Thanks a ton for this tutorial. Whenever I do decide to pick this guy up, I know where to find a tutorial. Thanks to Hector too, has one of the best quality collections out there. Love his joker
That's great! And yes, Hector really has one of the best quality collections out there. He's very particular about details, so I often turn to him for ideas and advice on improving my own figures.
Well, if you like the results and final look of the figure after the mod, take your time and try it for yourself. The video will always be here for your reference, so watch it as many times as you need before jumping in. And of course, the Tony Mei cape is a must..! ;)
Awesome! I did this video in hopes to help folks out with the mod or at least give them some ideas or inspiration to do something similar. I felt the same way about the end result of my mod. I liked the figure at first, but I absolutely loved it so much more afterwards!
Enjoyed doing this video to share with everyone! Glad it's getting a good amount of views and people are able to do their own mods on their own MOS figure if they chose to do so. :)
Christina Anderson Glad this video was of some help to you. It was the first I believe on TH-cam and I think there have been a few others since I posted this, but ours might still be the best to follow. Just take your time and follow what we did step by step. I hope you will be happy with your results in the end! :)
I finished yesterday customizing my Man of Steel neck collar and I got Tony Mei cape too. Thanks a lot guys because your video was really helpful. Thanks!!!
I'm really glad this video is proving very useful to many collectors, especially those with an eye for more movie accurate details in their figures. I just hope when they decide to attempt this mod, this video will help things go as smoothly as possible. I love how mine is now and I can't stop staring at it..! ;)
wooow big respect to Hector and you Marlo for making this video.....i'm not so much of a Superman fan that i feel the urge to modify mine but it definitely looks better and more movie accurate.....it's just fantastic what the customizers do, the courage just to try out.....2 thumbs up
This video definitely isn't for everybody, but for those that might want to try this or were wondering about how to do it, I really hope this video will be very helpful! It looks a bit scary taking things apart like that, but the end results are awesome! I love my MOS figure so much more now that it has that customized touch making it more movie accurate and different from all the stock figures out there!
Thank you so much for this video! After seeing the entire process im confident enough I can pull this off easily. I am just waiting for tony to finish his wired cape! Also GREAT idea on the chest hair part lol.
I'm curious to also see Tony's wired cape. But for now I love the looks of a naturally draped cape that has a better color and quality than the stock cape that also just hangs very realistically. Lowering the neck line also helps make the neck appear longer and is more accurate to the film look too! Good luck with your mods..! Chest hair mods to come later...! LOL..! ;p
LOL..! Hopefully you will be pleased with the final results as much as we are! He just looks so much better and realistic/ movie accurate now! Tony is the one who should be happy with all the orders we're getting him with this vid! ;)
LOL..! I trust Hector as he's a great customizer with a real eye for this hobby! I was more impressed he was able to do it all in under 30 mins. I'm sure it would've been faster if we weren't chatting and trying to show the process, etc. I also agree it looks so much better now!
I just got this *amazing* figure last week! And I think it would look even better with the custom cape! But I was wondering... Wouldn't modifying the figure in this way affect its resale value? Not that I'm thinking of reselling it anytime soon, but still...
Glad you enjoyed the video! I think we were the first to do this on TH-cam and then others have copied and made their own versions. I guess it all helps out in the end, but we did it for fun and to just help out fellow collectors which is all that matters! ;)
Thanks so much for sharing this!! I have Tony's Cape coming soon so I am going to do this for sure.... I am not scared to do it... if it does go wrong I will just have to get another one.... it is that good that this needs doing!! Thanks again :)
Great! Don't be scared and definitely take your time and get the proper tools set aside. Gel glue, a nice sharp Xacto knife, and nice pair of hobby scissors, tweezers, etc. We tried to do this as fast as possible for the video, but you should definitely take your time and review this vid a few times before you jump in! ;)
Fantastic! Even if you don't do the full mod, just Tony's cape alone will help improve the look of the figure a great deal. Just the color, the way it hangs, and the quality are there in Tony's cape. ;)
Thank you! I love the end result too and I can't stop staring at mine now..! I love this mod and Tony's cape! I hope this video will help others who may wish to give this a try too!
Thanks, Carlos! I wanted to meet up with Hector for awhile since we both been busy, so this was a perfect opportunity for us! It's too bad I caught some kind of bad cold or flu bug..! I'm really feeling it today... I just want to stay in bed all day long..! :(
Awesome! So glad folks are finding this video useful! It's a fun project that I feel makes the figure more movie accurate and makes it the more special to display as it's now more unique from all those stock figures out there!
It really isn't too hard, but I would recommend studying what we did a few times in the video before attempting it yourself. Also, just take your time with it. We tried to do this as fast as we could while being informative. Of course on your own, take all the time in the world to get it right!
Barry Murray This should be fairly easy for you then since you have experience with customs. I think I did see pics of your heat vision mod on OSR? I'll check out your vid..!
emarae Yeah. It was as easy as you said. I put my suit on a TTM20 to decrease the height and i like the look. And it may have been my heat vision mod you saw.
Awesome that you were able to do your mod! Hopefully it went smoothly..? Hopefully the cape will arrive soon as that is a true essential in completing this look! It was fun just catching up with Hector and it actually helps him out from having to answer all the questions on how he did his mod so others could attempt it now on their own. :)
Amazing custom for the MMS 200!! When I saw this I did react how most would when the collar got taken off lmao, but this custom is a big big change. Awesome work, but I'm gonna keep mine the way it is because I'm not a customizer.
This mod isn't for everyone, but I'm glad you at least agree it does look better with the final result and more movie accurate than the stock version. If you decided to make the change, ShortRound will make the mod for you for a price if you contact him through Facebook.
Wow that looks really great! Man has got talent...but I gotta say, I can't pass on that holes even if it's hiding behind the cape...maybe there's another way to hide those holes..
Looks alot better flicking back and forth, before and after the neck looks longer and more in proportion. Clippers mod also looks good but neither should be necessary, hot toys not paying attention to the details again. Most people won’t try the mod for fear of messing up and or devaluing the figure, understandably. Glad yours worked out good. Gunna mod the gauntlets?
Yeah, I should've reviewed the two figures before we got started showing the differences between the two, but you can still just see them for yourself at the beginning of the video. The modded version had a neck that looks longer as you mentioned and the collar area is more movie accurate. The cape also does wonders to make this figure so much more realistic! If done successfully, I think collectors would actually pay more for something like this. I don't think I'll bother with the guantlets. At least for now..! ;)
Awesome job, and great tutorial. The MOS looks fantastic and more movie accurate with the mod and cape. As for me I'm to "scary Mary" to attempt this on my one and only MOS fig lol. I may attempt this in the near future by purchasing another fig and the wired cape. But for now I will admire others. Thx for sharing, peace....NBC
The cape alone is a big upgrade, so it's great you're at least picking up the wired cape! The mod just makes it look more movie accurate and realistic as it lowers the bulk in the traps and drops the collar line which makes the neck look longer too. This video will be here for everyone if you decide to make the mods yourself. If you preferred, ShortRound could do it as a commission if you contact him on Facebook.
Thanks for showing this Marlo..excellent tutorial..with great camera shots..I bought another fig to try this mod on..Tonys capes are the best material..got the new 89 cape too which is fantastic..Love Bro
Thanks, Curtis! I'm glad to tutorial came out okay was we were just wining it! I should've done a bit more of a comparison in the beginning, like a before and after thing, but at least you can see the two side by side in the opening to see the differences. I should have pointed them all out though. The 89 cape was a must and I just got one for my 1/4 scale Neca 89 Batman as well!
hi. thanks for this tutorial. but is removing the collar absolutely necessary? for my figure i just want to swap the cape. not remove the collar. what would the result be of keeping the collar on? thanks im a noob.
Well, the cape alone is a big improvement as Tony's cape has a better color and quality, so it hangs more naturally. Removing the collar improves the look in terms on making it more movie accurate and realistic but allowing you to lower the collar, thus creating the illusion of a longer neck and bringing it down to the S shield on his chest more like the way it is in the movie also. The collar also has a bulk to it around the traps, which also doesn't look very natural as it's a bit too thick in that area otherwise. Just little subtle changes that add up to a more realistic and movie accurate looking figure. If you don't care about all that and just want a nicer cape, then the other mods are not necessary.
I really have to agree that the difference is really huge improvement in making this figure more realistic and movie accurate! I can't get enough out of staring at this figure now! Good luck with doing your mod too..!
emarae Thanks man you are so right the accuracy to the cape just like the one in the movie, it's incredible absolutely love the cape. Keep on collecting bro : )
I think I always sound nervous, but to be honest I was fighting a loss of voice and cough as I was coming down with something at the time. Also, I knew the process involved making holes/ ripping the suit a bit, so I was hoping to find a way to avoid that as I know many others would feel the same and decide against doing this kind of mod. I only cared about the final result, so it didn't bother me too much at all, but I know it would bother many others. Still, it was great just doing this with my buddy Hector and showing folks how it's done!
Yeah, you can use the original cape, but it won't hang as naturally as the custom cape, and of course the color will not be as nice a match as with the custom cape either. The original cape may also have a tiny bit more bulk around the traps area compared to the custom cape which lays a bit flatter.
Wow it does look tons better with that neck piece taken out and tony's cape added....but i dont know if i would do it because all i could think about is the ripped up suit under the cape.
Thanks, Swamp Yack! I agree it really does look so much better! The rips don't bother me so much as they are all covered by the cape anyways. You'll never really know they're there unless you lift the cape back to look for it. On display I just love how it look so much more with the neck appearing longer and the collar area being more movie accurate now. Of course the cape does wonders too!
Is it necessary to remove the entire undercollar to attach tony mei's cape with pins? Or can the pins push through it? Because I don't think I'm gonna dare to do the collar mod. This is gonna be my 2nd 1/6 and I'm definitely one clumsy fuck, so just for that small detail I don't feel like going through all of this I think. But the new cape is a must for me. The double fabric factory cape is blegh.
Also, from what I can tell, I think a blowdryer would do more harm than have good, because you'd heat the suit too and I think the suit would tear much more easily further down from the modded section if you heat it, so unless you can heat extremely precise I wouldn't risk that I think.
Silrian777 Getting Tony's cape alone is a huge improvement as it will hang more naturally and the color matches better to the suit and what you see in the movie. The rest of the collar mod only helps drop the should thickness down making the neck appear longer and more natural while also bringing the S shield up the way it looks in the movie. You don't need to do this if you just want to install the cape and not do the rest of the mods.
Hey Pete! Thanks for the kind words and glad you agree it does make a big difference! One of these days I'll hopefully get to chat it up with you on a future Figure Talk or something like that. I usually work on Saturdays, so it's hard for me to join in the fun and I've also had a lingering cough for the longest time and now I've caught a bad cold/ minor flu! Oh boy..! But getting better now, I think..!
Awesome! Tony Mei's cape is a must an if you can do this mod properly, it really makes a big difference in the way it looks and displays! Glad you enjoyed the video and just take your time when you do your mods! Maybe watch this vid a few times so you really are prepared before you jump in! ;)
I'm less scared to do it now.. but I'm still just leaving mine as is, lol. I did add the custom cape though. It's an amazing cape as usual with Tony. Very informative.. Well done. Looks perfect.
Thanks, Ryan! We just winged it in one long take as I don't have time for editing, etc. I feel like crap today, so it was good we did this yesterday while I was still a little bit okay. I'm gonna try to rest up all day in bed..! At least you got Tony's cape which really is amazing! This mod isn't for everybody, but I was hoping it would help those out there that wanted to try it or at least give others some ideas.
emarae By the way.. This was probably one of the best instructional videos I've seen I think.. The fact that it was all one cut really helps you grasp what goes into it. Great job by Hector and you!
Ryno Thanks, Ryan. Just taking lots of time to stay in bed and getting up only to eat/ drink and reply to comments. LOL..! I'm happy with how it turned out as it went pretty smooth, but if I could do it again, I'd spend a few seconds in the beginning pointing out the differences. But I guess you can see it for yourself in the beginning anyways. ;)
Wow, very cool mod. looks fantastic now and so much more movie accurate. Haven't received mine yet, but would love to modify it too like this, just don't think I have the cojones to do actually go through with it Big thumbs up for you guys to put out this video though.
This mod isn't for everyone, but for those who would really like a more movie accurate figure and more naturalistic flowing cape, this mod in combination with Tony Mei's cape is a must. This video was just to show how it could be done, but for those not willing to try, ShortRound is always open to doing it as commission work if you contact him on Facebook.
Tirso Mena LOL! Well, I try my best to reply to most of the comments left on my vids, but it does get tough when you have many vids posted and more and more folks subscribe to your channel. But I try..! I happen to have the day off work, so I'm trying to catch up on things too..! ;)
The Cape Mod makes it look better but there are still so many Inaccuracies, I'm pretty sure we won't get a 2.0. Version so it is what it is. I think the could have done a better Paint Job, make the Suit more Reflective along with the Symbol. I still have mine today though, it's a Nice Figure but not Great...this Headsculpt though is still my Fave Cheers Jay
Great video. I wish I knew that you didn't have to open up the suit the get the lower collar out before I did mine . Lol Because sewing the suit back up was the hardest part of the whole mod. Haha You guys sure made it look easy now tho. :)
Oh man..! Yeah, that was something that scared me when I originally heard about the mod, so this video was done to hopefully show others that that step was not really necessary. Hopefully you were able to sew him back up okay and your end result still came out great!
I'm sorry, but I don't really know what the material is as I just bought it from Tony Mei. I don't think it's silk, but it has the weight of a silk piece. I think it would be more of a lycra material. Maybe you can contact Tony Mei for more answers. I put his contact info in my video description.
Glad you agree that the final look is more like the movie and worth the effort! I love my figure so much more now and he looks even more realistic in my opinion! This video will be here always for everybody's reference! :)
Final look !!! Your rigth i tink in this particular change is significative for hot toys the diference is much , but mi figure is normal , yet , increible detaill tanks for this video
Sure, the mod is maining to lower the neck/ collar line and bring it down closer to the chest shield. After that, you can still use the stock cape, but as nice as it is, it doesn't compare to Tony's cape which is a more movie accurate color red, and it is of a nicer quality material that is heavier and hangs more naturally from the shoulders, etc.
seems like a delicate process not for most lol. why was the mei cape not wired? seems like a missed opportunity cuz that's seems to be the only downfall of the stock one
Well, not everyone likes the wired cape look, so he went for the naturally hanging and more color accurate cape for now. He is in the process of making a wired cape for those interested, but I like the more realistic looks of the regular cape and how it hangs freely. And you're right, this process is not for everyone, but if you're willing to give it a shot, hopefully this video will help a lot! ;)
It is a bit of work, but it's not too bad. Maybe not for a beginner, but at least for customizers/ hobbyist with at least a little bit of experience. As you mentioned and could see in the results, it makes a really big difference in making him more screen accurate and more realistic.
William Johnson LOL! I guess that would be a lot easier. Hopefully it didn't cost you too much more. With the MOS figure being discounted recently, I guess it's not too bad to modify these figures these days.
Awesome figure. Only gripe is that they trimmed down the body too much. It was too bulky before but now it's a little too small. Head to body proportion is off
It was a gift and the stand is a Hot Toys VIP Dynamic stand which was a special X-mas release in Hong Kong. It came with extra display base artwork for Spider-man 2, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Capt America Winter Soldier.
+mike knite I worked as a comic book artist for many years and now mostly work as a nurse. I plan to returning to comics again soon if I can still get some work..! We'll see..!
emarae wow that is great! what comics did you do! do you get money from them when someone buys a comic coz if yes i would love to buy some XD. anyways love your chanel
+mike knite The last time I worked on a comic book was about 2 years ago now. You can google search my name, Marlo Alquiza to see some of the books I worked on. I do get a little bit of money from book sales, so every sale counts. At this point it would be in reprints such as in trade paperback collections. Glad you love my channel and though I'm taking a break due to my family moving, I hope to return with even better content in the near future! ;)
know what bro, another way of breaking glue down is to freeze it. i have a issue with some crazy glue. i put the toy part in the freezer and i broke the glue down. to the point is wasn't even there anymore
I haven't tried freezing super glue, but then again I never had any big issues using it so far. I'll keep it in mind if I need to break the glue down in the future! Thanks for the tips!
It's all a matter of opinion like you said. You'd be surprised how many people would pay so much more for a more movie accurate customized version like this over a regular stock figure. When it comes to 1/6 collecting, many collectors want as much movie accuracy as possible.
That's probably true, I've been collecting many Hot Toys characters like Iron Man, mark 7; Thor from the Avengers; Jor-el from Man of Steel; Christopher Reeve's Superman and now Henry Cavill's Man of Steel. It's a matter of opinion, but after watching the video. I feel if I were too resell my Superman, with the refurbished cape, buyers would say that the collectible has been disfigured, and want their money back.
Andy Randall Well, of course I wouldn't sell it without the buyer knowing it was a customized piece. If you sell it right pointing out the upgrades, it will typically get the attention of collectors and sell for more. The cape alone is an upgrade with a $50 value.
Agreed; there are some earlier features presented that I liked. Like the various capes for Michael Keaton's Batman. Where basically you'd pop the head off and replace the cape without having to cut or glue anything. It's just me i suppose. I like my Man of Steel has is.
If you see the movie or photos, there is little to no gap between the collar and the symbol. Also, the neck line is lower to give the neck a longer look as in the film also.
Short Rounds also posts on the "Sideshow Freaks" message board at www.sideshowcollectors.com. I'm a member there, and have seen his posts there before in the past.
He should be under Tony Mei. I put info in the video description including his e-mail if you are interested in contacting him about a cape. And let him know you saw my video..! ;)
Why would you say the figure is no good? The figure displays so much better and is more movie accurate now. Collectors with an eye for these details would agree and there wouldn't be so many doing this type of mod if they didn't agree. A modded figure like this would easily sell for $100 more in the collector's world.
Because for one the suit is torn,secondly to me its like a car that loses value once you drive it off the lot,and on top of that the purchaser makes custom alterations to devalue it even more,that's just me you don't correct the artist's vision because after it won't be his vision, like i said before to each his own...
emarae You're right, the final result was excellent. When Sideshow first put this figure on the site, I saw that theirs wasn't accurate. They should have gotten it right but sometimes you gotta take charge of it to make it right.
Thanks a ton for this tutorial. Whenever I do decide to pick this guy up, I know where to find a tutorial. Thanks to Hector too, has one of the best quality collections out there. Love his joker
That's great! And yes, Hector really has one of the best quality collections out there. He's very particular about details, so I often turn to him for ideas and advice on improving my own figures.
@@MarlotheCollector That's for Tutorial oh cool i like that
I've got reservations, but after seing the vid I have to try this. Thanks for the vid bro.
Well, if you like the results and final look of the figure after the mod, take your time and try it for yourself. The video will always be here for your reference, so watch it as many times as you need before jumping in. And of course, the Tony Mei cape is a must..! ;)
Did my (neck/cape) mod today while watching this video. Went pretty well. Thx for sharing this video tutorial. It looks like a new figure to me.
Awesome! I did this video in hopes to help folks out with the mod or at least give them some ideas or inspiration to do something similar. I felt the same way about the end result of my mod. I liked the figure at first, but I absolutely loved it so much more afterwards!
Love watching a craftsman at work. Nice job.
Enjoyed doing this video to share with everyone! Glad it's getting a good amount of views and people are able to do their own mods on their own MOS figure if they chose to do so. :)
Awesome share bro, VERY COOL!!
Thanks for sharing this! It makes me ten times more confident at removing my cape :)
Christina Anderson Glad this video was of some help to you. It was the first I believe on TH-cam and I think there have been a few others since I posted this, but ours might still be the best to follow. Just take your time and follow what we did step by step. I hope you will be happy with your results in the end! :)
I finished yesterday customizing my Man of Steel neck collar and I got Tony Mei cape too. Thanks a lot guys because your video was really helpful. Thanks!!!
You are very welcome and I'm just glad this video was very helpful to many collectors out there! :)
This makes a huge difference to the figure, and looks way more movie accurate…..thanks for putting this video up.
I'm really glad this video is proving very useful to many collectors, especially those with an eye for more movie accurate details in their figures. I just hope when they decide to attempt this mod, this video will help things go as smoothly as possible. I love how mine is now and I can't stop staring at it..! ;)
wooow big respect to Hector and you Marlo for making this video.....i'm not so much of a Superman fan that i feel the urge to modify mine but it definitely looks better and more movie accurate.....it's just fantastic what the customizers do, the courage just to try out.....2 thumbs up
This video definitely isn't for everybody, but for those that might want to try this or were wondering about how to do it, I really hope this video will be very helpful! It looks a bit scary taking things apart like that, but the end results are awesome! I love my MOS figure so much more now that it has that customized touch making it more movie accurate and different from all the stock figures out there!
Thank you so much for this video! After seeing the entire process im confident enough I can pull this off easily. I am just waiting for tony to finish his wired cape! Also GREAT idea on the chest hair part lol.
I'm curious to also see Tony's wired cape. But for now I love the looks of a naturally draped cape that has a better color and quality than the stock cape that also just hangs very realistically. Lowering the neck line also helps make the neck appear longer and is more accurate to the film look too! Good luck with your mods..! Chest hair mods to come later...! LOL..! ;p
Love this have ordered my cape and will do it... so thanks guys for making me spend money! lol
LOL..! Hopefully you will be pleased with the final results as much as we are! He just looks so much better and realistic/ movie accurate now! Tony is the one who should be happy with all the orders we're getting him with this vid! ;)
Cool work, damn was i scared when he took of the thing initially. Def. looks better!
LOL..! I trust Hector as he's a great customizer with a real eye for this hobby! I was more impressed he was able to do it all in under 30 mins. I'm sure it would've been faster if we weren't chatting and trying to show the process, etc. I also agree it looks so much better now!
I just got this *amazing* figure last week! And I think it would look even better with the custom cape! But I was wondering... Wouldn't modifying the figure in this way affect its resale value? Not that I'm thinking of reselling it anytime soon, but still...
So did you ever sell this figure?
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Well done guys great work. Theres not enough helpful mod vids in this style
Keep up the good work
Glad you enjoyed the video! I think we were the first to do this on TH-cam and then others have copied and made their own versions. I guess it all helps out in the end, but we did it for fun and to just help out fellow collectors which is all that matters! ;)
Thanks so much for sharing this!! I have Tony's Cape coming soon so I am going to do this for sure.... I am not scared to do it... if it does go wrong I will just have to get another one.... it is that good that this needs doing!! Thanks again :)
Great! Don't be scared and definitely take your time and get the proper tools set aside. Gel glue, a nice sharp Xacto knife, and nice pair of hobby scissors, tweezers, etc. We tried to do this as fast as possible for the video, but you should definitely take your time and review this vid a few times before you jump in! ;)
Your video got me on board with Tony's custom capes.... Thanks !!!
Fantastic! Even if you don't do the full mod, just Tony's cape alone will help improve the look of the figure a great deal. Just the color, the way it hangs, and the quality are there in Tony's cape. ;)
end result looks great, thanks for showing us buddy
Thank you! I love the end result too and I can't stop staring at mine now..! I love this mod and Tony's cape! I hope this video will help others who may wish to give this a try too!
im sure it will, my cape is starting to bother me...lol
Great work there together and explanation. Good to see you guys.
Thanks, Carlos! I wanted to meet up with Hector for awhile since we both been busy, so this was a perfect opportunity for us! It's too bad I caught some kind of bad cold or flu bug..! I'm really feeling it today... I just want to stay in bed all day long..! :(
thanks for sharing guys! will do this once my MOS arrive :)
Awesome! So glad folks are finding this video useful! It's a fun project that I feel makes the figure more movie accurate and makes it the more special to display as it's now more unique from all those stock figures out there!
Beautiful work. You have made the mod look easy to do. Thanks for posting!
It really isn't too hard, but I would recommend studying what we did a few times in the video before attempting it yourself. Also, just take your time with it. We tried to do this as fast as we could while being informative. Of course on your own, take all the time in the world to get it right!
emarae I will indeed. I am no stranger to customs, but i was hesitant to try this till i saw your vid. Check out my vids for a heat vision mod!
Barry Murray This should be fairly easy for you then since you have experience with customs. I think I did see pics of your heat vision mod on OSR? I'll check out your vid..!
emarae Yeah. It was as easy as you said. I put my suit on a TTM20 to decrease the height and i like the look. And it may have been my heat vision mod you saw.
Awesome video guys.
Already did my mod and waiting on tonys cape but i just love when freaks share these kind of stuff.
You rock guys
Awesome that you were able to do your mod! Hopefully it went smoothly..? Hopefully the cape will arrive soon as that is a true essential in completing this look! It was fun just catching up with Hector and it actually helps him out from having to answer all the questions on how he did his mod so others could attempt it now on their own. :)
Amazing custom for the MMS 200!! When I saw this I did react how most would when the collar got taken off lmao, but this custom is a big big change. Awesome work, but I'm gonna keep mine the way it is because I'm not a customizer.
This mod isn't for everyone, but I'm glad you at least agree it does look better with the final result and more movie accurate than the stock version. If you decided to make the change, ShortRound will make the mod for you for a price if you contact him through Facebook.
Wow that looks really great! Man has got talent...but I gotta say, I can't pass on that holes even if it's hiding behind the cape...maybe there's another way to hide those holes..
Looks alot better flicking back and forth, before and after the neck looks longer and more in proportion. Clippers mod also looks good but neither should be necessary, hot toys not paying attention to the details again. Most people won’t try the mod for fear of messing up and or devaluing the figure, understandably. Glad yours worked out good. Gunna mod the gauntlets?
Yeah, I should've reviewed the two figures before we got started showing the differences between the two, but you can still just see them for yourself at the beginning of the video. The modded version had a neck that looks longer as you mentioned and the collar area is more movie accurate. The cape also does wonders to make this figure so much more realistic! If done successfully, I think collectors would actually pay more for something like this. I don't think I'll bother with the guantlets. At least for now..! ;)
Awesome job, and great tutorial. The MOS looks fantastic and more movie accurate with the mod and cape. As for me I'm to "scary Mary" to attempt this on my one and only MOS fig lol. I may attempt this in the near future by purchasing another fig and the wired cape. But for now I will admire others. Thx for sharing, peace....NBC
The cape alone is a big upgrade, so it's great you're at least picking up the wired cape! The mod just makes it look more movie accurate and realistic as it lowers the bulk in the traps and drops the collar line which makes the neck look longer too. This video will be here for everyone if you decide to make the mods yourself. If you preferred, ShortRound could do it as a commission if you contact him on Facebook.
Thanks for showing this Marlo..excellent tutorial..with great camera shots..I bought another fig to try this mod on..Tonys capes are the best material..got the new 89 cape too which is fantastic..Love Bro
Thanks, Curtis! I'm glad to tutorial came out okay was we were just wining it! I should've done a bit more of a comparison in the beginning, like a before and after thing, but at least you can see the two side by side in the opening to see the differences. I should have pointed them all out though. The 89 cape was a must and I just got one for my 1/4 scale Neca 89 Batman as well!
hi. thanks for this tutorial. but is removing the collar absolutely necessary? for my figure i just want to swap the cape. not remove the collar. what would the result be of keeping the collar on? thanks im a noob.
Well, the cape alone is a big improvement as Tony's cape has a better color and quality, so it hangs more naturally. Removing the collar improves the look in terms on making it more movie accurate and realistic but allowing you to lower the collar, thus creating the illusion of a longer neck and bringing it down to the S shield on his chest more like the way it is in the movie also. The collar also has a bulk to it around the traps, which also doesn't look very natural as it's a bit too thick in that area otherwise. Just little subtle changes that add up to a more realistic and movie accurate looking figure. If you don't care about all that and just want a nicer cape, then the other mods are not necessary.
Thank you so much for this tutorial You guys are awesome. Now I am definately doing this mod. It looks soo much beter. Great work guys : )
I really have to agree that the difference is really huge improvement in making this figure more realistic and movie accurate! I can't get enough out of staring at this figure now! Good luck with doing your mod too..!
emarae Thanks man you are so right the accuracy to the cape just like the one in the movie, it's incredible absolutely love the cape. Keep on collecting bro : )
Great Video! Emarae, you sounded very nervous . always suggesting to heat it up :) looks awesome
I think I always sound nervous, but to be honest I was fighting a loss of voice and cough as I was coming down with something at the time. Also, I knew the process involved making holes/ ripping the suit a bit, so I was hoping to find a way to avoid that as I know many others would feel the same and decide against doing this kind of mod. I only cared about the final result, so it didn't bother me too much at all, but I know it would bother many others. Still, it was great just doing this with my buddy Hector and showing folks how it's done!
Can it be done with the original cape?
Yeah, you can use the original cape, but it won't hang as naturally as the custom cape, and of course the color will not be as nice a match as with the custom cape either. The original cape may also have a tiny bit more bulk around the traps area compared to the custom cape which lays a bit flatter.
the mod is essential! Thanks guys for showing us how to do it!
Glad you found this video useful! I hope others will be brave enough to give this a try after seeing this video!
Sorry to go off topic, but what is the size of the neck on this figure, is it the same as headsculpts with the necks attached.?
Wow it does look tons better with that neck piece taken out and tony's cape added....but i dont know if i would do it because all i could think about is the ripped up suit under the cape.
Thanks, Swamp Yack! I agree it really does look so much better! The rips don't bother me so much as they are all covered by the cape anyways. You'll never really know they're there unless you lift the cape back to look for it. On display I just love how it look so much more with the neck appearing longer and the collar area being more movie accurate now. Of course the cape does wonders too!
Muy bien Héctor Rosas. Congratulations.
Is it necessary to remove the entire undercollar to attach tony mei's cape with pins? Or can the pins push through it? Because I don't think I'm gonna dare to do the collar mod. This is gonna be my 2nd 1/6 and I'm definitely one clumsy fuck, so just for that small detail I don't feel like going through all of this I think.
But the new cape is a must for me. The double fabric factory cape is blegh.
Also, from what I can tell, I think a blowdryer would do more harm than have good, because you'd heat the suit too and I think the suit would tear much more easily further down from the modded section if you heat it, so unless you can heat extremely precise I wouldn't risk that I think.
Silrian777
Getting Tony's cape alone is a huge improvement as it will hang more naturally and the color matches better to the suit and what you see in the movie. The rest of the collar mod only helps drop the should thickness down making the neck appear longer and more natural while also bringing the S shield up the way it looks in the movie. You don't need to do this if you just want to install the cape and not do the rest of the mods.
Ah cheers man! Good to know. Although your tutorial is so solid I think I'm gonna eventually try the whole shebang.
Thanks either way!
Great Video Marlo, great work Hector, it does make a big difference spot on screen accurate now great job and thanks for sharing huge thumbs up
Hey Pete! Thanks for the kind words and glad you agree it does make a big difference! One of these days I'll hopefully get to chat it up with you on a future Figure Talk or something like that. I usually work on Saturdays, so it's hard for me to join in the fun and I've also had a lingering cough for the longest time and now I've caught a bad cold/ minor flu! Oh boy..! But getting better now, I think..!
Great tutorial!! Thank you very much guys! Can't wait to do this mod on my Superman.
Awesome! Tony Mei's cape is a must an if you can do this mod properly, it really makes a big difference in the way it looks and displays! Glad you enjoyed the video and just take your time when you do your mods! Maybe watch this vid a few times so you really are prepared before you jump in! ;)
I'm less scared to do it now.. but I'm still just leaving mine as is, lol. I did add the custom cape though. It's an amazing cape as usual with Tony. Very informative.. Well done. Looks perfect.
WOW! what a big different that makes it looks amazing!!
Thanks, Ryan! We just winged it in one long take as I don't have time for editing, etc. I feel like crap today, so it was good we did this yesterday while I was still a little bit okay. I'm gonna try to rest up all day in bed..! At least you got Tony's cape which really is amazing! This mod isn't for everybody, but I was hoping it would help those out there that wanted to try it or at least give others some ideas.
emarae Hope you feel better my friend.. Take some of that Zinc!
emarae By the way.. This was probably one of the best instructional videos I've seen I think.. The fact that it was all one cut really helps you grasp what goes into it. Great job by Hector and you!
Ryno Thanks, Ryan. Just taking lots of time to stay in bed and getting up only to eat/ drink and reply to comments. LOL..! I'm happy with how it turned out as it went pretty smooth, but if I could do it again, I'd spend a few seconds in the beginning pointing out the differences. But I guess you can see it for yourself in the beginning anyways. ;)
Wow, very cool mod. looks fantastic now and so much more movie accurate.
Haven't received mine yet, but would love to modify it too like this, just don't think I have the cojones to do actually go through with it
Big thumbs up for you guys to put out this video though.
This mod isn't for everyone, but for those who would really like a more movie accurate figure and more naturalistic flowing cape, this mod in combination with Tony Mei's cape is a must. This video was just to show how it could be done, but for those not willing to try, ShortRound is always open to doing it as commission work if you contact him on Facebook.
Yeah it's quite different and much closer to the Motion Picture. Very clever on Hectors part.
Yeah...I got the figure with the mod for $80.00 complete with the accessories including 1/1 krypton key. My lucky day.
Where did you get it from?
Ebay...lucky winning bid.
Fantastic work fellas thanks for doing this video
No problem! Glad you enjoyed the video and we certainly had fun doing it!
and thanks for responding so quickly most times you never hear back from people
Tirso Mena
LOL! Well, I try my best to reply to most of the comments left on my vids, but it does get tough when you have many vids posted and more and more folks subscribe to your channel. But I try..! I happen to have the day off work, so I'm trying to catch up on things too..! ;)
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The Cape Mod makes it look better but there are still so many Inaccuracies, I'm pretty sure we won't get a 2.0. Version so it is what it is. I think the could have done a better Paint Job, make the Suit more Reflective along with the Symbol. I still have mine today though, it's a Nice Figure but not Great...this Headsculpt though is still my Fave
Cheers
Jay
Great video. I wish I knew that you didn't have to open up the suit the get the lower collar out before I did mine . Lol Because sewing the suit back up was the hardest part of the whole mod. Haha You guys sure made it look easy now tho. :)
Oh man..! Yeah, that was something that scared me when I originally heard about the mod, so this video was done to hopefully show others that that step was not really necessary. Hopefully you were able to sew him back up okay and your end result still came out great!
hello friend emarae want to make a query that type of material is the layer of man of steel? nose if it is silk or lycra thanks friend amarae
I'm sorry, but I don't really know what the material is as I just bought it from Tony Mei. I don't think it's silk, but it has the weight of a silk piece. I think it would be more of a lycra material. Maybe you can contact Tony Mei for more answers. I put his contact info in my video description.
Very cool the diference is really extrem good job my friend !! Is notable and definitive like the movie saludos from mexico city cool video!!!!!!!
Glad you agree that the final look is more like the movie and worth the effort! I love my figure so much more now and he looks even more realistic in my opinion! This video will be here always for everybody's reference! :)
Final look !!! Your rigth i tink in this particular change is significative for hot toys the diference is much , but mi figure is normal , yet , increible detaill tanks for this video
That looked so scary when he took oh off great video
Great review mate
Can this mod be done with the stock cape?
Sure, the mod is maining to lower the neck/ collar line and bring it down closer to the chest shield. After that, you can still use the stock cape, but as nice as it is, it doesn't compare to Tony's cape which is a more movie accurate color red, and it is of a nicer quality material that is heavier and hangs more naturally from the shoulders, etc.
what kind of fabric used for custom cape?
I don't know the fabric used as I did not make the cape. But it feels like a silk like material as it's a bit heavy.
seems like a delicate process not for most lol. why was the mei cape not wired? seems like a missed opportunity cuz that's seems to be the only downfall of the stock one
Well, not everyone likes the wired cape look, so he went for the naturally hanging and more color accurate cape for now. He is in the process of making a wired cape for those interested, but I like the more realistic looks of the regular cape and how it hangs freely. And you're right, this process is not for everyone, but if you're willing to give it a shot, hopefully this video will help a lot! ;)
gundam january
if im not wrong i think he changed it, because of the color was more dead on.
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Now...that is just too much damn work! LOL But, it makes all the difference in this world and beyond.
It is a bit of work, but it's not too bad. Maybe not for a beginner, but at least for customizers/ hobbyist with at least a little bit of experience. As you mentioned and could see in the results, it makes a really big difference in making him more screen accurate and more realistic.
I ended up buying a custom MOS with the collar mod.
William Johnson
LOL! I guess that would be a lot easier. Hopefully it didn't cost you too much more. With the MOS figure being discounted recently, I guess it's not too bad to modify these figures these days.
Awesome figure. Only gripe is that they trimmed down the body too much. It was too bulky before but now it's a little too small. Head to body proportion is off
How can I contact Shortround for customizing?
Try looking him up on Facebook under Short Round.
what are those needles?
could you tell me the name?
The tiny pins were included by Tony Mei for the cape installation when you buy his cape. I don't know what they're called or where to get them, sorry!
That was hard to watch lol. Made a mess of the back, so I'd never do this as it ruins the clean look. Just me.
where did you get that stand?
It was a gift and the stand is a Hot Toys VIP Dynamic stand which was a special X-mas release in Hong Kong. It came with extra display base artwork for Spider-man 2, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Capt America Winter Soldier.
How do you afford all these hot toys figures like what do you do for a living
+mike knite I worked as a comic book artist for many years and now mostly work as a nurse. I plan to returning to comics again soon if I can still get some work..! We'll see..!
emarae wow that is great! what comics did you do! do you get money from them when someone buys a comic coz if yes i would love to buy some XD. anyways love your chanel
+mike knite The last time I worked on a comic book was about 2 years ago now. You can google search my name, Marlo Alquiza to see some of the books I worked on. I do get a little bit of money from book sales, so every sale counts. At this point it would be in reprints such as in trade paperback collections. Glad you love my channel and though I'm taking a break due to my family moving, I hope to return with even better content in the near future! ;)
+emarae ok cool i look forward to more content and ill see what comics ill get XD thanks.
know what bro, another way of breaking glue down is to freeze it. i have a issue with some crazy glue. i put the toy part in the freezer and i broke the glue down. to the point is wasn't even there anymore
I haven't tried freezing super glue, but then again I never had any big issues using it so far. I'll keep it in mind if I need to break the glue down in the future! Thanks for the tips!
emarae
hey i learned so much from other toy collect..our hobby is awesome
Legends!, thanks so much :)
LOL..! Thanks, buddy! Glad you enjoyed this!
While I like what you did. I'm leaving mine has is. It's worth more if it's left has is, straight from the factory. My opinion anyway.
It's all a matter of opinion like you said. You'd be surprised how many people would pay so much more for a more movie accurate customized version like this over a regular stock figure. When it comes to 1/6 collecting, many collectors want as much movie accuracy as possible.
That's probably true, I've been collecting many Hot Toys characters like Iron Man, mark 7; Thor from the Avengers; Jor-el from Man of Steel; Christopher Reeve's Superman and now Henry Cavill's Man of Steel. It's a matter of opinion, but after watching the video. I feel if I were too resell my Superman, with the refurbished cape, buyers would say that the collectible has been disfigured, and want their money back.
Andy Randall Well, of course I wouldn't sell it without the buyer knowing it was a customized piece. If you sell it right pointing out the upgrades, it will typically get the attention of collectors and sell for more. The cape alone is an upgrade with a $50 value.
Agreed; there are some earlier features presented that I liked. Like the various capes for Michael Keaton's Batman. Where basically you'd pop the head off and replace the cape without having to cut or glue anything. It's just me i suppose. I like my Man of Steel has is.
Where can I buy these capes
I put some information in the video description that should help you contact Tony Mei.
Hey hector how can I contact you?
To contact Hector, look him up on Facebook under Short Round.
I found out that gap between the symbol and the cooler is supposed to be like that. From the movie photos I've seen.
If you see the movie or photos, there is little to no gap between the collar and the symbol. Also, the neck line is lower to give the neck a longer look as in the film also.
Thanks for sharing.
timothy coppley You got it! I really hope this video proved helpful to you and many others! :)
How much??? 😂😅
How much for what? The cape? Figure? Installation of the cape?
Pretty cool
Omg, if I ever get a Man Of Steel hot toys, I really am gonna ask you his help, because I'm really scared of doing that
Or, you could have left the perfectly good standard cape on and not mutilate the suit!
Custom cape and modifications were great improvements, so very happy to have done it!
thats awsome
Nice :)
Thank you! :)
For $250 you'd think Hot Toys would do the capes properly.
Cool Mod
Thanks, Mike! Just wanted to share this with everyone in case they might want to give it a try too!
Short Rounds also posts on the "Sideshow Freaks" message board at www.sideshowcollectors.com. I'm a member there, and have seen his posts there before in the past.
Great video guy but still aint got the confidence to do it lol
What's tony mei Facebook?
He should be under Tony Mei. I put info in the video description including his e-mail if you are interested in contacting him about a cape. And let him know you saw my video..! ;)
LO QUIERO.🤩🦸♂️
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All that's left is to add chest hair.
LOL..! Yes, that is something we'll work on next! ;)
Am doing in now LoL
Wow the figure is no good now,but hey its yours...
Why would you say the figure is no good? The figure displays so much better and is more movie accurate now. Collectors with an eye for these details would agree and there wouldn't be so many doing this type of mod if they didn't agree. A modded figure like this would easily sell for $100 more in the collector's world.
Because for one the suit is torn,secondly to me its like a car that loses value once you drive it off the lot,and on top of that the purchaser makes custom alterations to devalue it even more,that's just me you don't correct the artist's vision because after it won't be his vision, like i said before to each his own...
Please i want to buy this! Do you sell? What your facebook? Find me, emanuel silva on facebook
You need to contact Tony Mei for the custom cape and Short Round if you want him to do the modifications for you. You can find them both on Facebook.
how to destroy a nice figure.
It was horrible watching you guys deface this new Superman.
LOL..! Not a mod for everyone! But the final results are such a huge improvement.
emarae You're right, the final result was excellent. When Sideshow first put this figure on the site, I saw that theirs wasn't accurate. They should have gotten it right but sometimes you gotta take charge of it to make it right.
you guys are insane dissecting your figures and killing the resale value.
NOOOOO PLEASE NOOOOOOO
Stop