Batman 1966 TV Series Batman Maquette Statue

Batman 1966 TV Series Batman Maquette Statue

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To the Batmobile! This Batman Maquette Diorama is based on the classic 1966 television show. Adam West's classic costume was painstakingly researched to ensure this maquette is 100% accurate to the original suit. Batman comes on a display base that includes half of the Batcomputer. The 1:6 scale statue measures 12-inches tall. This limited edition piece will make a Bat-tastic addition to any Bat-collector's Bat-collection!

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Batman Classics 1966 TV Series Batman Action Figure

Coming in September 2013

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Item Number: MTY9634

Price: $17.99

Batman Classics 1966 TV Series Batman Action Figure:

From the classic 1966 Batman TV series! This Batman Classics 1966 TV Series Batman Action Figure features the Caped Crusader as he looked during the campy show, and features a realistic head sculpt of the iconic actor who played him, Adam West. Measuring approximately 6-inches tall, this action figure of the original live-action version of Batman is a great item for young and old collectors alike!

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Holy Premature Demolition Batman!

After ABC canceled the original Batman TV series (1966 - 1968) which starred Adam West (Batman) and Burt Ward (Robin), the producers waited to see if anyone else would pick it up, then bulldozed the Batcave set when it appeared nobody would. Two weeks later, NBC offered to pick it up, unaware that the set had already been dismantled; unwilling to invest in the high cost of rebuilding the entire set, NBC ultimately declined to acquire the series.

" I'm just going to hang around the bar. I don't want to look conspicuous. " - Batman

Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012 Report

by Armand Vaquer



Above, it was nice to see Wonder Woman (Kit Quinn) was able to attend Comikaze Expo.  Photo by Armand Vaquer.


Comikaze Expo was one big impressive show!  I mean, it was HUGE!

I just returned home from Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center where I participated in a panel on Japanese giant monsters and robots.  The panel also focused on Legendary Pictures' Pacific Rim (scheduled to hit theaters next July) and Godzilla (scheduled to hit theaters on May 16, 2014).

We had a full house in the room where the panel was held.

Above, Tom Franck, Jessica Tseang and Armand before the panel discussion started.



I thoroughly enjoyed the discussion.  It was probably one of the most enjoyable panels I've served on.  It was moderated by Jessica Tseang and, besides myself, included Tom Franck, who has the largest Japanese robot collection in the United States.



Above, the legendary Batman, Deadman and Green Lantern/Green Arrow artist Neal Adams and Armand.





Above, Adam "Batman" West.  Photo by Armand Vaquer.



The show itself had many celebrities including Adam West, Burt Ward and the best Catwoman of them all, Julie Newmar of the Batman television show of the 1960s.

There were comic book artists and writers galore in attendance.  I managed to get photographed with the man whose Batman artwork defined the Bronze Age Batman, Neal Adams.

I also managed to do some networking in relation to The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan (I also sold eight of them following the panel).  I met artist John Fasano and swapped a travel guide for one of his Godzilla prints.

It was a great show (the last day is tomorrow, so I recommend going) and many thanks to Jessica Tseang for making the panel a fun one!

Since a picture is "worth a thousand words," here's a few more of Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo:




Above, Comikaze Expo had lots of comic books for sale.





Above, the booth where official Comikaze Expo goods can be purchased. 





Above, the main hall.





Above, as the banners say, super-hero stuff can be bought.

Television's Batman, Robin & Catwoman To Make A Special Appearance In Anaheim

Source: Wizard Entertainment

Pop Culture aficionados can start planning their SoCal convention experience. Gareb Shamus, CEO of New York-based Wizard Entertainment, started announcing its celebrity lineup of talent for the premiere of April's Anaheim Comic Con.

“Watching all the Batman episodes growing up was my first exposure to superheroes. I was hooked right away, and can honestly say I am ecstatic to have these three historically significant actors at our inaugural Comic Con in Anaheim,” said Gareb Shamus, producer of Anaheim Comic Con.

"I'm looking forward to seeing as many of my 'batties' as possible from coast to coast next year at all the Wizard run Comic Con shows across the country," said Adam West, actor, the original Batman and comic icon. "I will have all the information up on my site http://www.adamwest.com/ in early 2010. It will be great to see my fellow co-stars, BURT WARD & JULIE NEWMAR in Anaheim. I'm working with my friends at WIZARD to make each appearance a special one for my batfans. Hope to see you all there."

Anaheim Comic-Con attendees can now get their tickets by calling 1-866-882-5860 or going online at www.wizardworld.ticketleap.com/anaheim.

Advance purchasers will save up to 15% on tickets. Tickets are $5 more at the door. All the event information is available at http://www.wizardworld.com/.

The Anaheim Comic Con runs from April 16-18, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center. It is a major pop culture convention bringing fans the latest information on Hollywood, comics, toys, gaming, collectibles and connecting attendees with celebrity guests, artists and industry professionals.

Companies such as Upper Deck and Disney's Kingdom Comics are also committed to attending and Brian Michael Bendis, a comic book veteran of nearly twenty years, has signed on as a Special Guest.

Anaheim will be the fifth Comic Con city to host shows produced by Gareb, joining Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and the recently-purchased Toronto event. Attendees can anticipate the strong caliber lineup of stars and exhibitors that fans across the nation have come to expect from these productions.

ANAHEIM COMIC CON
WELCOMES BATMAN, ROBIN & CATWOMAN
Adam West, Burt Ward & Julie Newmar make rare joint appearance at Southern California's Newest Comic-Con.
Tickets on Sale Now!

April 16-18, 2009
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802

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Meeting The Original Batgirl

Above, Yvonne Craig as Barbara Gordon and her alter ego, Batgirl.

Meeting The Original Batgirl

by Armand Vaquer

One of the nicest dividends in getting involved in Superman (or any cinema) fandom is the opportunity to meet various celebrites, past and present.

One such opportunity came in November 2005 at Noel Neill's (she's the original Lois Lane, in case you forgot) 85th birthday party (below) at the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn, in Studio City, California.



Noel's party was sort of like a mini-superhero gathering. Lou Ferrigno, the original Incredible Hulk was there, as were Jack Larson (Jimmy Olsen of the Adventures of Superman) and Yvonne Craig, the original Batgirl from the Batman television series starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Patti Andrews, of the famous Andrews Sisters, was also in attendance.

Batgirl was debuted in Detective Comics #359 (cover date January 1967). Barbara Gordon, the daughter of Gotham City's police Commissioner Jim Gordon, took on the guise as Batgirl. William Dozier, the producer of the television series, asked DC Comics for a new female character to use in the show. So editor Julius Schwartz and artist Carmine Infantino created the Barbara Gordon Batgirl.

Batgirl was introduced in Batman's final season in 1967 with Craig as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl. Although the show was campy, Craig's version of Batgirl remains to this day a fan favorite.

Craig starred in several films, which included roles with Elvis Presley in It Happened At The World's Fair and Kissin' Cousins and In Like Flint (the sequel to Our Man Flint, both with James Coburn) as a Russian Ballet dancer.

Above, a swimsuit shot of Craig from the 1960s.

Along with Batman, she also appeared in other television series such as McHale's Navy, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., The Big Valley and Wild, Wild West, amongst others. She appeared covered in green make-up in an episode of Star Trek.

When her acting career slowed down, Craig co-produced industrial shows and worked in real estate.

Now 72, Craig runs her own website where fans may obtain autographed photos and read about her career with a 1960s feel.