I have recently cleared out one of the bedrooms to turn into a place for my Batman 1989 Collection. I painted it a dark blue, and today finally put up the lighting!
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4079.0;attach=505;image)
I will continue to post here when I get it finished and stuff moved in.
I'm excited to see it when it's all done. I'm surprised at how many people have extensive Burton Batman collections. This is the extent of mine. Beyond this I have an 89 Funko figure, some Hot Wheels Batmobile's, and the Animated Series Batmobile. One day I hope to get the Hot Toys 89 Batmobile.
I like the layout of the poster with the standee's on each side. Nice!
Today I got window blocked out (sunlight is the enemy of collectables), and put up my autographed poster.
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Beautiful!
Random idea: cut scallops at the bottom of the curtain so it resembles a cape.
Interesting idea, but I'm not sure it would work with the curtains bunched the way they are.
Impressive.
Very nice.
Just got a display case for my collectibles.
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Got a barstool with the a custom embroidered seat cover.
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I got new carpet and started to move things in.
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I got picture hanging supplies and put up posters.
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Filled the curio cabinet.
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Outstanding!
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Thanks Joker. If anyone has any questions about certain items, please ask. :)
GBglide - did I say beautiful? I meant stunning!
Thank You. :)
Sweet Bat Cave, dude. :)
I just got a MISB 1989 Apollo Batman clock.
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But, I opened it. I wonder if this will get me into the Salty Spittoon? :P
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It looks good on the wall.
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4079.0;attach=555;image)
Looks great in the room. Fits right on in.
I finished making stands for the Batman and Joker busts that I bought.
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4079.0;attach=561;image)
Got a stand that would fit in my cabinet for Hot Toys Mime Joker.
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4079.0;attach=563;image)
And more posters put up.
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4079.0;attach=565;image)
Got LED lighting in the cabinet and a stand for the pewter medallion (center).
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4079.0;attach=567;image)
Also got magazine rack for my movie magazines.
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4079.0;attach=569;image)
Here it is customized.
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Quote from: GBglide on Sat, 9 Oct 2021, 07:26
I finished making stands for the Batman and Joker busts that I bought.
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4079.0;attach=561;image)
Got a stand that would fit in my cabinet for Hot Toys Mime Joker.
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4079.0;attach=563;image)
And more posters put up.
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4079.0;attach=565;image)
Hey question about the pic you have framed with the Batsymbol in the middle and the multiple pictures around it, I think I read some where that that was the place mat at Taco Bell during their promotion. Can you confirm that?
Yes, it is from Taco Bell.
Edit: I don't know how it was used at Taco Bell.
Quote from: GBglide on Fri, 29 Oct 2021, 01:18
Yes, it is from Taco Bell.
Edit: I don't know how it was used at Taco Bell.
Ok, thanks
Also, I love your Gotham Globe shelf. Awesome idea that I've never seen someone do before.
Were you around for the Batmania in 1989? If so, what was it like?
Quote from: BatmanFurst on Fri, 29 Oct 2021, 23:01
Quote from: GBglide on Fri, 29 Oct 2021, 01:18
Yes, it is from Taco Bell.
Edit: I don't know how it was used at Taco Bell.
Ok, thanks
Also, I love your Gotham Globe shelf. Awesome idea that I've never seen someone do before.
Were you around for the Batmania in 1989? If so, what was it like?
It was as nuts as people say, Batman was everywhere. Unfortunately I wasn't really participating then. :(
I was 19 in 1989, but as for "being there", I didn't give a crap about Batman then. My only reference was the 60's TV show. I didn't see the movie till it came out on videotape in the fall. I liked it but my love of Batman didn't grow until summer of '90 when I realized that I missed the atmosphere of Batman being everywhere like in '89.
In '92 I started paying more attention again to Batman because of Batman Returns and the Animated series.
By '93 I stumbled upon a Batman comic with strange buildings, it was part of the Destroyer arc. Then I purchased
Legends of the Dark Knight #27 with drawings in the back by "Anton Furst", I was officially hooked.
I purchased the soundtrack and score and videotape, and started trying to draw the cathedral from paused shots from the tape. Then went back to the souvenir magazine and book by John Marriott.
By 1994, Batman '89 was my favorite movie. I was shocked when I found out Keaton wouldn't be back for a third film. My love of Batman '89 went on pause for a long time.
When Hot Toys produced figures I was back in again. I then committed to making the Furst Gotham in Lego.
In 2017 I realized that my collecting of other things (Transformers, 80's properties) seemed unfocused. I started selling everything I didn't care about and started buying Batman '89 collectibles on Ebay.
From then on I focused on collecting Batman '89 almost exclusively.
Quote from: GBglide on Sat, 30 Oct 2021, 00:18
Quote from: BatmanFurst on Fri, 29 Oct 2021, 23:01
Quote from: GBglide on Fri, 29 Oct 2021, 01:18
Yes, it is from Taco Bell.
Edit: I don't know how it was used at Taco Bell.
Ok, thanks
Also, I love your Gotham Globe shelf. Awesome idea that I've never seen someone do before.
Were you around for the Batmania in 1989? If so, what was it like?
It was as nuts as people say, Batman was everywhere. Unfortunately I wasn't really participating then. :(
I was 19 in 1989, but as for "being there", I didn't give a crap about Batman then. My only reference was the 60's TV show. I didn't see the movie till it came out on videotape in the fall. I liked it but my love of Batman didn't grow until summer of '90 when I realized that I missed the atmosphere of Batman being everywhere like in '89.
In '92 I started paying more attention again to Batman because of Batman Returns and the Animated series.
By '93 I stumbled upon a Batman comic with strange buildings, it was part of the Destroyer arc. Then I purchased Legends of the Dark Knight #27 with drawings in the back by "Anton Furst", I was officially hooked.
I purchased the soundtrack and score and videotape, and started trying to draw the cathedral from paused shots from the tape. Then went back to the souvenir magazine and book by John Marriott.
By 1994, Batman '89 was my favorite movie. I was shocked when I found out Keaton wouldn't be back for a third film. My love of Batman '89 went on pause for a long time.
When Hot Toys produced figures I was back in again. I then committed to making the Furst Gotham in Lego.
In 2017 I realized that my collecting of other things (Transformers, 80's properties) seemed unfocused. I started selling everything I didn't care about and started buying Batman '89 collectibles on Ebay.
From then on I focused on collecting Batman '89 almost exclusively.
I recently bought that exact same comic so that I could see the Anton Furst sketches in the back. All the digital versions of that comic exclude those sketches.
You're very lucky to have been around for the marketing blitz of that first film even if you didn't engage with it.
David Lea's Autograph, he was Michael Keaton's stunt double for Batman/Batman Returns.
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4079.0;attach=577;image)
Just dropping by to pay my respects to this amazing Batcave. I still don't think the Hot Toys figures get enough praise; they really stand out on a shelf. Also, the arcade game is a stellar find. Any interesting story behind that one?
Quote from: Slash Man on Fri, 3 Dec 2021, 18:49
Just dropping by to pay my respects to this amazing Batcave. I still don't think the Hot Toys figures get enough praise; they really stand out on a shelf. Also, the arcade game is a stellar find. Any interesting story behind that one?
The arcade game was a labor of love. I got the circuit board off of Ebay, and the cabinet itself off of Craigslist (it was Metal Slug 6). Sold the MM6 Board, then went to work restoring the cabinet. Since the screen was larger than average, I made custom art for the screen bezel, then I put movie scenes in the custom side art that I made. I couldn't have done it without the expertise and help of my friend Mark Siefert. Mark passed away from cancer this past October. RIP :(
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Condolences for your friend, GBglide.
It also goes without saying that that arcade cabinet is an absolute beaut.
Quote from: The Joker on Sun, 5 Dec 2021, 04:33
Condolences for your friend, GBglide.
It also goes without saying that that arcade cabinet is an absolute beaut.
Thank you to everyone who has commented here. :)
Just put up a Tapestry in the Batman room.
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4079.0;attach=591;image)
I finally got shelves for my Hot Toys Batmobile.
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The Hot Toys Batmobile is definitely a white whale for me. I'll get that and the Hot Toys Batwing eventually.
That room is gorgeous!
Thanks! I'm saving up for an acrylic box to protect the Batmobile.
There are some quality items coming up for purchase.
Modular Utility Grapnel Limited Edition Prop Replica Set
Batman Life Size Cowl Prop Replica by PureArts
Definitely look in to these if you have the money to spare.
Nice, but I don't have that kind of money. At least not anymore! :P
I just got a commercial clothing rack to put up the vintage batman shirts I have (only two so far).
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I purchased a new type of stands because Hot Toys Batman '89 stands were getting too expensive.
I color coded all my stands: yellow for good guys, purple for villains.
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Any more pics or updates? I love your room.
Quote from: Travesty on Thu, 10 Aug 2023, 14:59Any more pics or updates? I love your room.
Sorry I didn't see your post earlier.
Things have been slow and there hasn't been much new. I'm having a custom 1/6 scale Alfred head and a customized Harvey Dent done.
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Nice! Those look good.
Quote from: GBglide on Sun, 6 Nov 2022, 01:48I just got a commercial clothing rack to put up the vintage batman shirts I have (only two so far).
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4079.0;attach=617;image)
(https://www.batman-online.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4079.0;attach=641;image)
I wish there was an adult sized version of the holographic shirt that came with the Batman cereal.
Finally got a Taco Bell cup display.
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And a waste basket.
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Wood art was a gift from a friend.
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I love your custom-made Alfred and Harvey Dent heads. Was Harvey recycled from a Lando Calrissian toy, or is it completely original?
I truly envy your room, it's great stuff! 8)
Quote from: The Laughing Fish on Thu, 16 Nov 2023, 11:33I love your custom-made Alfred and Harvey Dent heads. Was Harvey recycled from a Lando Calrissian toy, or is it completely original?
I truly envy your room, it's great stuff! 8)
Harvey started as a Hot Toys Lando, Alfred was from scratch.
The sculptor is probably the best I've ever seen
He should be mailing them (from Indonesia) soon.
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As a B89 fan, GBglide's Bat room is the creme de la creme!
I still use my B89 Taco Bell cups, along with my BR McDonalds cups. I don't have the frisbee tops for the BR cups, though.
Man, I love your room. The blue walls really work well with the overall theme. 8)
Quote from: Travesty on Thu, 16 Nov 2023, 17:03I still use my B89 Taco Bell cups, along with my BR McDonalds cups. I don't have the frisbee tops for the BR cups, though.
I've been to a comic book and memorabilia store further away from where I live where it has the original chewing gum on display. If I remember corretly, the gum costs $100. It should come with a warning saying it's too toxic to eat, haha.
Finally got Alfred and Harvey finished.
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Finally got a relatively accurate plate with champagne glasses for Alfred.
I wonder if Knox will give him a tip? :P
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Those look great. 8)
Speaking of Knox, are you going to make him?
I might, but Bob the Goon is next.