Hot Wheels 1966 Batboat and Batmobile Set of 2 Die Cast Vehicles Mattel 2008
Since its first appearance in the 1940s, the "futuristic gadgets and unique styling of the BATMOBILE appealed to car lovers everywhere. This Hot Wheelse line pays homage to the history of the BATMOBILE with our second series of 1:50 scale vehicles, using models specific to the BATMAN movies, comic books, animated series, and television show.
The BATBOAT was originally designed for the 1966 BATMAN movie and was subsequently used in the 1966 BATMAN TV Series. Designed as a submersible hydrofoil with retracting foils, the BATBOAT was powered by a Mercury Cruiser Chevrolet V6 engine. The boat was fitted with twin wind screens, glowing "bat eyes," a red flashing beacon, bazooka hatches, and a glowing BATMAN Signal in the tail fin. Our Hot Wheels® version comes equipped with a trailer and attaches to the 1966 BATMOBILE.
The BATMOBILE designed for the 1966 BATMAN TV Series was based on the Ford Motor Company's Lincoln Futura concept car. When approached to create a car for the TV show, custom car builder George Barris decided the Ford Futura was the perfect fit. With existing bat-like features such as long fins and a bubble canopy, other "bat-gadgets" were added such as the nose-mounted chain slicer, on-board telephone, and police beacon. This year, our Hot Wheels® version has been modified with a trailer hitch to tow the 1966 BATBOAT.
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Contains: 2 Vehicles