Star Trek vs Batman: Holy What Could Have Been!

If you haven't seen this fan film based on the TV series Batman and Star Trek you need to watch it below. The film was produced by Rasco Films. They certainly didn't have the biggest budget, but these guys are true fans of both shows to get it down pat. If NBC had actually picked up Batman for a fourth season this may have well been an actual episode.













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Saturday Memories of Shazam!: AKA Captain Marvel

Chosen from among all others by the Immortal Elders - Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, Mercury - Billy Batson and his mentor travel the highways and byways of the land on a never-ending mission: to right wrongs, to develop understanding, and to seek justice for all!"

In time of dire need, young Billy has been granted the power by the Immortals to summon awesome forces at the utterance of a single word:

SHAZAM!

...a word that transforms him in a flash into the mightiest of mortal beings - Captain Marvel!

I loved watching Shazam on CBS back in the 70's. It's fun to watch now, but damn it was cheesy. I don't know what was up the that lightening bolt on the front of that RV, but were they trying to blow their cover?



The show was on for 3 seasons on CBS and later had a cartoon version in 1981 on NBC. The Cartoon version was a more accurate to the comics and had the whole Marvel family: Captain Marvel, Mary Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr., and Uncle Marvel.

The cartoon had the same producers and the intro was somewhat similar to the live version and the show used a lot of the same soundtrack.



Here is a look at my boxed Shazam from Mego's World's Greatest Super Heroes Collection.















Mego definitely pushed this character in the line when the show debuted and even plugged the TV series in their toy commercial. I have to laugh at the telephone cord representing a lightening bolt (at least I think it is supposed to be a lightening bolt). Shazam was a last minute entry in the 2 nd wave of figures. Spiderman, Captain America, and Tarzan were planned from the beginning with Captain Marvel a last minute add.


Also, on a side note I didn't know Mr. Fantastic had the powers of invisibility. It kind of looks more like the power of teleportation than invisibility for him and the Invisible Girl.

I wonder why Mego didn't give hime the proper white cape? Anybody know what's up with the Shazam movie starring The Rock as Black Adam?

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Kapow! Batman Kicks Superman's Ass.

From Annalyn Censky at CNNMoney: Batman comic book beats Superman at Auction, sets record.

The Dark Knight may be Superman's next greatest nemesis, after Lex Luthor.

Just three days after auction site ComicConnect.com claimed to break world records when it sold an original Superman comic for $1 million, Batman stole his thunder.

A rare, high-quality copy of Detective Comics #27, which marked the first appearance of Batman in 1939, sold for $1,075,000 on Thursday. Heritage Auctions of Dallas sold the comic book to an unnamed bidder on behalf of an anonymous collector.

According to MSNBC, the 1939 comic that contained Batman's debut topped Superman's selling price by $75,500. According to Greg Rohan, president of Heritage, "The buyer wanted to be extremely anonymous, but I can say he's a very serious comic book collector and has been since childhood."

OK. I admit it was me who bought it. As if. Man I really need to make more money if I ever want to own these someday. How about you? Would anyone shell out this kind of dough if they had the money to pay these kind of prices?

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Batman: Dead End Joker's Body Found Dead

I think Bat-Fans would agree that one of the coolest Bat Films is Sandy Collora's Batman: Dead End. What most people might not know is the actor who played the Joker in the film was Andrew Koenig.

Andrew Koenig is probably best known as "Boner" from Growing pains. Andrew is also the son Star Trek alumni, Walter Koenig, who played Chekov in the TV series and the first seven movies.

Andrew went missing on February 14 after he missed boarding a flight to Los Angeles from Vancouver. Sadly, he was found dead in Stanley Park this morning from an apparent suicide.

If you never saw Andrew's performance as the Joker or didn't know it was him playing the part, check it out below.



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What Are the Most Valuable Comic Books?

As comic book lovers well know an original Action Comics #1 went for a cool million earlier this week. So if the first appearance of Superman is the most valuable comic book in the world, what would the runners up be?

The Telegraph has come up with a list to answer that question. This is what they estimate the top 10 comic would be worth in mint condition.

1. Action Comic #1 - $1,390,000
2. Detective Comics #27- $1,380,000
3. Superman #1 - $671,000
4. All-American Comics #16 - $430,000
5. Detective Comics #1 - $405,000
6. Marvel Comics #1 - $367,000
7. Batman #1 - $359,000
8. More Fun Comics #52 - 316,000
9. Flash Comics #1 - $289,000
10. Amazing Fantasy #15 - $280,000

Only two out of a 100 known surviving copies of Action Comics #1 are graded as Very Fine or better, which means odds are that mint copies will never be found.

Man if I only had 5 million or so. I guess I could always just jump in my Delorean and go pick up a few mint copies.

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Toys R Us Now Has a Rewards R Us Program

When I picked up my 1:50 Hot Wheels Batmobile last weekend the cashier offered me to join the Toys R Us program Rewards R Us.

The program is fee to join. So the next time you are at Toys R Us picking up the latest Batman or Super Hero, Star Wars, or other toys be sure to register for the program.

Anytime you can save money on collectibles is worth taking the time to sign up. Besides the more money you save, the more money have to by more toy collectibles.

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Action Comics #1 Sells For $1 Million

From Annalyn Censky at CNNMoney: It's a bird, it's a plane...it's a $1 million comic book

Since he started selling comic books at age 16, Vincent Zurzolo had only dreamt of selling a million-dollar comic book.

Monday was his lucky day. That was the day that Superman hit the jackpot.

"It is the single most important event in comic book history," said Zurzolo, who c0-owns auction site ComicConnect.com with founder Stephen Fishler.

The first comic book featuring the Man of Steel was a 1938 issue of Action Comics number one.

Most comic book or Super Hero fans would know the cover anywhere. It features Superman lifting a car on the cover and originally sold for 10 cents.

"When you look at what happened to real estate, the stock market and in banking, people are terrified. They're making no money in the banks, they're not sure about real estate, and the stock market is like playing roulette," Zurzolo said. "With comic books, they feel a lot more confident."

The copy is reportedly in better condition then its predecessor that sold for $317,000 last year.

"Now we've hit a point where you can lump us in with fine art," Zurzolo added.

Holy price tag!

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Picked Up a 1:50 Hot Wheels Batmobile at Toys R Us

Stopped by Toys R Us today to see if I could find anything interesting. The force was with me and I picked up the last 1:50 version of Hot Wheels Batmobile.



I have the 1:16 and the 1:18 versions as well. I always loved my Corgi Batmobiles and these are just as cool. Actually a little more detailed then the Corgi counterparts.

The back of the blister card reveals the other vehicles in the series. I would love to get a hold of the Batboat. It looks to cool.






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Autographed Batman Forever Nicole Kidman Poster

Here's a look at one of my favorite collectibles and part of my autograph collection at the same time-My Autographed Batman Forever Nicole Kidman Poster.



When the posters in this set came out to promote the latest Batman movie I had easily picked up the other four posters in the series, but was not able to find the Chase Meridian piece of the puzzle. Shortly after I bought the other four in the set I happened to catch QVC doing a Batman Forever special segment.



Wouldn't you know it? They were offering all five from the set. Not only framed, but autographed by each of the actors whose characters were portrayed in the posters. I couldn't resist getting the one I needed to complete the set.



I would have loved to get all of them, but at $300 a piece back in 1995 it was a little bit out of my budget back then.

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What was Your Favorite Part of the Weekend When You Were a Kid?

One of my favorite parts of the weekend was there was no school, of course, but the other part was Saturday cartoons. I couldn't wait to get up watch shows like the Superfriends, The New Adventures of Batman, Spiderman and His Amazing Friends, or The Incredible Hulk.

The theme songs from all of these shows are embedded in my head for all eternity. My other favorite part was the toy commercials that played in between. Especially, the Star Wars toys. Not only was it cool to see the toys in action, but I especially liked the fact that scenes from the movies would be shown at the start of the commercial.



Ever wonder what was up with the Riddler wearing that red outfit rather than the normal green? The Riddler had originally been intended to be a villain on the series, but the rights had been given to The Challenge of the Superfriends for the character. Rather than change the opening credits the suit was changed to red to prevent copyright infringement. Vice versa the Joker and Catwoman were planned to be a part of the Legion of Doom, but did not appear because the rights to those characters were given to the New Adventures of Batman.



What was your favorite part of the weekend? Cartoons, live action shows, toy commercials? What do you remember about your favorite Saturday morning shows? Let us hear from you.

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Holy Acts of Congress! Batgirl Wants Equal Pay

Most of the Batman cast was reunited in 1974 for the PSA message for equal pay for men and woman. When the 1989 Batman movie came out a lot of footage came out that was Batman related including this commercial.

I do vaguely recall seeing this when it originally was airing although I was about 4 years old. Every bit of Batman footage that had been archived came out of the wood work in 1989. I remember seeing this on a compilation tape of various Batman footage called 'Batmania'.

William Dozier came back to do the Desmond Doomsday narration, Burt Ward as Robin, and Yvonne Craig as Batgirl. All reprised their roles for this Public Service announcement, but no Adam West. I've never been able to find out why he didn't participate. Maybe he was still fighting the type casting thing. Batman was portrayed by Richard Gautier, who was best known as Hymie the Robot on Get Smart. It's fun to watch. Check it out.



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Cool Star Wars Medley of John Williams Most Popular Movie Soundtracks

I am always amazed how much talent and creative people are when it comes to all that is geek. Here is a listen at some clever Star Wars based lyrics in the tone of several of John Williams famous movie soundtracks.

It's called 'Star Wars (John Williams Is The Man)' medley. This four part A Capella musical tribute is performed by Corey Vidal with lyrics by Moosebutter.

If you haven't heard this yet (it has almost 8 million views on YouTube) give it a listen. It's pretty cool.



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Another Cool Star Wars Toy From the 2010 Toy Fair

I am very excited about the rocket firing Boba Fett that was announced at this years toy fair (I need to find out how to get tickets to that thing). Here's another look at Hasbro out doing themselves with an update to the AT-AT.



Back in 1981 when Kenner released the original vintage AT-AT I thought it was the Catwoman's meow. It is one of the greatest Star Wars toys the had ever come out with.

The Empire Strikes Back celebrates it's 30th birthday this year and Hasbro is helping to celebrate with this baby.

The chin blasters have sound effects from the movie, has movie quotes from Darth Vader himself, has a winch so you can help Luke plant his grenade, a back that opens to reveal speeder bike storage. The All Terran Armored Transport holds up to 20 figures with room for two pilots and a commander in the cockpit. It comes with an AT-At driver and feet sized to scale so it can crush anything that crosses its path.

The force is with Hasbro on this one.



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More Proof Leia and Chewie Were Getting Busy

Here's more proof that Chewbacca was sweeping Leia off her feet.

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Can't Wait Until July for the Second Wave of Retro-Action DC Super Heroes

If your one of those who can't get enough of Mattel's Mego style Retro-Action DC Super Heroes, Help is here!

Here is another look at the First and Second waves of Mattel's new Super Hero action figure line with photos from ToyArk.com.

I just think these guys are the best thing since sliced bread. It's like Mego is still in business and producing these figures. Almost like they made production changes and finally expanded the line.

The Green Arrow has already been released. The first wave is coming in April and will consist of:

Superman
Lex Luthor
Green Lantern
Sinestro

The second wave will include:

RC Batman
Two-Face
Aquaman
Black Manta

Who will the third wave consist of? The Flash, Robin, Captain Cold? More, more, more.

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Toy Fair 2010 Reveals Vintage Style Boba Fett with Firing Rocket

Every dream of owning a vintage "rocket firing" Boba Fett action figure? Well, that dream is now going to be a reality without costing you your life savings.

Hasbro announced at this years Toy Fair they will be releasing a "rocket firing" vintage style Boba Fett.

The "rocketing firing" Boba Fett is one of the most sought after prototypes. Originally, Kenner had intended to produce the original Boba Fett action figure with a removable rocket that could be fired from his backpack.

Prior to production Kenner decided to abandon the mechanism for safety reasons. It felt a child might swallow the rocket or go the way of Ralphie from 'A Christmas Story', "You'll shoot your eye out kid."

Boba Fett was first offered as a mail in offer. Just send in 4 proof of purchases from four other figures and Boba Fett was yours. The original promotion for the action figures described the figure as coming with the firing rocket, but when he came in the mail it was without the rocket.

A note was included explaining the spring-launched rocket was removed for safety reasons. You can see an example of how the figure came along with the note below.



Not only is Hasbro offering the vintage figure, but doing it the way it was originally done back in 1979, by way of mail in offer. This time though it will cost you five proof of purchases, but it's worth it to actually get the rocket firing mechanism this time.

Here's a look at the new figure with photos from Jedi Insider. Looks just like the original. How cool is this.









The figure will come with two rockets, a long firing version and a shorter non-firing version.

It's a great year for being a toy collector!

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Toy Fair 2010 Reveals the Next Wave of DC Retro-Action Super Heroes

The remaining four Super Heroes from wave one-Superman, Green Lantern, Lex Luthor, and Sinestro haven't even been released yet (Coming to a Toys R US near you this Spring) and I have been dying to see what was in store for the second wave of DC Retro-Action Super Heroes action figures to be released.

Green Arrow was released exclusively at MattyCollector.com (you can check out mine here) with the other four coming around Easter.

The 2010 Toy Fair has revealed the next four figures for the second wave. Drum roll please...

The next four figures in the line will be:

Removable Cowl Batman
Two-Face
Aquaman
Black Manta

Check them out in all their deliciousness below with pics from ToyNewsI.com

These Mego style action figure look fantastic. I can hardly wait to get my hands on them.

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Happy Valentine's Day From The Batcave Toy Room

Happy Valentine's everyone! Hope you have a romantic day with all your favorite Super Gals and Super Guys. Just as long as you aren't brother and sister it all should be cool.



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Princess Leia Sure Did Get Around

Between Han and Luke, Leia sure did make the rounds. I found this pic today proving even Chewbacca was even getting in on the action. OK, Easy Chewie!



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Holy Smokes Batman! New Robin Site.

A while back we posted a string of Robin's Holy phrases from the first season of the Batman TV series.

It's called "Holy Smokes Batman!" and has a complete set of audio clips from every season of the show plus the 1966 movie. If you'd like to hear every "Holy..." spoken by Burt Ward as Robin The Boy Wonder check it out.

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Watching the Super Friends Season One Volume One

I just finished watching the first half of the recent DVD release of the Super Friends that my loving wife picked up for me. This is the actual first season of the Hanna-Barbera TV series.

Other releases have claimed to be the first season, like The Challenge of the Super Friends. Technically, I guess it was the first and only season under that title, but I considered every incarnation a part of the regular run of the series.

The opening theme to this season of the Super Friends is one of my favorites. The Challenge of the Super Friends intro would be the other.


It had been awhile since I had seen these episodes, but I still remember the gist of the majority of the stories. I always liked Wendy and Marvin too. I wish they would have had an explanation of what had happened to them when Zan and Jayna took their place.



There were 16 episodes in the original run of the first season. The newest DVD set has only the first 8. I guess that means there will be a Volume 2.

The episodes include:

The Power Pirate
The Baffles Puzzle
Professor Goodfellow's G.E.E.C.
The Weather Maker
Dr, Pelogian's War
The Shamon "U"
Too Hot to Handle
The Androids

I never thought of the show as educational, but there many educational facts like the water mass of the earth sprinkled throughout the episodes.



If you loved this season as a kid, you'll at least like it for the nostalgia now. Funny thing is I was watching this with my 5 year old nephew and he asked me, Why is Batman wearing blue and gray? Damn I feel old.

Don't you wish they had actual villains from the comics in this season?

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Rob Zombie Gets a Star Wars Parody

I have been known to write a parody or 100, but never had the chance to actually record lyrics and put lyrics to them.

While trolling around YouTube a came across a couple of Star Wars song parodies that I thought were pretty clever.

Mickey Squirrel came up with these lyrics for a parody of Rob Zombie's 'Dragula' and changed the lyrics to be Star Wars themed. He changed the song from 'Dragula' to 'Dagobah'.

It's not the best of quality or maybe not as good as Weird Al, but it's still fun.

Love Yoda's expression at the "Dagobah" cue. Check it out.



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Cool Photo: Darth Vader Tatoo

I came cross this sweet looking tattoo of the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader and thought I would post it.

Excellent art work. Can't you just hear the heavy breathing?

Carrie Fisher Sings in the Star Wars Holiday Special

We've looked at the limited singing careers of TVs Dynamic Duo, Adam West and Burt Ward, and I took a look around to see what else I could find.

Here's a listen of Carrie Fisher giving it a shot in the Star Wars Holiday Special. I remember wanting to watch this special when I was kid. I really don't remember much about except Chewbacca family and Stormtoopers trashing Chewie's place.

This scene of Princess Leia signing the tree of life song. I don't remember this scene at all and you probably don't want to remember after you watch. I thought this was cool as a kid, but even George Lucas is embarrassed by this TV special, and never would allow it to be released again.

George really didn't have much to do with the special since he was busy with the Empire Strikes Back.

A couple of things to think about besides Leia's solo when watching this:

1. What's up with Harrison Ford's and Mark Hamill's makeup?

2. Is Chewie have some kind of drug induced trip at the end of this clip?

I really need to go back this entire special. At least for nostalgic reasons.



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Burt Ward Robin Sings Boy Wonder I Love You

Not to be undone by the Dark Knight, the Boy Wonder Burt Ward gave a stab at a singing career. We've previously seen TVs Batman, Adam West, belt out a tune with the song "Miranda" and of course Robin had to cut a record, as well.

Have a listen to the song "Boy Wonder I love You," which was written and produced by Frank Zappa. Just like Adam's song it has references to Batman of course.



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Superman May go the Way of the Dark Knight

Warner Bros. is trying to get Superman up and running again and has enlisted Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan to get it done.

According to Deadline Hollywood:

Our insiders say that the brains behind rebooted Batman has been asked to play a "godfather" role and ensure The Man of Steel gets off the ground after a 3 1/2-year hiatus. Nolan's leadership of the project can set it in the right direction with the critics and the fans, not to mention at the box office...

Let us emphasize that Superman 3.0 is in the early stages of development. And we doubt Nolan would direct. This wouldn't be a sequel to Superman Returns but a completely fresh franchise. AS one of our insiders reassures: "It would definitely not be a follow up to Superman Returns."

Warner Bros. was not happy with Bryan Singer's 2006 reboot of the Superman franchise and is obviously looking to start from scratch.

News of David Goyer leaving Flash forward has begun speculation that he left to begin work on a third Batman movie, which Deadline Hollywood also confirmed:

Now [Nolan's] brother and frequent collaborator Jonathan Nolan and David Goyer who co-wrote Batman Begins and penned the story for The Dark Knight, are off scripting it.

So what are you excited about more? A new Superman movie or a third Batman movie?

Batman Adam West Sings Miranda

Many TV and movie stars like Don Johnson, Patrick Swayze, or Eddie Murphy give a go at a musical career when they are at their peak. Back in 1966, Adam West was no different.

Adam West cut a record of song entitled "Miranda." Included in lyrics were tons of references to the Batman TV show without actually coming out and saying he was the Caped Crusader.



There are mentions of Zzonk, mask, Bruce, "Boy Genius" rather than "Boy Wonder", various criminal activity, and Super-Thermo-B nuclear long underwear.

It's fun take a listen. Holy, Sherlock Holmes...Boy Genius!




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