Batgirl

[jessica]

Jessica, she looks amazing. I love what you did with the hair.


What type of hair are you using?

Dyed mohair

[C.H.O.A.M.]

Like someone said, it's unrealistic to compare a talented customizer's work with a factory produced item, but if FTC's Batgirl looked even half as good as this it would be a monster seller!
A truly incredible figure I'd love to (be able to afford!) own.

[K]

Amazing "journey" through this figure. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[thunderbolt]

And to think that I passed up on buying the Mattel retros!

The only issues I have with the bodies are the lack of a twist and turn waist, the knock kneed stance, and the overly muscular thighs.

Are they held together with rubber bands? Or are they peg bodies?

the legs are rubber bands to the torso, arms are plastic joints. Mattel would have been so better off ditching the rubber bands altogether. I moved a Harley FTC over to a Mattel body and its a lot better, I just need to shorten the sleeves a little and tighten them up. The Mego style female body needs to be sent to the cornfield.

[darklord1967]

Absolutely, stunningly brilliant work, Jess!

And regarding the Mattell Retro female bodies, Jaida: Those muscular thighs are PRECISELY what give them the alluring female curves that are just not available on vintage mego, FTC, or, Zica Yvonne females.

[JediJaida]

And to think that I passed up on buying the Mattel retros!

The only issues I have with the bodies are the lack of a twist and turn waist, the knock kneed stance, and the overly muscular thighs.

Are they held together with rubber bands? Or are they peg bodies?

[MeerkatMego]

Jessica, she looks amazing. I love what you did with the hair.

What type of hair are you using?

[jessica]

A mold to make more pouches for her utility belt

[jessica]

Another solid paint up.

[jessica]

[Neutron X]

Wonderful creation! It is coming together splendidly.

[jessica]

Her heels are almost done! They came out so beautifully.

[jessica]

This specific brand of paint is really great.


Getting there

[Neutron X]

I love seeing your WIP pics! Batgirl looks fantastic!

[jessica]

Another repaint started. Doesn't look very hopeful but I am convinced that you can not mess up the paint job on Batgirl if you go nice and slow.


After some more futzing, the eyes are almost done.