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Johnny Lightning DC Comic Book 1960's Diecast 1/24 Batmobile Model

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The reason this Batmobile does not resemble the one from the televison show in some respects is that it is based on the comic book, not the TV show. I am not sure if Playing Mantis has the license for the show or not, but I do know they have a Batplane model which was never in the show.

I have the '50s model and the '60s model, and both are fun to build and great to display.

This toy is awsome. It is the best toy ever.

I purchased this Diecast batmobile without reading the "requires assembly" bullet point under the product features.. so when it turned up I was caught of guard. After accepting my mistake and then purchasing some model cement, I borrowed a scalpel from work and spent a couple of studious nights recreating my favourite batmobile incarnation to date. The style of this model (as with all DC Comic Batmobile Diecasts) are based on the artists representation of the Batmobile from that comic book year, following the trends and styles around at that time.. a superb model, the pre-painted diecast chassis looks great, amazing detail. If your into Batman, it's one of the coolest versions out there for the price.

This is not a replica of the 60's t.v. show. The Barris Batmobile did not have headlights or the yellow thing is the lower cut out, only yellow marker light in front. The original had 3 rocket launchers, turbine exhaust that shot out a flame, had an ariel with lights and beacon on top. It also had two rear winshields like on the front. It had a bat turn lever on roof, bat phone, computers. The fins on the rear on the JL do not have the webbing, the rear bumper is wrong,the hood is totally wrong the realone had no chrome or tail lights. Ther is no chain cutter, the interior is all wrong. I dont know if they did not get permission from george barris or what but ths is a poor copy of the batmobile! The Corgi # 267 was the best copy of a batmobile made.