The Classic ‘Super Powers’ Batmobile Gets A New Look!

Photo Credit: McFarlane Toys

The relaunched Super Powers line has finally gotten around to giving us a new Batmobile!

The action features of the Batmobile aren’t as fancy as the Kenner classic, but they’re still in the same vein. The vehicle has a battering ram and pop-up rocket boosters. No pop-up headlights or bad buy grabber this time.

Expect the revised Batmobile to arrive at both Entertainment Earth and stores like Walmart in July. As with nearly all McFarlane Toys vehicles, the Batmobile is affordable, only $29.99. If only Hasbro would learn how to make budget-friendly Star Wars and Marvel vehicles for collectors.

I’ve picked up the Batwing and Supermobile. They feel like toys we would have seen during Kenner’s glory days. It’s too bad that the figures are slightly taller than the originals. I’m not sure if this was a licensing or rights issue.

Kenner-Styled Batmobile
Photo Credit: McFarlane Toys
Kenner-Styled Batmobile
Photo Credit: McFarlane Toys
Kenner-Styled Batmobile
Photo Credit: McFarlane Toys

When I first saw the new Batmobile, it made me nostalgic for the original Super Powers gray and blue Batman. Unfortunately, McFarlane’s version of the line gave us a modern version of Bats, which wouldn’t look right in the revised car.

McFarlane Toys must have thought the same because the next wave of Super Powers figures are decked out to be closer to the Kenner line. Yes, the brightly colored Caped Crusader and Robin are coming back! The significant difference is that Robin isn’t showing off his bare legs and elf shoes. These two will probably be in stores right when the new Batmobile arrives.

Photo Credit: McFarlane Toys
Photo Credit: McFarlane Toys
Photo Credit: McFarlane Toys

Speaking of budget-friendly Batmobiles, be sure to check out the Batman ’66 Barris Batmobile and the upcoming ’89 Batmobile. Even though they’re large vehicles, they maintain a lot of screen-accurate detail and aren’t going to raid your wallet.

What do you think of McFarlane’s latest superhero rides?

[Source: Entertainment Earth]
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