Here we have model number five in the Eaglemoss Batman Automobilia series, and the first to feature a car from one of the Batman comics.
First seen in Detective Comics # 400 dated July 1970 this sports coupe was drawn by Neal Adams and featured in a story by Frank Robbins which saw the introduction of the tragic creature, The Man-Bat!
Appearing only once in issue 400 , the car is described as experimental and offered to Batman for testing by an ‘advanced thinking manufacturer‘.
It makes further appearances in later editions, this one from Detective Comics # 402.
The Eaglemoss model is a nice representation, with that striking Bat cowl covering the bonnet.
Look closely in through the windshield and tiny Bat logo’s can be seen on the seat and the dashboard.
The display stand is a little disappointing being a kerbside with some crudely drawn lines.
The 3D lenticular backdrop is also fairly dull showing drawn figures of Batman and Robin (who doesn’t appear with Batman in the Man-Bat story) marching an unidentified villian away from a grim looking house.
Like the previous Batman Forever Batmobile I got through the post, this model again suffers from a lack of quality control.
But in spite of that I still think it’s an attractive model and I look forward to the next.
Think I'll stick to the 'Corgi #77315 1970s DC Comics Batmobile' version of this car. Can't seem to make that leap of faith and start buying the Eaglemoss stuff yet.
ReplyDeleteI really like the look of this car, Ed. I might just have to check out the Corgi version.
DeleteSeeing this version of the Batmobile has jarred my memory.In the early 70's,my family was on vacation in Long Beach Island N.J.Nearby was an amusement park that had a Batman ride for the kids.The cars were shaped exactly like this blue vehicle and had the same graphic on the hood.You drove these little electric cars along a twisting track with wooden stand ups of the Joker,Penguin,and Riddler.I remember wondering why the cars didn't look like the batmobile from the T.V series,but that didn't stop me from riding them as often as I could.Sadly, the ride is long gone though the park still exists.I'll have to visit my mother and see if she can dig up some old pictures,maybe.
ReplyDeleteAlways nice to hear people's reminiscences , Brian, and I'm glad I stirred a memory . Let's hope your mother can dig out a few old snaps.
ReplyDeleteHoly Flashback, Batman ! I remember reading that issue of Detective Comics in the sixth grade !
ReplyDeleteI had an foreword-thinking teacher whom brought comic books into the classroom to encourage reading.
That's my kind of education , Mr Zero. My art teacher encouraged kids to use comics to stimulate imagination. He was a popular guy .
DeleteThat foe is "Dr. Tzin-Tzin," from a later Neal Adams-drawn BATMAN comic story (DETECTIVE COMICS #408)...
ReplyDeleteA VERY nice backdrop, but yes, Corgi did a better job on the car a few years back....
Al Bigley