FIRST LOOK: Franco’s ARCHIE/BATMAN ’66 #3 Cover
Enough Aw Yeah to make you Bat-climb the walls…
The wait is nearly over… — For the complete FACTORY ENTERTAINMENT 1966 BATCAVE Index of stories and features: Click here. — Factory Entertainment’s 1:50-scale, fully lit 1966 Batcave model has landed on these shores and is getting ready to ship. Need proof? Here are the individual Batcaves as they were unloaded from the shipping container, fresh from overseas: Who knows? Maybe one of those is yours! Oh, and forget what it looks like? Here’s a shot of the production model, with added Hot Wheels Batmobile (sold separately): This has been years in the making. Personally, I cannot wait to see the final version up close because this looks to be the Bat-granddaddy of all modern licensed Batman ’66 collectibles. (Click here to check out our EXCLUSIVE video tour of the production model.) The Batcave’s dimensions are 18” x 14” x 9” and it weighs about 20 pounds. There are two sets of lighting schemes that can be used alone or together. One circuit handles the atmospheric lighting, including the atomic pile — which features a rotating light pattern — while the other covers the Bat-equipment. (It’s powered by six AAA batteries but the final version includes a cord should you prefer to plug it into the wall.) The price? $799. There are only 250 of these and they’re mostly sold out. You can still order one directly from Factory — click here — and yes, they take payment plans. (You should also ask your comics shop if they plan on carrying it or you can try your favorite online retailer.) So I guess it’s time to hire a tiny British butler to keep it all tidy… — MORE For the complete FACTORY ENTERTAINMENT 1966 BATCAVE Index of stories and features: Click...
“Yes, commissioner…” — For the DIAMOND BATMAN ’66 INDEX of interviews and features, click here. — We first showed you Diamond Select’s Batman ’66 Bruce Wayne/Adam West bust — complete with Batphone — back at Toy Fair in February: Now, after what looks like a slight nip here and a minor tuck there, Diamond has released images of the final prototype: As you saw above, everyone’s favorite millionaire playboy rounds out a wave of resin busts that includes Burt Ward’s Dick Grayson and Alan Napier’s Alfred. All three are expected out around the end of the year and will retail for the usual $59.99. Dick and Alfred are already available for pre-order and Bruce will be available, starting today. (Check with your local comics shop or your fave online retailer.) As usual, the busts were designed by Barry Bradfield and sculpted by Jean St. Jean. (For a complete behind-the-scenes look at all three, click here. You’ll dig it, Batfans.) The big question is what’s next. These could very well be the final Batman ’66 minibusts that Diamond releases. Of course, if sales are strong, who knows… Personally, I’m holding out hope we get a set of Batman-Riddler boxing busts… or Batman/Joker surfing busts… or… — MORE — For the DIAMOND BATMAN ’66 INDEX of news stories, features and reviews, click...
Enough Aw Yeah to make you Bat-climb the walls…
