I really liked the shiny leather look combined with matte finishes on black figures, so I decided to combine three Batmen into one rockin' custom:

-Movie Master (MM) Dark Knight Batman
-DC Universe Classics (DCUC) Batman
-DC Superheroes Shadow Batman


Removed the head/cowl/cape from the DCUC Batman, and the legs from the Shadow Batman. Part-swapped those on to a MM Batman. I modified the head peg and removing the belt, and trimmed/sanded the shoulder pads to improve the arm articulation with the new swept back DCUC Cape.

Painted the whole figure with Vallejo Black acrylic to even out the different black plastics. To achieve the super glossy 'patent leather' look on the shoulder pads, Bat-logo, boots, and forearm gauntlets - I applied Krazy Glue with a pin, smoothing it over the area while still in liquid form.

Sealed the whole figure (minus the Krazy glued areas) with Matte Vallejo Varnish.

The clear 'flight' stand was purchased from a seller on a website - they're fantastic display accessories. :)

Cheers,
-Blayne