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Back in 1966 when Corgi Toys issued their TV Batmobile, for around the first 6 months it was matte black (according to Corgi, though other sources claim it was two). The photos supplied to Corgi to start the project had a distinct matte finish, but the TV show's producers decided to make the car glossy just before filming began. When Corgi execs saw the real car (or one of its doubles) while it was on tour in Britain to promote the new show, they realised the error and gave instructions to their Swansea team that the toy's paint job should be amended to gloss, which it was for the rest of its span.
Corgi Model Club have reissued this version of the car as a members only model, though in actuality it's not really matte, but more of a satin finish (as was the '60s toy). That's my own car, recently received, and I've now lost count of just how many versions of the '66 car I now own. I know I've got two originals, three gloss reissues, and now the matte/satin reissue as well. On top of that, I have a Husky version, a Corgi Juniors, several by Mattel (in various scales), at least a couple by Jada, and quite a few by other manufacturers. Like I say, I've lost count of precisely how many, but it's, well... many!
Anyway, only the matte/satin version is on show today, but bear in mind my camera's flash may make it look shinier than it really is. (As of typing I've not yet taken the photos so I don't know how they'll come out.) However, there's no denying it's a thing of beauty every Batman fan should have, but you can't - unless you join the Corgi Model Club that is. (Or know someone who's a member who'll buy one for you.) So what's stopping you?! Join up right away!
5 comments:
Ah one of the most iconic toy cars of our generation. I still remember getting my Cirgi Batmobile as a kid , the memory still lingers. I'm not one for buying model cars at my age ( I have enough comics ) but it's a nice looking addition to any collection. Have a great Christmas when it comes Kid, and to all your many readers.
And the very same to yourself, McS - times ten. (Never had any 'Cirgi' toys when I was a kid - were they any good?)
Kid, I know your favourite sitcom is Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads so I assume you're aware that today is the 50th anniversary of the final episode, the 1974 Christmas special. You own the DVD box-set, don't you, so will you watching the Christmas special to celebrate the anniversary?
I'd forgotten it was the 50th Anniversary 'cos I don't really pay much attention to such things, CJ, but I'll probably watch the Christmas episode at some stage. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.
Merry Christmas to you, Kid, and to Paul and all other Crivvies. I intend to scoff an entire Stollen later tonight washed down with a can of Jack Daniels whiskey & Coca-Cola (it's only 5% alcohol).
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