Hot Toys Tim Burton Batmobile

[Darkseed]

It didn't look too long to me, I was underwhelmed, I would buy it but not at 400+ Then again Iam sure this is an early proto, looked that way to me. Iron Monger, now that thing looks worth 400+

I dunno. Personal opinion is no plastic toy is worth 400+ which will probably price me out of both this and Monger

 

[dominishin]

Batmobile looks way cooler than Monger... but if they did a 1/6 District 9 exosuit... now THAT would be something I would want to shell out $$$ for.

 

[Blackthornone]

You are right however I'm sure the license doesn't help.

Writing Batman on the box bumps this vehicle's price up easily by $100-200. Buying a no name brand is always less expensive.

Yes, but the Danbury models I was referring to are General Motors cars, and GM is definitely a major brand name, about as big or bigger than Batman. They still had to be licensed by GM.

 

[JEDSTER]

Hrmm. The interior seems okay... but if you've collected any high-end auto models... it's not that impressive.

Exactly !
Well said.

 

[EVILFACE]

‪Hot Toys Tim Burton Batmobile‬‏ - YouTube

Pitu gets up close with it here... Look at the detail its crazy...

That thing is sooooo bought. Already showed the wife. Told here we need to get another coffee table for it.

 

[DiFabio]

Hrmm. The interior seems okay... but if you've collected any high-end auto models... it's not that impressive.

Exactly !
Well said.

Okay, I looked at pics of the actual car's interior. What's missing from this one that doesn't make it impressive?

Not seeing any missing instruments, the levers all seem to be there there. I don't get it?

 

[DarkMagic]

What more do you guys want from the interior? It seems to be very accurate to the movie dash.

 

[DarkMagic]

That's true. If you were to compare what you get with this compared to what you get from a Danbury Mint model, like their all metal bodied 1/12 scale models with steering wheels that turn the front wheels, turning drive shafts, brake lights that light up by pushing the brake pedal down, hi/lo beam switch on the floorboards, working convertible top and removable hardtop, working headlights, taillights and turn signals, illuminated instrument cluster, removable wheels and brake drums, removable spare tire and bumper jack, upholstered seats and real carpeting, folding seats, opening trunk, doors, and hood with a fully detailed engine compartment all for $500, this Hot Toys shouldn't cost more than $300. Of course, people tend to get more emotional over superhero collectibles and companies like to prey on this, by making them pay a LOT more than what they would have to for anything else, because they know that emotions cause people to pay more for something than reason would dictate.

It's a little unfair to compare some of these features to this Batmobile model, no? Especially since they just weren't features of the car as it was in the first movie.

 

[karamazov80]

Looks pretty impressive in P!tu's video. I'll probably pass on this since I'm not the biggest fan of the films and it would take up way too much space. . .but I figure this is gonna be hugely popular and is gonna be worth a lot of money in the long run.

Until HT re-releases one with spring loaded missiles and working ejector seat or whatever.

 

[amusedjester]

I am more than pleased with this HT version. IF some people would like to pay in the thousands to get steering wheels that function or more detail and function, my hat's off to them. All I need now is a price range of around 300 and I would be ecstatic.

 

[karamazov80]

All I need now is a price range of around 300 and I would be ecstatic.

Well, I hope you don't really need that, because I guarantee you you ain't gonna get it.

 

[DarkMagic]

Yeah, not even the Tumbler was only $300 when it first came out. There's no way we're going to be lucky enough for this to retail that cheap.

 

[EVILFACE]

And some places it was. Got my Tumbler from DCBS for $308 shipped.

I expect 500 retail for the 89 Batmobile.

 

[DarkMagic]

Damn! I think I paid around $400 - $450 from mine from toys2 (cant remember the exact price anymore).

 

[amusedjester]

Well, I hope you don't really need that, because I guarantee you you ain't gonna get it.

I don't need it to be that but it would make me and my wallet happy. I am already planning around the 500 price range by winnowing down my HT list, specially since they're also coming out with IronMonger which will probably hit the same price range.

Evilface - was that for a slightly damaged one? I know BBTS was selling damaged ones for around the same price back then. What does DCBS stand for?

 

[thenammagazine]

A-Dev's woman is Ursula Mayes? NICE!

This Urusla Mayes?

 

[toyrewind]

..inside the HT office...

HT: Hey, we have a new figure to release this 3rd qtr, let's talk about price. (discussions...) Ok, let's price this one for $280. It's reasonable, don't you guys think?

HT: Let's check SSC forums first coz you never know what those geeks are willing to pay for. Say, let's reveal a teaser first....

HT: (checks SSC forums..) Wow! people actually wants to pay $600 for this! Ok proceed with the $600 price tag! (end discussion)

HT:

Collectors:

..just sayin'

 

[DiFabio]

I'm getting this strange sense of . . .

 

[DarkMagic]

..inside the HT office...

HT: Hey, we have a new figure to release this 3rd qtr, let's talk about price. (discussions...) Ok, let's price this one for $280. It's reasonable, don't you guys think?

HT: Let's check SSC forums first coz you never know what those geeks are willing to pay for. Say, let's reveal a teaser first....

HT: (checks SSC forums..) Wow! people actually wants to pay $600 for this! Ok proceed with the $600 price tag! (end discussion)

HT:

Collectors:

..just sayin'

If that was really the case....and Hot Toys suggests their pieces retail for what the fans want to pay, I want to about.... $5 for it, including shipping.

 

[thenammagazine]

..inside the HT office...

HT: Hey, we have a new figure to release this 3rd qtr, let's talk about price. (discussions...) Ok, let's price this one for $280. It's reasonable, don't you guys think?

HT: Let's check SSC forums first coz you never know what those geeks are willing to pay for. Say, let's reveal a teaser first....

HT: (checks SSC forums..) Wow! people actually wants to pay $600 for this! Ok proceed with the $600 price tag! (end discussion)

HT:

Collectors:

..just sayin'

Because god knows they just love the written assault from all of the obsessive compulsive ____tards picking apart the eyebrow hairs, lip posture and pore placement on all their ____.