Custom Hot Toys Superman in flight......OMG!!!

[Ivaniski]

Hi,
This is a project that I did as a Valentine's Day present for my kids.
WARNING: What you are about to see contains actual backgrounds (No photoshop backgrounds) of stills and/or motion flying...Very risky aerial shots done in real time!!! If you're afraid of heights.......do not watch this video (You would believe a doll could fly).

P.S. All scenes contain a custom Hot Toys Superman figure,.... "No Action figure" was hurt during the filming of this video.

[Random Axe]

That is terrific, Frank. I gotta ask, though what parts of the figure are custom? It looks to me like the production figure, but I don't own one yet so I might be missing something.

[HardyGirl]

Super job!

[Ivaniski]

That is terrific, Frank. I gotta ask, though what parts of the figure are custom? It looks to me like the production figure, but I don't own one yet so I might be missing something.

Thanks for the kind words.....
1st, I used a custom ball joint on neck area for more lift of his head. Secondly, The hands are from the 1/6 Mattel "Movie Masters" Superman/Chris Reeve version. 3rd, I Dremel the inner thighs a bit to get more of a realistic look (feet touching each other) with the boots in flight.....See picture below . Lastly, two costumes were used in this short video, an original and a custom costume for motion flights. It was a short project....But fun, and at times challenging. Again, glad u liked it.

My Custom Reeve with boots touching in flight.
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The real Reeve w/boots touching in flight.
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[piecemaker]

Very Cool!

[supes]

That was freaking AWESOME!!!!!!

[jimsmegos]

Very cool. Some of the shots were so lifelike it was almost creepy. Good Job!

[mego maniac mark]

Super job Frank!
Your special effects would have enhanced the Donner movies by a mile.
Again, super job!

[Vinny0026]

That was sweet!! - very cool - great job!

[Hedji]

This doll is next on my list. Nicely done!

[bobws]

Well done video, thanks for sharing. I was trying to spot a wire are wether you threw the figure in the air and couldn't really make out how you did it. so WOW.

[comicmike]

clearly a lot of outstanding work...awe-inspiring...

[EMCE Hammer]

If I take my glasses off it looks like lost Reeve footage. Neat project.

[kisstour03]

Very cool. That figure is high on my want list.

[Cosmicman]

I remember when you first showed me this when it was in the works. I never imagined you would do a whole video. Very nice job! If you don't mind I'd like to share it on the OGME custom page. you rock!