1/6 Batman 1989: Batmobile Collectible Vehicle - Specs & Pics

[DiFabio]

Actually DiFabio, Keaton batman does have weathering on his shoes. And there's nothing toylike about his PERS eyes as far as I'm concerned. Not all Hot Toys figures are created equal, but for $600 I don't think it's unreasonable to expect a batmobile that matches DX09 Batman in terms of detail and realism.

Admire the remarkable sculpting and paintwork in his gloves and boots, and compare that to the soft, simplistic wheels and rims of the car. Notice the super fine details in the clip of his utility belt, then look at the soft, undefined lines etched into the black on the side of the car. Look at the little beveled edges and sharp lines of his batarang that catch the light, absent in the detailing cut into the top of the car.

There's plenty to love, for sure. The dashboard, like you mentioned. The silver engine parts in the sides of the car. The little ventilation grills inside the "trunk". But all in all, the car is nowhere near the caliber of the figures.

You've seen that image comparing the little red rockets on the original ED-209 figure's arm to the new version? The batmobile to me is kind of like that original version; all the pieces are there, but they're not nearly as developed as they could be.

Yeah, but even then, the Batman figure had that PERS panel on the back of his head, didn't have a layered, complex suit like the film and didn't have a belt that was as detailed or as functional as the prototype. You mention the batarang, that sucker didn't even fold! The grapple gun? The spear grapple wasn't even removable.

I'd say they're about on par as details go.

Heck, I agree about the steering wheel and the seats but then I think about that detailed dash with those lights, the instrument panels or the paint wash on the discolored after burner that makes it look like flames have shot out of it before or even the browning machine guns with the intricate details, paint apps and movable features. It's give and take really.

 

[Spanbauer]

For sure. The browning machine guns look perfect, as does the very nicely painted afterburner. I also love the little rubber step on top of the scoops on the side of the car, and that the shift levers between the seats are actually movable. Like I said, there's lots to love. But those are the small details that make me wish Hot Toys had gone the extra mile with the whole piece.

 

[highlander1]

Love the interior lights on this peeking through the window its incredible and cant wait for the delorean if we ever get one. The delorean will be just as amazing and easy for our figure's to get in. I hope and prey for that release.

 

[DiFabio]

Other than the scratches, my only real gripes are,

- condensation/finger prints when I touch it

- to this day I don't know the best place to pick this up from when I lift it. I usually pick it up from the under sides under where the "step" sections are for Batman to climb into the vehicle next to the vent

- the canopy. I'm always afraid I'm going to break something when I have it completely shut and snapped into place (where you have to pull up). I was also worried the first time I lifted it off and completely removed it for the first time. At first I thought I was never going to be able to get it in place again with those two peg "rollers" on either side.


It actually seems pretty durable to me.

 

[jye4ever]

I hated inserting all those damn pistons on the Tumbler so much so that 89 car feels like a tank to me.

I'm also seeing that HT improved the tires adhesion, they don't stick to the surface like they did with the Tumbler.

Then again that can just be contributed to my central A/C.

 

[jodl73]

To be fair, none of the figures are really as detailed as their film counterparts. They're just like the Batmobile. Initially I might be like "wow, I can't tell if that's the real thing or just a toy" but after time and ownership goes by, even the best figure starts to seem dull. I remember how blown away I was when the Reeve Superman popped up for the first time and when I first opened it up. Now? I've taken that look and that feeling for granted. Same goes for all the other figures. After you've seen it for so long and have seen all the photos of it and experienced it, it does sort of lose the impact it once had. That's why initial specs/pics are usually so exciting the first time.

We're on the subject of the lack of details on the Batmobile? Well, why do the Ledger Joker suits lack dirt and grime instead of the fluffy, manufactured clothes? Why doesn't the Keaton Batman have a segmented body suit like in the film instead of the one piece rubber suit Hot Toys made? How come the proportions of the Iron Man figures aren't anatomically correct to fit an actual 1/6 Tony Stark inside the suit? PERS eyes? Not toy looking? Really?

As far as realism and screen replication goes, the dashboard of the Batmobile alone is as good if not better than all of the figures Hot Toys has put out.




I will say this too. After owning the Hot Toys Batmobile, I've been having a bit of trouble looking at my Hot Toys 1:18 versions, or even my TDKC Kenner Batmobile that was easily my favorite version for the longest time. They all just look so wrong and weird to me after owning this thing. And this is with the QC issues I've had.

Actually the more I look at my figures the more I like them. They never lose their impact to me.

Actually DiFabio, Keaton batman does have weathering on his shoes. And there's nothing toylike about his PERS eyes as far as I'm concerned. Not all Hot Toys figures are created equal, but for $600 I don't think it's unreasonable to expect a batmobile that matches DX09 Batman in terms of detail and realism.

Admire the remarkable sculpting and paintwork in his gloves and boots, and compare that to the soft, simplistic wheels and rims of the car. Notice the super fine details in the clip of his utility belt, then look at the soft, undefined lines etched into the black on the side of the car. Look at the little beveled edges and sharp lines of his batarang that catch the light, absent in the detailing cut into the top of the car.

There's plenty to love, for sure. The dashboard, like you mentioned. The silver engine parts in the sides of the car. The little ventilation grills inside the "trunk". But all in all, the car is nowhere near the caliber of the figures.

You've seen that image comparing the little red rockets on the original ED-209 figure's arm to the new version? The batmobile to me is kind of like that original version; all the pieces are there, but they're not nearly as developed as they could be.

Soft, simplistic wheels and tires? They are awesome! Very detailed, right down to the tread. I don't know what Batmobile you were looking at, but this is the Holy Grail of the DC collection. True could have has a pull out turbine, maybe a brighter afterburner and some sound effects. But, hey, can't have everything.

 

[DarkMagic]

Actually the more I look at my figures the more I like them. They never lose their impact to me.



Soft, simplistic wheels and tires? They are awesome! Very detailed, right down to the tread. I don't know what Batmobile you were looking at, but this is the Holy Grail of the DC collection. True could have has a pull out turbine, maybe a brighter afterburner and some sound effects. But, hey, can't have everything.

Not to start a nitpick war, but....

the tire threads on the 1/18 scale Hot Wheels 89 Batmobile are more sharply detailed and more accurately resemble the threads on the real car (especially the front Mickey Thompsons) than the ones on the 1/6 Hot Toys version. Specifically with HT, the threads are spaced too far apart from each other. On a larger scale, detail level should not go down.

It's odd to me because HT has already proven they can make very tight and accurate tire threads with the Tumbler front wheels/Batpod. But to be fair, that did have a simpler grid thread design than the criss-cross/braided pattern on the '89's Mickey Thompsons.

 

[Darth Waller]

WB Shop better ship today.

 

[Darth Waller]

I called to see if I could change from 2nd Day to Next Day shipping, but they said my credit card has already been charged and it should ship today. I should've called yesterday, but 2nd Day is still better than Ground Shipping.

 

[DiFabio]

That's what I did yesterday. I originally ordered on Saturday with 2nd day, then I called yesterday to change it to Next day.

 

[Darth Waller]

I figured they would ship yesterday, so I didn't bother calling then. Silly me.

 

[UTtoyfan]

You got a Batmobile, Waller!??

 

[Darth Waller]

You got a Batmobile, Waller!??

We'll see. It's going back if it's scratched.

 

[UTtoyfan]

We'll see. It's going back if it's scratched.

I know I gave you a hard time on getting a scratched one, but you know I am only kidding. I didn't really think you would actually buy a Batmobile.
Now that you do, I want you to get a pristine one. Like mine!

 

[Darth Waller]

I know I gave you a hard time on getting a scratched one, but you know I am only kidding. I didn't really think you would actually buy a Batmobile.
Now that you do, I want you to get a pristine one. Like mine!

It's a pretty sweet collectible. I just hope I get a good one.

 

[UTtoyfan]

It's a pretty sweet collectible. I just hope I get a good one.

I am hoping and praying with you!

 

[DiFabio]

It's weird though, on my order the Shipping Method states "STANDARD MAIL", when I've clearly been charged $15 for Next Day. I dunno, I guess I'll find out.

 

[Rorywan]

I have to say, it makes me happy everytime I look at it, not sure it will ever lose that "new toy" feel. Is it perfect? No, I can see things HT could have done better, but none of that matters, it's Burton's/Keaton's/Furst's ****ing Batmobile!

 

[Brent72]

Yeah, I would be pissed if I paid 2K for that CM.

I had a deposit down on one of those with Secret Compass last year and decided to back out of the deal. I'm so glad I did as looking back on it there's no way it was worth the $1800 I was going to pay. I know everyone is getting worked up over all the flaws on the HT version, but that glossy black paint on the CM....every single one I've seen in pictures has a ton of hairline scratches on the finish under direct lighting.

 

[Drakul]

Just got my shipping notice from BBTS
Please don't let my wife see this box!!

Also I asked them to inspect it before shipping and maybe send me pics but I got nothing so