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Post by Wild Willy on Apr 21, 2005 4:38:45 GMT -5
Hello & welcome to the "Custom Batman Figures" forums.
This site is here for like-minded folks to share ideas and discuss the creations of making custom figures.
Batman is my personal favorite Hero & that is why I made him the focus of this board, however any & all customs are most welcome.
Please introduce and make yourselves at home.
We simply ask that you have your email address filled out on your profile page as a show of good faith, trust & Friendship towards all Members.
If you need any assistance feel free to contact any staff members including myself.
Enjoy.
Here at CBF we have made a commitment to our members to keep the memberships exclusive to customizer's only and all inactive members may be removed from the list at anytime.
We welcome everyone to enjoy the site, however if you are not interested in participating in the Hobby & conversations which take place throughout this site, you may be resorted back to "Guest" status without warning.
Will
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Post by Wild Willy on Apr 21, 2005 4:44:52 GMT -5
Hello!  I'm William O'Connor (aka WildWilly) Just turned 41 in March 05, I live in Canada, born & raised on the streets of Toronto.  I really love Batman but Adam West is my personal fave, and the Barris Batmobile to me is the coolest car on the planet. Will |
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Post by martingb on Apr 21, 2005 4:54:24 GMT -5
Hello
I'm Martin Gainsford from London England. I reckon most of you people know me so all I can say is I love Batman in all his forms but have a special passion for the Adam West TV series. I collect Mego figures and other toys from the 1960s and 1970s although I still spend way too much on current comics and toys too. Be cool everybody and enjoy yourself.
Martin
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Post by aburabusimbutu on Apr 21, 2005 19:29:59 GMT -5
I'm Kevin Wahl, I live in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. I collect a broad range of toys and am a big sci-fi, cartoon, and comic book fan. I grew up with the Adam West Batman, I'm 40, and think the 1966 TV show is the best! I also think the Barris Batmobile is the coolest set of wheels of all time! I really love Batman in all his different carnations though and have been collecting Batman stuff since I was in high school, a hobby I now share with my seven year old son.
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Post by Figuremaster Les on Apr 23, 2005 21:54:12 GMT -5
Hello, My name is Les Walker and I am the nut responsible for the INSANE Joker recently noted on Ebay.
I am really appreciative of this site and any of your comments about my work, good or bad. I have my own rather new website that's been mentioned in the Saw it on Ebay area and there are many of my Batman 12" custom collection posted there to see and judge me by.
Anyway, I am from the US, a small town called Waycross in the State of Georgia. Our only real claim to fame is the Okefenokee Swamp, home of the cartoon character Pogo, who is about as dated as they come.
I'm a Bat-aholic who's been a fan since the '60's and was re-invigorated by the 1989 movie. I love just about every version of Batman and can enjoy any custom of any era.
Glad to be aboard! ;D
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Post by Wild Willy on Apr 23, 2005 22:53:14 GMT -5
Hello Les, welcome to the boards. Your work is outstanding and we all look forward to seeing and reading more from you as the site grows.  Will |
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Post by martingb on Apr 24, 2005 3:35:13 GMT -5
Les, welcome buddy!! Boy, oh boy!! I checked out your site and do you make some class figures!! I love everything you do but the Kirk Douglas figure is especially great as I love the movie myself. The Rocketeer too is just incredible and the Batman stuff is exquisite. Thanks for joining mate. A privilege to have you here.
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Post by faithfulbutler on Apr 26, 2005 1:19:12 GMT -5
Gday all my name's Andy,i'm 38 and live in Sunny Queensland Australia.I've only been a customising junkie since last year but am totally hooked on it.I have a website which is www.displaysofpower.com my passion is 6" scale figures at this stage and i guess i'll see where that leads me down the track. I also collect Batman Toys but try and keep the spending under control and only get what i really want,which is of course lots!But my biggest weakness is the Batmobile,i'm a big sucker for any version of that beast. Anyways,glad to be here and thanks to Will for the invite,this should be fun! |
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Post by Wild Willy on Apr 26, 2005 1:32:08 GMT -5
What a treat to Have you here Andy. For those not familiar with Andy's custom 6" figures, I urge you to visit his site and spend some time browsing through the various heroes which he has created, awesome stuff! Will |
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Post by martingb on Apr 26, 2005 3:32:39 GMT -5
Andy
Welcome aboard mate. I know we both hang out at MC but have never really spoken. Good to know you mate.
Martin
PS Yeah Batmobiles in almost any style are pretty enthralling. Now that Corgi are on the case again we have gotta find some spare cash almost every month. Hard times for us Bat-Fans!!! (Gee but what a way to go broke!)
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Post by radioscooter on Apr 26, 2005 16:08:41 GMT -5
Hi. I am Scot (Scooter) Fleming. I've been doing custom figures both for sale and myself for 20 years now. I have a lot of my work up at my site (link below). I work in several formats and am always switiching from a model to a 9" doll to a 4" figure and back.
I am a dad these days and cannot devote the kind of time I'd like to this stuff but - I'm around. I recently diverted all email through my website address and removed all IM stuff from my computer because it was killing my productivity and bringing in spam. So back to the old fashioned 'call and response' ways, I guess.
CURRENTLY - I am finishing up 2 different 12" Adam Batmans for clients, a custom Joemobile, a Kimba resin maquette, and a 2nd George Reeves Superman 12" doll. And that's just this week.
Will - good luck with this board, I'm happy you invited me to be a part of it. Pleae note the email change.
-S
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Post by martingb on Apr 26, 2005 16:15:27 GMT -5
Welcome Scot. I know your work and name from MODEL AND TOY COLLECTOR. I have long admired your stuff. Man I am pleased to have you around. A privilege. Have fun.
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Post by faithfulbutler on Apr 26, 2005 16:22:22 GMT -5
PS Yeah Batmobiles in almost any style are pretty enthralling. Now that Corgi are on the case again we have gotta find some spare cash almost every month. Hard times for us Bat-Fans!!! (Gee but what a way to go broke!) Thanks for the welcome guys,it's great to be here!This is going to be a fun place to hang out for sure. Yeah Corgi has made me very happy recently and the next wave is starting to appear,i'm definitely going to be flat broke all this year. |
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Post by aburabusimbutu on Apr 26, 2005 20:35:31 GMT -5
Hey to Andy and Scot!
Andy I also recognize you from Mego Central- always a pleasure to read! Never knew you did such cool work! Your wounded Batman with Alfred is rather poignant!
Scot- I'm really impressed with your stuff! I'm just barely starting working on my first custom figure- you are definately a benchmark for skill and quality! Looking forward to gleaning more information from your experience!
Looks like this is going to be good place to be for a newbie such as myself! If I can keep from being overwhelmed.
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Post by Wild Willy on Apr 26, 2005 22:03:33 GMT -5
Hello & welcome Scot, Glad you found the place. Can I get you started on talking "custom Batmobiles" Will |
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I'm William O'Connor (aka WildWilly)
