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Post by faithfulbutler on Jun 23, 2005 1:31:37 GMT -5
Has anyone seen the new Model Kit for the Tumbler Batmobile by Bandai?I know some of you are hard to convince with this new look but i personally love it. Anyways you can see the new kit right here |
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Post by martingb on Jun 23, 2005 2:50:08 GMT -5
Not seen it in the stores yet. Looks cool and you can 'play' with it when you've done too. How cool is that. Thanks for pointing it out. I have the complete 2005 BATMAN Warner Bros/DC merchandise 100 page brochure issued for Toy Fair which I attended and this is not in there so maybe for the UK it is not gonna be released. Cool to see though, thanks.
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Post by Wild Willy on Jun 23, 2005 7:47:57 GMT -5
I was skeptical over the new batmobile until I saw it in action throughout the movie. I developed a new fondness and respect for it and think it's pretty bass ass.
My only problem is that the front tires would be vunerable to blowouts being so exposed like they are, especially when crashing through concrete barricades.
Will
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Post by martingb on Jun 23, 2005 7:57:41 GMT -5
I'm not sure but were the tyres meant to be solid rubber or something to avoid just that problem. Maybe it is in the novelisation or 'making of' book?
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Post by Figuremaster Les on Jun 23, 2005 10:35:43 GMT -5
Still have mixed feelings about the car. I want the model, especially if you can "play" with it after. But, I share the tires bit. Seems odd that they would be THAT tough. Tough enough to withstand concrete...
I guess I still like my Batmobiles a tad more elegant.
Maybe next time. Maybe, this Batman has multiple Batmobiles...
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Post by aburabusimbutu on Jun 23, 2005 11:44:21 GMT -5
Elegant is a good word. The Batmobile should have some sleek style- sorely lacking in the Begins "tank". If that thing wasn't black, it wouldn't make you think of Batman at all. It's a cool looking vehicle, just not very "Batmobiley" (ike THAT's a real word!)  |
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Post by casimir on Jun 23, 2005 11:58:32 GMT -5
Like so many, I'm in the camp that has to be persuaded about this new Batmobile, but here's some fascinating reading I found yesterday: www.howstuffworks.com/batmobile.htm All about how the cars were constructed for use on the film. And here's a fun fact: there was no CGI Batmobile used! And the only old-fashioned model was for the roof jumps. Everything else was real and full scale.Kinda makes the Bandai model more tempting now... Casimir |
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Post by faithfulbutler on Jun 23, 2005 19:18:58 GMT -5
I have really been in love with this new Batmobile since i saw the early pics.Now don't get me wrong i have loved every single Batmobile there ever has been in any form,it's kind of an obsession for me.
The Tumbler although nothing like traditional or classic in it's lines or design has a mean practicality about it that really thrills me.To see it in action just blew me away,it's a Tank built to retake the failing Gotham City in a war that the Bat is fighting.As the movies progress i am fairly certain there will probably be an evolution of the Bat's"Ride"and that's cool.But for now i like change and am happy for it.
On a side note Hot Wheels will be releasing a 1:18 Tumbler done in the same detailed style as the Keaton Batmobile was in August.Another must,i'll try to locate some pics for you all.
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Post by martingb on Jun 24, 2005 3:02:56 GMT -5
In England we are getting a Scalextric slot car race set too. I have pics but can't post. If anybody wants to see I can email them. Just holler.
Mart
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Post by casimir on Jun 24, 2005 8:57:33 GMT -5
Don't get me wrong, FB. I completely agree with your comments. Seeing the film really cemented that for me.
And I may be skipping the main Mattel toy offerings (I think they look like toys from 10 years ago), but the die-cast 1:18 tumbler is a must!
C.
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Post by Figuremaster Les on Jun 24, 2005 17:36:12 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm all over that 1/18th job! I have the Keaton car and it is a top favorite of my entire collection. Very nice piece. If they are releasing the Tumbler, that will do for me. BTW, I hear that they are releasing the 60's TV car in it's accurate Barris version, not some intermediary comics version. I can only hope!
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Post by Wild Willy on Jun 24, 2005 18:07:10 GMT -5
Quote Les " BTW, I hear that they are releasing the 60's TV car in it's accurate Barris version, not some intermediary comics version. I can only hope!" The Danbury mint had plans to release a barris versuion Batmobile di-cast, and I had 3 reserved, then they ended up doing the version which Polar Lights did. What a dissapointment.  What info have you got regarding a TV batmobile Les? do tell.  Will |
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Post by Figuremaster Les on Jun 24, 2005 19:11:58 GMT -5
I'll look back into that. I do recall seeing a list of the Hot Wheels cars that were going to come out soon to tie into this new movie. I remember seeing that the Barris car was to be released as a version. I will do some snooping and see if I can find the reference I read...
Stay tuned!
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Post by faithfulbutler on Jun 24, 2005 22:21:50 GMT -5
I still want the Model as well to add to my Kits collection.
Hell let's face it,i'm going to get as many scale versions of it as i can! ;D
Be interesting to hear more about that 66 one too!
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Post by Figuremaster Les on Jun 25, 2005 10:18:03 GMT -5
Have you seen the Tumbler in life yet? I figure you have, what with all the adventures I see around here...
I want to know how big it is when standing next to it. Looks pretty big. Trying to figure out how big that 1/35 model will be accordingly.
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