The Dark Knight Capes and Cowls - New Batsuit Discussion Thread

[Sam18]

The suit looks awesome if you just look at it from the waist up. Its the damn maze thing in the leg area that makes it look bad.

 

[nickyg641]

One of my favorite pics of the new suit. One of the few flattering ones, that doesn't give him an egghead.

I actually like it a lot more than I used to.

 

[the_monk]

Wow! Are these new ones officially released or are they new leaks?

 

[The Guard]

Look! Even though the lighting is different, it looks exactly the same!

 

[Nightwing1977]

you know, all the complaints really have merit. Yet for some strange reason I think that when the film comes out it will be seen as good. And I don't know why..
my sculpt:

Wow. Great job on the sculpt. It amazing many around here can scuplt some costume that look like the real thing. I wish I know how to scuplt, 'cause then I would make my own BB suit.

Not bad, but not the best shot though. I seen others that are better than this. The neck look much better & doesn't give Bale the "egghead" look like we saw on GMA one time.

 

[the_monk]

you know, all the complaints really have merit. Yet for some strange reason I think that when the film comes out it will be seen as good. And I don't know why..
my sculpt:

There's only one problem. Batman doesn't smile!

 

[Saint]

Look! Even though the lighting is different, it looks exactly the same!

Gasp!

 

[CaptainClown]

There's only one problem. Batman doesn't smile!

course he does.

 

[DARKxGOTHAMITE]

you know, all the complaints really have merit. Yet for some strange reason I think that when the film comes out it will be seen as good. And I don't know why..
my sculpt:

very nice

 

[regwec]

I don't understand how it is possible to make something so inherently cool as Batman look so pathetic.

This is worse than any other Batsuit that has been used since 1989. I would honestly have the nipples back if we could get rid of the bra and jigsaw legs. How the hell did Nolan look at that and think it was a good idea, or even an improvement on the last one?

 

[ActuallyRobin]

I don't understand how it is possible to make something so inherently cool as Batman look so pathetic.

This is worse than any other Batsuit that has been used since 1989. I would honestly have the nipples back if we could get rid of the bra and jigsaw legs. How the hell did Nolan look at that and think it was a good idea, or even an improvement on the last one?

it's a terrible picture and it won't look like this in the film, i wouldn't judge it too much based on this picture.

 

[Mr. Superhero]

I actually think the suit looks pretty awesome in the latest picture. I can't believe people still waste their time bashing this thing...

 

[regwec]

I can't believe anyone defends it.

 

[lujho]

It's a great costume - for a space movie.

 

[Mr. Superhero]

I can't believe anyone defends it.

It's more of an acceptance on my part.

 

[Saint]

I can't figure out who the hell decided jigsaw legs made any sense. Why would the armour be designed like that? It's completely beyond rational explanation. The rest of the suit, despite the fact that it's not Batman, makes some degree of fictional sense, but the legs? What the hell? The pattern doesn't even conform to muscle groups. It doesn't conform to anything. It has no purpose, practically or aesthetically. It doesn't look like armour, it doesn't look realistic, it doesn't represent anatomy, and it doesn't look like Batman--it doesn't serve any goal the costumers could have possibly had. It's just visual diarrhea.

Fix the legs and the cape, and this would be an infinitely superior costume. Oh, and de-bulk the ridiculous chest. Obviously the ideal is to do something completely different, but since we're probably stuck with the million-plates approach for the foreseeable future, I'd be satisfied with fixing some of the ridiculous mistakes on this thing.

 

[Mr. Superhero]

I can't figure out who the hell decided jigsaw legs made any sense. Why would the armour be designed like that? It's completely beyond rational explanation. The rest of the suit, despite the fact that it's not Batman, makes some degree of fictional sense, but the legs? What the hell? The pattern doesn't even conform to muscle groups. It doesn't conform to anything. It has no purpose, practically or aesthetically. It doesn't look like armour, it doesn't look realistic, it doesn't represent anatomy, and it doesn't look like Batman--it doesn't serve any goal the costumers could have possibly had. It's just visual diarrhea.

Perhaps it's designed as some sort of armored material, but is broken down to give Batman more freedom? While at the same time, it's broken down in a way to look remotely methodical.

Trust me, I'm not a fan of this suit -- the head is bloody stupid -- but instead of sitting here, saying "WHY, WHY, WHY, WHY", why don't we try to understand the thinking behind this thing?

 

[Mandalore464]

I can't figure out who the hell decided jigsaw legs made any sense. Why would the armour be designed like that? It's completely beyond rational explanation. The rest of the suit, despite the fact that it's not Batman, makes some degree of fictional sense, but the legs? What the hell? The pattern doesn't even conform to muscle groups. It doesn't conform to anything. It has no purpose, practically or aesthetically. It doesn't look like armour, it doesn't look realistic, it doesn't represent anatomy, and it doesn't look like Batman--it doesn't serve any goal the costumers could have possibly had.

QFT. But I still have no problems with it. It doesn't make sense, but I don't care what Batman wears as long as it's dark, integral, and has the cowl, ears, cape and gauntlets. The way he's portrayed and what happens to him is much more important to me, the rest is just trivial.

 

[Saint]

Perhaps it's designed as some sort of armored material, but is broken down to give Batman more freedom? While at the same time, it's broken down in a way to look remotely methodical.

Segmentation at random areas does not create mobility--segmentation at areas where there is stress or buckling creates mobility. That's not what they've done. Those criteria are met, yes, but then they've added a dozen other superfluous breaks that serve no purpose. After you've made the necessary segmentation, cutting a subway map into his leg isn't going to make it any more mobile than that.

why don't we try to understand the thinking behind this thing?

That's precisely my point--the only thinking that would make sense does not apply.

 

[Mr. Superhero]

Segmentation at random areas does not create mobility--segmentation at areas where there is stress or buckling creates mobility. That's not what they've done. Those criteria are met, yes, but then they've added a dozen other superfluous breaks that serve no purpose. After you've made the necessary segmentation, cutting a subway map into his leg isn't going to make it any more mobile than that.

I'm not so sure. I mean, it's free at the groins; it's free at the knee-caps; and I assume all of the other breaks are designed to create even more flexibility for the Batman. Sure, there are a few random pieces laying around, but I think that's solely to create as much flexibility as possible, all while maintaining a relatively "cool-looking" and "professional" appearance.

That's precisely my point--the only thinking that would make sense does not apply.

So you are not willing to broaden your mind a little?

Not even a little bit?

 

[ActuallyRobin]

I can't believe anyone defends it.

horses for courses

 

[regwec]

maintaining a relatively "cool-looking" and "professional" appearance.

I don't really give a toss about the practicality of the suit, but it is in this regard that the design obviously fails, and there really isn't any excuse.

 

[cjblair]

I don't understand how it is possible to make something so inherently cool as Batman look so pathetic.

This is worse than any other Batsuit that has been used since 1989. I would honestly have the nipples back if we could get rid of the bra and jigsaw legs. How the hell did Nolan look at that and think it was a good idea, or even an improvement on the last one?

It is a bra, a man bra or bro as they say on Seinfeld. Bale said he hasn't bulked up as much for this film, as he gone for boobage instead? I personally didn't think the nipples were so bad, it's just one of those things people love to hate.

 

[Mr. Superhero]

I don't really give a toss about the practicality of the suit, but it is in this regard that the design obviously fails, and there really isn't any excuse.

Entirely subjective. What looks hideous to you may look cool to others.

 

[regwec]

Oh my gosh, hadn't thought of that.