Posted By Dan Greenfield on Jun 29, 2025 | 3 comments

Heritage Auctions has another big one going on right now…

Remember a couple of years ago how Heritage had this monster auction of Batman memorabilia that brought in outlandish prices? Well, there’s a second one going on, as we speak.

This one has flown under the radar a bit because it’s not quite as extensive as the first one, but it’s still a really groovy scene, with 482 lots stretching from ’60s Batmania to the modern day.

“Our July 11–12 Return of Batman Auction is a full-throttle tribute to Gotham’s greatest hero, packed with the most iconic gear in the Bat-arsenal,” says the Heritage website. “Featured lots include a boxed 1960s Utility Belt, a ride-on Batmobile from Batman Returns, an original Bat Phone, and a Joker playing card set tied to The Dark Knight. Add in toy weapons, rare exclusives, and decades of collectible history, and you’ve got a sale fit for the Batcave. Holy hammer prices, Batman! Get your wishlist ready!”

Online bids have already begun and I picked out 13 GROOVY ITEMS I would want if I were as wealthy as Bruce Wayne (in no particular order). The links with each official description below take you to the lot so you can check in on up-to-the-minute bidding. You can also click here for the full auction. (I’ve also included my own comments on why I’d want these particular items — though there’s a ton more I’d want too.)

Right on.

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Batman Red and Yellow Japanese Tin Super Flat Batmobile (Ichiko, 1960’s)

Speeding in with vintage charm from 1960s Japan, this Batman lot showcases a vibrant red and yellow tin Batmobile crafted by Ichiko-a true gem from the golden age of Japanese tin toys. Designed specifically for the Japanese market, this striking vehicle showcases bold design elements including a Batsymbol on the front hood, “Batman” written across the back in stylized Japanese text, and vivid illustrations of Batman and Robin seated in the cockpit, ready to race into action.

A unique cutout on the front reveals a spinning wheel decorated with Batsymbols that rotates as the car moves, adding motion to the display. The lithographed body retains its rich colors and bold graphics, and exhibits handling wear including surface scratches and scuffing wear from age. This is an exceptional showcase of cross-cultural Batman collecting and a standout addition to any serious vintage toy collection.

Comments: The Flatmobile!

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Batman Black Tin Batmobile in Original Box (Cien Ge, 1970s)

Blazing out of the 1970s with chrome flair and Gotham grit, this vintage Black Tin Batmobile by Cine Ge captures the bold, imaginative energy of Batman’s golden merchandising era. Manufactured in Taiwan and housed in its original illustrated box, this striking battery-operated vehicle is cast in glossy black tin, accented with vivid red pinstriping, white trim, and a brilliantly bold neon green canopy. The tri-colored exhaust ports-red, green, and yellow-add a splash of futuristic flair, while the classic 1966 Batman logos emblazoned on the doors and wheel hubs anchor it firmly in pop culture legacy. Inside, plastic heads of Batman and Robin perch atop tin upper bodies, peering through the cockpit with timeless determination.

The lithographed interior features vibrant dashboard and panel detailing, and while surface scratching, scuffing, and light paint wear are visible throughout, the car still displays well for its age. The battery compartment remains fairly clean, the rubber tires and wheels show some wear, and the front tin grills exhibit light tarnishing. The box, marked CG-1228, is solid with handling wear including corner bends, creasing, scuffing, and a bit of red marker on the top panel, along with surface tears on the back corner. Noticeable creasing is present across the top panel and front of the box.

Though untested, the car boasts “Battery Operated Mystery Action,” “Blinking Warning Light,” and “Jet Engine Noise” on the packaging-promising a thrilling toy experience. A standout piece from Batman’s vintage vehicle vault, this Batmobile is a must-have for collectors of tin toys and DC history alike.

Comments: I have a blue one and a red one (which has a lot more decoration). I love them both but that black one is GORGEOUS.

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Batman Vintage Helicopter & Plane Lot (Irwin, 1966)

Soaring in from the dawn of Batman’s Silver Age popularity, this vintage 1966 Batman lot released by Irwin features two rare and distinctive black plastic vehicles that capture the imaginative flair of Gotham’s skies. The small black helicopter, compact and sleek, features a spinning rotor and tail propeller, along with four original paper stickers-a Batman logo on each side, an image of Batman and Robin piloting across the front, and a Batman logo label-all of which remain firmly affixed despite noticeable fading. Its lightweight design and minimalist cockpit reflect classic 1960s toy engineering, and it remains unbroken and complete, a rarity for items of this age.

Accompanying it is the large black Batman Jet, a bold, futuristic aircraft featuring a tri-wheel landing gear system, molded cockpit detailing, and four original paper stickers with Batman logos and wing insignia. The stickers show some fading and edge peeling, adding to its vintage authenticity. Both pieces display handling wear including surface scratches, scuffing, and sticker aging. Additionally, significant scratching can be seen across the Batplane canopy. These two flying relics offer a striking glimpse into the early merchandising legacy of the Caped Crusader and make a standout addition to any classic Batman collection.

Comment: Weaned on Mego, there was no Batplane and the Batcopter was basically a clog with a propeller. So these hold a lot of appeal — though a Bat-Sikorsky seems like a bit of overkill.

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Batman Unbreakable Pocket Combs Retail Display (Lifetime Combs, 1966)

A true gem of 1960s Batman merchandising, this vibrant retail display card for Unbreakable Pocket Combs captures the bold energy of the Caped Crusader’s pop culture takeover. Produced in 1966 by Lifetime Comb Co. of Boston, MA and marked with “National Periodical Publications,” the display comes fully loaded with twelve original combs, each housed in a white sheath stamped with a red and black Batman logo. Eye-catching multicolor artwork featuring Batman, the Batmobile, and the classic logo fills the card, which cleverly reads, “Wham! Another Batman Comb Sold” in each empty slot.

Designed for retail use, the card includes both a hanging hole and an unused fold-out stand on the back for counter display. The card remains unpunched and in overall excellent condition, showing only minor signs of age such as soft corners, creasing in the front lower right, and a visible crease on the back bottom left corner. Notably, one of the combs is made of black plastic, while the remaining combs are in red plastic. A rare and complete display that perfectly captures the commercial appeal of Batman’s 1966 phenomenon.

Comment: A Batcomb is the kind of thing I would have carried around with me everywhere when I was 5. I always had a comb on me anyway, but daaaaaaamn — a Batcomb?! And I really dig them all lined up on the display.

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Batman Weapon and Accessory Lot (Various, 1960’s-70’s)

Packed with crime-fighting flair, this Batman lot contains five distinct vintage weapon and accessory collectibles released by companies such as Remco and Lincoln International during the 1960s and 1970s. Included is the Bat Gun with BT Badge and four translucent red darts, capable of firing up to 25 feet, housed in its original bag with stapled header card and featuring a bold orange front nozzle. Also featured is the Lincoln International Batman Escape Gun, a dual-action launcher that comes complete with two Bat darts and two flying gadgets, still stapled to its original card. An unlicensed Batman sling shot adds an extra touch of backyard action, showcasing a black handle with an elastic band and ball holder.

The collection also includes a bright yellow Batman Utility Belt with Bat Cuffs, a throwback to classic hero gear. Rounding things out is the iconic Remco Utility Belt set, featuring a communicator, decoder, toy watch, handcuffs, Gotham City decoder map, Batman secret identity card, and secret message, all housed in the original packaging. Each collectible displays handling wear along the edges and corners, including softened corners, creasing, surface scratching, and scuffing throughout.

The Remco packaging in particular shows heavier wear with corner creases, discoloration, a tear in the lower left corner, dents and scratching on the bubble window, and some items now loose inside. Together, these bold accessories bring the full utility of the Caped Crusader’s arsenal to life with authentic vintage detail.

Comments: The holy grail 1960s version of the utility belt is also up for auction, but I’m highlighting this one because it’s the one I so wanted when I was a kid in the ’70s.

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Batman Child’s Dress Shirt (Pencraig/Calpreta, 1966)

Channel the colorful charm of 1960s superhero style with this rare Batman collectible, a vintage Pencraig children’s dress shirt released by Calpreta in 1966. Believed to be an Australian-imported piece with possible origins in the UK, this vibrant blue collared shirt captures the dynamic duo in an unconventional color scheme, with Batman in bold yellow and red and Robin in shades of blue, red, and yellow. The design is brought to life with scattered action words and vintage Batman logos, giving it a lively, pop-art energy that reflects the Silver Age aesthetic.

Sized for age 4, the shirt remains in unused condition and retains its original product tag, offering a charming and uncommon glimpse into the world of mid-century superhero merchandise.

Comments: If some enterprising clothier doesn’t go and take this exact design and color scheme and make adult replicas, they’re doing it wrong. I mean, come on!

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World’s Greatest Super Heroes Batman, Joker, & Penguin Banks (Mego, 1974)

Straight from the colorful heyday of 1970s collectibles, this vibrant Batman lot features three standout plastic banks from Mego’s 1974 World’s Greatest Super Heroes Bank collection. Showcased are Batman in his iconic blue and gray costume, the Joker clad in his classic purple suit with green shirt and black tie, and the Penguin, sharply dressed with top hat, monocle, and a signature sinister grin. Each character remains sealed in its original plastic bag, complete with Super Savers sticker and bottom stopper, with unused contents.

The bags display light signs of handling, including minor scuffing and a few small holes, but the charm and character of these vintage treasures remain fully intact. A rare time capsule for fans of Gotham’s greatest icons, this trio makes a striking addition to any serious superhero collection.

Comments: I do a ton on Mego, so I’m largely staying away from what’s in the auction, but boy I’ve wanted these for some time.

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World’s Greatest Super Heroes Bend ‘N Flex Robin 5 Inch Action Figure (Mego, 1972)

Swing into vintage superhero history with this vibrant World’s Greatest Super Heroes lot, showcasing a 5-inch Robin the Boy Wonder bendable figure released by Mego in 1972. Part of Mego’s pioneering Bend ‘N Flex line, this figure captured the energy and versatility of the Boy Wonder in a flexible form that helped redefine the action figure landscape. Robin remains sealed on his original green blister card, accented with bold orange branding and classic early ’70s styling. The figure displays minor paint loss on the front of his hair and noticeable wear around the wrists.

The card itself shows its age with edge and corner wear, along with creasing, surface tears, folding, bubble dents, and scuffing. As one of Mego’s early ventures into bendable hero figures, this Robin not only reflects the era’s playful design sensibilities but also stands as a key milestone in the evolution of superhero toys.

Comments: Also, Mego, I’ve long wanted to land a Bend ‘N Flex in package — particularly from the Batman Family.

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Batman Vintage Novel and Magazine Lot (1966)

Swing back to the sensational sixties with this dynamic Batman lot, a vintage collection of novels and magazines that capture the Caped Crusader’s explosive rise in pop culture. Released during the height of Batmania in the late 1960s, this set includes the original Batman vs. 3 Villains of Doom novel by Winston Lyon, pitting Batman against the Penguin, Catwoman, and Joker, as well as the movie tie-in book Batman vs. The Fearsome Foursome. Dive into fandom with Bill Adler’s Funniest Fan Letters to Batman, and explore the media frenzy through an array of television magazines and periodicals.

From TV Magazine’s “Batman Helps Bad Men Make Good” feature to two TV Guides with Adam West on the cover, this set chronicles Batman’s screen dominance. Also included are rare issues of Pageant, Screen Stories, TV Week, TV Times, Tele Guia, and even a cheeky July 1966 Playboy featuring a “Dynamic Duo” fold-out poster. Rounding out the lot are two issues of Life magazine, dated March 11, 1966, highlighting the cultural impact of Gotham’s greatest hero. Each item shows signs of age including corner bends, creases, discoloration, and surface scuffing. A vivid snapshot of Batman’s golden moment in print.

Comments: Great batch of Batmania mags and whatnot. I have a number of these, but would dig ones like Pageant and that Tele Guia, for example.

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Batman Book Lot (Various, 1975-90s)

A bold tribute to the Dark Knight’s legacy, this Batman lot brings together a vivid assortment of vintage collectibles released between 1975 and the early 1990s by Whitman, Rainbow Books, DC Comics, and London Editions. Highlights include the Batman Storybook Annual With Robin the Boy Wonder, the Official Batman Annuals from 1981 and 1984, and The Super Heroes Annual 1984 by London Editions. Also featured are Superman and Batman Annuals from 1975 and 1977, along with two editions of Batman and Robin from A (Alfred) to Z (Zowie!).

A dynamic lineup of coloring and activity books rounds out the collection — Dot to Dot, Puzzle Fun, Vroom Scree, Zap Crunch, Pow! Robin Strikes for Batman, Robin in the Batcave, and multiple Whitman classics including two Adventures of Batman coloring books, the 128-page giant edition, and the Sticker Fun Book. Completing the lot is the official Batman Returns movie program, spotlighting Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Michelle Pfeiffer. Each collectible displays handling wear, including corner bends, creasing, surface scratching, discoloration, yellowed pages, and scuffing throughout. This collection offers a colorful and nostalgic look into the creative world of Batman-era publishing.

Comments: Fantastic selection. If I had the means, I would get every coloring book, activity book, kiddie book and UK annual there is.

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Batman Collectible Glasses & Mug Lot (Libby Glass Company/ Kiln Craft, 1966-68)

Brimming with Gotham flair, this Batman lot assembles a striking assortment of collectible glasses and mugs released by Kiln Craft and the Libbey Glass Company between 1966 and 1968. Included are five vintage coffee mugs featuring bold, classic imagery of Batman and Robin, each evoking the colorful charm of the Caped Crusader’s golden television era. The collection also boasts 18 collectible drinking glasses from the sought-after Pepsi Collector Series, spotlighting vivid illustrations of key characters from the Batman universe-heroes like Batman, Robin, and Batgirl, alongside rogues like the Joker, the Penguin, and the Riddler.

Some tumblers focus solely on Batman, while others feature Robin or a dynamic pairing of the two, making this a standout Gotham-centric subset within the broader DC Comics promotional run. Each glass and mug shows signs of vintage handling, including surface scratching, scuffing, and areas of paint rub and loss, but the vibrant artwork and character presence remain unmistakable. A dynamic toast to the Bat-legacy of the swinging ’60s.

Comments: As an avowed Slurpee cup nut and owner of a number of ‘Toon Tumblers, plus a really groovy vintage plastic mug, I have a natural affinity for Bat-drinkware. A number of these — including those “moon glasses” — are from the ’70s, regardless of the description.

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Batman TV & Card Games Lot (Koide, 1966) Japanese Release

A rare glimpse into the early international appeal of Gotham’s finest, this Batman lot contains two vintage Japanese-imported games released by Koide in 1966. First is the Koide Batman card game, housed in its original box adorned with striking artwork of the Dynamic Duo and the Batmobile, set against a glowing rising sun. The cards are neatly bound by a paper band, with one pack still sealed in a plastic bag, preserving its unused contents.

The second piece is the Koide Batman TV Game, presented in its original packaging that depicts Batman mid-swing while Robin races beside him in a red Batmobile. The set includes the game board, inserts, and original pieces still sealed in plastic bags. Each collectible displays handling wear along the edges and corners, including softened corners, creasing, surface scratching, and scuffing throughout. The TV game’s worn packaging also shows soiling and notable wear, including holes and tears in the corners. Together, these games offer a rare and visually engaging snapshot of Batman’s cultural footprint in 1960s Japan.

Comments: I got the one on the right when I went to Japan last year, so yay me! Would love it if I had the other one too.

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Batman Bop Bags & Lantern (Multiple Toy Makers/AHI, 1977-78)

Light up the nostalgia and knock down some memories with this lively Batman lot featuring three standout vintage collectibles from the late 1970s. First is the 1977 AHI Batman Lantern, a plastic piece showcasing the Caped Crusader in his blue and gray suit beneath a black handle. The lantern displays some surface wear and slight discoloration along the glue seam but still holds strong visual appeal. Next is a Batman bop bag from Multiple Toy Makers, released in 1978, featuring a colorful design with a gray-and-blue suited Batman on a bright yellow body with a red top and light blue base.

Completing the trio is a larger 52-inch inflatable Batman bop bag, also by Multiple Toy Makers, made from heavy-duty vinyl and still in its original packaging. The box shows handling wear with softened corners, creasing, surface scratching, and scuffing. Each item in the collection carries handling wear, including surface scratching and scuffing wear. This trio captures the bold, playful energy of vintage Batman collectibles at their best.

Comments: I had a Batman bop bag when I was in kindergarten, although mine had a belt buckle that squeaked and (I think) those flicker-eyes things. Funny thing about the bop bag: It puts you in the position of being the bad guy!

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So, that’s 13. But again, there are 482 lots with all sorts of stuff, so check out the full auction here.

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