Robin! The 1966 Aurora Model Kit Re-Built! Batman! DC Comics!

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!

This is actually a re-issue of the mid-70s
Robin kit from the "Comic Scenes" line, using
an updated "Teen Wonder" head sculpt!

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!

I loved using both matte and high-gloss paints
and sealants on the model, creating a nice contrast!

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!

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!

1966 SPIDER-MAN Aurora Model Kit Re-Issue! Re-Built and Crazily Customized!

Here's another fun model kit re-issue that was a blast to re-build! It's the Polar Lights re-offering of the famed 1966 Spider-Man model kit from Aurora! I added lots of fun features when assembling this larger-scale re-issue, so follow along below! Click images to enlarge!

Above: I carefully detailed Spidey's suit webbing, with a very fine artist's pen!
Also note his reflective metallic eye-pieces!

Above: I wanted to add a more realistic and "organic" web-line, so
I used some fine mesh fabric for the job!

Above: I had a ball detailing Kraven, using not only enamel
paints, but paint pens, artist's pens, marker...

Above: I added a colorful gradated background to the transparent "web-wall" behind the kit!

Above: I also added some grit to the floor, along with using dry-brushing
techniques to add textures and darker areas...

Above: So, where did the Aurora firm get the idea for this particular scene?
The above panels come from AMZING SPIDER-MAN # 34, from
early 1966!

BONUS: Click here to see my customized Aurora Hulk kit, and here to take a peek at the Captain America model kit!

1966 INCREDIBLE HULK Aurora Model Kit--Revisited! Marvel Comics Molded Madness!

Here is a real blast from the past! This is the re-issue of the famed 1966 Incredible Hulk model kit, from the folks at Polar Lights! Offered to a panting public in 2003, these fabulous re-released kits not only included the Jade Giant, but also Spider-Man, and the star-spangled superhero himself, Captain America! All three kits were re-crafted in a larger scale (1/8) size from their original 1966 counterparts! Click images below to enlarge!

After assembling the kit, and sanding away seams, I went to work
on the paints, using lots of dry-brushing and over and under-
sprays to get a great shading effect!

I wanted Hulk's "desert floor" base to look a bit more like city
 rubble, so I used lots of over-sprays and dry-brushing to get the
desired effect! I even added real sand and gravel to portions
of the base!

I added some gloss to Hulk's hair, eyes, teeth and lips, keeping
his clothing to a dull, matte look...

I also added a bit of cloth to represent a torn shirt! The final
touches involved some fine linework on the eyes,
teeth gaps, nose, ears, and hands!

The kit, which originally appeared in 1966 and 1974 (as part of
the "Comic Scenes" line) from Aurora, is a fine representation of
the Silver Age Hulk, as drawn by Jack Kirby and others!

Above: The colossal kit, now residing at the center of
my own "Hulk collection!"

Above: My 1974 "Comic Scenes" kit box, signed by
70s HULK artist supreme, "Happy" Herb Trimpe!

Above: The 2003 trade advertisement that heralded
the re-release of these two captivatin' kits!

BONUS! Click below to view the actual box art for the model kit's original 1966 release!

Art by Neal Adams!