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May 8, 2008: More information has been released regarding the RLC Batmobile. Go here for more information. Also, check Wal-Mart for the 1:50th Batmobile & Batcycle. April 28, 2008: On May 13th, Hot Wheels will release a 1:64th scale RLC (Red Line Club only) Batmobile. April 17, 2008: The 1:50th Batmobile & Batcycle are now available at limited stores.
April 4, 2008: Some updated release dates from Mattel. *1:18 Elite
- Summer 2008 March 8, 2008: Some updated release dates. *1:18 Standard - In stores & online
now February 16, 2008: The 1:18th (standard Batmobile version) is now available in stores & online.
February 5, 2008: Exclusive photos of the 1:50th scale 5 pack & the 1:18th scale Elite prototype Batmobile.
January 28, 2008: Heard from Mattel regarding release dates: * 1:18th (standard Batmobile version) and
the 1:50th (Batmobile & Batcycle) - look for them in mid-March 2008. Jannuary 5, 2008: Here is the first look from Hot Wheels of their 1:50th Batmobile:
December 17, 2007: An exclusive first peek from Mattel. The 1:50th Batcycle:
December 6, 2007: Heard from Mattel: * The 1:50th is expected to ship in March and is essentially a visual history of the Bat vehicles. There are four different Batmobiles (1966 TV series, comic book, animated series and current movie series) + the Batcycle from the '66 TV show (with removable go-cart). November 27, 2007: Heard from Mattel: * 1:18th (standard version) and the 1:50th -
Look for them
in March 2008. October 2, 2007: Heard from Mattel: * 1:18 Batmobile will be launched Jan. 2008
to hobby shops (Elite and Super Elite version) and March 2008 for all
major retailers (regular/mass version).
August 26, 2007: Below are the six different packages that are available for the 1:64th scale cars. 1. Japanese market short card 2. First Edition short card 3. 2007 New Models with "high-beams" on in the background pic 4. 2007 New Models with "high-beams" off in the background pic 5. 2007 First Editions 6. 2 Pack--a Target stores exclusive
July 29, 2007: At the San Diego Comic-Con two limited edition die-casts were sold and now they're only available at a premium (like eBay). 1. 1:18 1966 Flocked Batmobile
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1:64 1966 Batmobile
June 22, 2007: In late July at the Comic-Con in San Diego, Hot Wheels is offering a Ltd Edition 1:64th scale in an acrylic case--$20.00 May 26, 2007: New photo of the Hot Wheels 10 Pack and the 2 different versions. I have now seen 19 versions (Update: 7/28/07) May 12, 2007: New photo from Hot Wheels of the 1:18 scale die-cast. Also, a new pic of the "2 Pack."--$2.00 April 29, 2007: 4 new photos of the 1:18 scale prototype February 7, 2007: 5 Exclusive photos of George Barris with the 1:18 scale mock-up from Hot Wheels. This mock-up was created from the digitally scanned images of the #1 Batmobile (see below) Also, the official 1:64 scale package now reads "2007 First Editions" the ones seen earlier on this site read, "2007 New Models." January 31, 2007: Rumor has it that the 1:18 scale Batmobile will hit stores in 2008 January 12, 2007: Below are 3 Sneak Peek photos from Hot Wheels. "POW! This is the one we’ve all been waiting for! Look for this classic TV vehicle to hit shelves only weeks from now! BAM!" January 11, 2007: Below are 13 exclusive detailed photos of the upcoming Hot Wheels Batmobile that have not been seen before. Overall it looks nice, but disappointing that the red painted pinstripe does not continue around the front or rear of the car. November 2006: Below are 12 exclusive photos of the #1 Batmobile being measured and prepped by the Hot Wheels crew for digital scanning. They placed white powder on the Batmobile and digitally scanned the images into the computer. They then made a 3-D image, so they could make an accurate tooling of the die-cast. Batmobile designer George Barris can be seen in the yellow jacket. Looks like Hot Wheels has produced many different versions of the 1:64th. So far we have seen 7 different packages/cards and two different cars. They include: 1. 2007 NEW MODELS 1966 TV Series Batmobile card with printed specifications on the back. 2. 2007 FIRST EDITIONS TV Batmobile with no printed specifications on the back 3. 2007 FIRST EDITIONS TV Batmobile with printed specifications on the back 4. 2007 FIRST EDITIONS shorter card 5. HOT WHEELS TWO PACK Red Ferrari with the Batmobile 6. HOT WHEELS 10 PACK with one of the cars being the Batmobile (14+ different versions) 7. 1966 Batmobile Japanese version shorter card * Batmobile with textured front and rear grill * Batmobile with no front and rear grill (texture or grids) See photos below |
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| December 2006: Above is a comparison of the pre-production die-cast (photo from eBay) and the Hot Wheels news photos. | ||
| Click Here to watch a video of George Barris talking to one of the Marketing Directors at Hot Wheels regarding the upcoming die-cast. | ||
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12-04-06 The Latest Batmobile News from Hot Wheels
Stay tuned
for the big reveal: the classic TV BATMOBILE™! Warner Bros. Consumer Products, DC Comics, and Mattel, Inc. recently announced the production of a line of Hot Wheels® die-cast cars inspired by the original Batmobile featured in the 1966 “Batman” television series. The original design by custom automotive legend, George Barris, was based on a futuristic 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car that was never put into production. George Barris’ iconic crime-fighting vehicle has since become an enduring symbol of the beloved Batman franchise. The launch of the Hot Wheels® Batmobile models commemorates the 40th anniversary of the first “Batman” television series. "While the vehicle has been reinvented numerous times over the years in comic books, animated series and feature films, the TV Batmobile is still held in the highest regard with countless fans who will truly appreciate this exciting endeavor,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. There is no denying that Barris’ classic version of the Batmobile is world-renowned and the Hot Wheels® reproductions will be the first of their kind bringing one of television’s most recognized vehicles to a new generation of Batman fans and collectors alike. Mattel will produce multiple scales of the Hot Wheels® Batmobile, including a 1:64th scale model that will appear on store shelves in spring 2007 as part of the Hot Wheels® basic car line. In fall 2007, there will be an additional 1:64th scale model introduced as well as a 1:43rd scale replica model and a 1:18th scale, which will have three tiers of detail and finish. The ultimate version, the Hot Wheels Elite™ special edition Batmobile, will have enough detail to delight even the most discriminating of Batmobile aficionados and die-cast collectors alike. In order to re-create the stunning original the Hot Wheels® team headed up by Chief Designer Larry Wood, took precise measurements and also placed white powder all over the TV Batmobile to scan it for working on the design digitally. Then they made a 3-D image and cut the tooling from those images to insure an accurate reproduction. “This is the car that every collector has been asking for,” said Geoff Walker, Vice President of Wheels Marketing, Mattel Brands. “This Batmobile is the version of the Caped Crusader’s car that everyone will instantly recognize. We’re thrilled at the opportunity to create the Hot Wheels® version of this iconic vehicle.” George Barris himself had this to say, “We received thousands of letters asking when the TV Batmobile will be available, and are pleased that Hot Wheels® is bringing the original to life through different scales and detail. I take great pride in the vehicle’s design and know that the Hot Wheels® team will do it justice in capturing the details of the original. It is my honor to be a part of the 40-year history of the Batmobile and to have this most famous car released by Mattel for consumers.” About Warner Bros. Consumer Products About DC Comics BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of an © DC Comics. (s06) |
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WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS, DC COMICS AND MATTEL
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