Issue 75 of the Eaglemoss Automobilia collection features The
Jokermobile from the classic 1966 Batman TV series.
It’s a classic clown car for a classic villain. But how did
this hotchpotch hot rod come into being?
The car started life as a Model T Ford , and was completely customised by classic Batmobile designer George Barris for a
1967 Elvis Presley film, Easy Come, Easy
Go. It was given the name Mongrel T.
It was very much a sixties hot rod with lots of coloured
vinyl, shag pile upholstery and surf boards for seat backs!
After completing its film début, it moved over to TV, and after a few minor alterations it appeared in the Batman second
season episode, The Joker’s Last Laugh. There’s a bust of the Joker on the front
fender, and Joker insignia on the doors and seat backs.
The Eaglemoss 3D Lenticular back drop choses a beach scene
from the Jokermobile’s appearance in the third season episode, Surf’s Up, Joker’s Under.
You can see those two 'surf jockey's' , Batman and The Joker wearing their 'baggies'.
Hi Scoop, These wonderful models looked packed with detail. What size/scale are they ? I guess there's quite a range in the set.
ReplyDeleteHi Tony, the models are generally around 1:72, similar to the Corgi range. They are very detailed concidering their cost. There has been 80 released with 81 on the way.
DeleteIssue 82 has another 1966 Batman vehicle - The Penguinmobile!
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DeleteI've just googled them Scoop. I think they're brilliant, and yes, great value. Are you going for the full set or picking particular favs from the TV series?
ReplyDeleteHi Tony, I've subcribed to Eaglemoss so I'm going for the full set. : D
DeleteThey will make one visually stunning collection! It's really nice to see some of them featured here, especially the 60s TV series stuff. Great post Scoop :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tony, I appreciate the comments : D
Deleteuber Kool!
ReplyDeleteI'll be doing a piece on another Eaglemoss TV series vehicle when it arrives in a couple of weeks,Ed, so stay tuned!
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