RC Batmobile by AHI

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I found this cool little ad for AHI in a toy publication, it's kind of fun to see something like this with original artwork and not a single DC comics style guide image to be found.


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[Earth 2 Chris]

I've never had one of these, but I recall them being a price in the "Great Clark Bar Giveaway" contest advertised in Marvel and DC comics in the late 70s. I always wondered why they inclosed the bubble windshields? Was it so they didn't have to sculpt another Batman and Robin?

Chris

[MIB41]

I had one of those as a kid. AHI and Corgi were my go-to products when I was sick so I went through a varied assortment of Batmobiles by both companies. Nothing beats a fever like a dose of the Batmobile.

[Mego Marauder]

I got one for Christmas as a kid. Still have it. No box. I tore it apart I was so excited. Haha

[Lynn TXP 0369]

[QUOTE=Earth 2 Chris;1178943I always wondered why they inclosed the bubble windshields? Was it so they didn't have to sculpt another Batman and Robin?

Chris[/QUOTE]

#1 reason, it is cheap and a major $$$ savings... A quick bubble window sculpt and mold and they are saving a ton of money buy not paying people to make and create those items.

They did not need to design, make, or create sculpts or molds for a cockpit and figures, paint masks to detail said items, labor to assemble and build during production.

Lynn

[UnderdogDJLSW]

I really do miss painted artwork for advertising. Whether it be for a toy or a movie or whatever, you very rarely see it anymore.

[ScottA]

I always wanted one of these.

[Earth 2 Chris]

^Me too. Heck, I want one now!

Chris