Here's the super-fun 1999 re-issue of the famed Aurora "Robin" model kit! The original kit was released in 1966 (within a blast of other Bat-kits), at the dizzying heights of Batmania! This titanic toy captures Robin in a dramatic action pose, shutting down a devious death-trap! In the late-90s, the riotous rascals at Revell re-issued the kit, making many die-hard comics and kit fans quite happy! I had so much fun customizing this, and lovingly re-building and painting it! Click images below to enlarge!
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| This is actually a re-issue of the mid-70s Robin kit from the "Comic Scenes" line, using an updated "Teen Wonder" head sculpt! |
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| I used a paint marker to add the "tiles" on the floor! I added my own custom stickers for many of the gauges and computer read-outs! |
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| I loved using both matte and high-gloss paints and sealants on the model, creating a nice contrast! |
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| By restricting the base largely to black and silver, I was able to nicely contrast it against Robin's bright costume colors, making the figure truly stand out! |
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| You can see my heavily-customized Batman model kit, the companion to this one, right here! |
BONUS: Click below to see the original 1966 kit, including the original head sculpt!
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