Toy Review: Mattel Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile Toy

Mattel's Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile

Atomic Batteries to power...Turbines to speed.

Roger, ready to move out.

The above dialogues is as iconic as "To the Bat-Poles!" Or "To the Batmobile!" from the classic 1966 Batman TV series, but what does it mean? It means the Batmobile is revved up and ready for action and so is Mattel's rendition of the Dynamic Duo's rolling arsenal.

The Battle For Gotham City Giveaway Continues

Don't forget gang, the Target exclusive The Dark Knight Rises action figure set, Battle For Gotham City giveaway is still going on until August 31, 2012. Here's the rules:

Free TDRK Battle For Gotham City Action Figure Set

I absolutely loved The Dark Knight Rises and I have already seen it twice in it's three week run so far. I will probably see it one more time in IMAX at least before I wait with anticipation of the Blu Ray/DVD release. I am not sure what it is about the final Batman film for Christopher Nolan and team, but it is almost addicting for me. Maybe its Anne Hathaway's portrayal of Selina Kyle AKA Catwoman. Can I get a MEOW!

Star Wars Exclusives Only at Target

The exclusive Star Wars toys only at Target are reminiscent of the Sears Christmas exclusives back in the day like the Cloud City Playset or Imperial Cruiser. I passed on last years TIE Fighter and Rebel Armored Snow Speeder. Part of me wishes I hadn't and I have somewhat of an urge to start collecting them.

Revenge From The Cosmic Ark posted pics of the Search for Luke Skywalker a couple of weeks ago, but lets take a look at the set that includes an open belly Tauntaun, Han Solo in Hoth outfit and a Rebel Soldier again.

The set sells for $24.99 and is well worth it taking in the consideration that individual action figures go for $8.99 separately.

Also, the standard Tauntaun is for sale as well and has cool vintage style photos with action figures posed in the same way as the packaging of the vintage Tautaun from Kenner.

Last but not least is the ultra cool Landspeeder. Another entry in the vintage box style collection. All and all these new toy are pretty cool and I feel my collection calling them to join the fray, but at $24.99, I don't know if the Tauntaun and Landspeeder are worth it. I think if they were more like $14.99, they would be priced just right, but then again, can you put a price on the toys you love?

Retro-Action DC Super Heroes: Kyle Rayner

Well, after a two month delay, I finally was able to order Kyle Rayner. The delay was caused by, of all things, he was missing his power ring. They forgot to paint it. So here he is in all his green glory.

Kyle Rayner, is the last of MattyCollector.com Green Lantern exclusives from the Retro-Action DC Super Heroes line. This most likely is the last figure to ever be produced for the line as well, as the entire line has been cancelled by Mattel. The action figure is fourth to be released as part of the Green Lantern exclusives proceeded by Sinestro (Sinestro Corp Outfit), Guy Gardner, and John Stewart.

Unlike the Green Lantern from wave 1 and John Stewart, who share the same costumes, but have an exclusive head sculpt, this 8" Kyle Rayner figure, like the aforementioned Guy Gardner, has an original costume made especially for the figure.

This Green Lantern comes with a black & white cloth outfit and is accompanied by a green power battery that also came with all other Green Lantern action figures in the line.

His blister card has the same retro look, reminiscent of the vintage Mego action figures, as all other figures in the line and shares the same green color as his exclusive counterparts.

Release date: Originally July 15, 2011 changed to September 15, 2011

Assortment: V4309

Retail: $19.99

Weapons and accessories: Power Battery

As an added bonus, I received a $5 coupon to be used towards the purchase of any DC Universe 6 inch action figure. Wish I would have received one of these for every Matty Collector purchase I made. Who should I get with my coupon?

Target Exclusive Empire Strikes Back Special Action Figure Set on Clearance

He shops he scores an Empire Strikes Back Action Figure Set with nine figures. Actually, my non-geek but super cool wife scores. It is great to have a spouse who isn't a geek or a collector, but knows what I like and the condition items should be in.

While my wife was out making her weekly Target run she noticed the Empire Strikes Back Action Figure Set in the clearance section and immediately called me. I had known that the set was an exclusive for the bulls eye branded store last year, but really didn't want to spend $50 for it, which really isn't a bad deal since it comes with 9 action figures. But for $25 it is for sure well worth. They were on sale for 50% off. Sweet.

However, my wife immediately noticed that the packages weren't in the best shape. Even for half off she knew how particular I would be about the packaging so she texted me and sent me pics. Based on the pics she sent, I declined the ever so sweet thought of my wife picking up this piece for her geek husband.

The next day however, we went to another Target and what do you know. They had them on clearance there too. However, this other store had them in the 30% off section. Not as cool as 50%. I decided to inspect the packages anyway and found the same creased package problem the other action figure sets had at the other store. Save one. A sister planet...Cmdr Adama original BSG(sorry to much sci-fi dialogue in me head). The thing is, this one was in very good condition. Not only that, it was the only one marked down half off. The collecting gods had shined down on me.

This set is packaged in vintage style and contains 3 packs with the same characters contained in the original release. The figures are packaged as follows:

1. Hoth Rebels: Han Solo (Hoth Outfit), Rebel Soldier, and FX-7
2. Bespin Alliance: Bespin Guard, Lando Calrissian, and Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues)
3. Imperial Set: 4-LOM (named Zuckuss in the original), AT-AT driver, and TIE-Fighter pilot 

There were six other packs of three figures each in the vintage line. It would have been cool if Hasbro had done them all, but that might be a bit much. Anyway I am way happy on my find.

If only I could have found the Target exclusive vintage TIE Fighter and Rebel Armored Snowspeeder on clearance too.

Mego Alter Ego Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson Action Figures

Who are Batman and Robin behind those masks of theirs? Why millionaire Bruce Wayne and his youthful ward Dick Grayson of course. In 1974 Mego revealed just that with their action figure versions of their alter ego's.

In 1974 Montgomery Ward sold these secret identities figures exclusively in a two pack set and for Christmas that year I got them as present from my aunt.



I remember them being the coolest thing since I had never seen them before. I
remember getting a Penguin figure too. My cousin received a Penguin as well, but no Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson. I was the lucky one and he was so jealous.




Sadly my outfits for these two were thrown away one day when my dad went on a clearing my "junk" spree. That day landed a lot of treasure buried in the Las Vegas desert.

The only thing that survived were their heads, which the Dick Grayson head was used to create my Removable Mask Robin. The Bruce Wayne head remains body less.


My current alter ego figures are not the aforementioned figures I received for Christmas. The Dick Grayson action figure was picked up on Ebay a few years ago, while the Bruce Wayne is a complete repro version from Dr. Mego.

These cool custom boxes were thrown in with part of my Ebay deal for the Dick Grayson.



People have been known to pimp out their wives, mortgage their homes, and sell their first born for these rarest of all Mego figures. Although, my Dick Grayson is original I am just as satisfied to have a repro Bruce Wayne. Just looking at them sends me back to my childhood.

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