The year was 1966 and Batmania was at its height. A new Batman film, based on the phenomenally
successful TV series was released. This time the dynamic duo would face not one but four Bat Villains –
this meant Batman and Robin needed even more crime fighting vehicles – Enter the
Batcycle, Batcopter and the great
looking high speed, Batboat.
This is the model of the Batboat from the Eaglemoss line,
and I have to say I think it’s a superb rendition.
Full of tiny detail, I’d say it was almost as good as their
TV Batmobile from issue 2.
The only thing that's missing is a couple of Batman and Robin figures.
The aft of the boat, showing the gas turbine exhaust.
The bow of the boat. The model is around 4" long so focusing is a bit of a problem from this angle but you can make out the intakes and the fittings.
The lenticular backdrop shows the decoy buoy and the Penguin's submarine.
Finally, a couple of photos showing the Corgi model and the Eaglemoss versions.
Holy Thatsgottobeworthatenner, Batman!
That is so very gorgeous! Eaglemoss triumphs again!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous was the first word I had in mind for it, Will. : )
ReplyDeleteoooooooh - I like! Gotta love the gadgets from the TV Batman series and movies. Great addition to the collection Mike. BTW, what issue # is this Eaglemoss offering?
ReplyDeleteHoly Missing number, Ed. It's 24.
ReplyDeleteBTW Will reminded me it's Thanksgiving day in your neck of the woods, so Happy Thanksgiving Day to you, Ed and Bettina and to all our American readers.
ReplyDeleteMany Thanx Scoop. I made a turkey myself for the first time in probably 25 years (up 'til now we just went out to eat on Turkey Day). The family said they liked it but I wasn't thrilled. Gonna try again Christmas and see what happens.
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