1966 TV Series Batmobile 1/18 Elite

by Collectable Diecast

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• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002ITVSGG
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #239,658 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

1:18th BATMOBILE COMPARISON CHART L2090 MASS VERSIONL7130 ELITE VERSIONL7131 SUPER ELITE VERSIONQTY MADE25,000pcs 16,966pcs6,000pcs PKGWINDOW BOXWINDOW BOXCLOSED BOX W/ OPENING LIDPLINTHPaper PlinthBLK ABS W/ PLINTH LBLFORMED ALUMNI. SHT METALCAR BODYD/C PAINTED GLOSS BLKD/C PAINTED GLOSS BLKD/C PAINTED GLOSS BLKTIRESEPDM BLKEPDM BLKEPDM BLKOPENING FEATUREDOORSHOOD, DOORS & TRUNKHOOD, DOORS & TRUNKPhoto Etched platesN/ATotal : 11 pcsTotal : 35 pcsMETAL PARTSN/A 2 red seat buckles 2 blk seat buckles N/AFront Light Grill coversFront Light Grill covers N/AFront Grill screenFront Grill screen N/ARear Tail Light Grill coversRear Tail Light Grill covers N/ABrass colored radarBrass colored radar N/AN/ARing of big exhaust pipe N/AN/ACable wires for the parachutes N/AN/ASiren lighting cover N/AN/ARear silver Speaker Grills N/AN/ADoor Handles N/AN/ADoor sill plates N/AN/ARear Engine Exhaust Ring N/AN/ARear antenna metal wire N/AN/AHsg for top Red siren N/AN/Apainted red rockets in t

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A TV Classic, Done Right -, November 10, 2010

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J. Kelly Jr. "Model Car Fanatic" - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: 1966 TV Series Batmobile 1/18 Elite (Toy)

Length:: 4:35 Mins

We get a lot of model cars in to The Car Room for review, and the occasional model really stands out. This "1966 TV Batmobile", patterned after the much-loved hero car designed by George Barris in the 1960's, is a killer release for a few reasons. First off is the shape - the Mattel tool makers have really nailed the classic finned swoop of the car, which was built off the 1955 Lincoln "Futura" concept - and they've painted and decorated the model beautifully. Next is the level of features, which includes opening doors, hood, and trunk, steerable wheels, and - if you really feel you must - a delicate, photo-etched "Bat Detector" you can spin (carefully) with a fingertip.

The chrome on this one is a cut above the "Standard" release, which eschews some of the features of this "Elite" version in favor of a lower price; the pricier (by far) "Super Elite" version above this model tags for around $300.00... and doesn't necessarily deliver all that much more in the way of features and materials. Unless you simply have to have the aluminum display stand that the top-shelf model offers (as well as a few added metal parts, which really don't affect the display of the car), that makes this mid-level model the smart choice in terms of bang for the buck.

And there's "bang" everywhere: The fanciful (but believable) jet turbine engine under the hood, the coiled red wire to the "Bat Phone" (hands-free laws be damned), and the scale-correct metal mesh used in all of the car's bat-themed grille work, bump the model up into a visual level usually enjoyed by professionally built museum pieces. Add in a solid construction (though I'd be wary of purchasing this one for anyone under the age of 14, due to the occasional fragile part), a nice-enough window box, and a price point that's well in line with other models of this detail in this scale, and there's a lot to like here. Add a star if you've got a cape somewhere in your closet. We do.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Batmobile, April 9, 2010

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Steven (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: 1966 TV Series Batmobile 1/18 Elite (Toy)

This is a great collectible. Realize that there are 3 different Batmobiles out there. That is why the price differs so greatly. There is the basic Batmobile. Then there is the "elite" which this review is for. It has many movable parts (doors, hood & trunk open). The steering wheel actually controls the front wheels. It is very detailed. The car is about 11" long by 4" wide. Love it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Elite Batmobile (Flat Black), May 7, 2011

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Stephen J. Doherty (Medford, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: 1966 TV Series Batmobile 1/18 Elite (Toy)

I ordered this Batmobile and it is very nice looking with great detail. The "Elite" is the best value between the standard, Elite and Super Elite.

Be aware that this Elite Batmobile being offered is actually a "Flat Black Elite". There were less of the flat black ones made so perhaps in years to come the flat black may be more collectable? I'm not sure but the discription and photo above needs to change to point out that this Batmobile is Flat Black.

I returned the Flat Black Batmobile because I wanted a Gloss Elite, that doesn't change the fact that this still has all the great detail of the Glossy Elite Batmobile.