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John Byrne
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…Ms. Marvel…
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Captain Marvel's "new" costume, seen in issue 17 of his original series, was
designed by Gil Kane. Like all Kane costumes, it followed the lines of the
body -- a male body. Removing the leggings and adding a bare belly
did not magically transform this design into one suitable for the female
form. The basic lines -- and I write here as one who has drawn it -- worked
constantly against the natural curves of a female body.
Cockrum's design, on the other hand, played to those curves.
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Gerry Turnbull
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it is indeed The Falcon
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Thanos Kollias
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Wow, John, I ould have never thought of that! Great explanation for your dislike.
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Vinny Valenti
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Say, JB, personally I see a lot of Kane in your costume designs. Would you say he was your main inspiration in that regard?
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John Byrne
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Very much so.
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Jarrod Garrity
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For fans of the Batmobile, a heads up. There are 3 versions of this coming out in 1/18th scale from HotWheels. The basic model is shipping now, and will hit retail stores in about 2 weeks (but you can order from Amazon, Toys R Us etc online). It will run about 30-35 bucks. The elite version is much more detailed, and will start at around 80 bucks. And the Super Elite will cost you around $300 (I believe it's limited to 1,966 numbered editions. These 2 will hit about 2 weeks after the basic version
Here's some pix and a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPAkJbVfEHU
Also here's some places you can order them (apart from Amazon and TRU)
http://www.supercar1.com/catalog/index.php?keyword=batmobile &main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_descript ion=1
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=batmob ile
http://www.1stopdiecast.com/08HotWheels/BATMAN/BATMAN.htm
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Gerry Turnbull
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full size Terrax on the way
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John Byrne
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I've had the least expensive version of the Hot Wheel Batmobile on order for what seems like most of my life. Impressive as the "deluxe" version is, I can't quite justify spending that kind of money on it. Besides, the other two cars in the "series" might get piston envy or something.
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John Peter Britton
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That batmobile reminds me of the Aurora model i had in the 1960's along with the Gorgi version i had too.
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Paul Gibney
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Why are these statues called "full size" when this is precisely what they are NOT? Full size would be 6-7 feet tall. Size (as the saying goes) is not important. They are Full figure, or even full body, or something, but not full size.
Sorry. Pet peeve...
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Gerry Turnbull
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full size as in full figure, ie not a bust.
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Paul Gibney
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Oh, I understand that, Gerry. Just not sure why the term is used; it's just wrong. Anyone know when this term started being used or why? As far as I know, it may date back to the Greeks; I'm no art expert.
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