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Shown here are a few prototype pics of 2 Brand-New BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT Movie Plastic Model Kits that will be released by Moebius Models near the end of September, 2011. They're gonna make a Tumbler Batmobile ( 1:25 Scale ), a Bat-Pod Motorcycle( 1:25 Scale ),and a Set of 3 Figures ( no photos on those yet ). The best picture here is the Bat-Pod, click on it for way more detail. They're gonna retail for around $15 so be sure to look for them later. Also, once we get better pics we will share them here.
I just got done watching the latest "BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD" TV Cartoon DVD. It's the new "SEASON TWO, PART ONE" 2-Disc Set. Oh man, it was a total blast to watch! I think "Season Two" was when this show was really hitting it's stride. Plus, this DVD took forever to watch, almost 4 hours! Which is a point I'd like to make: Considering that you get 273 minutes of entertainment for less than the price of a regular movie, then it's still a pretty good value. But, back to the greatness of this product, hee hee! It contains some of the best episodes so far. Here's a list, check it out:
Disc 1
- Death Race To Oblivion!
- Long Arm Of The Law!
- Revenge of the Reach!
- Aquaman's Outrageous Adventure!
- The Golden Age of Justice!
- Sidekicks Assemble!
Disc 2
- Clash of the Metal Men!
- A Bat Divided!
- The Super-Batman of Planet X!
- The Power of Shazam!
- Chill of The Night!
- Gorillas in Our Mist!
OK, see what I mean. There's some great stuff on this volume. Personally my 2 favorite episodes to watch again were "The Golden Age of Justice!" and "Chill of the Night!". I guess I should also mention that this DVD Set has 2 Languages: English & Spanish. It also has "French Subtitles".
Our friend Michael, also known as ""FilmakerMike"on YouTube, just came out with a fresh Video that is really a "Toy Review" on a few brand-new BATMAN Action Figures he just found. The cool bat-toys include: BATMAN LEGACY EDITION 2-PACK ( Prototype Batman & Lt. Jim Gordon ), BATMAN ARKHAM CITY ( Batman & Two-Face ), Walmart's LEGACY EDITION FIGURES ( Batman & The Joker ), plus DC UNIVERSE JOKER & HARLEY, The "Mad Love" Set. The video has great info on prices & where you can find them. Thanks Mike, Good Job on The Video!!
Here's a quick post to share 2 brand-new BATMAN Toys that are in stores now! First, is a Fisher-Price DC SUPER FRIENDS LITTLE PEOPLE BATCAVE that comes with figures of Batman & Robin! This new toy is also a Target Store Exclusive ( Thanks Chris ). 
Next, is a cool piece that's equally as AWESOME! Here's the Just-Released Hot Wheels R/C 1966 TV Series Batmobile Car from Mattel. It looks like it's a pretty good size. I have not seen it in-person yet but our friend & Bat-Reporter, Batmobilly, sent us this photo last night. I kind of forget, but I think he found it at Toys-R-Us ( Thanks Billy ).
While at Comic Con 2011, DC Comics' Artist Freddie Williams II, drew this awesome BATMAN drawing using pencil & water brush. Check it out!!
Hey Comic Book Collectors! Tomorrow, on Wednesday, August 3rd, be sure to keep an eye out for the latest DC Comics' RETROACTIVE 1980's BATMAN title. This all-new criminal mystery is written by Mike W. Barr with art by Jerry Bingham. It also features another Reaper story (the start of the BATMAN: YEAR TWO storyline) by Mike W. Barr, Alan Davis, and Paul Neary, that was originally published in the 1980’s. For a FREE PREVIEW of the 1st few pages, click HERE!
In Pittsburgh, at the TOONSEUM, they're having an Comic Art Show called "SUPERHEROES : ICONS & ORIGINS". Basically it's an Art Gallery showing of Vintage Comic Book Art. Now, it was going to end on July 31st but now they have been extended it through August 21st. For more information, click HERE!
Check out these interesting video clips. Here are some cool interviews at the recent 2011 SDCC ( San Diego Comic Con ) with Voice Actors Mark Hamill ( The Joker ) and Kevin Conroy ( Batman ).
Check out this amazing Giant-Sized Advertising Billboard for BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY that was seen at this year's 2011 San Diego Comic Con! I mean, oh man, this BATMAN Wall Mural takes up the whole side of that building, crazy!!
For all the people lucky enough to go to the 2011 Comic Con this year you need to remember to pick-up this awesome freebie from the Warner Bros Booth, a BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY Tote Bag! They will also have some for the new Thundercats TV Cartoon, Big Bang Theory, Justice League Comic Book, the Harry Potter Movie, & much more. But who cares about those, ha! Grab the Batman one!! Heck, while you're at it, grab one for me ( hint, hint ).
Here's a brand-new Batman product to totally keep an eye out for! It's a HARLEY QUINN Mimobot USB FLASH DRIVE created by Mimoco! But don't go looking for these at Retail Stores. This baby will only be available at the next San Diego Comic Con. This 2011 SDCC Exclusive is sure to sell out! Oh yeah, for people who can't go to this event ( like me ) I'm sure they will be all over eBay. Now, you might remember an article posted here at the BAT-BLOG awhile back where we introduced the 1st BATMAN-THEMED Mimobot Flash Drives that Mimoco made. Those included: Batman, Robin, The Joker, and Catwoman. In case you haven't seen 'em, you can view them by clicking HERE!
MEET BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER, LIVE IN PERSON! The Actors from the Classic 1966 BATMAN TV Show, Adam West and Burt Ward, will be at this years Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con 2011. The event starts tomorrow, Friday, June 17th & runs the whole weekend. So, if you live near that area then you need to drop by & say, "Howdy!". The convention will also have a ton of Comic Book Artists, who over the years, have worked on a BATMAN title. The list includes: Mike Grell, Carlos Pacheco, Doug “Dougie” Braithwaite, Arthur Suydam, J.G. Jones, Ethan Van Sciver, and Shane Davis. For more info then click HERE!
Thanks to our good friend Marcio we got some news that, right now in Brazil, they're starting a 2011 BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD Happy Meal Toys Promotion at McDonalds ( In Brazil they call it "Mc Lanche Feliz" ). But the cool thing is that the toys are completely different than the ones we just had here in the USA. For Brazil, it looks like they have gone back to the regular-size toy & there are 4 of them to collect: The PENGUIN in his Penguin-Submarine, a PLASTIC MAN Figure, BATMAN in his BAT-COPTER ( or Bat-Gyro! ), and the JOKER'S Jokermobile Car! Oh man, from the photo up above you can tell that these are completely beautiful. But wait, there's more! Please be sure to view the official McDonald's TV Commercial video down below. ( Thanks again Marcio! )
OK, I have not been able to totally confirm these yet but here's a photo of what might be the 4 special Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments for this year's 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International. The event happens July 21st - 24th, 2011. We have Batman "Descending Upon Gotham", IG-88 & Dengar from Star Wars ( Sold as a Set ), and The Comic Book Guy from The Simpsons. Now, this Batman Keepsake Ornament has been released before in 2009 with the Silver-Age "Blue, Gray, & Yellow" colors ( You can see it by clicking HERE! ). It looks like this new one is a color variation, a more Modern Day "Black & Gray" version. For more information about the show please visit Comic-Con.org
Hallmark Stores just released some beautiful photos of their next extremely awesome BATMAN-Themed Christmas Ornaments. The one on the left is called "Batman Takes Flight" and is a more Modern-Day Comic Book version. The 2nd one is the 1966 Batmobile Car from the TV Show which plays the "Batman Theme" Music !! Look for these in Hallmark Stores around July.
I have some very sad news to share. The Actor Michael Gough has passed away at the age of 94. Of course as Batman Fans we all know & love him as Alfred Pennyworth, the Butler to both Bruce Wayne & Batman. He appeared in 4 Batman films: 1989 Batman, 1992 Batman Returns, 1995 Batman Forever, and 1997's Batman & Robin. He played the character with Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney. He is best known for this role but he also had a very long career, appearing in over 150 films. On a personal level, I have always had a lot of respect for this Actor. He played the "Alfred" role perfectly. He was very dignified, proper, and had a great sense of humor. I always enjoyed how he played the character in a "loving, caring" way. As sort of a tribute to Michael Gough I have posted a few videos. One is a short documentary that covered his Alfred character in the "Batman Returns" movie. The 2nd clip is an appearance he made in one of his many Batman/OnStar TV Commercials. He was a great Actor & will be missed.
