Noble Collection Dark Knight props
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agent5
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To throw more fuel on the Noble fire, the Headpiece to the Staff of Ra that they just put out is also not looking good at all either. They didn't even use the correct sized crystal and the casting is horrible as well as the gold application. They covered up the bottom in the two pre-release photos and after seeing it I know why. The bottom looks like an amatuer sculpted it. It's a mess. It was supposed to be cast off an original yet they left out many details as they did with the Harvey Dent coins. I just cannot figure out why certain companies (Sideshow especially) post great pics months ahead and then muck it all up down the road. Don't they realize that the fans will notice that what they've ordered is not what was advertised to them to get the sale?
Who is in charge over at that place? Is there any quality control? Doesn't look like it.
Who is in charge over at that place? Is there any quality control? Doesn't look like it.
Well surprise, surprise... even though I think it's overpriced (like almost all of NC products) the grapnel gun is a keeper. :thumbsup
Contrary to what NC told me, it's not permanently attached to the case, and actually very easy to remove and reattach. The gun is held in place by 4 support brackets that can be simply unscrewed from the back of the case (you can see one of the screws in the pictures).
The gun itself is hollow metal, has a working trigger and looks much like the original, but as with all licensed pieces, it's missing some key details like the five screws around the trigger guard and grip. It does included some markings that I have noticed are absent from the similarly priced Diamond Select cold-cast porcelain gun (which is permanently attached to it's base).
Now I will say that it does have a bit of an "old school" hollow metal toy feeling to it with an obvious "seam" that runs the the entire length of the grip and trigger guard, but I do believe that the original has that seam as well.
The display case is nice. It's very solid, has a hinged lid with a glass window and is held closed by two magnets (nice to have if you decide to hang the case on the wall with the two horizontal picture frame brackets that are on the back of the case).
As I said before, it's a keeper, and I am even more happy with it because my expectations were so low to begin with.
The mini mine is also all metal and very nice as well. I had already seen a hands-on review of it so I knew what I was getting.
Without the "spikes" it's about the size of a tennis ball so it is obviously based on the larger of the two types of mini mines from the movie.
I would have preferred that they made the smaller one, but it's such a cool piece, I am perfectly happy with the larger one.
Contrary to what NC told me, it's not permanently attached to the case, and actually very easy to remove and reattach. The gun is held in place by 4 support brackets that can be simply unscrewed from the back of the case (you can see one of the screws in the pictures).
The gun itself is hollow metal, has a working trigger and looks much like the original, but as with all licensed pieces, it's missing some key details like the five screws around the trigger guard and grip. It does included some markings that I have noticed are absent from the similarly priced Diamond Select cold-cast porcelain gun (which is permanently attached to it's base).
Now I will say that it does have a bit of an "old school" hollow metal toy feeling to it with an obvious "seam" that runs the the entire length of the grip and trigger guard, but I do believe that the original has that seam as well.
The display case is nice. It's very solid, has a hinged lid with a glass window and is held closed by two magnets (nice to have if you decide to hang the case on the wall with the two horizontal picture frame brackets that are on the back of the case).
As I said before, it's a keeper, and I am even more happy with it because my expectations were so low to begin with.
The mini mine is also all metal and very nice as well. I had already seen a hands-on review of it so I knew what I was getting.
Without the "spikes" it's about the size of a tennis ball so it is obviously based on the larger of the two types of mini mines from the movie.
I would have preferred that they made the smaller one, but it's such a cool piece, I am perfectly happy with the larger one.
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Anyone get the batarang yet? I am waiting to see if the wifey gets it for me for Christmas. If not, I order it Christmas day.
D00R
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wonder who re sculpted the graps for that since the one on display
during SDCC had smooth grips.
the real deal had a light texture to them, just like the jmtwo version
the finish here looks great and really clean
the real deal hero's did not have the seam lines
the stunt rubber ones had minor seam on them but not nearly
as heavy as this one
the bomb is not mini, its the caltrop from the tumbler
why they call it the mini bomb I'll never understand
the minimines were gumball size not tennis ball
the quality of the one I had was perfect
but I sold it because I wanted smaller ones
and jmtwo wasn't making his anymore
the rang looks to be very crisp in details and
is from the same mold as the previous folder rangs
wouldnt mind have it but the pricetag leaves it on the
wish list
thanks for detailing this out for us
now we know the gun is worth getting
during SDCC had smooth grips.
the real deal had a light texture to them, just like the jmtwo version
the finish here looks great and really clean
the real deal hero's did not have the seam lines
the stunt rubber ones had minor seam on them but not nearly
as heavy as this one
the bomb is not mini, its the caltrop from the tumbler
why they call it the mini bomb I'll never understand
the minimines were gumball size not tennis ball
the quality of the one I had was perfect
but I sold it because I wanted smaller ones
and jmtwo wasn't making his anymore
the rang looks to be very crisp in details and
is from the same mold as the previous folder rangs
wouldnt mind have it but the pricetag leaves it on the
wish list
thanks for detailing this out for us
now we know the gun is worth getting
The Dark Knight cowl is not wearable. The neck piece is solid and permanently fixed to a shaft. I think someone skilled with a blade could cut the cowl away from the neck if they so desired.
D00R
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awe that sucks...i want to order the joker henchman mask but only if its wearable...
But is it castable?
I don't have the knowledge that would allow me to answer that question.
DarkKnight
Sr Member
Is it definitely life size
Wow. So basically, you're saying that it's OK to steal from a company that paid licensing fees to warner/DC because the product isn't what you hoped it would be?? Nobody is forcing you to buy the thing, so I don't see how a company that is producing a product that people want is "taking" a few hundred of your dollars maliciously, as you seem to be inferring.
Not sure if you've followed any of the "code of ethics" threads on this forum, but recasting (ie, stealing) is frowned upon.
AndySertin
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The cowl looks great but that sucks that it isn't wearable..... oh well
D00R
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they don't even state that it can't be worn. not everyone knows of this messageboard to read up on reviews of these collectibles.
I'm just TIRED of it...
i'm not saying anything is okay. im saying the reason things are done is becuase of the means of not being able to have it the right way.
same thing happened with the V for Vendetta mask, they overcharged for something that isn't really meant to be worn.
or even overpriced props that are made of resin instead of metal?
why do they always do that? and in this case make it so you can't wear it at all.
its like owning the batmobile and being told legally you aren't allowed to drive it. you can spend all that money on it but you can't do anything with it.
its over priced for something you can't use. WOW
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jts1031
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Obviously, since people are willing to pay that amount for it, with it being unwearable, then it's not over-priced. I don't see where they marketed it in anyway as being wearable either...
D00R
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You go on superherohype and people are odering it thinking they can wear it...
they have such a little product description about it that it doesn't state anywhere that it can't be worn.
iv even read they lied to people on the phone about the two face coin stating it didn't say replica or prop or whatever was engraved on it.
they have such a little product description about it that it doesn't state anywhere that it can't be worn.
iv even read they lied to people on the phone about the two face coin stating it didn't say replica or prop or whatever was engraved on it.
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