The BAT-CAT MUSEUM AND TOYS of THAILAND is set to open in about 8 days from now! Yes, the building is finally finished and all the displays are being placed. I think they're probably working around the clock on it, ha! Shown here are some behind the scene photos showing some of the special features. There are some incredible wall murals outside. Inside, they have specially designed Lighting, Display Cases, Wall Graphics, and even a Bar! Yes, there will be a Restaurant inside called, "The BatBARang Cafe", WOW! I can't wait to see this cool Toy Museum once it's done, it's going to be amazing!! Stay tuned to the BAT-BLOG and we will be doing more reports on this once it's opened. Plus, we'll be sharing more news on location, times open, websites, etc... Hey, if you go to the Grand Opening, please send us some photos!
Being a little kid during the 1966 BATMAN TV Show was a great time to be alive! No matter how you felt about the Television Series the marketing was insane and they made a TON of cool Batman Toys and Collectibles! This week's "Wacky Wallpaper Wednesday" is sort of inspired by that. These Bat-Backgrounds were made using photos of 2 very cool pieces of 60's merchandise, Vinyl Placemats, featuring graphics of Batman and Robin, The Boy Wonder! Actually, the one of "Robin" better represents the real product as the item was a die-cut image of the figure & the cape made-up most of the surface area... but you get the idea!
Day 1 Studios, the developer behind F.3.A.R. and Fracture, was also working on a video game starring Batman. Their vision was to use the Elseworld's GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT Graphic Novel as the source material. Set at the end of the 19th century, "Gotham by Gaslight" follows the Dark Knight as he tracks down Jack the Ripper. Concept art for the game was inspired with a Steampunk vibe. Unfortunately, this game never got produced.
OK People, you need to hit your favorite Bookstore this week because the latest issue of SHADOWLAND MAGAZINE #3 is hitting the stands and the Cover is total BAT-MANIA!! Inside there are many different stories covering our favorite Dark Knight. Here's the run down!
Secret Origins of Batman: The real, true story of who the Bat-Man is, and how he came to be. Think Bob Kane created Batman? Think again!
Foreshadowing the Batman: Who was the real inspiration for Batman? The Shadow knows!
Remembering Batman Returns: A thorough analysis of Tim Burton's second Batman outing: the hype, the marketing, and the outcome.
In Defense of the Neon Knight - How Schumacher Succeeded: Sure to be our most controversial article yet! A gripping argument for why Joel Schumacher's bat-films are worthy entries in the Caped Crusader's cinematic career!
Interview with Steve Englehart: Thirteen questions with 'The Man Who Wrote the Definitive Bat!'
Bats Out of Hell: Which killer bat films should you see and which should be avoided? Find out here!
Gyaos - Bat Kaiju: Enemy to giant turtles everywhere! A primer on Japan's premiere bat-kaiju.
All Shall Listen When The Bat Whispers: Roland West's masterpiece, The Bat Whispers, analyzed! The history and enduring legacy of this memorable old dark house film.
And much more! For details about this publication be sure to visit their official website, just click HERE!
OK, We just got 2 very nice reports fro a few Friends who have spotted some weird & wacky pieces of BATMAN Merchandise that are in stores now! The 1st pic is from our Good Pal Christopher Franchi & he saw this Fisher-Price DC SUPER FRIENDS Batman (with ATV) Action Figure at Wal-Mart. He said that it was NOT in the regular toy area, but in the "Holiday Section". I'm guessing they're marketing it as an Easter Basket item.
Next, is an extremely fun photo sent to us by Ace Bat-Reporter BatDave! Here are some very cool Batman-themed School Supplies his Girlfriend spotted at Target! They have Bat-Folders & Notebooks with Classic Comic Book artwork! He also said they were on Clearance too, a great deal, grab them while you can! Hey, if YOU spot any new BATMAN merchandise out there in the stores then please let us know.
Our Friends over at the BATMAN CITY website are having a contest right now where you can win, not one, but three BATMAN Trading Card Sets! The Sets include: Topps BATMAN The Movie - Series 2 (1989), Topps BATMAN RETURNS (1992), and Topps BATMAN FOREVER Ultra (1995). Just to be clear, the BAT-BLOG isn't running this contest, ha! For more information, Click HERE!
I have some very sad news to share this morning. The Golden Age Comic Book Artist Sheldon Moldoff died last Wednesday, he was 91. In 1940 he created Hawkman for DC Comics and became a major Cover Artist for many very iconic comic books. His work was always amazing! In the 1950's he became Bob Kane's "Ghost Artist" ( with Kane, of course, taking all the credit ). He drew "Batman" from 1953 to 1967. He was responsible for creating many very iconic characters like Bat-Mite, Ace The Bat-Hound, Batwoman, and the Original Bat-Girl ( Betty Kane ). He also co-created Clayface, Poison Ivy, Dr. Achilles Milo, and Mr. Freeze.
To say that he was extremely important in "Bat-History" is no exaggeration. During his life he became a Cult Hero among Cartoonists, Animators, & other Comic Book Artists. In later life he was seen at a lot of Comic Book Conventions where he loved to meet his Fans. The artwork shown here are some of the Comicon Sketches he did. He will be missed & his contributions to both BATMAN and the Comic Book Industry are unlimited. I'm personally very sad about his passing and wish to extent my deepest condolences to his Friends and Family, "Shelly" will be missed, deeply. R.I.P. Sheldon "Shelly" Moldoff.
Here are 2 very cool photos from our Good Friend Bat-Cat. He doesn't know that I completely stole these pics from him so don't tell him, ha ha! Yes, He recently spotted some new BATMAN CHOCOLATE MILK at a 7-Eleven Store... in Thailand! Yeah, how cool is that?! It looks like they sell them in both Bottles & Cartons. The graphics are pretty nice too. I totally love the "Foreign Stuff" so if YOU ( Bat-Blog Reader ) live outside the USA and see some wacky crazy brand-new Bat-Products then please let us know, thanks!
Here's a wonderful vintage photo of our Friend Anthony back in the 1970's sporting his extremely cool BATMAN T-Shirt! I totally love the graphics on this and today this RARE bat-item has got to be super-ultra hard to find! ( Thanks Anthony. You rocked then, Sir, you ROCK now! )
Our Friend Alex found some cool photos of some 2012 BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Halloween Costumes that might get made. Well, they will be created, it's just that these pics are "Prototype Only" for now & not official. You get the idea! But hey, they're gonna make suits of Batman, Bane, and Catwoman! ( Thanks Alex ).
The BAT-CAT MUSEUM AND TOYS of THAILAND is set to open in about 8 days from now! Yes, the building is finally finished and all the displays are being placed. I think they're probably working around the clock on it, ha! Shown here are some behind the scene photos showing some of the special features. There are some incredible wall murals outside. Inside, they have specially designed Lighting, Display Cases, Wall Graphics, and even a Bar! Yes, there will be a Restaurant inside called, "The BatBARang Cafe", WOW! I can't wait to see this cool Toy Museum once it's done, it's going to be amazing!! Stay tuned to the BAT-BLOG and we will be doing more reports on this once it's opened. Plus, we'll be sharing more news on location, times open, websites, etc... Hey, if you go to the Grand Opening, please send us some photos!
