WARNER BROTHERS RELEASES BATMAN BEGINS BATMOBILE PHOTOS

**MattBrady** · 03-31-2004, 11:19 AM

Looking like it owes a lot more to Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight than to the Tim Burton-era Batman, Warner Brothers has released tow pictures of the new Batmobile from the upcoming Batman Begins

Click on the images for slightly larger versions.

The official Batman Begins website is at : http://batmanbegins.warnerbros.com/

COREMARK · 03-31-2004, 11:30 AM

I think it looks awesome!

Phoenix_Tetsu · 03-31-2004, 11:30 AM

I like it, reminds me of the one in Dark Knight

MatthewSmith · 03-31-2004, 11:31 AM

Dear God that things got some big tires on it.

It looks cool, but it's not at all what I was expecting.

Prozac Man · 03-31-2004, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by Eddy_O
It kinda reminds me of the one Batman used in the Cult mini-series.
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That’s exactly what I was thinking! I heard this movie will be some what international and the car makes sense for different terrain. Besides, the cars from the old movies are so long that they probably don’t corner well.

Starpilot · 03-31-2004, 11:36 AM

It kinds of looks like an SUV designed by the long-defunct DeLorean Motors.

Too clunky and utilitarian, but maybe that's the point. This is early in his career. Maybe aesthetics weren't Batman's primary motivator at this point.

I'd have rather seen a sleek design like the ones in the other movies, but it'll be interesting to see how they justify this monstrosity.

tralfaz · 03-31-2004, 11:41 AM

what exactly is your idea of "slightly larger" Matt?

gusphun · 03-31-2004, 11:51 AM

Hey Bats, the Dreadnoks would like you to return their car when you get a chance.

dollman · 03-31-2004, 11:54 AM

It looks a freaking tank!!!

Sorry, I liked Tim Burton's Batmobiles better.

El Argentino · 03-31-2004, 11:56 AM

Too clunky yeah, but is all rigth because in the script is a militar prototype in development by Waynetech.....man! I can´t wait for this movie!!!

dammit_jim · 03-31-2004, 12:06 PM

It's not a Bat Mobile, it's a Bat Tractor.

You can see the attachment at the back for ploughs, trailers and such.

Primate · 03-31-2004, 12:18 PM

This thing could crush cars in arenas alongside Bigfoot and the Gravedigger.

SpyGuy · 03-31-2004, 12:23 PM

I know this is supposed to be the prototype Batmobile, but where are the fins, man? Ya gotta have the tailfins!

The big jet engine in back is pretty sweet, though...

OM · 03-31-2004, 12:56 PM

...What the hell is that? A Hummer on heroin *and* steroids? Now, THIS is a Batmobile, kids:

...Accept no substitutes!

cyclopsfan · 03-31-2004, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by OM
...What the hell is that? A Hummer on heroin *and* steroids? Now, THIS is a Batmobile, kids:

...Accept no substitutes!

No thats for picking up chicks on weekends.. I'm sure a super hero mobile should always have a sun roof to allow for easier sniper shots.... I like the new one

mrvlvsdc · 03-31-2004, 01:05 PM

I don't like it. It shows none of the spirit of Batman and is not recognizable as a Batmobile. It looks intimidating but it doesn't look Batman.

Piferelli · 03-31-2004, 01:17 PM

I like the design, but is this really suppose to be a first-generation ride? For someone who is just starting out in his fight against crime, this is one heavy duty, hi-tech vehicle! This should make one hell of a toy for the kids once the merchandising kicks in!

render man · 03-31-2004, 01:41 PM

Gawd... It doesnt look like it would be very fast. I guess it doesnt need to be when it can just run over everything.

**MattBrady** · 03-31-2004, 02:00 PM

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Originally posted by cyclopsfan
No thats for picking up chicks on weekends.. I'm sure a super hero mobile should always have a sun roof to allow for easier sniper shots.... I like the new one

don't go down that road, grasshopper - a wave of snipers in the DCU or Marvel U would quickly render both places void of heroes...one mid-level bad guy distract the hero, hero goes after mid-level bad guy, competent sniper waiting for the hero to be distracted takes his shot.

Bang.

I mean, look how successful Scourge was...a dude with a gun back in the day.

feeling morbid,
MattB

**MattBrady** · 03-31-2004, 02:01 PM

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Originally posted by mrvlvsdc
It looks intimidating but it doesn't look Batman.

The Batman action figure that comes with it will take care of that.

MattB

Darth Presley · 03-31-2004, 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by Primate
This thing could crush cars in arenas alongside Bigfoot and the Gravedigger.

...It wouldn't surprise me one bit to actually see a "Monster Jam" featuring the new Batmobile next summer...synergy...promotion...all that good stuff...like a Passion NASCAR racer, you know..

good call, Primate - you've got a future in marketing!

Arsenal3 · 03-31-2004, 02:37 PM

That may well be the ugliest vehicle I've ever seen.

I can cut them some slack, as this is a "first generation prototype batmobile," and hopefully there's a logical explaination for it in the film.

Nonetheless, it looks like they did a very special episode of "Junkyard Wars," and told the contestants to build a monster truck.

rockieman · 03-31-2004, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by MattBrady
The Batman action figure that comes with it will take care of that.

MattB

C'mon Matt. You know despite the pictures of the Batmobile with Batman figure, there will be a disclaimer on the box that says "Figure Not Included."

Chris1 · 03-31-2004, 02:51 PM

Well, I still preferred the Burton Batmobile, although the one in the fourth movie was kind of cool too, but one thing is for sure:

Ra's Al Ghul will be pissing in his pants once this thing shows up in his driveway!

swol · 03-31-2004, 02:52 PM

I can see it now...
Last moments of the new film.

BATMAN: Alfred, now that this crisis has ended AND the new car has been totalled, we need to re-tool.

ALFRED: Yes Sir. I've been toying with some revisions for your car...