Hot Toys - Batman 1966 Live-action TV Series - Batmobile

[DiFabio]

Keep me out of this ****.

 

[afattori]

Well, I think those "licensing issues" are BS. How do other companies make 66 Batmobiles then? yeah, they are not as great looking as the 1/6 version being discussed here, but isn't licensing the same regardless of scale? Jack Nicholson will charge a gazillion dollars regardless of a figure based on him is 1/6 or 1/4, right? So what gives? Production problems like the 89 Batmobile? What production problems? That was a SHIPPING problem. Those guys didn't package that thing all that well, therefore scuffs and paint defects and blah blah blah.

HT is just stupid sometimes. all that time and effort producing 1/6 Star Wars vehicles that will never see the light of day. For what? To hype SW? Does SW even need hype? Those figures will sell NO MATTER WHAT. You can recreate the Death Star in 1/4 if you want, Han Solo will still sell out without it.

They even shown Bob The freaking Goon from 1989 Batman at a recent event. Turned out to be a figure that was only a display for the show. WHY? Because HT.

Is this arrogance an Asian thing? is it? Sometimes it makes me wonder.

But hey, keep making those 1/1 BvS figures that are selling like hotcakes all over the world.

Well put as I said the same thing a few post back. 89 was shipping issues not production. Aslo agree with your star wars comments and I said the same thing. Lets make a tie fighter that will not see production, but to show what we can do. Arrogance for sure. We know what you are capable of. They are to busy making Disney licenses at this point it seems and the 66 line is like the red headed step child of the lines. DC seems to be an after thought imo.

 

[Sikatar]

Kuat. Perfect gif..

 

[Lee in MI]

Your BatShield was a beautiful piece. I was on the fence about it for so long because I was saving up for the Batmobile.

Hindsight is a cruel mistress.

Thanks Bro! That means a lot.

Well, I think those "licensing issues" are BS. How do other companies make 66 Batmobiles then? yeah, they are not as great looking as the 1/6 version being discussed here, but isn't licensing the same regardless of scale? Jack Nicholson will charge a gazillion dollars regardless of a figure based on him is 1/6 or 1/4, right? So what gives? Production problems like the 89 Batmobile? What production problems? That was a SHIPPING problem. Those guys didn't package that thing all that well, therefore scuffs and paint defects and blah blah blah.

HT is just stupid sometimes. all that time and effort producing 1/6 Star Wars vehicles that will never see the light of day. For what? To hype SW? Does SW even need hype? Those figures will sell NO MATTER WHAT. You can recreate the Death Star in 1/4 if you want, Han Solo will still sell out without it.

They even shown Bob The freaking Goon from 1989 Batman at a recent event. Turned out to be a figure that was only a display for the show. WHY? Because HT.

Is this arrogance an Asian thing? is it? Sometimes it makes me wonder.

But hey, keep making those 1/1 BvS figures that are selling like hotcakes all over the world.

I agree. The licensing thing seems strange to say the least. I'm willing to bet Hero Cross sold less cars than Hot Toys would and they apparently got the license.

I agree, it all seems weird but since HTs don't communicate with the American market, it's all speculation at this point...unless you believe Ed then it's dead.

 

[Lejuan]

Looking forward to the official thread.

*%$# Hot Toys QC, my car is scratched to the $#!thouse. Sideshow won't replace it because they reckon "they're all like that". I can either send it back or get a $20 gift card
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I feel your pain bro, mine's like that too
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Mine too
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Yup, same here

 

[afattori]

I could careless if there was a few scratches, I just want the damn car. I will get the herocross one. My buddy black sheep has if and loves it.

 

[Lejuan]

Once the excitement of an announcement wears off, the anticipation of the PO period has passed and people start receiving their cars... the attitude will surely be that near on a thousand bucks demands a perfect example.

I'm out in any case. Two years ago I could've afforded it. Not any more.

 

[pjam]

If HT has any integrity, they would offer a PO for a limited run and cover their costs with a 50% deposit, or even a pre-paid option, that way they wouldn't lose any money and every one who really wanted it would get one.

 

[Pixelpiper]

If HT has any integrity, they would offer a PO for a limited run and cover their costs with a 50% deposit, or even a pre-paid option, that way they wouldn't lose any money and every one who really wanted it would get one.

What if only 200 people pre-ordered, yet they were estimating 2000 to calculate their profitability?

 

[Sikatar]

 

[BatToys]

If HT has any integrity, they would offer a PO for a limited run and cover their costs with a 50% deposit, or even a pre-paid option, that way they wouldn't lose any money and every one who really wanted it would get one.

That's actually a good idea. But with less customers the price will be far higher. I wouldn't be surprised if it's over $3000.

Or they could make a basic 1/6 Batmobile 1960s GI Joe and CA Silver Streak style that's unpainted black plastic with not much interior detail. A very simplified version for a lower price.

 

[Pixelpiper]

Or they could make a basic 1/6 Batmobile 1960s GI Joe and CA Silver Streak style that's unpainted black plastic with not much interior detail. A very simplified version for a lower price.

Let me make a comparison for you...

Apple could make a plastic phone with physical buttons and monochrome non-touch-enabled screen to lower costs.

Let me try again...

BMW could make a Suzuki to lower costs.

Why would Hot Toys ever lower their standards (and profit margins) to simply get something out the door? The smart business knows when not to bother. If there's a small market and costs are prohibitive, then it's skipped. This thing was dead in the water a long time ago - no insider information is needed to make that observation.

 

[franpincho]

Let me make a comparison for you...

Apple could make a plastic phone with physical buttons and monochrome non-touch-enabled screen to lower costs.

Let me try again...

BMW could make a Suzuki to lower costs.

Why would Hot Toys ever lower their standards (and profit margins) to simply get something out the door? The smart business knows when not to bother. If there's a small market and costs are prohibitive, then it's skipped. This thing was dead in the water a long time ago - no insider information is needed to make that observation.

Do you think (if in fact, this project is dead) it was paint then? Shipping logistics? (Expensive, prone to damage)
Lack of interest?

I can see the first two being somewhat a possibility, but not the third.

Regardless, they could at least come out and say it was cancelled, or something. That way the know it all jokers will finally STFU.

 

[Pixelpiper]

No idea what the interest is like for something like this at $800 nor what HT considers minimum amount of units. I can't imagine there would be as many people interested as in the more recent stuff like Tumbler or even the 89 Batmobile though. Maybe they're looking at the number of figures that shipped to gauge it, maybe production costs put it closer to $1000 even with a few thousand units. Even if someone hears from a HT source, it's doubtful anyone on the outside (us) would ever get the whole story.

Time to cut to the gravy and make a $500 Landspeeder - people will be climbing over themselves for that one.

 

[BatToys]

Let me make a comparison for you...

Apple could make a plastic phone with physical buttons and monochrome non-touch-enabled screen to lower costs.

Let me try again...

BMW could make a Suzuki to lower costs.

Why would Hot Toys ever lower their standards (and profit margins) to simply get something out the door? The smart business knows when not to bother. If there's a small market and costs are prohibitive, then it's skipped. This thing was dead in the water a long time ago - no insider information is needed to make that observation.

That analogy doesn't work because Apple and BMW are still making the higher priced model while Hot Toys isn't making it at all.

The only part that works is it would be lowering their standards.

 

[afattori]

If they are worried about gloss paint, release it looking like the 89, no paint. I will be more than happy to pay up on ACTUAL shipping charges. I just do not want bs excuses. Also no excuse that interest is not here for it.

 

[Pixelpiper]

That analogy doesn't work

Apple can make a fantastic breast pump... BMW can make an amazing bread basket. There you go.

 

[Thorne]

[thread]

"Won't happen now, or ever. Impossible to manufacture. Not gonna do it. Never gonna see it."

"....sooooo, you're saying there's a chance?"

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[BatToys]

If they are worried about gloss paint, release it looking like the 89, no paint. I will be more than happy to pay up on ACTUAL shipping charges. I just do not want bs excuses. Also no excuse that interest is not here for it.

They never said no interest. Obviously there is interest. Think they meant insufficient interest from enough customers to make it profitable.

Now if the new 1966 Batman animated movie is a big hit especially in Asian markets, that can't hurt. Combine that with good sales on HT Romero Joker and Yvonne Craig Batgirl, maybe they will add more to the line.

 

[pjam]

What if only 200 people pre-ordered, yet they were estimating 2000 to calculate their profitability?

They can set the price. Btw, I had a Custom 1/6 Batmobile made for me and it cost about 600. That's one of one. Of course, I sold it knowing HT would make this. Then they screwed us. I'm sure their costs (having made one) wouldn't be nearly as high.