Need some help, Bat Masterson custom

[TrekStar]

I would like to put together a custom of Bat Masterson (Gene Barry) from the television show
my only problem is finding his hat, a black bowler/derby hat.

not having much like finding anything, so wanted to ask if anyone on the site might have an idea or two
on how or where I can find one. I think I may have an idea for his cane, but will also take ideas for that too.

Thanks, always appreciate the help and time.

[thunderbolt]

Hat off a Riddler Pez?

[plaztekman]

You might look at Brenda Breyer dolls. Seems like I saw one with a bowler.

[Grimjohn]

This Cane.jpg CTVT Evel Knieval cane looks like a dead ringer for Bat's cane.

http://www.classictvtoys.com/bluemot...gures-2-3.aspx

Now, as for his hat...hmmm...that's definately a toughie...

I would probably modify this Hat.jpg hat from Doc with Magic Sculpt to round the crown as the brim looks like it already has the right shape and bend to it.

[ZombieJimC]

My thoughts exactly on the Evel cane. What will you be using for his head?

[apes3978]

I know you're only asking about the derby, (can't think of any suggestions for you,) but I'll be interested in seeing how he turns out when you complete him... Western Megos/Western Mego customs are always pretty cool...

[Toy Timelord]

They just released the BBP Penny Dreadful figures. The Josh Hartnett figure wears a Derby.

[madmarva]

^dont belive the derby is removable, but it could be sliced off.

[TrekStar]

Hey everyone, thanks for all the thoughts and ideas, I'm going CTVT for the cane, thanks Grimjohn for that info
and for the black bowler hat, Dr. Mego helped me out, (great guy) he trimmed a Laurel and Hardy premier figures
bowler hat and casted to mego size, it's now up on his website.

[Bizarro Amy]

I didn't have a Mego head with me the last time I went to the liquor store, but I was shopping for gin and saw this stuff: http://www.brokersgin.com
It has a bowler hat on the lid. We got a different brand, but next time we go, I'll try and get a better look at the hat and possibly buy a bottle.

[TrekStar]

I love those bottles, I'm not a drinking man, but I think I'll check my local liquor store just out of curiosity.

[TrekStar]

Looks like I've got what I need to complete Mr. Bat Masterson, but debating the face issue? was going to go with Sir Launcelot although
he has a different hair color, now having second thoughts, any suggestions?

[Grimjohn]

Just my two cents...

FTC/CTVT's Bruce FPH w/Black Eyes:

BatMastersonHead.jpg

IMHO seems to be an excellent candidate for a Bat Masterson head. The sideburns are a bit bigger than your source pic but, in terms of overall facial features the Bruce head is a pretty good match.

http://www.classictvtoys.com/brucefullypaintedhead.aspx

[Earth 2 Chris]

Once you get Gene Berry down, you can do George Pal War of the Worlds customs too!

What about Mxy's hat? If you find a beater Mxy...or maybe his hat is too tiny?

Chris

[fallensaviour]

I love those bottles, I'm not a drinking man, but I think I'll check my local liquor store just out of curiosity.

Did the derby fit from the bottle or did you go with docs?
I've wanted to do a few western figures that require bowlers so I need to know this?.....Lol