The Quest for a Cowl: Ordered My Batman TV Series Replica Cowl

This week has been off the hook. I have been behind with posts lately as this week has been crazy. Business has been good, but the month didn't quite turn out as well has we had hoped, but it was enough to cause a few later than usual nights. We also had a renter move out that had left the house a mess and we had a lot of cleaning and repairs to do. We completed the finishing touches yesterday and the new tenant moved in today. To top it all off, I have been sick as a dog all week, but today my phaser power is at about 85 percent. So after an exhausting, but successful week I have finally ordered my Adam West Batman TV series replica Batman cowl.

After researching the 1966 Batman Message Board I have been putting together the resources of where I can get each of the components of a full replica of the costume worn by Adam West on the Batman TV series. After talking to other cosplayers and from what I have read on the 1966 Batman Message Board, Chuck and Lynne Williams are the best cowl makers in the business, but I decided to go with fellow Bat-Fan Will Reeb's awesome creations for my first cowl. From what I found Will's cowls are a close second to Chuck's and Lynne's cowls and fit better into my budget. Most say Will could get just as much for his cowls as the Williams' do, but currently you can get one from him for $350.

I have also recently joined the non-profit organization, Justice League of Las Vegas. Justice League of Las Vegas cosplayers promote literacy through the reading of comic books and personal appearances in costume of their favorite comic book characters. The group also does appearances for other charities as needed. I am very excited to be a part of this amazing group and will be donning my cape and cowl as soon as it is complete to support this great organization.

Soon I will be knocking out each piece of the costume one by one and will keep you in the loop of it's progress. I am hoping to have it complete by the end of September. After that I will be on hunt for more Batman screen accurate costumes from the Batman movies. Stay tuned.

(via The 1966 Batman Message Board)

Random Pic From The Batcave Toy Room Archive #12



Vintage Kenner Star Wars Walrus Man and Snaggletooth

 Walrus Man: Funny, I thought you were taller in the Creature Cantina Adventure Set.

Snaggletooth: Well, at least I am not going to lose my arm.

Check These Cool Deleted Scenes From the Original Star Wars Trilogy

I am usually pretty up to date with electronics, but I still have not upgraded my DVD players to Blu-ray yet. However, that is about to change with the video re-release of the Star Wars films on Blu-ray only.

Yes, the Star Wars movies are being re-released for the 100th or so time on video in September and I am once again going to be sucker, I mean loyal fan, and buy the latest release.

The main reason I want to pick up these versions is for the deleted scenes that are going to be available for the first time. Most of these scenes can be found in the novelizations and even Marvel comics versions of the movies. We'll get to see the missing scenes of Luke and Biggs on Tatooine from Star Wars, the deleted scenes of the Wampa attacks on Hoth from The Empire Strikes Back, the sand storm after the rescue of Han Solo from Return of the Jedi and more.

In the meantime, check out the sneak peek below.

(via Movieweb)

The Walking Dead 2nd Season Trailer Revealed at SDCC

The second season trailer of The Walking Dead has been released.

I love this show and can't wait for its return in October. This isn't a teaser trailer, it's over four minutes long and is a great appetizer to get your appetite ready for the zombie fun to come.

The Walking Dead second season premiere is October 16, 2011.



(Via Bleeding Cool)

Vintage Joker Action Figure by Mego 1974-1982

The Joker, Clown Prince of Crime and arch enemy of Batman and Robin. Mego may have made some poor choices for villains to produce, but when producing villains for The Dynamic Duo, Mego made got it right with this one.

The Joker was produced as part of an extension of Mego's World's Greatest Super Heroes line, The Super-Foes. The group of Super-Foes also included The Riddler, Penguin, and Mr. Mxyzptlk. Catwoman, who was put under The Super-Gals banner, and The Lizard and Green Goblin all should have came under The Super-Foes banner in my opinion, but for some reason were kept separate. Probably because The Lizard and Green Goblin are Marvel characters and the others DC characters. Catwoman was just put in as one of the girls with Batgirl, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman.

Probably of all the Super-Foes, Joker is the fan favorite. Mego sold tons of these including a fist fighting version and is relatively easy to find. The figure generally appeared in many Mego toy commercials advertising other Batman toys and even had his own Jokermobile.

Whether you are a Batman, vintage toy, action figure, or Mego collector, Mego's Joker action figure definitely belongs in your collection. No laughing matter. No joke. Ugh! you know what I mean.

Random Pic From The Batcave Toy Room Archive #11

Vintage X-wing fighter restore project

C-3po: You must restore it! Sir, if any of my circuits or gears will help, I'll gladly donate them.

Luke: It'll be all alright. A quick run through the starfighter wash and some new decals and it'll be as good as new.

The Dark Knight Rises Official Teaser Trailer, Finally!

Here it Bat-Fans! The official teaser trailer for The Dark Knight Rises. It's popping up everywhere now after Warners Bros. watch dogs were pulling it down all weekend, but it's finally been officially released. What do you think? Anyone else excited?

The Boy Who Loved Batman: A Memoir

The Boy Who Loved Batman could have easily been the title for this blog, but it is actually the title of a new book coming out in September. The new Batman book is the autobiography of movie producer Michael Uslan. Michael Uslan has happened to be the the executive producer of all the Batman movies from the 1989 "Batman" starring Michael Keaton all the way up to the upcoming "The Dark Knight Rises." I guess you could say this guy definitely loves Batman. I am definitely putting this book on my wish list. How about you?

Vintage Batman Die Cast Metal and Plastic Figure 1979-1980 by Mego

Here's a look at Mego's limited collector's edition die cast metal Batman. The figures from this line are considered the first truly limited edition action figures aimed specifically at the collectibles market. Each of these figures had superb styling and detailing. To me they were way better than Mego's pocket Super Heroes figures and if I dare say, Kenner's Star Wars figures as well.

At 5 1/2" tall these guys were fully jointed and extremely detailed. Batman here even has a cloth cape. I guess they kind of remind me of Kenner's Super Powers line in a way. Nevertheless, these action figures were very cool and I wish Mego would have produced more characters and the line had run longer than a year.

Coming soon: Vintage Superman Die Cast Metal and Plastic Figure.

Reminder: Green Lantern Kyle Rayner Goes on Sale July 15, 2011

Today the MattyCollector.com exclusive Kyle Rayner goes on sale. The Fourth Green Lantern in the comics is the fourth in the Green Lantern exclusive series and probably the last of the 8" Retro-Action DC Super Heroes, for that matter, as Mattel has cancelled the the Retro-Action DC Super Heroes line. Kyle Rayner comes with a black & white cloth outfit and power battery. I'll have pics when mine comes in.

Update: Matty Collector has postponed the release of Kyle Rayner for about a month. He was missing his ring of all things. Can't be a Green Lantern without a ring of course. He his coming out though for sure. Matty just wants to get him right.  Stay tuned for the re-release date.

The Dark Knight Rises Teaser Poster

The Dark Knight Rises teaser poster was released this week and it looks mighty sweet. The teaser trailer was also leaked today, but has been immediately been getting pulled left and right by Warner Brothers. I am going to check out the final Harry Potter adventure this weekend and I know the trailer is going to be attached. So, I 'll at least be able to check it out at the theatre. However, by Friday I am sure the sneak peek of the latest Batman adventure will be in full viral mode. Did anyone get to see the teaser trailer before it was pulled?

(via The Dark Knight Rises)

Random Pic From The Batcave Toy Room Archive # 10

Vintage Death Star Playset Dianoga and Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper disguise)

I've got my eye on you.

Star Wars Heroes and Villains Pancake Molds

I was always fond of the Batman and Superman cake molds from the 70's and always wished my Mom would buy them and make me a Batman cake, darn it. Unfortunately, that never happened. However, I have had tons of Batman themed cakes over the years. So, no complaints there.

My nephew, who will forever be my Robin, posts out of the blue Batman and Star Wars pics, collectibles, toys, etc. regularly on my Facebook page and he always finds the coolest stuff. The latest are these Star Wars Heroes & Villains Pancake Molds. Not exactly toys, but definitely collectibles. These are available from Williams-Sonoma for $19.95 and include molds of Darth Vader, Yoda, and Stormtrooper. I'll do the cooking...just bring the syrup. Yum!

Batman Oven Mitts or Gloves? You Decide

Why doesn't he have oven mitts like us?

What are you talking about? We have gloves.

No, we don't. We have oven mitts.

Oh, well. At least I have a removable cowl.

Ha!Ha! LMAO!

Random Pic From The Batcave Toy Room Archive # 9

My next toy restore project

We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the ability to make the world's greatest Magnetic Batman.

Vintage Star Wars Action Figure Display Arena 1981-1982 by Kenner

The Star Wars Action Figure Display Arena came with four L shaped cream colored figure stands and four two-sided color picture cards attached in pairs, which gave you eight different backdrops in all. Also included were assembly instructions and toy catalog from Kenner's Empire Strikes Back line.

The Display Arena was offered on Empire Strikes Back 45 back cards for ten proof of purchase seals from the back of the backer cards and $2.00.

Since I was a box hoarder and kept not only my boxes from playsets and such, I also kept the backer cards from the figures. Thus giving me an endless supply of proof of purchase seals. Whenever a free mail in offer came around, I was always ready to go and didn't have to buy five or more new figures to get the exclusive toy or actions figures Kenner would offer. With this offer however, I had neglected to notice that this one was not for free, but actually would cost two bucks. I had mistakenly sent only the proof seals, but shortly after sent the money to follow, but this had caused a lot of back and forth of seals and checks. I must say though, Kenner's customer service was outstanding and eventually everything came together. Thanks to Kenner, I am able to share this toy (if I may be so bold as to call it that)with you today.

The Star Wars Action Figure Display Arena mailer was the Empire Strikes Back follow up to the Star Wars logo Display Stand. This display arena provider kids with ESB backdrops for displaying their figures. Sorry, gang. The original offer expired July 31, 1982. So you'll have to find this one on eBay.

You can see a video how the arena came packaged HERE.

Captain America says, "Happy 4th of July" from The Batcave Toy Room

Vintage Mego Captain America

Get to See Captain America Twice for FREE

Last month, my friends over at MaximuM Comics sponsored a free movie night with the original Fantastic Four movie that was never released. This movie was a total cheesefest, but was still cool to see.

This month, tonight in fact, they are showing the original 1990 Captain America movie directed by Albert Pyun and starring Matt Salinger as Cap. This film was released in Canada, but not here in the Unites States. Not only are comic book fans going to get to see this piece of comic book history, but those who come out to see tonight's version of Captain America and buy something from the concession stand will get a free ticket to see the first showing of Captain America: The First Avenger on July 22. How cool is that? The thing that blows is that I will be on official Wayne Foundation business and won't be able to attend. I guess the fight against crime comes before...(sigh) everything. You can see the trailer for the original film below.