DC is official!

[dark_spidey]

Just saw this on FB!

https://scontent-a-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1459105_681978555179974_1816486959_n.jpg


SICK!!!!

[supermetroid]

Congrats Erick and Prototypez Studios! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[photocit09]

Alright man!! Batman Batman!!

Congrats Prototypez folks!

[nexus]

Congrats Erick and Prototypez! Well deserved and about time.

[ReplicantSavior]

I see Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. I can't wait to see and hear about what's in the works.

[Vince-Vell]

POWER GIRL AND FLASH!!!

get it started!

[MONSTER]

Awesome news!

[Primal]

That's it. I'm gonna be broke...

[krec99]

Very nice hope this don't mean a end to the street fighter line.

[moonmonkey]

:eek: AQUAMAN!!!! FLASH!!! KILLER CROC!!! NEW 52 JOKER!!!!!! hurry up erick!

[moonmonkey]

i hope the street fighter line doesnt end as well i want all the street fighter characters

[Artsta]

Bring on SUPERMAN!!!

[actionjackson83]

Firstly... Congrats PrototypeZ!!!

Secondly... WONDER WOMAN FIRST PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!! There is no Iconic statue of her out there anywhere!!! Too many Batmans and Supermans!! Oh, when you do Superman though, John Byrne style please =)

[krec99]

Firstly... Congrats PrototypeZ!!!

Secondly... WONDER WOMAN FIRST PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!! There is no Iconic statue of her out there anywhere!!! Too many Batmans and Supermans!! Oh, when you do Superman though, John Byrne style please =)

Agreed love that superman.

[ZKULPTOR]

i hope the street fighter line doesnt end as well i want all the street fighter characters
Nope, we just renewed our SF license :)

[ZKULPTOR]

POWER GIRL AND FLASH!!!

get it started!
Rose!:D

[actionjackson83]

LOL... I'll take Rose over any DC license characters first :D

[OGURATZ]

Congratulations Erick!!!

[Vince-Vell]

Rose!:D


Ya well thats a given or ill send Jimmy Badaboots and Joey Bagodonuts to pay you visit!!!

[Medusoid]

Please make a Nightwing statue! :D

[moonmonkey]

Nope, we just renewed our SF license :)

:buttrock: awesome love the street fighter kits theryre perfect in every way!

[moonmonkey]

very cool website erick .. congratz on everything!

[Matches Malone]

HUGE congratulations; extremely well deserved.

[neomatrix99]

yes, Flash, Aquaman, and Black Mantis

[Devils Drifter]

I am very excited to see what comes out of this. , I would love to see a Reverse Flash, Deathstroke and Black Adam! oh and of course LOBO!

[JP Sarri]

Fantastic news!!!! Congrats, Erick!! :thumbs2:

[dechirico7]

Awesome news.
Can't wait to see some female kits from DC and SF.

[LOOP-DOG]

Conrats PrototypeZ...This will be Epic!

[moonmonkey]

so excited for this line and now the more i think about it theres tons of characters that need to be done

red hood
mr freeze
gorilla grodd
bizarro
reverse flash
owl man
talon
green arrow
.... too many!

but new 52 joker is a must please erick!! :praying:

[built2shred]

Just saw this on FB!

SICK!!!!

https://scontent-a-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1459105_681978555179974_1816486959_n.jpg



http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm173/Monoth/Money.gif

[DRL]

Great news congrats!

[Griffon]

Brilliant news, congrats Erick & team!

[built2shred]

What scale will the full statues be?

[ZKULPTOR]

Thank you guys!
Here's the scales:
1/6th busts ( Bowen scale) and full statues (model kits/ Bowen/ Koto scale )
1/5th statues ( model kits)

[duke fleed]

Great news and congrats. Hope this new license doesn't eclipse the rest of the Street fighter line ...

[nbr3bagshotrow]

Great news. Sure would like to see something other than the same old Trilogy. Let's see a Hawkman, Martian Manhunter, a decent Batgirl, Flash and some other Bat-Villains. Tired of always seeing Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman always coming first.

[CKinSD]

congrats guys way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JohnMatrix]

Thank you guys!
Here's the scales:
1/6th busts ( Bowen scale) and full statues (model kits/ Bowen/ Koto scale )
1/5th statues ( model kits)

erick, are any of these painted statues or they are all kits?

[Meteor Man]

Great news. Sure would like to see something other than the same old Trilogy. Let's see a Hawkman, Martian Manhunter, a decent Batgirl, Flash and some other Bat-Villains. Tired of always seeing Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman always coming first.

And, I know you want an Aquaman...:)

[moon_knight1971]

Sweet!

[nbr3bagshotrow]

And, I know you want an Aquaman...:)
:drooling::laugh:

[Meteor Man]

Seriously though, I definitely DO want an Aquaman MB and Statue!!! And a classic statue of Solomon Grundy!

Wow! This is big news! Congratulations Erick, and Prototypez Studios!!!:buttrock:

[Meteor Man]

:drooling::laugh:

:thumbs2:

[Demona]

Woohoo! Can't wait to see what comes out from you guys. While SF isn't in my collection wheelhouse, I totally appreaciate your awesome skills and products.

Onto the my dream list- like everybody else mentioned -- Wonder Woman please.

And then can I get a Catwoman that's not rocking the goggles? While I would love Golden Age, I'm sure Balent would also be popular :)

[Bullseye]

Wonder Woman first Eric. Golden Age, Classic and 52. :D

[darcius453]

This is not good. My poor little bank account is doomed. I guess its time to sell my liver possibly a kidney. On a different note, lets see something different like a Red Hood, Bleez, Starfire, Shazam or Black Adam. Completely looking forward to seeing what Prototypez will do.

[Savage]

YES :buttrock:
Best News Ever!

[king_marvel]

Get news. Congrats, already looking forward to seeing what you have in store. Please do a classic Shazam(Captain Marvel). Will you be able to do classic costumes or will DC make you do the New 52 versions?

[Vracula]

Cant wait to see what you do with The Bat family Eric!!

[neomatrix99]

Eric are you still working with Koto also?

[DynamicMenace]

curious to see what you come up with.

[kirthew]

I hope that we see painted busts. I would hate to have to find a painter for every bust and statue. I still have a Batman Kit I need to get painted from 6 or 7 years ago.

[The SHOGUN]

I would hate to have to find a painter for every bust and statue. I still have a Batman Kit I need to get painted from 6 or 7 years ago.

my advice, learn how to paint!

[MrYac]

my advice, learn how to paint!

eh, that's the kind of advice you give a 6 year old before the reality that most folks will always suck at most things no matter how much they try sets in. I am one of those most folks and even if I spent every day for the next 10 years trying to learn i'd never be any good at drawing/painting, so I agree i'd love for these things to have a painted option

[built2shred]

I hope that we see painted busts. I would hate to have to find a painter for every bust and statue. I still have a Batman Kit I need to get painted from 6 or 7 years ago.

I believe the licenses Prototypez gets doesn't allow them to sell pre-painted statues but if I'm not mistaken they do have a in house painter that you can commission to paint it for you after you buy it.

[Andrew]

eh, that's the kind of advice you give a 6 year old before the reality that most folks will always suck at most things no matter how much they try sets in. I am one of those most folks and even if I spent every day for the next 10 years trying to learn i'd never be any good at drawing/painting, so I agree i'd love for these things to have a painted option
I think the following factors are a more accurate reason most hesitate or don't stick with the modeling hobby:

Desire/Passion
Patience
Time
Money (initial setup costs)

I think initial skill and talent is irrelavant as most people aren't great or even good at something right away. If you have the first two traits listed above, the rest will come over time.

I didn't know anything about the modeling/kit community and had no desire (at first) to do what was required to get into it. After I realized how much it would cost to have just one kit assembled and painted (on top of the cost of the kit...Sagat) I knew I wouldn't last.

I personally don't have the skill to sculpt or draw and I definitely don't have the desire or patience to learn, but I do love to color and build, so if the sculptor is the creator of the kit, I'm the one that gives it life.

That's where my initial spark turned into a flame and now I love the fact that I build and paint my own kits, plus it saves a ton of money and I can make money on the side by selling what I've painted or paint stuff for other people. I'll never buy another pre-painted statue again. That to me is a waste of money and I have no part in the process, so it's not as fulfilling.

[Kadmos777]

eh, that's the kind of advice you give a 6 year old before the reality that most folks will always suck at most things no matter how much they try sets in. I am one of those most folks and even if I spent every day for the next 10 years trying to learn i'd never be any good at drawing/painting, so I agree i'd love for these things to have a painted option

I think this post is pure reality. It's cynical yes but it is the painful truth.

Everyone will eventually assemble a kit. With a little try everybody can. But when it comes down to art, because painting is an art, then most people are helpless no matter how many years and centuries they will try to learn. Art cannot be learned in any school if you don't have the spark inside. School can help you give your talent shape and elevate it but it cannot make you an artist from scratch.

Yes you can surely paint a statue if you try and truly dedicate but if you don't have it inside of you then your painting will be at least mediocre no matter how good you would think it is.

...at least that is my view on the subject :rolleyes:

[kirthew]

In all honesty, my inability to paint and my lack of time to dedicate to learn and my impatience would be my downfall. I would love to have the street fighter statues in my cabinet, but the cost of the model and then having to find someone to paint them is not worth the effort for me. That is fine if it is worth the effort for you, but not for me. Unfortunately, if the case is that they are going to be model kits, I might buy one or two but not every single one. That is why I asked the question.

By the way, telling me to suck it up and learn how to paint is really just a childish response.

[Andrew]

I was just trying to give some positive encouragment in reference to considering trying.

[ZKULPTOR]

I believe the licenses Prototypez gets doesn't allow them to sell pre-painted statues but if I'm not mistaken they do have a in house painter that you can commission to paint it for you after you buy it.

No I house painter :) we just refer you to painters.

[moonmonkey]

well said andrew kits are fun but like you say you have to have patience and the desire/motivation to actually tackle one make sure its as good as can be ..

it also does take a bit of money to get started, i finally have all the supplies i need to start on mine after about a month of saving and buying everything but it definitely does require some cash to gather everything you need .. and some people dont want to spend what it takes if theyre not sure if theyll like painting them or even can but im excited to finally have these kits built and ready soon

[Sup3rs3d3d]

Sweetness! Congrats, Erick!

[slickrick]

Very exciting for this company and us Sosa fans that he now has the DC license, but at the same time I'm thinking that available painters are gonna be at a premium now. With so many pieces that are gonna be produced (DC and SF) I think it would be wise to start learning how to paint. I hear about forum members waiting forever for their kits to be painted..

Maybe someone hear who knows this skill really well can make a basic webinar on painting kits, just like Mr Sosa did for sculpting... Just an idea.

[Hellsbells51]

Hell yes! I'm late on the news, but whatevs! This is good sh!t...congrats Prototypez! Can't wait to see who's up first...I say...Flash or Darkseid! Everyone opens up with Supes or Bats...let's get some variety!

[grphyx1]

No more superman, batman, wonder woman, batgirl, supergirl. do someone like Doctor Fate, or even Wonder Girl or lady Blackhawk

[SNIKT]

Congrats prototype.. Great pickup

[Sinema]

Thank you guys!
Here's the scales:
1/6th busts ( Bowen scale) and full statues (model kits/ Bowen/ Koto scale )
1/5th statues ( model kits)



So there will be model kits in both 1/6 and 1/5 scale?

SF is only model kits in 1/6 scale, correct?

[ZKULPTOR]

So there will be model kits in both 1/6 and 1/5 scale?

SF is only model kits in 1/6 scale, correct?
That is correct sir :)

[ZKULPTOR]

Thank you everybody!

[Vince-Vell]

Thank you everybody!

No wasting time posting thanks, get back to sculpting!!!

:waa:

[ZKULPTOR]

No wasting time posting thanks, get back to sculpting!!!

:waa:
Aye, aye, Spanky!

[supermn619]

Erick! what do you prefer to sculpt? Action poses or museum poses?

[ZKULPTOR]

Erick! what do you prefer to sculpt? Action poses or museum poses?
Both! The 1/5th scale most likely will be within the Museum/semi action.
1/6th will be definitely MEGA action poses!

[JP Sarri]

Both! The 1/5th scale most likely will be within the Museum/semi action.
1/6th will be definitely MEGA action poses!

I am already :drooling:

[travis]

Warlord I want

[Meta Jon]

How long is it going to be before we see some females like supergirl batgirl wonderwoman power girl Catwoman etc?

[rhy]

I'm waiting for you guys to announce this:

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs11/i/2006/246/c/9/Marc_Silvestri_Batman_by_Inkblotzart.jpg

[king_marvel]

Eric, will we only be able to get these via your website or will the kits show up in (Diamond) Previews order book? I plan on getting DC bust kits and some statues from you but diamond orders would help out my wallet as I work parttime for my LCS and get paid in product.

[gomur]

Hi Erick! I know you're doing some 1/4 scale pieces for the SF line. Any new 1/4 scale plans for DC? Last I read it was 1/5 and 1/6 pieces.

[statuemonger]

do you have a hard date for the release of any of these DC kits? Very interested in this already great work of yours, thanks!!

[DynamicMenace]

looking forward to the 1/5th scale kits my self.
hopefully we get to see one of those next

[statuemonger]

Any news?? Thanks!

John M.

[ZKULPTOR]

Any news?? Thanks!

John M.
We had to re-scale every model we are working on and we are at our 3rd print for Nightwing, we decided to make him larger, it looks sweet at 11.5 inches tall!
We are making some minor adjustments and hopefully we can start selling ASAP.
Black Adam is being printed and we should have him ready in August for pre-sale.

[Toy Machine]

Any preview of DC bust?

[ZKULPTOR]

Ok guys,
You are getting a newsletter next week, and here we go non stop :)

[supermn619]

Ok guys,
You are getting a newsletter next week, and here we go non stop :)
:) :vortex::buttrock:

[rhy]

Are you guys still doing the Silvestri styled Batman?

[Vince-Vell]

Ok guys,
You are getting a newsletter next week, and here we go non stop :)

Im ready!!! :D

[stellaspeed]

I hope this means a good Green Lantern statue for once. Waiting to see him and wonder woman. Great news.

[statuemonger]

Erick,

Looks like you have one week left to make that Aug deadline, is it going to happen? Thanks bro and keep up the good work.

John M.

[ZKULPTOR]

Erick,

Looks like you have one week left to make that Aug deadline, is it going to happen? Thanks bro and keep up the good work.

John M.

It is :) casting is taking place already, finishing newsletter, approval of some minor legal text and we are off. You guys gotta Superman, Batman, Harley, the busts ....taking longer than expected but with 2 more sculptors helping with props and stuff we should be up and running after next week.

[drkknight65]

cool. this will be my first kit i put together.. can't wait to order

[aloprinzi]

I had a question? Okay after you put the kit together and have assembled all the parts, does the statue fit back in the box? Luke a kotobukiya or Bowen peice? Sorry, I'm just now looking into these because of the awesome dc line. I was just curious on how to repackage it? Will it fit back in the original box? Thanks.

[krec99]

I had a question? Okay after you put the kit together and have assembled all the parts, does the statue fit back in the box? Luke a kotobukiya or Bowen peice? Sorry, I'm just now looking into these because of the awesome dc line. I was just curious on how to repackage it? Will it fit back in the original box? Thanks.

Short answer no it doesn't.

[aloprinzi]

Alright. Thanks for answering my question krec99

[statuemonger]

It is :) casting is taking place already, finishing newsletter, approval of some minor legal text and we are off. You guys gotta Superman, Batman, Harley, the busts ....taking longer than expected but with 2 more sculptors helping with props and stuff we should be up and running after next week.

Erick,

Thank you for the update, have a great weekend man and I hope this venture works out for you. The art speaks for itself so I can't see why it would not.

John M.

[fenix v.2.0]

I had a question? Okay after you put the kit together and have assembled all the parts, does the statue fit back in the box? Luke a kotobukiya or Bowen peice? Sorry, I'm just now looking into these because of the awesome dc line. I was just curious on how to repackage it? Will it fit back in the original box? Thanks.

it depends on the statue. since we are doing very limited run of kits, there's one 1 standard size box we use. I'll check on Nightwing fitting later tonight.

[aloprinzi]

Thanks Fenix v.2.0. I'm very excited with the acquiring of the dc license as I am sure many other's are as well. Thanks for the reply. I can't wait to here more information when it becomes available.

[darcius453]

I need to see that newsletter so I know how many months of kraft dinner Im going to have to do to save up.

[Alucard]

I just got the newsletter. Nightwing pre prefer in 2 days August 28th at 5pm pst. $200 plus shipping.

[Meta Jon]

:scratching head: it's sold out already.
I know this was just the pre-order but was there only 5 up for pre ordering?

[Vince-Vell]

:scratching head: it's sold out already.
I know this was just the pre-order but was there only 5 up for pre ordering?

not up yet they do that till its ready to pre order.

[Meta Jon]

oops - I guess I read it too fast while I'm trying to look like I'm working....

[aloprinzi]

This might be a stupid question? I'm sure but, this is just up for pre order right now? Not to actually buy? Sorry again for the stupid question. Even though this is a pre order can you pay now rather than later? Just curious? Also is there a way to sign up for this newsletter? To know when the kits are coming?

[darcius453]

I had a minor heart attack myself when I clicked on the buy now button and saw the sold out. Then I actually read more and it doesent go up for pre-order til the 28th.

[Meta Jon]

See? Wasn't only me. LOL

[Vince-Vell]

haha

same thing happened with Ken when he went up i think.

[ZKULPTOR]

Any preview of DC bust?

Finalizing those :)

[MrYac]

Finalizing those :)

awesome, I can't wait to see how you sculpted Detective Chimps deerstalker hat