Dc questions for WP

[William Paquet]

Originally Posted by protector2814

How exactly does/did it work with DC? Did your phone ring with DC on the other end asking you to sculpt a particular character? or did/will they come to you with a number of potential pieces to do?

Way back when I was under contract with them I would get a schedule of projects. When not under contract I got one at a time.

Originally Posted by protector2814

It's been a while with you and DC (you are very much missed, by the way). Did they just stop asking?

It was just a matter of both moving in different directions. I had ventured off into other things, and they eventually signed other sculptors to contracts.

Originally Posted by protector2814

Did you also design the awesome Joker and Riddler metal die-cuts that attach to the Batman and Robin Bookends? Just such an appreciated touch.

I did not. I'm not positive, but I think Scott McDaniel added those.

Originally Posted by protector2814

One final thought - Your Batman Clocktower piece is just amazing. The definitive Batman sculpt so far in my opinion. What would you have changed with the pose?

He looks a bit constipated to me. Personally I would have preferred to have him standing upright with his cape blowing to the side. I'd have kept the Batarang in his hand, and I like the shin guards too. I know there is some negative reaction to that part of the design, but I think it adds another element that sets the design apart. I also would have followed Bisley's style more tightly for the anatomy.

[protector2814]

Originally Posted by William Paquet

...He looks a bit constipated to me...

- Always viewed the pose as more of a crouch before a kill, an announcement of the pain to come, a madman coiled in rage....but having to 'punch a duke' works too.
(pardon the dust)

Thanks for answering.

[HalJordanFan]

It looks like it snowed on Batman's base! Get out the Swifter my man!

[JSA]

Originally Posted by William Paquet

You don't save any money doing it yourself, because time is money.

The main upshot is simply having the ability to do whatever you want when you do have some free time. The Vampire Bat was the same deal, I did it for kicks. Even though DC turned it down for production I'm happy I did it.

I'm damn happy you did it too.

JS

[bane]

I dissagree on one thing , The Batman on Clocktower is perfect and doesn't need modifications !! I love that piece

[Vader]

I too wouldn't suggest changing the pose. The Bisley batman has been done standing (with a more ripped anatomy). I think Canale did it as a kit. I think what came out with the batman on clock was unique and hasn't been done before or since..

[hellboydce]

did you ever do a Miller Joker (in the white suit) from TDKR for your own personal collection? i think that was the best ever representation of him, DCD released a set of 4 action figures from the TDKR a few years ago and who ever sculpted those did a fantastic job, i would pay a fortune to get something similar

[protector2814]

Originally Posted by HalJordanFan

It looks like it snowed on Batman's base! Get out the Swifter my man!

I know lol - This one is one of my 1st statues. It was on a high shelf for years. I've dusted it sinse the photo was taken.

[William Paquet]

Originally Posted by hellboydce

did you ever do a Miller Joker (in the white suit) from TDKR for your own personal collection? i think that was the best ever representation of him, DCD released a set of 4 action figures from the TDKR a few years ago and who ever sculpted those did a fantastic job, i would pay a fortune to get something similar

Tim Bruckner did those action figures, and they are indeed awesome. The Joker in particular is simply amazing.

I never did a Miller Joker, but would like to someday.

[Vader]

Brukner is good. I think his style suits "fantasy" work. WP, your batman stuff rules!!!