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Title: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: obsidian3d on 24 February 2016, 05:28:38 PM
I'm going to pick up the Knight Models figures for Watchmen in the very near future, and would like to add a Dr. Manhattan to the group for display on my shelf. The character design itself is very simple, so it doesn't seem so difficult. The scale presents a bit of a problem however. I'd like something at least in scale with the KM figures. I don't mind if he's a giant, but would prefer he not be.

So, any suggestions out there for a 32 to 35mm bald, mostly or completely naked muscle man figure who isn't holding any weapons?
Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: Puuka on 24 February 2016, 06:58:07 PM
There's Heroclix. They seem to scale nicely with the KM
(http://www.hcrealms.com/units/ffwm005.jpg) (Regular size)
(http://www.hcrealms.com/units/wm011.jpg) (Giant)
(http://www.hcrealms.com/units/wm022.jpg) Larger than regular size)

And if you want a colossal one
(http://www.hcrealms.com/units/wm026v.jpg) (Stands about a foot)
Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: obsidian3d on 24 February 2016, 10:15:20 PM
The one with Silk Spectre might work. I'll need to track one down to look at with my own eyes.
Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: nic-e on 25 February 2016, 12:02:47 AM
What about the reaper or hasslefree sculpting dollies? Just sculpt some danglies on them and you're good to go! :)
Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: throwsFireball on 25 February 2016, 07:03:14 AM
This one is weirdly hard. The closest I could find were these two guys from Crossover miniatures.

(http://crossoverminiatures.com/figures/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/guard-cowl.jpg)
(http://crossoverminiatures.com/figures/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/infinitus-2.jpg)
Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: tnjrp on 25 February 2016, 07:55:35 AM
I suppose making a 35mm scale nekkid baldy hasn't been on the top of most miniature sculptors' to-do list o_o
Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: YPU on 25 February 2016, 08:23:48 AM
I suppose making a 35mm scale nekkid baldy hasn't been on the top of most miniature sculptors' to-do list o_o

Sounds more like a "dolly" to sculpt over. those might actually be worth a look here?
Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: Puuka on 25 February 2016, 04:16:59 PM
Just dawned on me why the one with Silk Specter is "taller", He's levitating.
(http://www.hcrealms.com/units/wm022.jpg)

I have all of them (Including the one with Silk Specter on his own base). I can take a pic next to pretty much any other Clix figure if you want a comparison. Not sure if you have any clix figures in your collection.

Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: obsidian3d on 25 February 2016, 04:51:30 PM
I have hundreds, bordering on thousands of clix..despite not having played in years. What I'm curious about with the heroclix ones, is whether he would stand up next to the Knight Models figures for the Watchmen. The one with Silk Spectre looks like the best option of the bunch so far.

Thanks for all the suggestions folks, keep them coming if you think of any more.
Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: Puuka on 27 February 2016, 07:13:14 PM
If you want a larger figure, there is Ace from Heroclix Crisis set.
(http://www.hcrealms.com/units/cr016.jpg)
Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: obsidian3d on 27 February 2016, 07:31:34 PM
Oh that is a great suggestion. I might have a few of those!
Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: Puuka on 27 February 2016, 07:41:30 PM
The guy on the right (grey suit) and the Batman are Heroclix figures with some KM Police figures
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C8TjmTjHmgQ/Ua-XIHAuLzI/AAAAAAAAB0I/YnnJYK0lZEY/s1600/IMG_3344.JPG)

Here is a KM Mr. Freeze with some other asst Heroclix
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dbp3xCjLCWQ/Ua-XGxMm7DI/AAAAAAAAB0A/Emdzy2NN788/s1600/IMG_3342.JPG)
Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: Grimmnar on 02 March 2016, 06:31:04 AM
The guy on the right (grey suit) and the Batman are Heroclix figures with some KM Police figures
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C8TjmTjHmgQ/Ua-XIHAuLzI/AAAAAAAAB0I/YnnJYK0lZEY/s1600/IMG_3344.JPG)
What is the source for the other models? Nightwing and Robin?

Grimm
Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: YPU on 02 March 2016, 01:33:39 PM
Those would be crossover miniatures, they are not sold under the names you mentioned though.  :D
Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: wellender on 02 March 2016, 09:06:03 PM
The Robin is a Crossover Miniatures' The Kid http://crossoverminiatures.com/product/the-kid/

The Nightwing is a conversion of Crossover Miniatures Everest http://crossoverminiatures.com/product/everest/

Lots of great models in the Crossover range.
Title: Re: I need suggestions for a Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen)
Post by: obsidian3d on 02 March 2016, 09:16:57 PM
The Crossover minis are quite a bit smaller than the figures by Knight Models however, so I wouldn't recommend them for folks looking to mix ranges. The do scale fairly well with most 'clix however. Clix are unfortunately all over the place in terms of scale, so you almost have to work with them on a figure-by-figure basis.