1989 - 'Tim Burton' batmobile

The Batman movie from 1989, directed by Tim Burton, introduced a very different batmobile again. This one was based on a Chevrolet Impala chassis.

My model is again one produced by Jada Toys (and again comes with a Batman figure).

I'll definitely stick to Jada Toys models from now on ...

2022 - 'muscle car' batmobile

The batmobile in the 2022 movie 'The Batman' is based on a late 1960s muscle car, think Dodge Charger or Challenger or something similar.

The 2022 batmobile model (also from Jada Toys) is clearly a very different model from the 1966 classic batmobile model! And it also comes with a standing batman figure.

Batmobile #2 in the collection! 

Looking at eBay, it seems that pretty much all batmobiles that are available in 1:24 scale are made by Jada Toys, and they all come with a batman figure. So I'm going to stick to that one company.

1966 - classic batmobile

Given the only batmobile I've ever seen in my life, the first model in this wee collection has to be from the classic 1966 batmobile, which featured in the tv series running from 1966 to 1968. This particular batmobile was based on a Lincoln Futura concept car, and here's the story behind it.

The model is one produced by Jada Toys, and comes with a standing batman figure (plus Robin sitting in the passenger seat).

Looking around, virtually all 1:24 model batmobiles are produced by Jada Toys, and these all come with a Batman figure. So I think I will stick to Jada models only for this small collection, and make sure I only get them when the figure is included.

Batmobile 1:24

About 20 years ago, I stumbled across this: a batmobile on a flatbed trailer. Not something you see every day in Sunningdale!

I very much doubt that this is the original batmobile from the tv series that ran from 1966 to 1968. It surely is a replica of some sort, but a really good one at that!

Recently, I happened to stumble across these pictures again, and, given I've got a collection going of both Bugatti and Corvette 1:24 scale models, an idea entered my mind ..... Sure you can see what idea, right? Exactly: why not start another collection of 1:24 scale batmobiles? There can't be that many ... Same basic rules as for the other two collections: 1:24 scale (obviously) and max price (without p&p) of around £25. Don't have to think about different colours of the same model: all batmobiles are obviously (mostly) black.

And rather than photograph the models I'm going to get outside, as I've done for the Bugattis and 'Vettes, I thought I'd take pictures on the Batman chess set I got a few years ago.

As they say, watch this space!