Kitbash 101 Batman Custom Cape Template and Installation Tutorial

[@wilfredoflores4364]

OMG this video is exactly I was looking for! I want to make a cape for my DC Essentials Knightfall Batman, and wasn't sure how. Thank you so much!!!

[@knikdel]

I use spandex cloth. I think that's what you use, too. I found a thin spandex cloth and it does have that quality that it drops according to the 1:12 scale. :)

[@abdulrehmanserai95]

Your capes looks miles better than the other ones, falls nicely, does not bunch up like the other ones.

[@BraulioT-vs4vd]

Hey I was wondering if you could show how you did the cape for the dc essentials Batman

[@trence5]

Thanks for this vid it helps narrow down how to shape out the cape. Just wish I knew what kind of material/fabric to ask for at the store though.

[@chanceharper4676]

I would buy the Batman rebirth figure you showed. Simply beautiful figure

[@chanceharper4676]

The first one, not the Mattel version

[@porko882]

For fabric try dolorama sometimes there are cheep cloths to use a fabric.

[@rjgd4626]

Its like you read my mind! I found your mission batman review ans I instantly started looking for how tp make capes! Thank you

[@invincigaz4067]

Awesome Brad still knocking it out the park buddy, I used to work at a textile factory so if you ever need some fabric names for any other capes i.e Superman, hit me up on IG. Keep up the good work

[@lexxichen5567]

holy long neck batman!!!

[@SeViLionCollectibles]

I’ve never been much of a customizer (repainted Gold Ranger was my only attempt any customizing anything), but I must say these capes do certainly make those figures look 1000X better! I agree that Mattel or DC Collectibles should start doing something similar for sure!

[@searcher7478]

Wow! Really appreciate you doing this video Brad as I've always wanted to see how to properly make a decent custom Bat-cape! But on top of that, I also just recently ordered a cape from the same eBay seller and am blown away by it!! It's improved the figure 100% ...I can't believe you bought from the same guy! ...I really wanted a good soft, flexible, thin fabric for the S.H. Figuarts JL Batman, but one which had a pleathery-type look to it. But, as you say, most materials are too thick, heavy and just look totally awkward and out of scale (ie: MEZCO!!!) The material that Collector13 uses is perfect! ...I also really like your cloth capes too man and plan to make some with a very similar stretchy material to yours. Thanks heaps for the tutorial my friend! Edit: Oh yeah, the same eBay seller also makes a cape (with same material) for the Batman Forever Val Kilmer figure. ...AS SOON as I find that figure here in Australia for a decent price I'll attach his custom cape the way you showed in a previous video :-)

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

Small world indeed! I put one of my capes on the Kilmer Batman using the same template in the video and it works great too. My first Kilmer Batman was OK. The second turned out way way better. It’s on my Instagram. 🙂

[@searcher7478]

It sure is!! Oh wow, I'll have to check that out on Instagram now. Thanks buddy!! :-) :-)

[@sunwukong4817]

@@BradTheDCUniverseGeek don't know when or if you're going to see this but you would like to aquire a cape for my playarts Dark Knight Returns figure. BTW he's a Beefy one!

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

Rohan Clancy Both of the custom Rebirth Batman figures were based on the existing Rebirth Batman body bucks. One DC Icons and the other DC Essentials.

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

Sun Wukong Just find a good fabric and follow the same steps shown here and you’ll have a great cape. Does that help?

[@liloofy9642]

That template helps ALOT! Finaly o can make a good cape

[@villain253]

Awesome man, great tutorial!!! Thank you!

[@sakuragi_X]

Wow.... How does your figures look so much cooler? I mean they look so much more authentic and looks more premium. Like a Deluxe edition or something.

[@coolmuzt]

I wonder how I could install those capes on Spin Master 4 inch figures. Update: I just cut a foam circle and covered with black tape, that worked as my neck piece.

[@wilfredoflores4364]

Im glad i found this video again. Can anyone tell me what kind of fabric this is??

[@doctorjoker87]

This is insanely helpful. Thank you!!!

[@Arrowdodger]

Stylish. I should do this sometime.

[@alexeggers8556]

Found a nice black on outside and purple on inside cape on eBay, I want to try it on the icons rebirth Batman

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

I’ve seen those. They do good work. I haven’t picked one up because of my personal preference of thickness.

[@miguelolmo6425]

Cool

[@uncertainsmile7]

Would this Cape work well on the new mcfarlane multiverse figure?

[@juniortaeshin]

My DC Guidance Channel!!! Luv it

[@knightcaptain7140]

Nice video Brad!

[@Batman-fk6pb]

I was planning on getting myself a custom cape for my Batman figures?

[@johnhalley8933]

Why did you replace the Mezco cape? I though the original was supposed to already be pretty nice

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

John Halley The Mezco cape is really nice. I just wanted a slightly leathery look to TDKR Batman and I like the way this cape looks on him better. I used the Mezco One elsewhere.

[@musicfighter282]

These capes look awesome! I'm thinking about making a cape for the recent Super Friends Batman that came out recently (the one that has the old-school Super Powers clip-on cape). Is there a decent equivalent fabric in a dark blue for that figure?

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

I’m not sure. What I would do is take the figures clip on cape to the fabric store and find a fabric that’s the same color and has good flow to it that isn’t too thick to bunch up properly.

[@playstation4life952]

@@BradTheDCUniverseGeek what action figure did you use for the Example

[@EricPerridon]

Can you do the same thing with Superman figures.

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

You can. I should have pointed out that you can do this with any figure that the neck piece will fit over. I’ve done this with DCUC and DC Direct figures.

[@Dragoncraft30]

Can you please share what fabric you are using that makes the keep draped over the shoulder and keep it back. 4:47

[@callmeclay3736]

How would you remove the plastic cape on the Mattel Dark Knight returns Batman?

[@raghavmehta882]

Love your content Brad! And be patient ! You will definately grow to be a bigger youtuber! Love from India! And would you some time post a video regarding custom display bases?

[@Janjibro66]

The thing i’ve always had a hard time with is determining the best length for a Batman cape. Sometimes Batman’s cape is drawn to be long and drapey dragging on the ground which really gives that gothic “creature of the night” stylish feel and other times they go the more practical route and have his cape hanging about six inches off the ground making it seem more practical for a man that has a very dangerous and physical job. The inconsistency drives me nuts. Being a big DC fan, do you have any idea which way it is in the comics? Does it depend on which artist is drawing Batman? Is there an actual canon length to his cape? Does it hang off the ground or drag? I know in the Ben Affleck bAtman movies his cape hangs off the ground but I just can’t decide which length of cape I want to give my figures as something must be sacrificed in each scenario lol OCD

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

I am OK with the cape just touching the ground. Not sure there is a cannon length. Some artists draw in really low and drappy but typically it’s a few inches above the ground. It depends on the look you’re going for. I’ve done some to the ground which tends to look better for figures and some above the ground too. Maybe start long and if you install the cape and want it shorter just crop a bit off and see what it looks like to you. 🙂

[@Janjibro66]

Brad The DC Universe Geek Nice man thanks for the advice makes sense! I’m looking for a custom cape for my Mafex JL Batman as I find the material all in all is a little thick and it makes it difficult to give the cape a nice natural drape so I was thinking of either running wires through the cape so I can force a natural look but if I picked up one of those capes from the ebay seller you mentioned... are they better than the default cape from the JL Batman? I really like the material of the cape from the Mezco BvS Batman because it’s very thin, light, and drapes very nicely. Not sure if you’ve ever held that figure, but that would be a good reference point so you know the type of cape i’m looking for

[@Hayes-pp5zi]

Any chance you are selling these?

[@hco.brandon_lee9080]

Awesome tip vid sir, thanks for sharing! Anything along the same lines for Superman?

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

Superman is on the way I’ve just got a few more preparations to make before I can do that one. 🙂

[@alexeggers8556]

Does the dc icons rebirth Batman come with a suitable neck piece?

[@g-mandacomicfan350]

Thanks man! Thats so helpful!

[@matthewtran6117]

How do you keep the cloth from curling when they are cut? They always curl up like how the multiverse justice league batman does, please respond :(

[@luckypapi87]

What neck piece did you use for the rebirth batman?

[@plaingreekyogurt996]

Wow...GOOD VIDEO MY DUDE

[@jesusdavidmartinezsilveyra3983]

Awesome

[@arthurf2546]

Does anyone know what line that batman inc figure is from? I’ve been looking for a good figure of that suit.

[@Janjibro66]

You don’t like running wires through the sides of the capes for dynamic posing ?

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

Not a huge fan of wired capes. If a figure comes with one I’ll usually leave it there (unless the wire is on the bottom) but other than that I’m not generally a huge fan of wired capes. Great while in action poses but get in the way when not in an action pose.

[@tyreekmccray0441]

Okay I probably do

[@tyreekmccray0441]

Okay I probably do

[@Spikey100000]

What figure is in the start of the video?

[@superzeronoelvalencia1361]

hey Brad! Would you happen to know where I can find a hooded black cape or a blueprint for one online? I really want to modify a Grim Knight McFarlane figure and add a soft cape but really would like a hooded one with the existing sculpt and possibly find a better head sculpt. Thanks ahead of time

[@jacobwright238]

What batman figure is that time stamp 4:20?

[@Rockjaw]

I'M SORRY TO BE THAT GUY but the Batman Inc. style figure - in the center at 4:06 - I know it's probably part customized but where is he from? I loved that design on Bats.

[@alexeggers8556]

Does the dc icons rebirth have a part that could be used as a neck piece?

[@Advait459]

Hey man how did u fix the loose joints on dc essentials Batman ??

[@tyreekmccray0441]

Can you install the cape on a Young Justice Invasion Batman action figure

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

If you have a neck piece for the cowl you absolutely can. 🙂

[@HimanshuVerma-vh9gh]

Help showing me to install it on Batman missions Batman

[@darriemartin6500]

can i buy that

[@macoy3943]

How do you create the template?

[@sergiomt2366]

Man! They look amazing! Love your kitbash videos, just a question, what head did you use for the dc multiverse batman rebirth? Did you use a batman missions 6 inch head? I want to make a head swap to mine, greetings from México!

[@ivanrobledo]

Sí lograste encontrar la cabeza?

[@trenchdigger59xzy]

How much do the bat capes cost? I was thinking of getting one for my Mafex Batman Justice League figure. The larger the better.

[@SirPigsworth]

What Batman body did you use Brad? It looks CLEAN Hahaha

[@BradTheDCUniverseGeek]

Which one? The one from the tutorial is the Batman Inc version. 👍🙂

[@SirPigsworth]

Thanks Hahahahaha

[@albertomunoz3728]

What Figure is that?

[@antonshagswell]

Do you know if anyone makes these capes in like a 3.75 or 1.18 scale?

[@BamBam-ib6qk]

Hey Brad, Will you send me a link to "Collector13th?" I can't find him any where on ebay. Did he stop selling? Thanks