89 Batarang and Smoke Capsules / Paragon FX Group
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Batman89
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Paragon smoke capsules arrived last week. I'm very pleased with them! Pictured with Paragon's spear gun, the 89 cowl from Pure Arts, and the metal 89 batarang from Ikon. The Ikon batarang gets the job done and I appreciate the stand, but of course the sculpt has many inaccuracies. I'll swap it out for Paragon's if they ever make it (I'm going to will that thing into existence, Paragon!!)
Back to the capsules. Echoing what's already been said, they have a good heft to them and the subtle patina looks incredible in person. I used water + "Neon Blue" food coloring (Kroger) from my local grocery store and keep them in a leather valet tray which looks kind of Batman-esque. *It's worth noting that Paragon recently announced a universal stand which looks terrific and may be a worthwhile option for some.*
Well done, Paragon!
Back to the capsules. Echoing what's already been said, they have a good heft to them and the subtle patina looks incredible in person. I used water + "Neon Blue" food coloring (Kroger) from my local grocery store and keep them in a leather valet tray which looks kind of Batman-esque. *It's worth noting that Paragon recently announced a universal stand which looks terrific and may be a worthwhile option for some.*
Well done, Paragon!
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Batman89
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Also curious. I've been checking out their weekly YouTube videos but no mention of the Batarang yet.
The '89 and the '95 Sonar are top of my list for Paragon FX to make.
Batman89
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Both would be great! In one of their YouTube videos they did discuss the challenges they sometimes face with licensing certain props, even for films they've already made props from. For instance, just because they got the licensing for the '89 spear gun and capsules, WB may not have granted licensing for the Batarang...or perhaps the timing isn't right if another company is also making one. And there could also be an intentional delay on Paragon's part, just to allow collectors time to recover from paying for the spear gun + capsules. *They discussed this in a very general way though and never specifically mentioned the 89 Batman props.
I started watching Paragon FX's YouTube as well. They're doing tremendous work in a short amount of time.
I'll keep campaigning for the '95 Batarang but the '89 also be a no brainer to pick up.
I'm just not a fan of Ikons' version.
I think you guys are talking about this video (link below)
We started doing these a few weeks back. We have dozens of viewers! LOL! We joke nobody is watching them but our family so it's good to see a couple people have actually seen them. These are fun for us and just help break up the day-to-day monotony, plus they do give a little peek at what goes into landing some of this stuff. We don't take ourselves very seriously anyway, so they've been a nice way of connecting with our regulars in an unscripted warts and all format.
We plan on reaching out to some of you guys and inviting you on to discuss things in some episodes now and again. Anyway, let me know what you'd like to see and I'll make it happen. Keep it legal.
Oh, and yes. We will begin releasing files for some of the displays we use around the office, shows, etc. Keep an eye on our Instagram for the heads up.
I literally just discovered the YouTube channel when looking for other videos to watch with my wife.I think you guys are talking about this video (link below)
We started doing these a few weeks back. We have dozens of viewers! LOL! We joke nobody is watching them but our family so it's good to see a couple people have actually seen them. These are fun for us and just help break up the day-to-day monotony, plus they do give a little peek at what goes into landing some of this stuff. We don't take ourselves very seriously anyway, so they've been a nice way of connecting with our regulars in an unscripted warts and all format.
We plan on reaching out to some of you guys and inviting you on to discuss things in some episodes now and again. Anyway, let me know what you'd like to see and I'll make it happen. Keep it legal.
Oh, and yes. We will begin releasing files for some of the displays we use around the office, shows, etc. Keep an eye on our Instagram for the heads up.
Its fascinating to me how the logistics of everything works when even attempting to get a replica made.
The fact that remnants of a sandwich were left on the Bat Shield just goes to show the ridiculous level of variables which can't be accounted for.
I already have talking points which would be great to hear about. Legal of course
Batman89
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To the average person, the Ikon 89 batarang looks the part but of course for us die hard fans we can easily spot the inaccuracies. I enjoy it as a display piece but as a tangible experience, it's just not something I ever pick up.
Just tossing the link in on this thread. We've started releasing free files for some of our in-house displays and will continue to
do so on misc items. Nope. We won't cut 'em and/or sell them. But, there are services out there if you don't have a cutter and
really, really want a given display.
paragonfxgroup.com
Here's a cool stand for the 2022 Bat Glyph
do so on misc items. Nope. We won't cut 'em and/or sell them. But, there are services out there if you don't have a cutter and
really, really want a given display.
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We create many stands and displays for internal use. While we do not have the bandwidth to create and offer these items for sale, we have provided free downloadable links below if you would like to create these at home for your private collection. The Goonies Adventure Collection Stand The...
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Here's a cool stand for the 2022 Bat Glyph
Perhaps we'll get an update on the '89 Batarang around SDCC?
Batman89
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I hope there’s an update soon. We still haven’t really gotten a straight answer on this have we?… but I would think if it weren’t happening they would simply say so. I hope they still do it and can do it justice. It’s crazy that such an iconic prop has never been replicated accurately.Perhaps we'll get an update on the '89 Batarang around SDCC?
We took a pass on this one. Ultimately, just too many companies offered this piece to make it worth the effort. While some of us here, appreciate the finest of details that would of course have differentiated ours from all the others, the public at large already had their 89 Batarang the moment you could get it at Walmart for 12.00 in plastic.
We really wanted it, but in the end it would've been a bad fit for numerous other reasons. Our time with this property was always limited. All licenses expire and a great deal of thought goes into what's worth doing moving forward; is there time?, etc.
We've got some press releases coming up that will point to where and how we'll be spending our time in the years ahead.
We'll share a little more regarding the decision making process soon.
-Rylo
Totally understandable.
I just consider Paragon to be one of the best replicas companies and look forward to all the new releases.
Appreciate the update as always!
Batman89
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Rylo,
Would you or Matt be willing to share any insights as to how you produced the pictured prototype of the 89 Batarang and costs associated with it? Just for us crazies who may be interested in making one for ourselves.
