This ultra-futuristic Batmobile inspired by motorsports is fit for the Batman 2 flick slated for 2025 release

The Batmobile, as a symbol of power, stealth, and ingenuity has captivated audiences for generations with its dynamic presence in the DC Comics universe. Beyond the pages of comic books and the screens, the crime-fighting accomplice has inspired real-world automotive designers to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. From its humble beginnings as a stylized car in the 1940s to its latest incarnation in the movies, the Dark Knight’s legendary ride has undergone numerous adaptations, each reflecting the technological advancements and design trends of its respective era.

While many of these interpretations remain confined to the realm of fiction, some have transcended into reality, sparking imaginations and fueling the dreams of automotive enthusiasts and designers alike. This concept design is no different as it lands straight out from a realm of the future for Gotham’s vigilante to take charge of the streets!

Designer: Frédéric LE SCIELLOUR

The humungous size of this crime-fighting machine can be gauged from the minuscule size of the driving seat. Top it off with those spiked-up wheels for maximum grip even in the most inhospitable terrain or inclement weather conditions. You can even deem this vehicle fit for a universe where Batman and the junkies of Mad Max collide. For sure it is built for high-speed chases in the city and the outer bounds with equal dexterity. The low-slung riding position and the wide tires ensure maximum grip aided by those metal spikes. The uniquely shaped rear wing seems inspired by the Formula-1 cars of the current generation to increase the downforce. This Batmobile looks fit for a circuit racing world with its motorsports-inspired shape.

To beep up the intimidation quotient while maintaining a modern look, the Batmobile gets small red LED headlights and fog lamps up front. The overall glossy bodywork is contrasted by the matte titanium grey finish that looks gorgeous.

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Massive 3,981-piece LEGO Batcave Shadow Box draws inspiration from upcoming Batman movie

Warners Bros. next big movie “The Flash” is all set to hit the theatres on June 16th and a complementing LEGO set arrives just in time for caped Crusader fans. Based on the classic Batman Returns movie released way back in 1992, this detailed LEGO set is complete with working lights, moving parts, batarang cabinet and a Batmobile with flame element attached to the exhaust that rotates when the car moves.

The 3,981-piece limited edition “Batman Returns” Batcave Shadow Box measures 20 inches wide and 11 inches tall when completely assembled. This detailed LEGO set will come in an equally cool rectangular case measuring 20 inches wide.

Designer: LEGO Group

This will be one of the largest Batman LEGO set ever released by the group, and the biggest kit released in 2023 so far. The unfolding design showcasing a Batcave inside is somewhat like the UCS Mos Eisley Cantina released in 2020. The similarities between the two end there, as this one will look gorgeous on a living room shelf. The concealed Batcave inside the box with a cut-out in the shape of the iconic Batman emblem creates intrigue and element of fun.

Some brand new minifigures are featured in the folding diorama including Catwoman, Penguin, Alfred Pennyworth, Christopher Walken as Max Shreck, and Bruce Wayne. All the movable elements of the set can be controlled from the back. Things like opening the Batsuit vault, turning the chair, toggling the computer screen, or closing the tool store.

To complete the LEGO set’s appeal, there’s a light brick too that can illuminate the caped crusader’s suit when drawbridge is lowered. Coming back to the Batmobile, it has dial-activated pop-up machine guns and hand tools for repair. Also, Batman minifigure fits in the driving seat when he’s donning the cape.

We can see the clear inspiration of the LEGO set from the new Batcave created for Keaton’s appearance in the upcoming movie. At least what’s apparent from the initial trailers. For LEGO VIP’s the Batman Shadowbox set will arrive early on June 4th while others can get their hands on it two days later on June 8th.

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Intricately crafted LEGO Batcycle set arriving soon for Caped Crusader fans

If you thought the LEGO Batmobile set was the end game, wait until lay eyes on the Batman Batcycle LEGO set. LEGO Group has announced the arrival of four new Technic sets targeted towards older builders in the first quarter of 2023.

While we zoom in our critical lens on the 42155 Batman Batcycle set, the new arrivals include the 42152 Fire Plane, 2153 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and 42154 2022 Ford GT. Rumor has it that an even bigger version will be coming later this year, most probably in time for the holiday season.

Designer: LEGO Group

This intricate LEGO Batcycle set is based on the badass ride seen in Matt Reeves’ 2022 The Batman movie. Diehard fans (of both LEGO bricks and Batman) will be able to lay their hands on the creative build this March 2023, months after the release of the official 42127 The Batman – Batmobile set which arrived at the start of 2022.

Unlike the previous LEGO DC offerings, this one is not confirmed yet to come packaged with a plethora of Minifigure-scale models. Having a cool Minifigure accompany this crime-fighting machine would be the perfect icing on the cake though.

The 641-piece set is an authentic scale model to hearken back nostalgic memories of the popular franchise. When fully assembled, the Batman Batcycle measures over 6.5 inches in height, is 13 inches long and is 4.5 inches wide. Automotive fanatics will appreciate the raw detail of the steering, suspension and chain drive connecting the articulating H4 engine to the rear wheel. The collectible can be shown off on the living room shelf thanks to the sturdy kickstand.

Just like every other LEGO Technic buildable model, this two-wheeled toy for boys satiates the lust for engineering. The realistic movement and mechanisms will be utterly satisfying to explore. For that, eager buyers will have to wait till March 1, 2023, to get going with building one for their desks at just $50.

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Uncrate x Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Wayne Enterprises satin-polished steel watch with copper-brown inner bezel is ready for the caped crusader

Watchmakers have an uncanny way of drawing inspiration from fictional characters to connect with pop culture enthusiasts. For its latest inspirational outing, Bell & Ross has entered into a collaboration with online publisher Uncrate to design a Batman-worthy watch for the fictional comic company, Wayne Enterprises.

The Uncrate BR 03-92 Wayne Enterprises is an adaptation of the existing and famous Bell & Ross with the same moniker. The latter is an aviation-inspired timepiece with etched military aesthetics, which the new design reworks for the better of pop culture. The BR 03-92 Wayne Enterprises transforms the iconic square case of the original Bell & Ross giving it a skeletonized outlook, allowing the appreciators to peek through the dial down to the mechanical movement.

Designer: Bell & Ross

The Uncrate x Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Wayne Enterprises watch arrives in a square-shaped 42mm satin-polished steel casing. The copper-brown inner bezel highlights the black see-through dial permitting sight of the movement’s inner workings. The watch numerals are painted black while the hands and indices are filled with Super-LumiNova for the convenience of reading time in the dark. The highlight here is the words “Bell & Ross” at 12 o’clock, which appear white or black. According to the French watch company based in Paris, this is because the mirror effect alters the text color (between black and white) depending on the light reflection.

The movement visible through the skeletonized dial is a Calibre BR-CAL.321 self-winding movement which offers 38 hours of power reserve. The solid caseback features engravings highlighting the Bell & Ross, Uncrate, and Wayne Enterprises collaboration. The watch is strictly limited to 100 examples – each specifically numbered and valued at $4,800. The lucky vigilante can switch between leather and nylon straps and dress up to save lives in town!

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This fan created LEGO Batmobile edges the official LEGO build in realism

Matt Reeves unearthed the more human side of Batman in the latest flick, as Bruce Wayne frees Gotham City from the gripping clutches of a sadistic killer. The Batmobile that the lonely hero builds in his underground cave helps out in this quest. Behind the scenes, digital artist Ash Thorp played a major role in creating this lean mean machine which deliberately had to be not as larger than life creation as the previous Batmobile builds, but enough to make fans associate their own life with the crime-fighting hero.

Ash laid the foundation for the initial designs of the caped crusader’s machine to be showcased in the movie, and now another digital artist pays homage to the creation in the LEGO form, and we can’t help but love it. Just like the initial design blueprints of Ash’s released version, this Batmobile has the same air of mysteriousness to it. Be it the matte black color, toughened wheel rims, or the reinforced bumper build for the kill.

Designer: TaeYang Lee

Inspired by the rollecoaster movie plot, TaeYang Lee tried to recreate the film’s mood but didn’t come good with his own expectations. Later on, he discovered Mecabricks, a LEGO modeling tool, and hence came into existence this cool build. Just like the on-screen Batmobile this one too is set in a dark gloomy world which magnifies its sinister character. Those beaming headlights that seem to stare you right in the eye, or the flaming exhaust that warns you not to cross the periphery!

The rear-mounted 650 hp Chevy V8 engine oozes the same powerful domineer, and the roof of the 1969 Dodge Charger – both of which have been replicated with the finest of details. I would even go to the extent and say, this one is much better in realism and finer details than the original LEGO Batmobile. Though, we have to consider, this one is created digitally, and how it will look in real life – actually (crafted from LEGO bricks) is another question.

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DC Superhero Wedding Bands: Say I Do to Superpowers

Because you can’t even get married today without getting superheroes involved, ring maker Manly Bands has teamed up with DC Comics to produce The DC Collection, a line of superhero-themed wedding bands. Currently available rings include The Wonder Woman, The Superman, The Bruce Wayne, The Joker, The Flash, and The Aquaman. That’s one for each finger if you have six fingers like the man who killed Inigo Montoya’s father! Details about each ring are below.

  • The Wonder Woman, $995: Cobalt Chrome with 1mm 14K Yellow Gold Inlay, .5mm Blue Cerakote Inlays, Red Cerakote Sleeve, and Wonder Woman Logo Engraving
  • The Superman, $595: Cobalt Chrome with 2mm Blue Cerakote Inlay, Red Cerakote Sleeve, and Superman Logo Engraving
  • The Bruce Wayne, $2,395: Black Zirconium (charcoal gray color) with .02 Black Diamonds and Batman Logo Engraving
  • The Joker, $995: Black Zirconium (charcoal gray color) with 3mm Damascus Steel Inlay, 1mm Green Cerakote Inlays, Purple Cerakote Sleeve, and Joker Laugh Engraving
  • The Flash, $2,195: Black Zirconium (charcoal gray color) with 1mm Asymmetrical Red Cerakote Inlay, Solid 14K Yellow Gold Sleeve, and Flash Logo Engraving
  • The Aquaman, $795: Black Zirconium (charcoal gray color) with 3mm Abalone Shell Inlay, Green Cerakote Sleeve, and Aquaman Logo Engraving

So, which is your favorite? I thought they were all pretty cool, but I’m really holding out for a Swamp Thing band made out of green organic matter! How cool would that be? I just feel like no other superhero quite captures my essence than a monster who lives in a swamp and doesn’t want people messing with it. My wife, I tell you — she’s one lucky lady for sure.

[via Neatorama]

If Batman drove a Lamborghini, it would almost certainly look like this modded beast

What do you get when you cross a bat and a raging bull? This monster, right here!

Here’s the crossover we don’t need, but we deserve. Designed by Wanoco4D, this demonic-little number should most certainly put the fear of the bat into even the most hardened criminals. Based on the Lamborghini Aventador, Wanoco4D’s Batmobile-from-an-alternate-universe comes outfitted with an armor-plated external shell, carefully concealing little gifts like lasers, scopes, turret guns, and smoke outlets, courtesy Wayne Enterprises.

Designer: Wanoco4D

Titled rather simply ‘Yale’, Wanoco4D mentions that the inspiration for this automobile came from both the Batmobile as well as James Bond’s car. Although one could argue that one source of inspiration really overshadows the other, the Yale does have a faceted, armored design that seems highly reminiscent of Christian Bale’s Bat-suit, with its chiseled, split-surface design. There aren’t too many details on the car’s specifics, especially considering it’s a concept, but a few observations include the car’s gullwing-style doors, the rear-hatch that opens outwards probably to allow Batman to make a quick vertical entry or exit, and a turret-gun in the back in one of Wanoco4D’s versions. The Japan-based visual designer has been tinkering with the model since 2019, working on different iterations, details, materials, and lighting styles. Some of them have yellow lighting accents, sort of keeping in line with the original iconic yellow-and-black batman logo, while others rely on blue headlights, and red tail-lights. Wanoco4D even worked on a ‘stealth’ variant (shown at the bottom of the article) with a sandy-brown outer skin, designed to blend into a wasteland-style apocalyptic cityscape.

Wanoco4D mentions he’s still working on the car (specifically its interiors), although a peek through the windshield definitely shows a single-seater cockpit. I guess Master Wayne prefers riding solo.

What’s perhaps the most interesting part of this entire exercise, is the very choice of the car’s make. While people don’t instantly connect the words Lamborghini and Batman at first glance, a quick look at their individual ‘brand attributes’ reveals quite a few similarities – Aggression, strength, dominating spirit, speed, and luxury too (after all, a Batmobile is far from being a cheap vehicle). Sure, at first glance, seeing a Lambo Batmobile may feel like a bit of a culture-shock, but that feeling should almost instantly subside, only to be replaced with a feeling of familiarity, given how they’re clearly a match made in heaven!

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Batman X Fossil Watch

I’ll be honest, it’s a little refreshing to see some Batman merchandise that ISN’T a LEGO Batmobile. Meet the latest official Batman drip, courtesy of the franchise’s collaboration with Fossil. The two watches released as a part of the Batman x Fossil collection are based on the theme of the Dark Knight and one of his nemeses, The Riddler.

Designer: Fossil

The Batman watch is a dark timepiece with a certain brutish mystique that’s typical of Bruce Wayne’s alter-ego. It comes in an all-black design and a 43mm stainless steel case, sporting an automatic movement within a 10ATM water-resistant design, a date-window on the watch-face, and glowing markings and Batman’s insignia on the front face. The watch comes equipped with a silicone strap, but ships with two more interchangeable straps in the box set, and costs $300 for the entire kit.

The second timepiece in the kit, however, isn’t as highly equipped as the first – makes sense considering how much gear and tech Batman carries around with him. The Riddler watch is far simpler in build, but makes up for that with its intricate watch face, covered with question marks that are molded right into the dial. The Batman logo is retained, although in signature Riddler fashion, is vandalized with a question mark right over the logo. While the Batman watch had a date window at the 6 o’clock position, the Riddler watch as a 6-hour spinning subeye. The watch sports a quartz movement within the 44mm case that’s just 5ATM water-resistant and is finished with a svelte leather strap.

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The new LEGO Technic Batmobile is just as dark and sinister as the one in ‘The Batman’ movie

While LEGO’s own Batman is a fun, playful, and comical little character, this particular Batmobile adapted from the new Batman film (starring Robert Pattinson) isn’t particularly toyish. It might be pint-sized, but it’s still a brutish, no-nonsense, crime-annihilating machine.

The 1360-piece Lego Technic set is modeled on the Batmobile seen in the movie, and comes with 2 unique ‘Light Bricks’ that illuminate the innards of the car, shining through the engine block and out of the grille to give the vehicle an eerie appeal.

Designer: LEGO

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LEGO aficionados will appreciate exactly how detailed the model is. While the build is still relatively easy (making it perfect even for less-experienced builders, it comes with all the trims, including an 8 cylinder engine, an abundance of afterburners (there’s a pretty impressive rotating afterburner on the back, along with smaller static ones on the roof and the hood) complete with blue flame bricks, and those light bricks, which are activated by a lever. The crime-fighting car’s dashboard is just as maxed out as the car, with one of the most detailed panels you’ll ever see. It isn’t often that LEGO gives you a peek into the interiors of its cars – this is one of those times when LEGO proudly wants to showcase exactly how immaculate its build is.

The images below come from a review on Rebrickable which details the entire process step-by-step. The entire car can be completed in 6 broad stages, starting from the fairly detailed engine block and then building outwards finally to the car’s fairing and the extraneous elements like the wheels. The car, once complete, has a pretty aggressive front-leaning stance. While most LEGO builders often get caught up in the joy of building out their kits, the Batmobile is actually a lot of fun to play with even after you’ve assembled it. The hoods and doors open to reveal the car’s inner workings, and perhaps my favorite features remain the fact that the rear afterburner rotates and the V8 engine’s pistons actually move up and down while the car is in motion! That is, aside from the Batmobile’s piece-de-resistance – the two light bricks that illuminate to cast a menacing red glow that’s truly emblematic of Master Wayne’s aggressive vigilante alter-ego!

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Kross Studio’s Batman watch with massive central tourbillon is a striking tribute to the caped crusader

Whether you’d like Death Star on the wrist or want a ticking batmobile on your desk, Kross Studio has a timepiece for your liking. You may have to give up your life’s savings (and maybe a kidney) to own one, but that’s a different story. As far as design and creativity in horology are concerned; this young watchmaker will leave a collector floored. If you don’t find that convincing, spare a thought for the studio’s new Batman Tourbillon watch!

Kross Studio is only a couple of years old but the boutique Swiss watchmaker has already made a mark for itself with its pop-culture-inspired timepieces. Extending its domain presence, Batman Tourbillon has been launched for a breath-taking price tag of $100,000. The flamboyant watch is designed in commemoration of the upcoming Warner Bros.’ The Batman movie, to hit the theatres early next month.

Designer: Kross Studio

This strictly limited (only 10 examples will be made) Batman Tourbillion features a 45mm black DLC-coated titanium case worthy of every caped crusader fan who has a hundred thousand dollars to spare for the souvenir. The watch continues with the brand’s signature central tourbillion and planetary hand design, which has been a regular in all its pop-culture-inspired watches in the past. The large central tourbillon is the highlight of the Batman watch but even more intriguing here is the Bat-Signal on a caged structure of this complication.

The timepiece may look pretty similar to the brand’s previous creations, but this one begs to differ a little in the presentation of the crown. The Batman watch does away with the traditional crown and replaces it with a pusher at 3 o’clock that sits flush with the case. The dial is graced with a darker theme, as expected. It features applied oval indices and raised outer chapter ring which adds to the watch’s distinctiveness. The dark gray dial is accentuated with red Arabic numerals and a triangular V-shaped indicator to depict the time.

Batman Tourbillion watch measures 20mm thick with the domed sapphire curving down to the display caseback. Inside resides the in-house KS 7001 hand-wound tourbillon movement that provides a power reserve of 120 hours. The watch is not really apt for the outdoorsy, so if you happen to wear it around the poolside beware, it’s only rated at 30 meters of water resistance. Other than the water resistance, the tourbillon is drop-dead gorgeous, but if you’re impressed only with immaculate packaging, Kross Studio has you covered in this department as well. The Batman Tourbillon watch is provided in a functional Bat-Signal spotlight box equipped with a 15-watt lamp. Deep-pocketed Batman superfans should be sold by now!

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