Jazzinc 1/6 Batman 1989 Batmobile

[batmanfan23]

I'm sure this paint scheme looks much better than the hot toys one but without seeing them by side I have to just guess.

 

[BigWayne]

I can't wait to see this assembled with the painted chrome and mesh pieces against that paint job. It's going to be a tough call to decide whether the 66 or the 89 batmobile goes on the top shelf. I might just have to make the top shelf wider

 

[Kebron]

Joost was on Mafia’s live stream today with more updates on the 89 Batmobile.

https://www.youtube.com/live/RMYz5jm4l64?si=tom54oaaKrud7wqO

 

[Rondesmo]

Impressive!

 

[JazzInc]

Joost has said many times that he has will not do additional runs of pieces because it ruins the limited edition aspect. The BVS/JL was the exception because of the circumstances involved.

All of the Batmobiles release in batches since the parts arrive in batches as well as the assembly and paint times would be enormous to attempt all order vehicles together. Not to mention the storage space.

This is 100% correct. We do one release of any item. Limited edition and in the case of the 1989 batmobile, numbered. That's it. We do produce them in batches as mentioned above. Exactly like that

 

[JazzInc]

with steering wheel and some other details. Check out the vents and the other grills

 

[BigWayne]

Beautiful work!

Hopefully, there’s a video coming out soon where we can see it all put together

 

[JazzInc]

working on it

 

[jinkazama]

working on it

 

[Freakazoid!]

This is 100% correct. We do one release of any item. Limited edition and in the case of the 1989 batmobile, numbered. That's it. We do produce them in batches as mentioned above. Exactly like that

...of there being a glossy Batman Returns Batmobile with windshield wipers as a separate release down the line?

By the way, I know there's a fellow country-man who purchased the original vehicle interior used to shoot every canopy shot in Returns that was auctioned off by the Propstore a decade or more ago.

 

[Rondesmo]

working on it

Even if it’s a prototype, it already looks like the real car!

It really nicely matches this shot.

 

[Captain Clown]

Yeah always disliked the reissues… When HT announced the 89 Batmobile reissue, the limited and special factor completely vanished.
The Joost’s version will really be special!

I’m fine with them. At the time Hot Toys’ 1989 Batmobile released I was in a different place financially and couldn’t justify it, then it was gone. I’m glad to have another shot at it - and not having to pay $1,000+ on the aftermarket.

I just like cool toys based on movies I enjoy. I couldn’t care less if they’re “limited”.

 

[Rondesmo]

Completely understand and respect your point of view.
Don’t have to pay the crazy price of the secondary market is a solid argument.

 

[Nick D]

Even if it’s a prototype, it already looks like the real car!
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It really nicely matches this shot.

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The front bumper underneath the headlights needs to have a softer, rounder edge to them.

 

[sabin23]

This is 100% correct. We do one release of any item. Limited edition and in the case of the 1989 batmobile, numbered. That's it. We do produce them in batches as mentioned above. Exactly like that

Is there an approximate cutoff date for the preorder?

I see that the deposit is only $100.

 

[sabin23]

Yeah always disliked the reissues… When HT announced the 89 Batmobile reissue, the limited and special factor completely vanished.
The Joost’s version will really be special!

I’m fine with them. At the time Hot Toys’ 1989 Batmobile released I was in a different place financially and couldn’t justify it, then it was gone. I’m glad to have another shot at it - and not having to pay $1,000+ on the aftermarket.

I just like cool toys based on movies I enjoy. I couldn’t care less if they’re “limited”.

I empathize with both sides of the coin with re-issues.

One the one hand, a certain part of me likes collectibles to be "limited" and appreciating in value like an investment asset.

On the other hand, I did not get into this hobby as an investment and I do not want to gate keep other collectors from participating. There are new collectors (both young and old) that are getting into this hobby all the time and they may have missed the initial releases.

When I got into the higher-end collectible hobby about 10-years ago, there were so many figures and statues I missed out on - some, I paid the expensive secondary market prices but others, I took advantage of re-issues.

Plus, at the end of the day, these collectible companies are businesses - they exist to make money, so re-issues are fine by me.

 

[JazzInc]

Is there an approximate cutoff date for the preorder?

I see that the deposit is only $100.

It’s some time this month. Probably in two weeks. Maybe a little longer. The deposit goes up when production starts.

 

[jinkazama]

Hey Joost, how complicated has it been making the 89 Batmobile, in comparison to the 2022 Batmobile?

 

[batmanfan23]

I think preorder cutoff happens a few days after all the official prototype pictures have been shown

 

[JazzInc]

I think preorder cutoff happens a few days after all the official prototype pictures have been shown

That is correct, I usually try to push that date back as far as possible at the request of many collectors but we only make to order and have been burned by keeping stock, plus, on average, around 10-15% of orders get cancellations because of life events, changes of direction in collecting, no space, not enough. money, etc, so that's why we have a wait list.