THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - Batman Themed Home Movie Theater Man Cave

 

Check out the photos up above & please be sure to click on them for larger HD versions. This is a special room in my new house. I recently remodeled my basement into a Bat-Cave & I gotta say it looks pretty awesome!! OK, this is NOT my house but a man can dream, right? 

Basically, it's a Super Batman-Themed Home Movie Theater, or... the Ultimate Man Cave! One nice feature is a Set of Fake Bookcases that slide open by remote to reveal another room next to this one that has a Tumbler Batmobile (Replica) Garage! 

There are also some some amazing Life-Size Batman Statues, a Bat-Computer Set-Up, Gothic-Style Lighting, Custom Railing with Film Bat-Symbol Logos, and then just look at the screen itself... AMAZING!! Oh man, how much did this cost? LOL!! Now, I'm not really sure what company did all this but they did an incredible job. One thing I can say though is that the special Leather Chairs were supplied by ELITE Home Theater Seating. OK, I'm just going to go cry now.

Steve's THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman Statue Collection Photos

Hey, I woke-up this morning and these pics were in my email! A Fan of the BAT-BLOG, named Steve, was kind enough to share some photos of the beginning of his DARK KNIGHT RISES Collection. So far he has a few Statues from both THE DARK KNIGHT ( Batman and The Joker )and THE DARK KNIGHT RISES( Busts of Batman, Bane, and Catwoman ), a Framed Batarang Display, and a Tumbler Batmobile...AWESOME!! 

I appreciate it when people share their love of the character and the joys of collecting. Really, this is what this site is all about!! ( Thanks Steve )

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - New HOT TOYS TUMBLER BATMOBILE Vehicle - Camouflage Version

If you just read the post up above then you just saw the new HOT TOYS BANE Figure from THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman Movie. Well, HEY! Bane needs a vehicle to get around in so here you go! HOT TOYS just released these promo photos of the new TUMBLER BATMOBILE Vehicle ( Camouflage Version ). Please keep in mind that this car is made in 1/6th scale to fit these large dolls, I mean figures! So, this thing is HUGE!! 



As always, please click on the smaller pics up above to see large HD photos.

Everybody is Riding in BATMAN BAT-VEHICLES Except Me!

OK, I am totally consumed with both envy and jealousy and these are not good feelings to have, ha ha! Check out these 2 pics. First, Our Good Friend Lisa ( also known as BatChick ) recently got to fly in the Original 1960's Batman Movie Batcopter!! This ultra-cool Bat-Vehicle was at the recent NJ State Fair. Yes, that's Captain Gene Nock in the photo too, the Pilot! I'm JEALOUS!!

Next, all the way around the world, in Dublin, Ireland, our Friend Mark went to the TUMBLER TOUR and got to jump on the Original Bat-Pod Motorcycle from the Christopher Nolan Batman movies!! Yes, this is the actual one that appeared in THE DARK KNIGHT movie and will probably also be the one used for the DARK KNIGHT RISES film as well. Look at that expression on his face, priceless! Arrgghh! OK, I'm actually very happy for both of them, ha!

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - BATMAN MOVIE Funny Humor Photos!

This is just a quick post to share some totally hilarious photos that are all related to the next Batman Movie, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. 



Two of them are parodies of the classic promo graphic that's floating around and one is a shot of an extremely cool TUMBLER BATMOBILE Custom Golf Cart. OK, the last pic isn't real but I made it as a shameless promo graphic to hype the BAT-BLOG.COM. 



Remember: Please tell ALL your fiends about this website, thanks!

THE TUMBLER TOUR Hits Montreal Canada!

I have been meaning to post these photos for a few days but just keep getting side-tracked. But I'm happy to be finally posting them now. These were sent to us a few days ago by a major Batman Fan named Paul who lives in Canada. Paul was lucky enough to get to see the TUMBLER TOUR while it was in Montreal and he shot us these incredible photos at the event. As you can see they had the original Tumbler Batmobile Car AND the Bat-Pod Motorcycle, both of which can be seen in THE DARK KNIGHT Batman Movie. These vehicles will also make an appearance in the next "RISES" film. ( We can't wait to see that! ) Oh yeah, he had a great time and it's funny, he wore his Classic 1966 Batmobile T-Shirt. Heck yeah Paul, Representin'!! Also, Thanks for sharing your fun pics, I appreciate that very much.

WACKY BATMAN WALLPAPER DAY On Thursday!

OK, Here at the Bat-Blog we have one gimmick where we post some FREE Batman Backgrounds on a certain day of the week and we call it, "Wacky Wallpaper Wednesday"! Which was yesterday, but I was so busy I didn't have time to post so, here we go! Now, I really did want to post these because I'm actually very proud of them. They are all really interesting images for a desktop background but the main reason I like them so much is because they were all contributed by Loyal Bat-Blog Fans who wanted to share some fun pics and their love of the character. So to me, that is very very cool.

The 1st Wallpaper is an AWESOME photo sent-in by our Friend Paul. He recently went to THE TUMBLER TOUR at the National Harbor in Maryland, during the DC tour. In his hand is "The Gotham Times" Newspaper that was sent out during THE DARK KNIGHT 2008 Movie Viral campaign. ( Hey, that's pretty clever! It's like he's a Citizen of Gotham City, ha! ).

Next up is a GREAT Photo all the way from Berlin! It was sent to us from a Friend named "Zerokewl" and it's sort of an Advertising Billboard  for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Movie he saw at a local German Cinema near him. It's a GIANT-SIZE Wall Poster Mural for the upcoming film, which will start in Germany on July 26th, 2012.

Then, There's this really great image which represents the 1966 Batmobile Car and two other Batman Vehicles. Yeah, the 1960's Bat-Cycle and Bat-Copter! All three of these were at the recent Mega-Show Expo thing in New Jersey and our Friend BatDave got this excellent shot of all 3!

Wow! All 3 of these pictures are totally great and if the Bat-Blog is any good at all then it's because of the wonderful input from Fans & Readers. This post was just a small way for me to say that and also say, "THANKS!"

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - Photos of the TUMBLER TOUR in Canada!

The BAT-BLOG.COM reported awhile back about Warner Bros' plan to have THE TUMBLER TOUR in major cities to promote THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Movie. Well, they recently went to Toronto, Ontario, Canada ( June 7th, 2012 ) and our Buddy Tom got these amazing photos ( Click on them for larger hi-res pics ). Yeah, he was kind enough to share and it's pretty cool to see these original movie prop vehicles up close. 

As you can see they had the Tumbler Batmobile ( Black Version ) and the Bat-Pod Motorcycle. Oh yeah, that's Tom in the 2nd to last photo & then in the very last one his Buddy Frank is getting kneed by Batman ( or I guess I should more accurately say, "Bearded-Batman", Ha Ha! ) Thanks Guys for sharing your cool pics. It looks like everybody had a great time!

New BATMAN Book - BATMOBILE: THE COMPLETE HISTORY

SAN RAFAEL, CA, June 2012:

Since 1939, the Batmobile has been immortalized in nearly every imaginable entertainment medium. Tearing through the streets of Gotham City in pursuit of criminals for more than seven decades, it has remained an iconic crime-fighting vehicle for generations of Batman fans. In Christopher Nolan's extraordinary film trilogy, it was given breathtaking new life-and incredible capabilities-as the "Tumbler". Now, in anticipation of The Dark Knight Rises, the epic conclusion to The Dark Knight trilogy,the entire history of the Batman's trademark ride is captured for the first time in "BATMOBILE: The Complete History" from Insight Editions.



BATMOBILE: THE COMPLETE HISTORY

is the story of the distinct, sophisticated, incomparable car. From its evolution in the pages of Detective Comics, to its unforgettable appearances on the big screen, this book explores each incarnation of the Batmobile with the detail such an extraordinary automobile warrants.

Author Mark Cotta Vaz uncovers insights and stories from creators and conceptualists that reveal the nuts and bolts of putting these dream machines together and explains the philosophies behind each design. With stunning gatefolds, including a large-scale panorama of the Batmobile Cars featured in film and television-and detailed specs, blueprints, and historical comparisons.



Mark Cotta Vaz is a New York Times bestselling author with more than 25 published books, including the critically acclaimed Living Dangerously: The Adventures of Merian C. Cooper, Creator of King Kong, a TLA finalist selection. His "making of" books have documented TV's Lost and such feature film productions as The Spirit and the Twilight saga.



Paul Levitz is an award-winning writer, comics editor, and executive (publisher of DC Comics for two decades; President & Publisher from 2002-2009). He recently wrote 75 Years of DC Comics (Taschen) and teaches at Columbia, Pace, and Manhattanville. He lives in New York City.  



Nathan Crowley is the twice Academy Award® -nominated Production Designer behind Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy. Crowley's credits include Insomnia, The Prestige, and Public Enemies, among many others. The Dark Knight Rises marks his fifth collaboration with Nolan.



Hardcover, $35.00, Release Date: June 2012

148 pages, More than 100 full color photographs and illustrations

ISBN-13: 978-1-60887-104-9

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - A Few BATMOBILE TUMBLER TOY CARS From Walmart!

Yesterday we posted some pics from our Friend Batmobilly that he shot at Walmart. Well, here are a few Batmobile Tumbler Toys he bought. Two of them are R/C Remote Control. Of course these tie-in to THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Movie. We're expecting that there will soon be a very HUGE FLOOD of TDKR merchandise, ha ha! Just wait, it's gonna be crazy! But check out these pics. 

The 1st one shows 2 of the standard R/C Vehicles: The TUMBLER Batmobile ( Camouflage Version ) and THE BAT! Oh yeah, THE BAT is the thing we see flying around in the new movie trailer: Catwoman, "My Mother always told me to never get into a car with a stranger". Batman, "This isn't a car!".

Next, is a photo of a Batman Toy that is EXCLUSIVE to Walmart. It's not an R/C Car but still cool, looks like a great gift idea for some kid. I like the window box packaging. It's a Tumbler ( black ) with an Action Figure included. Remember, stay tuned to the BAT-BLOG for more future toy news. ( Thanks to Batmobilly for the cool pics & great reporting )

THE TUMBLER TOUR! See The Original DARK KNIGHT RISES Movie Batmobile Prop Car in Your Town!

Hey Bat-Fans, Warner Bros is doing something really cool for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Movie. They're sending the Original TUMBLER BATMOBILE Film Prop-Car out on tour! Yes, they're calling it THE TUMBLER TOUR!! In fact, the event starts today, May 12th, in Bentonville, Arkansas! Yes, this is the first stop on the Tumbler Tour! Go to the Wal-Mart on Walton Blvd from 10AM - 3PM to
see the Dark Knight’s Vehicle up close & personal! 

Now, Here's a List of other Cities and Dates:

5/12 Bentonville, AR

5/15 Tulsa, OK

5/19 Overland Park, KS

5/21 Kansas City,  MO

5/23 St. Louis, MO

5/25 Chicago, IL

5/27 Washington, DC

5/28 Baltimore, MD

5/30 Philadelphia, PA

6/1 Buffalo, NY

6/7 Toronto, Canada

6/10 Montreal, Canada

6/12 Purchase, NY

6/13 Columbus, OH

6/15 Lansing, MI

6/16 Detroit, MI

6/17 Brooklyn, MI

6/19 Indianapolis, IN

6/21 Nashville, TN

6/22 Knoxville, TN

6/23 Atlanta, GA

6/25 Dallas, TX

6/27 San Antonio, TX

6/29 El Paso, TX

7/1 Albuquerque, NM

7/2 Phoenix, AZ

7/7 Los Angeles, CA

New BATMAN TOY - Mattel Hot Wheels R/C Nitro Speeders - Batmobile Tumbler Vehicle

OK, Mattel is totally torturing me with all the cool BATMAN TOYS they keep cranking out, ha ha! Plus, to make matters worse, you know they're gonna go wacky-crazy once THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Movie appears! In fact, here's a brand-new HOT WHEELS R/C Batmobile TUMBLER Vehicle that is coming out soon called "Nitro Speeders"! I love the WINDOW BOX ART and the toy looks pretty cool too! ( Thanks to our Buddy BATMOBILLY for the heads-up on this ).

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - New Batman Toys and Movie Merchandise Coming Out!

Here's just a quick post to give Bat-Collectors a heads-up on a few new items coming out after the release of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman Movie! First, there will be a company making some Life-Size Cardboard Standees of Batman, Bane, and Catwoman. These are just prototype pics, we'll have the real deal later. I've always liked these thing but they can take-up some major floor space, ha!

Next is this Hot Wheels THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - WALL TRACKS Batman Playset! It looks like you might be able to mount this thing on the wall and it comes with a Tumbler Batmobile!! I totally love the graphics on the box packaging! OK, now listen, we expect that all the major Toy Companies are going to be going crazy with the merchandising for this film. So, if YOU see anything new in stores then please let us know, thanks.

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - Batman Movie Mez-Itz Figures by Mezco Toys

With a Release Date of June 27th, 2012 the MEZCO TOY Company will be coming out with some cool Mez-Itz Vinyl Figures of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman movie. It looks like they'll make New Batman, Bane, and Catwoman Toys! They will also be re-releasing the Bat-Pod Motorcycle and the Tumbler Batmobile (Camouflage Version). It's also important to note that there will be two different sizes of figures: 2-Inch and 6-inch. The vehicles are scaled for the smaller figures. Here are some prototype graphics to give you an idea. As soon as actual product photos are released then you'll see them first right here at the BAT-BLOG.COM. So, please stay tuned! Also, if YOU see ANY brand-new BATMAN Toys or Merchandise then please let us know!

HOT TOYS BATMAN FIGURE EXHIBIT in Taipei City, Taiwan

Check out these wonderful photos sent-in by our Good Friend Jerry who lives in Taiwan. He recently went to a Toy Collector Exhibit of HOT TOYS Figures in Taipei City. They showcased a ton of different dolls they have made but because we're all about BATMAN, and have limited space, we're gonna focus on the ones of the Dark Knight.

All the Batman-related dolls were set-up individually in special showcases. Then, they they took a few extra dolls ( I mean, Figures! ) where they build extremely detailed dioramas of imagined scenes from THE DARK KNIGHT Movie using Batman ( Christian Bale version ), The Joker ( Heath Ledger ), the Bat-Pod Motorcycle, and the Tumbler Batmobile Car.

They also had the Batman ( Michael Keaton ) and Joker ( Jack Nicholson ) Figures from the 1989 Movie. But they were not included in the dioramas.

A Special Thanks goes out to Jerry for thinking about the BAT-BLOG.COM and getting these great pics, Thank You Sir!!