I had fun refurbishing these 1966 Batman and Robin figural Soaky toys, possibly the most impressive products of the mid-60s "Batmania" merchandise wave! Batman was in pretty good shape, but Robin needed some sanding, and new paint applications! Click images below to enlarge and enjoy!
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! |
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| Above: The first over-stuffed cabinet, rammed full of Bat-goodness! That other display? Maybe another time.. |
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| Above: Topped with some finely-sculpted 90s statues from the long-defunct Warner Bros studio stores.. |
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| Above: A newly-minted Mattel Batmobile is flanked by a fine fan-made Batman model figure, painted by me! |
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| Above: My heavily-customized Aurora Batman model swoops into the scene! See much more of it here! |
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| Above: The Robin Aurora model kit is cornered by my refurbished and re-painted 1966 Soaky figure! |
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| Above two images: A closer look at my refurbished and customized Batman and Robin 1966 Soaky toys! |
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| Above: Does that customized Batmobile look familiar? Speed over here to check it out! |
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| Above: A better view of the Robin kit, the Mego B&R figures, the two '66 Soakys, and the fan-made figures! |
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| Above: An gorgeous original 1966 BATMAN game, from Ideal, complete with fabulous custom Murphy Anderson artwork! |
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| Above: Now to the next glass display! Yes, that's a Chuck Williams-made "Batman '66" cowl! Glance below to see it in use! |
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| Above: That middle piece is an odd mid-70s Batman shadowbox! |
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| Above: Fan-made (painted by me) resin kits of Adam West's Batman and Frank Gorshin's Riddler lead off this case! See more here! |
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| Above: A fabulous fan-made Joker kit (see it here) highlights a display that features an original Corgi Batmobile, plus more recently-made die-cast vehicles! I was fortunate enough to snag that original '66 Batman lunchbox at a recent show for just ten bucks! Needed a bit of clean-up, but... |
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| Above: Another fan-created Julie Newmar Catwoman kit is seen! That's the recent re-issue of the Aurora Batcycle kit! Dig it here! |
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| Above: Those are the mid-70s Chemtoy B&R figures! They sure look good, once refurbished and painted! |
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| Above: DC Direct busts overlook a rare UK version of the familiar Batman View-Master packet! |
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| What's this? More Bat-goodies? Here are the recent Hot Toys Batman and Robin figures, flanked by the smaller-scaled Mattel versions of the '66 cast! |
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| Above: Also displayed are the exacting replicas of various Bat-vehicles, made by the Eaglemoss folks! |
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| Above: Recent fun "retro" Batman figures from the Figures, Inc. firm are displayed, with custom cards! Take a gander here! |
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| Above: Some of the recent "Batman '66" Mego-type figures are seen, displayed on my own custom cards! See more here! |
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| Above: Wanna take a closer look at those customized Batmobile Hot Wheels displays? Bat-click right here! |
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| Above: Classic Mego figures, on my own custom cards! |
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| Above: My own customized "Golden Age" Batman figures, based on the 30s early look of the character (see more here), and his 40s movie serial version (here)! That's also a customized Mego Batcycle on display with the two! |
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| Above: Always loved that gigantic Bat-statue, based on the artistic stylings of Silver Age artist, Carmine Infantino! |
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| Above: Gotta give some love to more recent Batmen, so... Plus, that's a Gray Morrow original piece behind him! |
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| Above: Carmine Infantino strikes again! Love this hefty B&R statue, based on his 60s Batman art! |
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| Above: It's a 1973 Irv Novick original art page, from BATMAN #247! |
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| Above: More 70s original DC Comics art pieces! These feature pencils by Ernie Chan, with inks by Tex Blaisdell and Dick Giordano! |
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| Above: Wrapping up the tour with two beautiful Batman bookends, designed to adhere to the indelible art of (you guessed it) Carmine Infantino! That "Batman-From the 30s to the 70s" book has been in my collection since 1972! |
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