Jazzinc 1/6 Batman 1989 Batmobile

[Berry The Music Man]

invert dent gate lol .

 

[bman89]

That ventriloquist guy owns one of these cars, not sure which version though. I remember seeing it showcased on a Jay Leno show or something.

I’ve see that video. Dunham confirms it was a third stand in car made specifically for Returns, so not the 89 hero. He also states there were only two cars made for 89. I’m not sure if that’s accurate or not. Dunham’s stand in car lacks several details the hero cars had such as the mesh and turbine internals. Makes sense as it was just a stand in.

 

[bman89]

invert dent gate lol .

We’re all on it!

 

[clutch]

Looks like a...toy.

 

[franpincho]

Nothing shown makes me go, "Wow, what an upgrade vs. the HT version," especially for that price difference. To my eyes, it is just slightly bigger. If that is an upgrade worth 1K+, more power to you.

 

[bman89]

Nothing shown makes me go, "Wow, what an upgrade vs. the HT version," especially for that price difference. To my eyes, it is just slightly bigger. If that is an upgrade worth 1K+, more power to you.

According to the official Making Of book, the 89 Batmobile is 19ft 6 inches which is 234 inches total. Assuming 19 feet 6 inches is correct, 234 divided by 6 would be 39 inches in length for a true 1/6 scale...which is the length of the Hot Toys version, whereas the Jazz is 43.

I think the Jazz is slightly oversized but has the more accurate shape and proportions. The issue with the Hot Toys version is the rear of the vehicle is too large which makes the front of it look too short. However, it has the correct footprint for a true 1/6 scale.

All that said, I would rather have it be a bit too large but with accurate shapes and proportions.

For most people I think the Hot Toys version gets the job done, and the proportions issue isn't really noticeable if you display it at a slight angle, but credit where credit is due: The Jazz version nailed the shape and proportions of the 89. And many vehicles + figures aren't true 1/6 scale anyhow.

 

[dondiegomasked]

According to the official Making Of book, the 89 Batmobile is 19ft 6 inches which is 234 inches total. Assuming 19 feet 6 inches is correct, 234 divided by 6 would be 39 inches in length for a true 1/6 scale...which is the length of the Hot Toys version, whereas the Jazz is 43.

I think the Jazz is slightly oversized but has the more accurate shape and proportions. The issue with the Hot Toys version is the rear of the vehicle is too large which makes the front of it look too short. However, it has the correct footprint for a true 1/6 scale.

All that said, I would rather have it be a bit too large but with accurate shapes and proportions.

For most people I think the Hot Toys version gets the job done, and the proportions issue isn't really noticeable if you display it at a slight angle, but credit where credit is due: The Jazz version nailed the shape and proportions of the 89. And many vehicles + figures aren't true 1/6 scale anyhow.

So, you’re trusting a book’s data rather than the 3D scan of the original hero vehicle that Joost used?

Woe is me! It’s the Death of Science, I tell ye.
The death of science…

Z

 

[batfan08]

I don’t know. For me, it comes down to the sheen. I’m seeing these unboxing videos and it’s like I’m a kid again, seeing that car pull into the alley for the first time on VHS. The shape, the size; I know there are still things that aren’t perfect, like the machine gun belts (in fairness, I wouldn’t, if it weren’t for all you OCD *******s drawing my attention to it ), but, in my brain? That is the car. Waaaaaaaay out of my price range, at the moment, but I still hopped on Jazzinc and the DC shop’s waitlists because I figured “**** it. At least, if you get the shot, you can decide then.”

Seriously, though: Anybody who got this thing should be damn happy with it because, as much as I value accuracy and practicality and all the **** we like to think about as adults with expendable income and time to obsess, there’s still that part of my brain that sees this thing the way my 5-year old self would and that part of my brain thinks it’s downright magical.

 

[bman89]

As I said, “Assuming 19 feet 6 inches is correct”…………

It’s the Death of Literacy, I tell ye.

 

[bman89]

What's worse impact, the return of flat-earth theory, or the discovery of dimples on a $1.5k Bat toy?

It’s gotta be the dimples, right? I mean, we already know the earth is flat… science has proven it. Just google “Joe Rogan Batmobile”. You’ll find your answers.

 

[Mondragon]

So, you’re trusting a book’s data rather than the 3D scan of the original hero vehicle that Joost used?

Woe is me! It’s the Death of Science, I tell ye.
The death of science…

What's worse impact, the return of flat-earth theory, or the discovery of dimples on a $1.5k Bat toy?

It’s gotta be the dimples, right? I mean, we already know the earth is flat… science has proven it. Just google “Joe Rogan Batmobile”. You’ll find your answers.

Hey I tried deleting that, thought better to stay out of it, yet there we are. Can't argue with the science.

I don’t know. For me, it comes down to the sheen.

True,.

 

[batmanfan23]

Nothing shown makes me go, "Wow, what an upgrade vs. the HT version," especially for that price difference. To my eyes, it is just slightly bigger. If that is an upgrade worth 1K+, more power to you.

Have you seen them both in person?

 

[Mr. Awesome]

Whelp, I'll be damned. This arrived today a lot earlier than anticipated... Straight to eBay with it!

Why you offloading it, if I may ask?

 

[BatmanCollection]

Whelp, I'll be damned. This arrived today a lot earlier than anticipated... Straight to eBay with it!

I was lucky enough to be able to cancel mine and get full refund including NRD. What is the discoloration in the metal at the front top?

 

[a-dev]

Based on a search of previous posts I'm going to say Cthulhu is joking.....

 

[Mr. Awesome]

That makes more sense.

 

[Mondragon]

Whelp, I'll be damned. This arrived today a lot earlier than anticipated... Straight to eBay with it!

It indeed was a joke.

Oh good when the lemmings on InsTwittFace claim - "I heard people are opening it and sending it straight to eBay", We'll know why.

 

[Ropen]

It indeed was a joke. Mine is definitely not without some issues, but pretty cool nonetheless.View attachment 735667
Ecto is about 1" longer, and sorry for the crappy pictures.

(Accidentally broke the mirror off of my ecto when moving it just now, all in the name of science)

That's so beautiful but then again I'm showing restraint on only sticking with batman for the time being, I literally have no more room for 1/6 vehicles lolol but that looks beautiful.

 

[eighthsamurai]

This thing looks stunning. I have the 1st release HT and the videos and pics so far make me think the Jazzinc is definitely superior. I'm sad I didn't upgrade!

 

[Bleah]

This Batmobile is a very impressive fan creation project, but certainly an expensive one. After having in hand for almost a full day and admiring its design and construction, I can honestly say its pretty good but not great. Mostly because of the paint inconsistency on my particular Batmobile.

Here are a couple of pictures to hopefully illustrate what I am talking about:
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Not sure if my old phone camera can capture the level of visual fidelity that will properly convey the orange peel texture correctly as I see and feel it in hand, but its mainly noticeable near the rear-end of the vehicle especially around the both rear fender sides.

The car's exhaust cowling cover I used to contrast the difference in texture here. The cover has a smooth, even layer. Maybe this isn't considered super severe, but its definitely noticeable, more so than any molding indentations.

Having some of Jazzinc's other vehicles, I always thought that paint finish is one of their weaknesses. I was hoping it would have changed with this release.

I would like to ask your feedback though on the mold indentations on your batmobile if you're willing to.