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Joe Hollon
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Thing is, if you watched those episodes on broadcast TV, for which they were intended, that mustache was not so "evident".
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Like Brad, I never noticed the mustache until much later. Probably after reading about it on this forum I would guess.
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Benny Hasa
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Jon Tremmeh
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I used to fake sick Sunday mornings so I could skip church and watch the old Batman show on the local station. I was young enough I thought they were playing it straight but I still managed to notice the mustache.
Either we play into the fantasy, or we don't. And if we don't, why bother?
They're based on the TV show. Romero had a grease covered mustache. Would you give the Adam West Batman nice abs?
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Brad Brickley
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| Posted: 17 July 2012 at 1:06am | IP Logged | 4
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Would you give the Adam West Batman nice abs?
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I wouldn't give him bad ones. That thick utility belt gave the illusion of a thick waist. Adam West wasn't fat. Sure, he wasn't built like some modern body builder, but most actors back then weren't. That wasn't the standard back then.
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John Byrne
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They're based on the TV show. Romero had a grease covered mustache. •• Should I expect their Penguin figure to have a detachable nose? +++ Would you give the Adam West Batman nice abs? •• 
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John Byrne
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| Posted: 17 July 2012 at 7:37am | IP Logged | 6
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Re: Poison IvyIt says a lot about the current shape of fandom that, not all that many years ago, this was a character utterly rejected as "too goofy" to be part of Batman's rogues gallery. Batman being a SERIOUS character, after all. Then Bruce Timm gave us an Ivy who was SEXY, and suddenly the fanboys loved her.
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Greg Kirkman
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| Posted: 17 July 2012 at 9:23am | IP Logged | 7
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Back in my day, we didn't need molded bodysuits. (taps chest) Pure
West.
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Barry Maine
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LOL I always think back to that episode of the Simpsons
and that quote.
Interesting about Poison Ivy being considered goofy. I
had no idea. I had never heard of the character before
the animated series and I admit that she is one of my
favorites, as is Harley Quinn. I guess Timm just had a
solid way of writing female characters for me. That piece
is just neat.
In regard to Romero's mustache, I guess I always
recognized it, but never thought it was a big deal. I
didn't know until '89 (Burton movie) when I was 15 that
the white skin wasn't makeup. I loved the TV show as a
kid, so I guess I am torn.
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Jon Tremmeh
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I don't think Burgess Meredith's nose prosthetic was as noticeable as Romero's mustache and while I'll agree that West wasn't fat that pic isn't from 1966.
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Michael Roberts
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I always thought that the Premium Format Figures were posable, but that's clearly a statue. What's the difference between the Premium Format Figures and the other formats, like the Comiquette? Do the PFFs use mixed media, like fabric costumes?
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Jon Tremmeh
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Has anyone seen a price for the Superman premium format figure from Sideshow? Batman is out of my range at $400 (mainly because I can't stand the base); I'm hoping Superman is the normal $350.
I can't believe I'm considering paying $350 for a figurine.
edit: The Sideshow premium statues have fabric costumes. Hot Toys makes poseable action figures/dolls/toys that have cloth costumes as well (I think they're in the $100-$200 range).
Edited by Jon Tremmeh on 17 July 2012 at 6:29pm
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John Byrne
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I don't think Burgess Meredith's nose prosthetic was as noticeable as Romero's mustache and while I'll agree that West wasn't fat that pic isn't from 1966.•• Tiresome.
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James Woodcock
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Prior to this thread I did not know Ceaser Romero had a mustache as the Joker. I've only seen the series as a child on a small TV. Live and learn.
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John Byrne
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| Posted: 18 July 2012 at 5:11am | IP Logged | 14
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How about we stop now?
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Gundars Berzins
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I think Ivy looks toxic.
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Ryan Maxwell
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A surprise from one of my wonderful co-workers, a sign for my office. 
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John Lee
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My favorite cartoon from when I was a kid.
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Steve Ogden
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John, where did you get that AWESOME Popeye statue? He is neat!
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Ryan Maxwell
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Looks like You're having a great day today Ryan!
-Bill Roberge, earlier today in the New Art thread
******************* Well, Bill, it just got even better! Two unexpected gifts were given to me today. This was waiting for me when I got home tonight. My son has already tried to lay claim to it, but he will just get to borrow it now and again.
Courtesy of the aforementioned Mr. Roberge, I give you Guardian!
Many thanks for the surprise, Bill!! And I'm glad the girls got to spend some time with him and get to know my favorite of all superheroes!
I love the people around here!
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John Lee
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Steve, I purchased him at a local comic shop. It was made by ElectricTiki and featured him in his early 50's look as well as one his retro mid 30's look.
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Steve Ogden
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Cool. Thanks for the info, John I do like what ElectricTiki has done. I have a Dick Tracy and The Phantom statue from them. They also have a awesome Doc Savage statue.
It is going to be a tough call with those Popeye's. They are really cool.
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I really like the Popeye! Great find, I think I'd go for the color with the original sailor suit. That is fun!
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You knew I wouldn't wait long, right? 
I haven't opened it yet, but at least they made Puck look short through the window. And on the back...hope I don't have to wait long for these! 
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John Byrne
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Unfortunate flash flare!
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Whooops!
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