Happy Halloween From The Batcave Toy Room!

I was interested in finding out that Taylor Swift has a bit of the Geek in her. Here's a pic of her dressed up as Chewbacca one Halloween. I guess all of her other friends were dressing in sexy version of costumes and she wanted to do something different. She loved being able to run around and do crazy things and no one knew it was her.

Photo via (TaylorSwift)

Batman 3 Has a Name and It's The Dark Knight Rises

The title of the sequel to The Dark Knight has been revealed by director Christopher Nolan. But still no word on the next villain.

Batman 3 will be known as The Dark Knight Rises and The Caped Crusader's next arch villain won't be The Riddler, as previously speculated with Joesph Gordon-Leavitt possibly playing the part.

We at least know what to call the next installment of the Batman series, but with Mr. Freeze and The Riddler out as villains, who is it going to be?

Legends of the Super-Heroes Officially Coming to DVD Oct. 19, 2010

If you are a Batman fan like me, you probably have a bootleg copy the 1979 super campy Super Hero specials "Legends of the Super Heroes: The Challenge" and "Legends of the Super Heroes: The Roast." I don't know about you, but my copies aren't the greatest. But help is coming...On October 19 the live "somewhat" version of the Super Friends is officially released on DVD.

Here's what Warner Bros. had to say at this years New York Comic Con:

Heroes and villains of DC Comics square off in the two-part, live action, made-for-TV (with a laugh track!) smackdowns of Legends of the Super Heroes. The Challenge: Batman and Robin (Adam West and Burt Ward of the live-action Batman TV series) lead The Flash, Green Lantern and more JLA members against The Riddler (Frank Gorshin reprising his TV role), Mordu, Weather Wizard and other Doom-dealers. The Legion's ultimate gambit: trick the heroes into downing a diabolical depowering drink! The Roast: Poking fun beats swapping punches when celebrity host Ed McMahon emcees a rowdy rave-up. Who knew DC Super Heroes and villains packed as much verbal wit as physical grit when not locked in combat? These Legends will leave you laughing.

The DVD is going to be sold exclusively at WBShop.com and $19.95 for the 100 minute disc. Pre-order legends of the Super Heroes today.

photo via (bluejay) & (comics101)

Batman Theme Performed on Hullabaloo

I came across this clip of the Hullabaloo Dancers dancing to Neal Hefti's Batman theme from the 1966 TV series and thought I'd put it up. I am pretty sure it's George Hamilton doing the intro, but I am not sure who his co-host is. Does any one know? This is before my time. Honest. ;-)



Update: Our faithful chum, Ivan, has identified George Hamilton's co-host as Lainie Kazan. Ironically, Kazan's Playboy pics inspired Jack Kirby's DC Comics superheroine Big Barda.

The Music of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Collection

My wife picked up a copy of "The Music of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Collection" a couple of weeks off of Amazon for me and I have been enjoying it ever since. The CD includes 31 theme songs from DC's long line of comic book characters TV series and movies. This just isn't a bunch of re-done instrumental versions. These are the actual themes we all love from the TV series and movies. This is one of the best mixes of Super Hero themes I have heard in a long time. I love it so much I think it should have been a 2 disc CD. Wish The Challenge of the Super Friends, The Flash TV series, The New Adventures of Batman, and to many others to mention were part of this collection too. I put together a a semi sample of the CD below using the best copies a could find. Take a listen and hear for yourself this fine collection of music.

1. Superman March


2. Theme From Superman (Album Version)


3. The New Adventures of Superman


4. Lois and Clark/ The New Adventures of Superman


5. The Adventures of Superboy


6. Superboy


7. Smallville Season 8 (End Title)


8. Batman: The Electrical Brain


9. The Batman Theme (Album Version)


10. The Adventures of Batman


11. Batman TV Series Theme


12. Batman: The Brave and the Bold


13. Batman Beyond (Main Title)


14. Molossus From Batman Begins


15. Justice League of America


16. Super Friends


17. The All New Super Friends Hour


18. Justice League Unlimited Theme


19. Legends of the Superheroes


20. Teen Titans


21. Aquaman


22. Swamp Thing

23. Shazam


24. The Flash


25. Green Lantern


26. Green Lantern First Flight


27. The Atom


28. Hawkman


29.Plastic Man


30. Wonder Woman The Animated Movie End Title


31. Wonder Woman

1966 Batman TV Series Batmobile is the Ultimate Collectible

I've discussed before that the missing piece to my Batman collection is the 1966 TV series Batmobile. I have seen different versions of the caped crusaders cruiser at many auto shows, but I would love to have a chance to at actually sit in one not mention own one. The good news is I could actually pick up an exact replica of one these babies from Fiberglass Freaks.

Mark Racop, owner of Fiberglass Freaks, has been making replica's of one the most recognizable cars in the world for the past few years, but now he has been officially licensed by DC Comics to produce replicas of the TV series that starred Adam West.

Mark's 1966 Batmobile's have a six month build out and are sold for $150,000. They ask for a $50,000 deposit, $50,000 when the body is mounted to the chassis, $30,000 when the car is in first prime, $15,000 when the car is painted, and the balance of $5,000 upon completion.

Now all I have to do is get the money together to order one of these Super Elite vehicles. Anyone want to contribute to my Batmobile fund?

Photo (Fiberglass Freaks)