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.
