Vinyl Cape Batman with pictures

[lucasd4]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Keith and this is my first post in a long time. I've been a Mego fan since my first figure in 1973--Removable Mask Batman. Last week, I found a loose Batman with the vinyl cape in an antique shop in Florida. The only thing he's missing is the sticker. The vinyl cape is in great shape except for a couple of small tears around the neck area. I know this is a rarer variation and I was wondering what he would be worth. I paid $15 for him, by the way. Thanks

[Comic Book Geek]

You got ripped off. I feel bad for you so I'll give you $20 for it.

I'm kidding. I'd say nice score if it's all original. Actually it's a nice score if not.

[Dave Mc]

It's hard to judge value, and on a loose figure pic's are always helpful, but $15 is a great score regardless.

[txteach]

Hi Keith, welcome to the museum. I think you got a good deal. you can get a new sticker for his chest easily.

[megocrazy]

I don't think I've ever seen a vinyl cape for Batman, but I'm no expert on the rarer variations. Many years ago before I found Doc Mego, I used to cut vinyl capes for items I sold on ebay in the early years. They were shinier on one side with a quarter size hole to fit over his head. They were dark navy blue and made from rain jacket material which I used to get from a local supplier that is now long since gone. I made Superman and Supergirl ones too but the Batman was by far the one I made most. I probably sold 15 to 25 of them between my old store and ebay. If you have a picture I'd love to see it. It would be too funny if it was one of mine. I haven't done one in 4 or 5 years I guess. Either way $15 in todays market is still a great deal. By the way if it is original mego, I'll give ya $25.00. :smiley1:

[Dave Mc]

Batman's Vinyl cape can be seen here
http://www.megomuseum.com/wgsh/accessory/batman.html

[lucasd4]

Thanks for all the responses to my earlier post about my vinyl cape Batman. Some of you asked for pictures, so here's a few. I'm pretty sure that the cape is authentic Mego. I also added an original sticker, so he's complete now.

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/8/7/4/b1.jpg
http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/8/7/4/b2.jpg
http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/8/7/4/b4.jpg
http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/8/7/4/bat1.jpg
http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/8/7/4/bat2.jpg

[Marvelmania]

About 7 years ago I was buying up a few Batmans off Ebay and ended up with a vinyl cape version just by pure luck.

[toys2cool]

He looks great man,can't beat that for $15,I hope it's original :grin:

[Bionic Joe]

at that price even with repo parts it's still a sweet steel :yes: on your part

[Meule]

The cape looks real to me, but what do I know :rolleyes:
Either way, at $15 that's a great pick up

[dumbldor]

The only caution I offer with vinyl cape Batmans is, I believe the 12" Batman came with a vinyl cape. Can anyone verify this and how similar the 12" cape might be compared to the 8" vinyl cape?

[lucasd4]

There are some differences between the 8 inch cape and the 12 inch version besides the obvious size difference. The 12 inch cape is smooth on one side and rougher on the other side. The 8 inch cape is rough on BOTH sides. The 8 inch cape is a lighter blue color also. The stitching around the neck is different as well. Here are some pictures of the two figures together. My 12 inch Batman has a transplanted Magnetic Batman head on the skinnier body.






The only caution I offer with vinyl cape Batmans is, I believe the 12" Batman came with a vinyl cape. Can anyone verify this and how similar the 12" cape might be compared to the 8" vinyl cape?

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/8/7/4/1.jpg
http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/8/7/4/2.jpg
http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/8/7/4/3.jpg
http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/8/7/4/4.jpg
http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/8/7/4/6.jpg

[MegoGeek]

Great pic of the 2 together.

Obviously the neck hole on the 12" one would be much, much larger also.

[lucasd4]

Great point, thanks. The neck hole is so large that the cape would barely stay on the smaller Batman's shoulders. Here's some pictures of two smaller Batman figures--one wearing the 12 inch cape and the other with the 8 inch vinyl cape.




Great pic of the 2 together.

Obviously the neck hole on the 12" one would be much, much larger also.

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/8/7/4/100_1973.jpg
http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/8/7/4/2-1.jpg
http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/8/7/4/3-1.jpg
http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/8/7/4/bat.jpg

[nikejam25]

Looks like you got an excellent rare vinyl Batman for cheap. Awesome find !!