No you didn't.... Man, you've got some nerve

Blame the crappy factory paintjob. The sculpts look dead on to me and to a lot of happy owners

tsk Archangel base is the fault of coloring?
and the muscles of wolverine?
and the face of gambit?
and thor face?

[dark_spidey]

tsk Archangel base is the fault of coloring?
and the muscles of wolverine?
and the face of gambit?
and thor face?

How about you started another thread so we can all discuss your personal tastes elsewhere?:dork:

[ZKULPTOR]

Well good
Before improve Ay or other sculptors
Erick recommend to improve these ...

http://www.cooltoyreview.com/Kotobukiya/Kotobukiya_Captain_America/Kotobukiya_Captain_America-07.jpg

http://www.fanboycollectibles.com/images/Kotobukiya%20Fine%20Art%20Statue%20-%20Iron%20Man%200006.jpg

etc...
Now you are just being petty ;)

[gomur]

Well good
Before improve Ay or other sculptors
Erick recommend to improve these ...

Seriously??? I just... the words... I...

http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/8/85175/3445562-castle-speechless.gif
http://cdn.styleforum.net/0/08/350x263px-LL-0895e37a_350x263px-LL-3ea84803_tumblr_lv4ggld0Kf1r1apceo1_500.gif

[gomur]

I agree with you no one is above or below anybody and it all boils down to taste. What I meant was that things can be improved specially things like textures, extra elements etc etc.
that was it. No big deal really :)
Have a happy thanksgiving everyone and check out our newsletter tonight :)
Best,
Erick

Thanks Erick. You have a Happy Thanksgiving too, bud!

[ZKULPTOR]

Doble post

[ZKULPTOR]

Well good
Before improve Ay or other sculptors
Erick recommend to improve these ...

http://www.cooltoyreview.com/Kotobukiya/Kotobukiya_Captain_America/Kotobukiya_Captain_America-07.jpg

http://www.fanboycollectibles.com/images/Kotobukiya%20Fine%20Art%20Statue%20-%20Iron%20Man%200006.jpg

etc...
Oh man, but I love those buddy ! Uncle Creepy is that you again? Oh wait it is you, I thought you had been banned ?

[ReplicantSavior]

Early Christmas tonight. Can't wait for the newsletter.

[Kadmos777]

Why is it that always it has to be someone who ruins the feeling of a thread?

Let the people enjoy what they like as is speculating and imagining a new statue coming and even having the opportunity to have a say about its pose or concept.

I know some of you have to complain about something but you guys just try and do some yoga or proper respiration before posting or for the better try to think first twice (lol) before posting a pathetic comment.

It really is not fun to try ruining other people's joy...I mean seriously :banghead:

[ZKULPTOR]

Why is it that always it has to be someone who ruins the feeling of a thread?

Let the people enjoy what they like as is speculating and imagining a new statue coming and even having the opportunity to have a say about its pose or concept.

I know some of you have to complain about something but you guys just try and do some yoga or proper respiration before posting or for the better try to think first twice (lol) before posting a pathetic comment.

It really is not fun to try ruining other people's joy...I mean seriously :banghead:
Ziotibia or aka Uncle Creepy loves doing this, he was banned a while ago for this, now he returns with another user name but same Uncle creepy avatar ;)
Hopefully the mods can just tell him to turn it down a notch.

[moonmonkey]

cant wait for the newsletter erick and i love your work everything you sculpt really has attitude regarding how you convey the poses and details

for me anything you put out regarding protoype z im in!

[dark_spidey]

Looking forward to that newsletter!

[moonmonkey]

hey erick what about spawn? have you thought about maybe acquiring the license? .. the spawn universe really lends itself to dark demonic monsters and spawn himself is someone that i can see you really bring out the awesomeness in him ... MAKE IT HAPPEN!

[DynamicMenace]

Highly doubt McFarlane will issue a license for something he has sole rights for and in which he already is making statues for.
I for one would love to see more spawn kits or statues. But I just don't see McFarlane giving up a license to another company when he could easily make them himself. But that's just my thoughts on the matter.

[Matches Malone]

Ziotibia or aka Uncle Creepy loves doing this, he was banned a while ago for this, now he returns with another user name but same Uncle creepy avatar ;)
Hopefully the mods can just tell him to turn it down a notch.

Taken care of. A pair of "infraction warnings" were issued last night by myself and the other mods are now aware of his posts in this thread.

[statuemonger]

No one here doubts your talent, I for one feel you do great work. I only own your Goon which
I love, but the Street Fighter kits you did are top notch, especially seeing the paint jobs they are receiving. Some people just have to hate. Not liking your work or thinking you are not the best is fine but keep the insults to a minimum or do not speak at all, JMHO. Hope you had a great Turkey day Erick and that goes for eberyone else as well. Keep the great work coming brother!!

John M.

[ReplicantSavior]

I guess that newsletter is tonight now?

[Gustavo Freire]

Hi guys,
Looking for reference online I came across this awesome piece of art.
Just curious, what do you guys think of this version of Batman? imagine him in 1/6th :) wouldn't that be so cool?


http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/4010/e182.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/e182.jpg/)

:iagree:

[supermn619]

What about something like this minus Darkness?
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8144/812f.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/812f.jpg/)


I would rather have this pose, space wise for one but also I like batman looking like he is defending the city:) ! Not finishing up on FB! I dislike throne style statues.. Sorry Erick. I want to pay for my hero or Villian... not a fancy Flight sim chair! LOL!

[ZKULPTOR]

Taken care of. A pair of "infraction warnings" were issued last night by myself and the other mods are now aware of his posts in this thread.
Thank you MM
No one here doubts your talent, I for one feel you do great work. I only own your Goon which
I love, but the Street Fighter kits you did are top notch, especially seeing the paint jobs they are receiving. Some people just have to hate. Not liking your work or thinking you are not the best is fine but keep the insults to a minimum or do not speak at all, JMHO. Hope you had a great Turkey day Erick and that goes for eberyone else as well. Keep the great work coming brother!!

John M.
No worries man, I had a great time hope you did as well :)
I guess that newsletter is tonight now?
Let me check with Glenn I honestly thought it was last night but makes no sense as it was Thanksgiving.

I would rather have this pose, space wise for one but also I like batman looking like he is defending the city:) ! Not finishing up on FB! I dislike throne style statues.. Sorry Erick. I want to pay for my hero or Villian... not a fancy Flight sim chair! LOL!
Gotcha, still not written in stone but I agree something more stoic would be cool too.

[supermn619]

Thank you MM
Gotcha, still not written in stone but I agree something more stoic would be cool too.


AWESOME! Im just ecstatic that you will be finally making a DC Line:) Im happy for you bro!! I know it's been a long time coming:) Happy Thanksgiving:) and God Bless:)

And a simple wish list Which I know your going to make, because your art is awesome and DC chose the right man for the job:) !! LOL!

Of course Superman!
Bizarro
Mr Freeze
Solomon grundy
Batman
Harley Quinn
Joker
Catwoman
Black Atom
Poison Ivy
Green Lantern

HAHAHAHAH!

[Matches Malone]

I would rather have this pose, space wise for one but also I like batman looking like he is defending the city:) ! Not finishing up on FB! I dislike throne style statues.. Sorry Erick. I want to pay for my hero or Villian... not a fancy Flight sim chair! LOL!

ON the other hand if we get the Silvestri piece now that may put another action posed iron in PrototypeZ's fire down the road? Anybody, anybody, Sosa.... ;)

[supermn619]

ON the other hand if we get the Silvestri piece now that may put another action posed iron in PrototypeZ's fire down the road? Anybody, anybody, Sosa.... ;)

LOL! I here yeah and that Is an awesome Idea! but I would like the semi Action done first hahahah and I'm sure your the other way!! But I agree:)

[ReplicantSavior]

So this will be a Silvestri Batman confirmed? As much as I like his women I don't know if I want a Silvestri WW. I think I have one of his artbooks around here. Need to check if he ever drew WW because nothing's coming up on searches.

[hulksmashph]

Silvetri one please Erick!

[ziotibia]

then
DC will be the new license?
it's official?

[Savage]

Whaaaaaaat?!?!?!?
There realy will be DC stuff coming in 1/6 scale from Mr. Sosa? I'm dreaming or? That news is THE bomb! Its including villains (please, please, pretty please)?
Can we Europeans order from you, or is it limited to North America?

[ZKULPTOR]

then
DC will be the new license?
it's official?

Good to see you here, like I said the past is the past.
I'll let you guys find out for yourselves today :)

[ZKULPTOR]

Whaaaaaaat?!?!?!?
There realy will be DC stuff coming in 1/6 scale from Mr. Sosa? I'm dreaming or? That news is THE bomb! Its including villains (please, please, pretty please)?
Can we Europeans order from you, or is it limited to North America?
You will know today :)

[ZKULPTOR]

ON the other hand if we get the Silvestri piece now that may put another action posed iron in PrototypeZ's fire down the road? Anybody, anybody, Sosa.... ;)

Man, so many choices :) will keep you updated :)

[supermn619]

:smokin::smokin::drooling::praying::jawd::rimshot: OOooo My wife is going to be upset!! hahahaha

You will know today :)

[toe]

Silvestri sculpt?

Me ---->:D:D

[toe]

How bout this stylistic approach?

http://www.wallsave.com/wallpapers/1920x1200/dc-/259606/dc-batman-x-comic-259606.jpg

[A Cimmerian]

No sitting pose please.

[Bobfrog]

Erick, you should get a poll going that way you'll get a better idea on the split I preferences (unless you've already made your mind up:-)

Personally I'd like to see something a bit different but don't think the chair pose would lend itself to displaying multiple pieces in the same line together. Good luck whichever way you go.
Ps looking forward the LM updates!

[hulksmashph]

Congratulations Erick! Now we will get some awesome DC characters! Please start with the Silvestri Batman:)

[drkknight65]

I own the AY batman on throne( its an awesome piece), and several other custom batmen. I would love to see a licensed version. As a batman fan I would say go for it Erick.

[statuemonger]

How bout this stylistic approach?

http://www.wallsave.com/wallpapers/1920x1200/dc-/259606/dc-batman-x-comic-259606.jpg

I really like that, very non-traditional but still very batman...cool!!

John M.

[Meteor Man]

i think its cool anything bats related is awesome but i really like the new jim lee costume on the new 52 comics along with the jokers new look but like i said anything batman is killer .. for me anyways ....

id actually prefer a standing bats with some attitude not really an action pose but something similar to how the the anime characters get drawn reflecting genuine attitude just standing in place, if that makes sense ;)

That's the way I feel about Aquaman too. While I like the throne of Atlantis look in theory, I prefer the look of the standing poses. They generally take up less room than the huge throne/chair poses too...

[rhy]

Hey ZKulptor,
Any chance for a heads up if Silvestri's Batcave Batman is going to happen? If it is I need to start putting some funds in the war chest for a painter.

[Hellsbells51]

Congrats Erick! The Batman on throne is cool, but the statue + custom paint job + shipping = $$$ BIG BUCKS $$$

Why not something iconic like this:

http://qiqru.org/media/npict/1103/big/best_hd_wallpapers_49_sht_1680x1050___2560x1600_48_mb_952809.jpeg

...but instead of his front arm down...maybe have it up like so:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cA-zz7ZigMA/TJESKN3irFI/AAAAAAAAAUI/95qEL0KoIX0/s1600/Batman_sketch.jpg

[Matches Malone]

Thats a great pose but I would hate to "waste" Ericks talents on such a simple sculpt. I was thinking something more like this....
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NqNZDW_zdIk/UfTzCdpwOyI/AAAAAAAADSc/-Y8yMLAuYcs/s640/batman_vs_everyoneLO.jpg
:p

[Matches Malone]

Still love the Silvestri concept as a launch piece for the
line. Lets face it gents, there will be more than one Batman in a DCU line.

[rhy]

I'm eagerly waiting for updates on the Silvestri throne piece.

[cuhan]

Would love mignola batman :D