New 2013 BATGIRL COVER GIRLS Statue From DC Comics Collectibles!

HEY BATGIRL FANS!! This brand-new "COVER GIRLS" BATGIRL STATUE is based on an original design concept by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau. It measures approximately 10 1/2" Tall! This new addition to the DC Comics Cover Girls line is coming to comic and specialty stores in August, 2013 but if you pre-order from TFAW by May 6th you can get it for 20% off, just CLICK HERE!

Also, that photo up above, is also a Wallpaper Background you can use to brighten your PC Desktop!

Victor's BATMAN TOY and MEMORABILIA Collection Photos!

Here are some photos from a Serious Batman Toy Collector that I think I met on Facebook. His name is Victor and he was kind enough to send some wonderful photos of his collection. As you can see he has everything displayed very nicely. In fact, I asked about that Lighted Display Case next to the TV and he said, "Ikea". Thanks for sharing these pics Joe, you have some amazing stuff!!

I always love seeing other peoples Bat-Collections so if you have some fun Batman stuff to share then please do. Our e-mail button is ALWAYS on the top right-hand side of this blog.

Some Awesome BATMAN and THE JOKER TATTOO ART Photos!

Here are photos I am pretty proud of because they were sent in by two different Bat-Blog Fans who have celebrated the BATMAN Character by getting some Bat-Ink done! The first one is from a friend named Joe. He is a Member of  US Armed Forces ( Thanks for serving! ) and wanted to get a Tattoo that represents both his love of America and the Dark Knight. So, he got the Batman Bat-Symbol Logo over the USA Flag, very cool!!

Next, is a photo of an amazing JOKER FISH Batman Tattoo that was done by an Artist named "Ogre" at Bridgeport Ink in Bridgeport, CT. WOW!! Great coloring/shading here and what a unique idea for an image... I love it!!

ASBURY PARK COMICON IS TODAY, Saturday, March 30th in NEW JERSEY!!

HEY! This post is to announce that the 2013 ASBURY PARK COMICON IS TODAY! The show starts Saturday, March 30th, in New Jersey. While there please join our friends BatDave, Batgirl Lisa and Firefighter Jeff inside the big event as they attempt to raise funds for continued Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts! Plus, that's where all the fun will be!!

Now, you might ask, "Where will they be?". Well, just look for Jeff's ultra-gorgeous 1966 TV Batmobile Car and they'll all be right next to it! Plus, BatDave and Lisa will be in full-costume! 

For more info and other Guests on the list, CLICK HERE!

Also, please remember to tell them the BAT-BLOG sent ya!!

History of the Batmobile Parachute Pickup Service Van From The Classic 1966 BATMAN TV Series

No, This is NOT a new toy coming out from Mattel. Tonight I decided I was going to celebrate "Bat-Creativity". So, we're gonna share a bunch of posts related to people showing their love of the BATMAN Character by creating some extremely Cool Artwork and Custom Stuff!

Our first example is this awesome "Batmobile Parachute Pickup Service Van" Custom Toy made by our good friend, Batmobilly. He made this from a Scooby-Doo Mystery Van and did a really great job on it! 

Now, Serious Fans of the 1966 BATMAN TV Series are gonna instantly recognize this "Bat-Van" right away but for those who are unfamiliar with this "Famous Bat-Vehicle" then please check out the video down below:

CUSTOM BATMAN Bat-Symbol Logo Coffee Tables!

OK, This is "Bat-Creativity" to the EXTREME!! Check out these totally amazing Custom-Built BATMAN BAT-SYMBOL LOGO Coffee Tables made by a company called BOHEMIAN WORKBENCH. 

 They made 3 different styles: The Solid Black BAT version with Hairpin Legs ( My Personal Favorite! ), a Walnut Wood-Grain Version with Curved-Modern Legs, and another one ( not shown ) that is the Walnut with the Hairpin Legs.

 Now, please keep in mind that these are not available for sale. I'm just sharing some really great examples of ART right here. But, if you would like to see more of their masterpieces then please be sure to CLICK HERE!

Natalie Hall's Original BATMAN ART!

Here's a wonderful example of Bat-Creativity! Here's a drawing created by an Illustrator named Natalie Hall. This actually is more like a model sheet sketch of many different views (and an original interpretation) of the Batman! We wanna thank our Friend John Golden for sharing this with us. To view MORE of this Artist's work, and maybe even hire this person for freelance work, please CLICK HERE!

BAT-BABES OF THE WEEK Batman-Related Fandom Cosplay!

Since all of tonight's posts here on the BAT-BLOG celebrate "Creativity" here are some really great examples of Cosplay. That is, Serious Batman Fans dressing-up in Awesome Costumes or just showing off their love of the character. Hey, we even have two versions of Harley Quinn!!

New 2013 THE RIDDLER MIMOBOT Batman USB Flash Drive by Mimoco

Mimoco, creator of the MIMOBOT® line of character-based designer USB flash drives, and Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment, are proud to announce THE RIDDLER MIMOBOT, the newest DC Comics villain character to be transformed into MIMOBOT USB flash drive form and function. The extremely limited-edition collaboration is the latest installment of the DC Comics X MIMOBOT® Series. 

THE RIDDLER MIMOBOT is now available in a Limited Edition of just 2,000 hand-numbered pieces at MIMOCO and at select specialty outposts on planet Earth.

Deane's Custom BATMAN MIDGET RACER CAR Model Kit!

 Check out this great pic we just got from a friend named Deane. He was inspired by a Golden Age BATMAN Comic Book (Actually I think it was an issue of "World's Finest" ) where they featured Batman, Superman, and Robin racing in some Midget Racers!! 

 Now, at the time of this post, I couldn't find that exact vintage issue but as an example I'm showing this Japanese Reprint ( Hey, same image but even maybe a little more cool, ha! ). 

 WOW! Deane did a great job at making this car, it looks AWESOME! Hey Readers, for more information on the creation of this cool Custom Toy please be sure to visit Deane's website, WHEN BATMOBILES FLY!

( Thanks Deane for sharing the fun pic)

NEW 2013 BATMAN TOYS & PRODUCTS - Retail News

Here's a quick post to share some recent "Retail Store" News concerning Batman Toys and Merchandise. It's not really news about soon to be released products, like we normally do, but just some fun facts. 

First off, the 1st two pics are from our friend and Ace Bat-Reporter Batmobilly! He found these 2 items in his local Target Store ( I was there last night and saw them too ).

The first photo is that BATMAN UNLIMITED Action Figure ( Mattel ) of "Planet-X Batman". Ugggg, I really don't like this toy, but it does come with a really great mini-figure of Bat-Mite!!

He also saw this "Target Exclusive" Justice League Action Figure Set ( Mattel ). It comes with 7 figures and retails for about $50 bucks, ouch!

Then, the last 2 photos are mine, some stuff I bought last night. OK, by random chance I looked at the "Hot Wheels area" and there were 2 of these new 2013 Hot Wheels "BATMAN LIVE" Batmobile Cars so I grabbed them up! I mean, I really like this car and it is tied-into a special event. Plus, they were only 99 cents, ha!

Speaking of cheap deals, Target has these Apptivity "Dark Knight Rises" Batman Movie Toys on Clearance for only $5.00 ( that's half price, might go lower ). I bought the "Black one" but they also had the blue and gold versions as well. The figure is kinda cool, I love the packaging, and it's sort of an unusual-weird item. Plus, hey, only 5 bucks!

Have YOU spotted anything recently in stores that is Batman-related? if so then please let us know. Thanks!

CLASSIC BATMAN TV SERIES Event Held at Meltdown Comics LA - Photos and Video!

 The other night, in Los Angeles, CA at the Meltdown Comic Book Store, DC Comics and Warner Bros Entertainment held an event where they celebrated the opening of the "Classic 1966 BATMAN TV Series" franchise.

 President Jim Lee was there, along with Adam West! George Barris even brought one of his '66 Batmobile Cars!! This was in conjunction with the Junk Food Clothing Company who has released several Vintage-Style T-Shirts. I've already shown a ton of them here in a previous post but down below is a new one I have not see yet ( I love that Graphic! ). Oh yeah, Mattel showed off their new line of Action Figures and Rubie's Costumes even displayed a few of their new products as well.

My good friend, Scott Sebring, went to the event ( Jealous!! ) and he got some great photos that he shares at his blog ( He took that photo up above showing the giant store display poster they had in their window ). You can visit his site, and do because there are some amazing photos, but also please be sure to check out the video down below. Then, CLICK HERE to visit Scott's website!

New Classic BATMAN TV Series Products Announced - Gift Bags and Tags, Greeting Cards, and 2014 Calendar!

Some of the brand-new Classic 1966 BATMAN TV Series Products announced at the recent Meltdown Comics event were these Batman '66 Gift Bags and Tags, Greeting Cards, and 2014 Calendar! Really?! Are they trying to torture me with a TON of new merchandise that they know I will HAVE TO HAVE?!! Ha Ha! The Gift Tags are kinda weird, I like that.

Oh yeah, I don't have a photo of the Greeting Cards here (sorry) but you can see them by visiting my friend Scott Sebring's Blog, CLICK HERE!

MATTEL TOY NEWS - BATMAN Classic TV Series BATUSI DANCE FIGURE Set for 2013 SDCC Exclusive

At the Meltdown Comics event the other night Mattel announced they will have a Special Boxed-Figure coming out with the 1966 BATMAN Classic TV Series toy line! It will be the "BATUSI DANCE" Figure of Adam West and is also an EXCLUSIVE Figure at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con ( SDCC ).

The artwork for the Window-Box packaging ( shaped like a Vintage Television! ) was done by a popular Graphic Artist named SHAG (the pics here show the front/back of the box so you can groove on it ). His snazzy artwork is known to be very retro in style and kinda groovy, so that's cool! Also, if you look at the lower right-hand side of the front of the box... are those "Speaker Holes"? Wow, maybe this thing will have sound too, ha!!

Oh yeah, please be sure to click on these 2 photos here for much larger & sharper pictures ( they have much better detail ).

 

BATMAN WALLPAPERS - New Mattel Action Figure of Cesar Romero as THE JOKER!

OK, I know it's kind of wacky, but I thought it would be fun to celebrate the NEW 1966 BATMAN Classic TV Series Action Figures that are being made by Mattel with this amazing photo of THE JOKER Figure! It's based on the Actor, Cesar Romero, and as you can see from the pics, the Prince of Crime still has his "painted-over mustache", ha ha!

DC Comics is Set to Launch Digital-first BATMAN Comic Based on Classic 1966 TV Series

This Summer 2013 - DC Comics will be adding a new digital-first comic book title to their stable named  "BATMAN '66". Yes, it will be based on the Classic 1966 TV Series with Adam West and Burt Ward!
 
The news popped-up the other night when Warner Bros. Consumer Products launched its Batman Classic Television Series licensing program at Meltdown Comics ( Los Angeles, CA ) with Junk Food Clothing.

"BATMAN '66" will be written by Jeff Parker and illustrated by Jonathan Case. Also, the awesome Comic Book Artist, Michael Allred ( a personal favorite of mine ) will be doing the cover art for issue #1!

Oh yeah, one last thing, the books will also come out in print, whew! 

NEW BATMAN TOYS - In Stores Now and Coming Soon!

OK, This is just a quick post to share some news about brand-new BATMAN COLLECTIBLES with Toy Collectors. The 1st photo was sent in by our good buddy, Rich. He spotted these Monogram "Batman and Robin" Figures at Toys R Us the other night and I think they're cool!

Then, here's a prototype pic of a Batman product that will be released later in 2013, it's a nice Vintage-Style "Batman and Robin" Batmobile as a Snow Globe, WACKY!! Now, before you get all excited, this thing seems pretty small to me. I mean, it only measures about 2 1/2" tall. But look for it to be available around early May.

JAPANESE BATMAN Art Print by Oktopolis - Speed Racer Parody

Check out this amazing Bat-Manga Style Artwork of BATMAN in a parody of the Speed Racer Cartoon, ha! This is a Special Limited Edition Art Print created by a company called OKTOPOLIS. ( Click the image up above for a larger sharper photo ). For more information on how to order please be sure to CLICK HERE!

BRAND-NEW Classic 1966 BATMAN TV Series Vintage-Style T-Shirts made by Junk Food!

Well, it looks like MELTDOWN COMICS in Los Angeles, CA is the first place to be selling the BRAND-NEW Classic 1966 BATMAN TV Series Vintage-Style T-Shirts made by Junk Food! Now, sadly, I live pretty far away from there so I won't be able to visit - but if you check out this publicity photo up above you can see some on display in their store. Then, down below are a few examples:

It looks like Junk Food has focused on Adam West a lot but they also have a ton of the Villains too! We're talking characters like, The Joker ( Cesar Romero ), The Penguin (Burgess Meredith ), The Riddler ( Frank Gorshin ), etc.. Stay tuned to the BAT-BLOG.COM for more information on ordering them online.

THE SIMPSONS - Mr. Burns BATMAN Parody - The Dependables from "Dark Knight Court"

Oh Man, how did I miss this?! On a recent episode of the Simpsons Mr. Burns was "Fruit Batman"! He was also a Member of an elite  group of senior citizen superheroes known as "The Dependables"! The other funny Batman-related reference is that the actual episode was named, ""Dark Knight Court", ha ha ha! ( Thanks to Don for the heads-up )

Here's a sample clip down below:

New PHOTO - Classic 1966 BATMAN TV Series Action Figure Toys

New For 2013!! Here's a quick post to share this brand-new photo from Mattel showing what their BATMAN AND ROBIN THE BOY WONDER Classic 1966 TV Series Action Figures will look like once you take them out of the package and put them on their "Building Piece". Yeah, it looks like Adam West and Burt Ward are climbing the wall!! I've heard this thing can actually be attached to a real wall so it displays real nice. WOW, I can't wait to get a set of these cool toys!!

Reference Photos - FOREIGN BATMAN Comic Book Covers

A very serious "Foreign BATMAN" Comic Book Collector named Tony recently contacted me and shared these 2 amazing photographs showing a few books from his collection. The actual photos are way bigger than they are shown here so please be sure to click on them for larger versions.

The 1st wave are a few different variations of the 1st issue to the "Batman: A Death In The Family" series and he even got them signed by the Artist, Mike Mignola! Then, here's a few books that reprint classic stories with art by Neal Adams. AWESOME! ( Thanks Tony )

Vintage BATMAN TOYS - 1982 Batmobile Ride-On Pedal Car

Oh look, how funny, that little girl put her pretty doll in a baby chair, that's so cute. OMG!! IS THAT A VINTAGE BATMOBILE PEDAL CAR??!!