Hot Toys Superman 1978 1/6 Scale Custom Action Figure - BAF Ep.22

[@jarrodkapernick3401]

I don't know if it's me but something just seems off about the head sculpt

[@jt7440-m7s]

It's the nose the red makes him look like he has the flu

[@Rob-1970]

He looks like he’s had a stroke with that smirk 😂😂

[@K1214-m9w]

For me the the sculpt is very good but the paint job makes it look like he's sick.

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@jarrodkapernick3401]

All I said was that "it seems off" but I guess the internet doesn't approve of different opinions 🤷‍♂️

[@willthebeast8002]

Christopher Reeves' Superman IS magic to me. Seeing it as a kid really has an lasting impression on me. I bought two of them back when Hot Toys released them years ago. Thanks for the video.

[@JustinsCollection]

No probs!

[@maniax7517]

I’d still say my favorite live action of Superman is Christopher Reeve. The 1978 Superman film is just top tier.

[@PhilM4547]

Reeve

[@JustinsCollection]

He's the GOAT

[@menanmate2006]

Bro that head sculpt looks like he just smoked a fat blunt full of Super Kush 😂

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@neicosta]

Very proud of this custom outfit made here in Brazil by a great friend of mine! You really picked the best, Justin!

[@JustinsCollection]

Love the way it turned out!

[@luckyjhagra6020]

Very nice work on suit. I do prefer the HT as the eyes and nose are more accurate but glad you are happy with your purchase.

[@JustinsCollection]

All good!

[@Fletch85uk]

16:00 "As always, do your own research before buying" - MISSING 🤣🤣

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry about your previous experiences but it's not relevant to this custom figure. I hope it all gets sorted for you

[@Fletch85uk]

@@JustinsCollection it was a joke. It's just the sentence sounded like here is where you'd say it.

[@davefox7516]

Christopher Reeve IS Superman. John Williams Superman theme is the only music ever that will be associated with Superman. Rest in peace to your mother, and Christopher Reeve. God bless them.

[@JustinsCollection]

The GOAT

[@davefox7516]

@@JustinsCollection Yes, absolutely the GOAT.

[@992Twoface]

That sculpt makes him look kind of sickly

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@Dasbro4life]

Thats a great figure. Christopher Reeve was Superman when I was a kid so always my favorite.

[@JustinsCollection]

Nice!

[@restlessyouthproductions]

The most beloved Superman ever!! While I love the suit, that head sculpt looks bizarre imo. It looks too emaciated and sunk in. I'm sure in all your reviews, you haven't liked a sculpt that others love, so I doubt you'll be sensitive to others not feeling this. Great review as usual!!

[@JustinsCollection]

All good

[@SupermanKalEl7828]

Hi Justin! Excellent Job Customizing the Superman Figure! Honestly, I agreed but I truly couldn't Compared the Superman Customed and Hot Toys Superman. They're both Unique in its own way. In other Words, you now got the Best of Both Worlds. Mentioning I'm really Loving the Cooler Display Stand too. I'm still glad I got my Hot Toys: 78 Superman in my Collection, this Present Day. The Superman (1978) Movie, also brings back my Childhood with my Mother as well. Thanks for bringing back, one of the Greatest Memories of our Past! I'll always Cherish it, my Friend and Stay Super! 😭 😃 🌟

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@SupermanKalEl7828]

@@JustinsCollection 😎👍

[@mikelamacchia6297]

The headsculpt looks derpy But the suit looks really nice

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@msbatwoman7447]

I love these kitbash videos! It's fun to learn about other companies who do some fantastic head sculpts and costumes for sixth scale figures. I also love watching you put them all together. I am a big Christopher Reeve fan and honestly, the head sculpt doesn't look good. The bags under his eyes, looks like he hasn't slept weeks and that took away from the rest of improvements. The new suit looks fantastic! End of the day, your figure and you enjoy him, that's what counts!

[@JustinsCollection]

Thanks. Sorry it's not for you.

[@Ibrahim_M]

This is a stunning custom. The new accurate suit really does the great HT body justice, congrats! For those saying the head sculpt is inaccurate: it's not. It's incredibly accurate. I have the same one in 1/12 for my Mezco Superman, I've seen it without paint and with (painted it myself), and the likeness is the best I've seen of Reeve in figure form. I think what people are responding to is the rosy shading under the eyes and on the nose. A paint job can make or break a likeness, but if you don't have the ability to see a sculpt through the paint you'll say "it's horrible", etc. The rosy embellishments are a little heavy for my taste personally, but it's not going on my shelf, so my taste is irrelevant here. Also worth noting that contrast can be higher on camera and so the lighter parts of the skin get blown out, and the darker parts don't; I would wager this thing looks pretty perfect to the naked eye, and probably lend to it looking more lifelike. Either way, it's a custom to be proud of, and easily the best 1/6 Reeve Superman I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot).

[@JustinsCollection]

Thanks! I intentionally evenly light everything to avoid blowing anything out. No trickery here just smooth flat lighting.

[@Ibrahim_M]

@@JustinsCollection Ah yes, sorry that was intended for the layperson who might not have the understanding of what they're looking at-- I wouldn't presume to tell you about your own lighting/years of experience shooting hundreds of videos!

[@richardt3371]

It's a poor custom. I think I know what I'm responding to, rather than being told what I'm responding to - the colour is wrong but so is the shape of the face, the eyes, the kiss curl, the shape of Reeve's famously slim nose - all wrong. I grew up with the original Superman movies - Hot Toys nailed it with their head sculpt of a serious Supe.

[@Teddy-tj2qc]

It's a big downgrade vs the hot toys. Suit, boots, headscult. He is sick ?

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry you don't like it as much as I do

[@shellpose]

You can tell there was so much love put into this figure. It’s really like a brand new figure! I’m really impressed by not only the hs, but the choice of material for the suit! It really looks like a seamless body underneath!

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you so much!

[@J0r-El]

I absolutely love kitbashing figures. Something about the challenge and coming up with ideas to make it pop. The only thing I notice about kitbashing is that if you don't do it after a while, you might get rusty quickly and make little to costly mistakes...or maybe it's just me! Happy collecting!

[@JustinsCollection]

Yeah me too!

[@andreealarcon8636]

Glad this series still going, it's my personal favorite. Beautiful Superman figure, beautiful story behind it.

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you! It will be over soon, especially after the reception of this one

[@palletlover8519]

You know I’m happy you like the custom head sculpt but for me personally it’s looks too gaunt for my liking

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@Flyrudo]

This head sculpt is off for me, personally. Likeness is off and he looks like he hasn’t slept in forever.

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@alejandrojosegarciailaria1788]

Amazing custom that you have built in honor of this great actor and this great character. A 100/10. Beautiful🤩👌🏻

[@JustinsCollection]

Thanks so much!

[@Tatakapendragon]

The hot toys Superman gets my vote. The head sculpt on the new one does not look like Christopher Reeve. I like the vibrant colors on the hot toys version. I actually have that figure and I love him. My favorite Hot toy to date

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@goober489]

I love the new custom suit !!!!

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@sade281]

Superman looks like he had a cold with a runny nose 😮not feeling that the hot toys looks better

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@Sole-Knightmare]

Great job, Justin. Sad, it's been 13 years since the original. No 2.0 in sight from Hot Toys, and almost a year since InArt showed theirs with no updates on improvements. Reeve set the bar to be Superman and Superman: The Movie set the bar for superhero films. Feige even said they used Superman to construct the blueprint for the early MCU. Where is the love?

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you! I hope we see more figures officially soon!

[@collectingnerdzone]

Beautiful !! Best Christopher Reeves Superman I ever seen. Great work 🔥🔥🔥. The best one you done so far.

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you so much!

[@hollywxxdchris]

Justin keep these coming I love the BUILD A FIGURE videos. Nevermind others opinions because art is always criticized. Love your content.

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@MarkVersion1]

oh wow this is a review I've been waiting for

[@JustinsCollection]

Sick!

[@epicvsco777]

I disagree with the sentiment that the hot toys head sculpt looks better simply because of the expression. I simply feel the custom head sculpt looks considerably less like Christopher Reeve.

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@Buttersnatcher]

Brooooo....that 5 o' clock shadow is sooooo subtle. I love painting figures, but holy hell, there's no way I can pull that off. The headsculpt and paintjob reminds me of the first time I saw a superman movie, it was with Christopher Reeve (didn't know there were other actors back then), I was watching it with my dad and my brother on our old family TV (I'm from eastern europe). The paintjob is so good, I just timetraveled...

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you! I'm really happy with him!

[@ivanagustinortiz5237]

Loved it! As someone who grew up watching the Reeve/Routh Superman movies, he means so much to me this video kinda got me emotional. End result of the figure really is more accurate and hopefully the BAF series doesn't end anytime soon.

[@JustinsCollection]

It will be, the reception of this one sealed the deal for me

[@ivanagustinortiz5237]

​@@JustinsCollection that's really unfortunate :/ but I understand the reasoning behind the decision. Customs are really divisive, more so on social media. Hopefully there's a way we can get updates on X figures or something similar to it.

[@rajivgowda3666]

Love the review and great comparison Justin, if there was no hot toy I guess this would do the job, it’s the preferences I loved the screen accuracy and the head sculpt looks decent.. it has the reeves smile for sure .. love the effort you take to reach people and this custom figure is a good add on along with the hot toys figure.. it’s the benchmark set by hot toys but if given a chance I would own this custom figure.. as always cheers to you Justin love your presentation effort, time and dedication put into this hobby you are helping other fellow collectors.. loved the tribute to your mother with this Christopher reeves review.. rip.. you are doing a fantastic job keep more videos coming up like this mate cheers

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you, I try my best!

[@SidserytFan_23]

The head sculpt on the thumbnail looks terrible,its made him look old fr

[@JustinsCollection]

Ok sorry I’ll throw it directly in the trash

[@SidserytFan_23]

Nah dont

[@luvedrage3578]

Yea I’m not even a Superman fan (as in I’m not familiar with even this movie) but I can tell it’s not the most accurate headsculpt, idk about it being terrible tho, seems “fixable”

[@timothyraphael7904]

This is also my favorite BAF episode! Looking forward for more things like this 😁

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@davireal1257]

Aaaa yes I love build a figure episodes! 💕🐈

[@JustinsCollection]

Sick!

[@stage1pictures]

The likeness on the new head sculpt does look like Reeves more than I initially thought. I looked up some photos ( in my minds eye I could not see it ) and compared them to the new sculpt and it looks just like him. I thought maybe the shape of the hair was off but - nope - it really does look like the 1977 version ! Great result!

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@fishersfilms2828]

Wow! Just wow, great job Justin, seriously incredible figure!!!

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@vico7482]

The custom is so much better. Love it.

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@ToughGuyStu]

The costume is perfect! Colors and the symbol are exceptional. Plus, the premium packing for the custom pieces are a really nice, classy touch.

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@Oxossis]

When you think about it, Superman doesn’t really have to be muscular. He gets his powers from the sun, not from being in the gym. I guess that’s what I always liked about Chris Reeve. It’s not overdone.

[@JustinsCollection]

Yeah true

[@alphachannel1550]

Thank you very much Justin for this video! Although you discontinued BAF episodes, I'm pretty sure that you'll keep on rolling out awesome projects such as this one in the future - All the Best!👍

[@JustinsCollection]

My pleasure! I do plan on ending the series still.

[@gamingpotato7075]

glad to see it looking so good. Sure your mom would of loved it!

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@mondayworship390]

The comparison with the Hot Toys one really sells the custom to me. The suit in particular, the colour as you say is much more movie accurate. I love how you show the parts and then how it comes together, I tell you the BAF series is offering something no one else is doing at the moment… not to this high end level. I can understand some of the comments around the headsculpt, but it’s custom and deserves more love and appreciation of the skill involved. It’ll be interesting to see how the Inart versions of Supes and Clark come out.

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@actioncreature]

I'm over here patiently waiting on the inart. This custom suit though.. WOW! I wonder if inart can even do better.

[@JustinsCollection]

It's definitely possible

[@AdamWilliam329]

Ozempi-man

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@HYPER_COSMIXX]

YOOOO YOUR CUSTOMIZATIONS ARE SO GOOD! HOW DO YOU DO ALL OF THIS?! 🎉❤

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you! I try my best

[@TheGamingLizard7]

im saving up for a hot toys figure also i love your voice for some reason

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@41streclaimer]

This is absolutely stunning I'm loving the suit so much too, beautiful stuff. Much love and an amazing way to tribute

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@BXDRAGONX1]

Great figure! I enjoy all BAF!

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@K1214-m9w]

I love the suit, body and head sculpt. Though I feel the paint job on the head sculpt makes Superman look sick with the flu.

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry

[@lynnpachano9847]

Awesome custom Superman! Nice work Justin

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@DetectiveDC346]

Great updates to the figure Rest in peace and god bless your mum I’m sorry for your loss and I bet she was an amazing woman

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@SA-247]

Damn that looks good he is a grail I been wanting for a long time.

[@JustinsCollection]

Thanks!

[@common212]

He looks like he's high af

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@-Jozef]

I think the new headsculpt is good but what people are noticing is the red paint. I do think the red is a little harsh but other than that it looks good

[@JustinsCollection]

I like the shading personally

[@cmw0079]

Aside from the custom boots, I dig it. Well done man.

[@JustinsCollection]

Oh sorry you don't like the boots

[@CIV19]

Love this series🔥!

[@JustinsCollection]

Thanks!

[@sabrinasazanes1629]

He looks so good right now 🥰 love it ❤

[@JustinsCollection]

Thanks!

[@artich9480]

Nice custom The suit looks 👍 My favorites from the baf series : Weapon X and Geralt (one of the best head sculpts I've ever seen )

[@JustinsCollection]

Thanks! Some great ones!

[@ObsessiveGeek]

I’d have loved to see the custom suit on the standard Supes, sorry but I prefer the Hot Toys sculpt overall.

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@stevenwilliams8566]

The completed figure looks incredible Justin! So good to finally see a Reeve Superman smiling. Suit colour and stitched emblem is gorgeous. The Hot Toys figure was a triumph for the time but badly needs and update. I don't suppose you have any update on the InArt Reeve figure?

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you! No news unfortunately

[@Enigma2K99]

He NEEDS a "casual salute" hand to go with that face sculpt. A "see ya" salute.

[@JustinsCollection]

Agreed

[@MidnightGarou94]

the crazy amount of detail that goes into head sculpts.....it is such a fine Micro line walking the the tightrope achieving the likeness here .At 06:05 you can see the differences cleanly . The comparison side by side, while the artists head sculpt is nice it still falls a little short IMO (the nose bridge and eyes area )...i prefer the HT sculpt more between the two

[@JustinsCollection]

Yeah really like the detail

[@MBDyson829]

Great custom! I'm still waiting for a new Reeve from somebody. I'm sure it will be a while. I wish Hot Toys had done one for WB100.

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@cookedit]

Superman looks like he's on a liquid diet.

[@JustinsCollection]

I think that’s an insult? If so, thanks for watching anyway

[@aaronsharp7641]

​@JustinsCollection oh c'mon Justin. He just meant that Christopher Reeve's headsculpt looks a bit sickly due to the dark circles under his eyes. perhaps an insult to the sculptor, but not to you.

[@luvedrage3578]

@@aaronsharp7641a lot of people think Christopher reeves was too skinny, atleast for Superman. So it’s not that hard to misunderstand this, if it is about the headsculpt.

[@8ojack]

Or has the flu 😅

[@cookedit]

​@@JustinsCollectionThe figure's head sculpt looks sickly. I'm sure as an inanimate object it doesn't take it personally.

[@its_ngk]

“ Daily bugle outfit” 😂

[@sidiousnihil]

I did a double take as well. lol

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry! Revoke my nerd card! We have a 9 month old so I'm sleep deprived haha

[@its_ngk]

@@JustinsCollection its completely ok 😂 I just though its funny because I would do the same.

[@backfirecomics]

Ozympic Superman?

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@MooseCrossing262]

That’s supposed to be Christopher Reeve? 😬

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

I love the fabric, and the boots especially. The stitched S is perfect. I love both the Hot Toys and yours. In some pictures and video shots the Hot Toys color is correct and more vibrant, I do think yours is more accurate to the actual color though especially in the first film.

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@Kw_eian]

I think this figure is the best existing Superman figure. Aiming to customize this figure. Is the figure body in this video a Hot Toys Superman body? I admire your outstanding sense.

[@JustinsCollection]

Damn thank you! Yeah it is, just with some light mods

[@oolou041]

Hot toys for sure!!!! new suit is ok.

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@dhavensano]

Comments may be negative, but happiness is all the way up

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you! I still love it!

[@marcelo78]

Perhaps with different painting and lighting, the custom head can look better. The upgraded HT looks perfect IMHO. I do not mind the darker blue. It may be less screen accurate, but it's more 90s Superman, which I personally love. I replaced the arms on both of my HT Superman. I thought they were not muscular enough. Keep those customs coming!

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@DisillusionedMillennial]

i prefer your custom. I love it!

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@Crooklynmike]

The heads sculpt looks like he's drunk. The nose is red and has dark rings under the eyes. It's also smaller than the HT version.

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it’s not for you.

[@dolyharianto]

I don't think we can call this a custom figure, it's practically a whole brand new figure 😆😁 JND Studios did excellent and amazing 1/3 statues of Superman and Clark Kent, I really wish they'd translate those to 1/6 scale figures. It doesn't even have to be silicone based figure, a plastic one would do fine.

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you! They're working on 1/6 figures but no news on superman from them

[@jonnyburrows4454]

New suit and boots great 👌, headsculpt paintwork... not a fan 😔 Glad you like it though 👌

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@coletheslaw]

Suit and sculpt look amazing. The only thing I'd change is the paint application around the nose and eyes...Maybe it's just the lighting and HD camera, but he looks sort of like he has a cold....Don't get me wrong, the paint job is amazing in itself, but the rosey tones around the nose and eyes kind of ages him.

[@JustinsCollection]

Fair enough

[@hollywxxdchris]

Nothing like building your own figures.

[@JustinsCollection]

Agreed!

[@Carz-y9y]

Wow

[@JustinsCollection]

Thanks!

[@KylePoyner89]

Daily Bugle eh? Didn’t know Clark switched over, apparently he likes that Parker kids photos better than Olsens. 😁

[@JustinsCollection]

Fixed

[@KylePoyner89]

@@JustinsCollectionHappens to the best of us, great custom. The suit looks so much better. Especially colour wise!

[@NostalgiaBrit]

He’s… Just… _So…_ Beautiful… 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 *#Superman* will always be my all-time favourite superhero, and the late, _great_ *Christopher Reeve* will always be my favourite *#Superman**!* TBH, _all_ of the figures are equally gorgeous; they’re all perfect in their own way, and I dearly wish I could afford to have one of each (incl. the *#ClarkKent* figure) but, alas, my budget doesn’t allow for the fulfilment of said wish! _Le sigh!_ 😞

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

[@TheBroverman]

Nah man, it isn't just the expression. I just think the Hot Toys sculpt looks more like Christopher Reeve. "Good luck" with that custom though.

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@gallifreyarchives4434]

It looks good. Would love to see a custom or third party Gene Hackman Luther. Also, would you be able to kitbash a Tom Welling Superman from Smallville?

[@JustinsCollection]

Maybe!

[@gallifreyarchives4434]

@@JustinsCollection Tom Welling was the best Superman.

[@moredumbtoit5325]

Sorry about the hate comments Justin, it just shows everyone here saw the thumbnail and came to say something stupid, and never watched the actual footage of the head to make sure the colors weren't off, who clicks on an obviously filtered thumbnail to leave a hate comment, and just clicks back off?? Apparently 130 or so people

[@JustinsCollection]

No problem! I will try and touch up the thumbnail to fix it

[@duchoang591]

Imagine if there was a super man head that had a magnet tool to light up the eyes to make it look like he’s using his laser eyes

[@JustinsCollection]

That would be dope

[@gavin1982]

I think it looks terrible, compared to the stock HT, but all that matters is that you like it…

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it’s not for you

[@ElioraGBALOU]

My little brother loves hot toys and he wishes to have one and he really want to meet you

[@JustinsCollection]

Maybe one day!

[@ElioraGBALOU]

ok😊 THANK U so much for replying i sucbribed to ur channel @@JustinsCollection i love ur channel so much

[@Tatakapendragon]

The suit looks good except the cape is too high on his neck and the head sculpt does not look like Christopher Reeve at all. I prefer the hot toys head sculpt.

[@Tatakapendragon]

@@krypto0407 ??

[@Tatakapendragon]

@@krypto0407 I guess it seems like it should be Reeves . Thank you

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@adamagnus]

Thumbnail makes Supes seem like he has a cold or flu...

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@juzoinui4627]

Custom work is hard that’s for sure but when the out come looks good , it looks good

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you!

[@YTOG.Anthony]

It isn’t the smirk for me it’s just the one with the smirk looks more of Ben Affleck

[@JustinsCollection]

Ok

[@elrincongeek1413]

The sculpt looks great to me, the smirk screams Reeves Superman that was like is number one gesture when in character as the Man of Steel and personally I think it was captured here beautifully, if anything it adds to the likeness. Maybe it's because of the subtle difference in color between the head and neck that is throwing the likeness off to some people idk Other than that this is MILES better to the Hot toys one.

[@JustinsCollection]

Thank you so much!

[@mcmastermac]

Waiting for the inart one

[@JustinsCollection]

Fair

[@leobarbosa2001]

My man Christopher Sneeze

[@JustinsCollection]

Sorry it's not for you

[@leobarbosa2001]

@@JustinsCollection nah man it's your collection, as long as it looks the way you want it to, it's cool.

[@otaviodellavechia]

😎💪🏻

[@JustinsCollection]

Thanks!

[@Buttersnatcher]

Also - 13:45, now that you have the custom next to the Hot Toys original, the hot toys horiginal head-sculpt might have a bit of an issue (could be paintjob, or sculpt, I don't have the knowledge to say for sure). If you stare at the eyes and nose long enough on the Hot toys model, you start to see Eric Bana. Maybe its the lights, maybe its something else. Maybe its all in my head.

[@JustinsCollection]

Oh interesting

[@BossBast1]

are you still ending the BAF? this is just what was left in the pipeline? I would love if the series continued...

[@JustinsCollection]

After the reception of this one I think it makes even more sense

[@jacobkrug]

wow

[@JustinsCollection]

Thanks!

[@jacobkrug]

@@JustinsCollection anytime