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!
Hey man, I just came across your YouTube account. If you have anymore vintage vids regarding Batman 1989 please post them. I’m always interested to see what the hype was like surrounding the film before and after its release. Thanks for posting the ones you’ve already put up.
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