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The Goddamn Batman
Here’s a neat video that shows the changes to the iconic Batman logo from its introduction in the 1930s through several different comic book series, movie serials, the 1960s television series, and the various cinematic films right up through the most recent incarnation with Christian Bale as the bat.
(I found the music very annoying, so I recommend turning off the sound, but YMMV)
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Today’s must-have geek accessory is this knockoff from the 1960s Batman TV series. In every single episode, right after Bruce and Dick got off the BatPhone with Commissioner Gordon, they would flip up the head on the bust of Shakespeare and turn the switch that slid open the false bookcase panel to reveal the BatPoles. (via boingboing)
Not only does this bust of the Bard have a fliptop head, but the switch actually works and can be wired in to operate any electrically-switched item in your home: lights, computer, hidden sliding doors, BatPoles, whatever.
BatPhone not included, but the same website sells those separately. If you need to go the whole nine yards (and, let’s face it, if you’ve already shelled out $300 for the switch and $200 for the phone, you’ve gone long downfield for the Hail Mary pass), you can also pick up a handy acrylic cake cover to duplicate the cover they kept on the BatPhone.
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Holy Porsche, Batman!
The Batmobile may be one of the most iconic objects of the entire 1960s, but ironically the very first one was built from a 1955 Lincoln Futura. By the mid-1960s, the big tail-fin design was out of style and the car was no longer a commercial product. But after it was modded by stylist George Barris, it turned into one of the best-loved symbols of 1960s pop culture.
Ultimately, Barris built six Batmobiles for the show, of which only three were functional road-worthy automobiles. One of those is presently up for auction at the British auto auctioneer Coys. It goes under the gavel today, so you’d better hurry up if you want to get your bid in.