The Batman Batmobile

       

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Made By:
Jada Toys
Scale:
1/24
MSRP:
US$27.99
Overview:
Packaging (Design):8/10
Packaging (Durability):8/10
Casting (Body):10/10
Casting (Interior):9/10
Casting (Chassis):9/10
Casting (Engine):9/10
Paint (Exterior):9/10
Paint (Interior):N/A
Paint (Trim/Graphics):10/10
Overall Panel Fit:10/10
Total Score:9.1/10

 
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Other Batmobile Models
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1972: Batman #246
1952: Batman #73
1989: Batman
1966: Batman (Review)
1972: Detective Comics #420
1992: Batman Returns
1987: Batman #408 interior
1992: Batman the Animated Series
1964: Batman #164
2005: Detective Comics #800
2008: LEGO Batman
1968: Detective Comics #377
1979: Legends of the Superheroes
1989: Detective Comics #597
1995: Batman Forever
2008: Batman and the Outsiders
1944: Batman #20
2017: The LEGO Batman Movie (v2)
1948: Batman #47
1995: Batman & Robin

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Background

After two years as the Batman, the Dark Knight's arsenal is impressive if still raw at times. This includes his custom-built Batmobile, a monstrous machine nearly as much animal as machine.

 

Packaging

This uses Jada's 2020-style packaging, with cardboard making up all eight corners of the box. It uses the standard The Batman color palette of black and red, making for a very striking look. The movie title is at the bottom left, contents in the middle, and image of Pattinson's Batman to the right. His chest symbol is in stark red on both end flaps, the top repeats the photo and title, and the back has a large photo of the car and figure. A few subtle diagonal streaks suggest rain, a theme continued on the monochrome interior backdrop of Gotham City. Batman and the Batmobile are held in place with two screws each, plastic bands hold the hood and doors closed, and a plastic tray protects the rear of the car.

 

Casting/Paint

Jada went all-in on their The Batman license, and it shows. The heavy diecast metal body is as clean as they come, with smooth panels and excellent fine detailing for the fasteners at the edges of the armor plating. Everything fits together perfectly, with tight even seams around the doors and hood. Black plastic is used for any "exposed" areas, including the grille, center of the hood, side pipes, and perimeter cage. These are integrated flawlessly, a particularly impressive feat where the rear diagonal braces bridge the C pillars to the rear fender extensions. The rear faces of the fenders are part of the chassis, also cast in black plastic. Clear plastic is used for the headlights, grille lamp, and windshield; transparent red is used for the taillights. The paint is as good as the casting, mostly matte black but with a few subtle touches of gunmetal gray to break things up.

Inside may very well be the best interior Jada has ever done. Complete cage (including the roof bracing), separate rearview mirror, fully detailed dashboard with printed gauges, center console with detailed levers, and a driver's seat with open bolsters. Even the door panels and right side of the floor look great, with a color and sheen that suggests painted metal rather than cast plastic. Directly behind the cockpit are the twin turbocharger intakes for the massive rear engine. The turbos (and stacks) are cast in a soft vinyl and painted silver, as are the darker rear pipes and lower quad exhausts. The main engine is hard plastic, beautifully detailed and painted the same gunmetal color as the aft pipes. As good as it is, it looks even more complex thanks to some clever layering on Jada's part.

Underneath, the chassis continues the excellent work: a small diffuser is located right behind the massive front bumper, followed by a cast-relief chassis cage that extends all the way to the taillight surrounds. There are hints of engine parts, drivetrain, and additional armor plating. The wheels are wide and wider treaded vinyl over armored wheels with sharp beadlock and center hub detailing.

 

Features/Accessories

Both doors and the hood open on good firm hinges. The doors swing nice and wide, giving you a great view of the detailed interior. There's nothing under the hood, to the point where I feel that there was another feature planned early in development that was dropped later on. There is also a metal Batman in his new suit. The sculpting is decent, if a bit softer than the car, but the paint is great with sharp edges everywhere black and gray meet. The face is a little less stellar, but still pretty solid for a pack-in accessory to a mass market release. Like other Batman figures by Jada, a big white copyright is printed inside his cape.

 

Accuracy

Jada clearly had access to the car or its design files, as there are so many small details that couldn't have been caught any other way. It's just excellent work all around, matching the movie car from every angle. The overall scaling seems large at first, but that may be a result of its resemblance to a second generation Dodge Charger and expected size of the greenhouse. But looking at the size and relation of the seat and dashboard, it looks like this is just a really big car. Unless I can find official specs that tell me otherwise, I'm going to have to assume that this is a pretty accurate 1/24 scale.

 

Overall

As someone who has collected Jada diecasts for over 20 years now, I have certain expectations. Sometimes they miss the mark, and other times they do even better. But seldom do they outdo themselves to this degree. Simply put, this may be the best 1/24 vehicle they've ever done. If you're even half-considering it, get it as soon as you get a chance - it's that good.

 

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