Super Powered Beat Down - Battle Of The Batmobiles

We have been following the gang over at Bat In The Sun productions for a long time now.. way back when they were making high quality Bat family fan films (check here and here if you don't believe me!). They have moved on to bigger and better things, most notably the Super Power Beat Down web series that they post over on their Youtube Page. Now in these mythical match ups they often choose 2 individuals from comics/sci fi and have them face off in a one on one battle to find out who would win a battle... think Wolverine vs Predator. But this particular episode stands out because instead of featuring individuals battling it out, they choose to focus on one of the baddest sets of wheels of all time: The Batmobile! Everybody has their own particular fave, but which inclination of the famous car that Batman drives would outperform the other? That is a question answered in the video after the jump... and make sure you watch the video all the way to the end for a little something special from host Marisha Ray!




and here is a bonus.... the extended car wash scene:

SOLD! The One And Only Batmobile Auctioned

This is a bit corny and stupid but so could be the series that this car starred in. One of a kind. Is George Bariss, the creator loaded or just a bit loopy? I found the whole excitement to be a bit much for me as that auctioneer's voice refused to give out. But this might be the last time you see this car as it probably ended up in some reclusive billionaire's private car collection. Taken to Dubai to rust in the hot sun. NO NO NO...this car needs the moisture of the Batcave. Check out the video after the jump...

CCD Presents: The Holiday Geek Gift Guide - Batmobile Edition

If you can afford it, you can own the one and only original Batmobile when it goes up for auction by Barrett-Jackson, the famous classic car auctioning business. I get Speed TV as part of my satellite package and they will be airing the auction live. It will be interesting to see just how high the bidding goes for this beautiful piece of pop-culture history. You can read more about the history of the car by going HERE.

Click after the jump for more...

The original Batmobile goes on the road once again Tuesday when it is transported from creator George Barris’ collection in Los Angeles to Scottsdale, Arizona, to be auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson collector-car event in January.

The world-famous TV car built by Barris and his customizing crew in 1965 for a starring role in the Batman show will be loaded into a van Tuesday morning for the 380-mile trip to Scottsdale, where it will be delivered to Barrett-Jackson.

The Batmobile will be a star attraction at the January auction, marking the first time the iconic TV car has ever been offered for sale. Barris has kept the Batmobile in his possession since it was driven in the 1966-68 television show, although it has made many appearances at auto shows and other events through the years.

The custom-car project was famously built at Barris’ shop in just 15 days after the legendary “King of Kustomizers” was approached by the producers of the upcoming Batman series, who needed the car built within weeks to appear in the show. The Batmobile is based on the 1955 Lincoln Futura show car that Barris already had in his possession, and he and his crew heavily modified it into one of the best-know vehicles in TV history.

Among the car’s special features created for TV are the many faux crime-fighting gadgets used by Batman, such as the Bat Ray, Bat Computer, Bat Smoke and the memorable Bat Phone.

The auction of the Batmobile is scheduled for Jan. 19 during the Saturday “prime time” sale at Barrett-Jackson. The winning bidder of the Batmobile will also receive memorabilia and documentation from Barris's personal archives.

Batman creator Bob Kane (left) with George Barris and the completed Batmobile.

George Barris copyrighted his Batmobile design.

The Batmobile is equipped with an array of faux crime-fighting gadgets.

The Batmobile's special features are clearly labeled.

The Greatest Fictional Vehicles Of All Times Get Pixar-ized

I was checking out my man Dave's Exophrine blog when I came across these awesome Pixar-ized versions of some great vehicles from past fictional properties. The gang at Old Red Jalopy really knocked these out the park. Which ones do you like the best? Tell us in the comment section below.

 Click 'Read more' below to see the rest of the Pixar-ized cars!

Even More Francesco Francavilla - Batman circa 1935

And here is another one from one of my new favorite artists, Francesco Francavilla. This one is a steampunk-esque inspired Batman from back in 1935. I love it!!!