If you’ve ever wanted to check out Batman’s Tumbler then this is your chance. Throughout the summer, the Tumbler along with the Bat-Pod will be traveling across North America to promote The Dark Knight Rises which hits theaters on July 18th. It’s time to break out that costume, perfect your superhero pose and get the most amazing cosplay photo ever!
See the full list of tour dates after the jump…
It’s hard to beat a fast car with a rich guy behind the wheel, and when the guy is Batman and the car is the Batmobile it’s sure to make all the girls swoon. Probably more than a few of the guys, too. If you were lucky enough to be hanging out at Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank, California last weekend, then you got a look at the Batmobiles in all their glory. Warner Brothers broke out the cars from Adam West through Christian Bale to film a segment for The Dark Knight Rises video release. This makes me think I should be spending more time hanging out at burger joints.
Check out the Batmobiles in action after the jump.
Given that the Batmobiles in question are working replicas, I’ll have to say that the following drag race between a 1960s Batmobile and a 1989 Batmobile isn’t exactly definitive. However, it is a lot of fun to watch (the race itself starts at 7:45).
Check it out after the break.
Hot Toys is gearing up to release a super-detailed 1/6 scale model of the 1989 Batmobile which measures 39”L x 16”W x 9”H, and includes (among other things) articulated flaps on both sides, a functional door, 2 machine guns, 4 Batdiscs, Batmobile shields and an interior light-up function.
The collectible is currently available for pre-order, and is expected to arrive in the second quarter of 2013. Hit the jump to check out some additional photos.
Who doesn’t want to own a Batmobile? Even people without an affinity for Batman are drawn to the car with it’s James Bond-like gadgets and tricks. DC Comics gave the green light for licensed replicas a while ago, and Firebox now has them for sale. Sure, you need a Bruce Wayne sized wallet to afford it, but for good reason!
Unlike other TV/movie replicas the Batmobile is more than a prop, it’s a fully operational, road-worthy car with all the bells and whistles, including gauges, push-button ignition and working lights. This crime-fighting classic even comes with 21st century features such as a dash-mounted DVD player, electric actuators that open the hood and trunk, and a six speaker sound system. Dancing the Batusi as you pull up outside comic book conventions has never been easier!
Check out a gallery of features like the Bat Phone after the break.
Remember Casey Putsch’s Batmobile reproduction? Well, he’s decided to offer the car for sale on eBay, complete with its 385-horespower Boeing turboshaft engine, for a staggering $620,000. As previously reported, the car is equipped with an iPod-compatible sound system and includes an dash mounted iPad which functions as an avionics system and GPS navigator. If you have that much disposable income (you lucky bastard), you can buy it here.
(Motofinity via Engadget)
Casey Putsch knows a thing or two about cars. His company, Putsch Racing designs, restores and appraises them daily. So if anyone could make an actual turbine-powered Batmobile, it would be him.
Indeed, Putsch went all out on his Burton-era Batmobile, outfitting it with a 385-horespower Boeing turboshaft engine lifted from a naval drone helicopter that can run on jet fuel, kerosene or diesel. Despite being 20-feet long and 7.5-feet wide, the Batmobile is completely street legal.
He also made the sound system iPod-compatible and added an iPad to his dash to function as an avionics system and GPS navigator.
Check out the video after the break and learn why Putsch’s batsuit had better include a set of earplugs.
Hey, Batman’s been around since 1939—mobility is starting to become an issue. Fortunately he’s found a scooter that helps him retain his independence.
Actually, this Batman’s alter ego is 74-year old Brian Vann (otherwise known as the world’s most awesome great grandpa). He’s turned his mobility scooter into a Batmobile.
‘People drive past in their cars and stop when they see me, get out, and ask for a photo,’ said the retired construction worker.
‘I feel like a bit of a celebrity. I know how the Beckhams must feel when I go out in my Batmobile. If it brings a smile to people’s faces, then it’s done the job.’
But Vann isn’t planning on slowing down anytime soon. He’s already hard at work transforming another scooter into a Thunderbird spaceship.
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