New Batman 1966 pictures up on FTC's FB page

[blastphemey]

After seeing these production pics, I pulled the trigger on Batman and robin. Maybe down the road joker and riddler will also be purchased.

[Gadgeteer]

Wait on that TT Robin Mod FTC is coming with a web site exclusive 7 inch Robin, or so I've read.

[melkorjunior]

I think the Gorshin Riddler is a miss but since I prefer the Mego headsculpt anway I'll just take the outfit off the Gorshin and use it to replace the FTC Riddler's pajamas--it's much nicer than the pajamas after all. I'll do the same thing with the Romero Joker since I never much liked him--I have two FTC Jokers and I'll put the Romero outfit on one of them. To be fair to FTC though I really think they did a nice job with Romero's likeness, it's just that he's not my idea of the Joker. The Burt Ward Robin is another miss in the likeness department but that works to my advantage since I never cared for Burt Ward as Robin and I also never cared for the Mego Robin headsculpt, which is unbearably goofy and seems like it has a gigantic jaw and chin. The 1966 version is a much nicer generic Robin and that outfit is awesome; I'll probably try to put it on a Teen Titan body though. The West Batman I'll display proudly. I never liked Ward but I always liked West.

I'm hoping that when they get to Catwoman they give us a great Julie Newmar likeness. They really need to be careful with that one because a lot of people will be interested and I think it could be hugely popular if they pull it off.

[Gadgeteer]

These are THE batman toys I've wanted for oh I don't know about 36 years!

[Brown Bear]

These guys should start shipping very soon. Can't wait.

[JediJaida]

Only to match their skin tone, not make them seem like they were little kids playing dress up.

The only one that needed really outré lips was the Joker, and he had them!

[jayraytee]

Actually... as actors performing on a television show, they probably WERE wearing makeup.

Including lipstick.

[sprytel]

The way that everyone "thinks like me" is that everyone would agree that Adam West, Gorshin, et al never wore lipstick portraying Batman, Riddler, et al.

Actually... as actors performing on a television show, they probably WERE wearing makeup.

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

The way that everyone "thinks like me" is that everyone would agree that Adam West, Gorshin, et al never wore lipstick portraying Batman, Riddler, et al.

You can't even get everyone to agree with you on this board.

[enyawd72]

The way that everyone "thinks like me" is that everyone would agree that Adam West, Gorshin, et al never wore lipstick portraying Batman, Riddler, et al.

Batman, Robin and Superman never wore rouge either but my vintage puppets are, AND lipstick! These are toys, not actual people. Lips are usually painted darker because on most people they are darker than their skin.

[huedell]

Ah the fallacy of thinking everyone thinks as you do.

The way that everyone "thinks like me" is that everyone would agree that Adam West, Gorshin, et al never wore lipstick portraying Batman, Riddler, et al.

[enyawd72]

^I think they're fine the way they are. To me it's just part of the toyetic appeal, ya know?

Kinda like how the Ideal superhero toys in the 60's were painted with red rosy cheeks. Just adds to the charm.

[ThePlayerOnTheOtherSide]

True.

But if one was to show those pics to anyone OTHER than that "many collectors" group, they'd say the "taste altered" pics were the more accurate.

Ah the fallacy of thinking everyone thinks as you do.

[Brown Bear]

That's your opinion and you're entitled to it. I think the cheerleader would agree but the 12 year old midget would like them the way they are.

True.

But if one was to show those pics to anyone OTHER than that "many collectors" group, they'd say the "taste altered" pics were the more accurate.

A 6-year old pre-school boy.... a 25 year old Dallas Cowboy cheerleader.... an 88 year old Arab oil sheik....after viewing the "actor dolls wearing lipstick" before and after pics, those aforementioned people would all call the repainting a "fix" despite what "many collectors" would say. Collectors tend to rationalize cut & dry flaws, ya know? That said, I think some leeway can be given on terminology used here.

[huedell]

You're not 'fixing' them. You're making alterations that suit your personal tastes. To many collectors they are just fine as is.

Amen brother.

True.

But if one was to show those pics to anyone OTHER than that "many collectors" group, they'd say the "taste altered" pics were the more accurate.

A 6-year old pre-school boy.... a 25 year old Dallas Cowboy cheerleader.... an 88 year old Arab oil sheik....after viewing the "actor dolls wearing lipstick" before and after pics, those aforementioned people would all call the repainting a "fix" despite what "many collectors" would say. Collectors tend to rationalize cut & dry flaws, ya know? That said, I think some leeway can be given on terminology used here.