Bat-Birthdays: DAVID WARNER Voice Actor for Batman The Animated Series, R'as al Ghul

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I feel really really bad! A new function of the BAT-BLOG is to wish a Happy Birthday for all people who are related to Batman in some way. Well, last Sunday, July 29th, was the 66th birthday of David Warner & I forgot to do the post! So, here's a belated birthday wish to David! He's an incredible...

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Vintage Batman Toys: Puzzles

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Recently the BAT-BLOG has sort of been bogged down with THE DARK KNIGHT movie news so I thought I would do a traditional posting that is about Vintage Batman Toys. Which, is the main function of this blog! Here's some nice examples of different Batman Puzzles made thru the ages. The 1st one is a 1966...

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The Official THE DARK KNIGHT Batman Teaser Movie Trailer

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Warner Brothers is being very sneaky with some "Viral Marketing" for their NEW Batman movie THE DARK KNIGHT, to be released in 2008. Here's a YouTube video of the new teaser trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT. It was 1st posted by "The Joker" on the Joker's webpage.Here's the link:http://whysoserious.c...

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New Photo: THE DARK KNIGHT The Joker & Rachel BATMAN MOVIE

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Here's a NEW photo from THE DARK KNIGHT Batman Movie showing The Joker ( Heath Ledger ) attacking Rachel ( Maggie Gyllenhaal ) with a knife. This is gonna be the sequel to BATMAN BEGINS & we can't wai...

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Video: Cosplay Batgirl Custom Super Hero Costume

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Here's a really great example of the kind of high-quality costumes that some serious Batgirl / Batman Fans are able of making. This costume is a 1966 Batman TV Series version, just like Yvonne Craig wore in the classic TV show....enj...

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Brand-New Batgirl Toy : Robert Tonner 16" Doll

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Introducing the debut of Robert Tonner Character Figures™ (TCF™) collection based on classic superheroes appearing in DC COMICS. The DC STARS Collection, by award-winning designer, Robert Tonner, bursts onto the scene with BATGIRL! She is pretty LARGE-SIZED at 16" tall with multiple articulated joints,...

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2 FREE Batman BATMOBILE Desktop Wallpapers

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Every Wednesday is "Wacky Wallpaper Wednesday" at the BAT-BLOG. Today we thought we would go with a Batman Batmobile theme! The 1st photo was sent to us by a loyal BAT-BLOG reader in Ohio named Gabe who's friend saw this 1966 TV Show Batmobile replica car at a shopping mall in Ohio! The photo is extremely...

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LEGO TOYS Releases 2 Brand-New BATMAN Lego Playsets!

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Lego just announced that there will be 2 brand-new BATMAN Lego Play Sets. The 1st one will be called THE BATCOPTER: THE CHASE FOR SCARECROW #7786,Ages: 7-12, WITH 293 Pieces. It has 2 vehicles: a high-tech Batman Batcopter & a Scarecrow Bi-Plane. Includes Batman and Scarecrow mini-figures &...

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Fan-Made Batman Film: ARKHAM ASYLUM Movie Trailer

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Classic Vintage Comic Book Cover: Batman # 160

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A really really great vintage Batman comic book cover...e'nuff said! Click on the cover for a larger, more detailed, picture. be sure to check the BAT-BLOG ARCHIVES for more Batman f...

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Argentina Batman Toys: Penguin & The Joker JACK Chocolate

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A friend of ours from Brasil sent us this photo showing some older vintage 1970's Batman toys from Argentina. You can click on it for a way bigger photo. They are tiny figures of The Penguin (Pinglino) & The Joker (Quason) that were FREE premiums inside JACK Chocolates. Below the photo of those...

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Mirinda Batman ad: Vintage TV Advertising Commercial

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1989 Batman Movie: Custom 12" Dolls of Batman & The Joker

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Recently on eBay I discovered an artist who has made some really incredible 12" custom toy dolls of both Batman & The Joker. They are the versions from the 1989 Batman movie starring Michael Keaton & Jack Nicholson. His name on eBay is CUSTOM-HEROES & I think his real name is Jon....very...

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Jim Lee's Original BATMAN & THE JOKER Art Work for Wizard Magazine Cover

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On the left is the original artwork ( pencils & ink ) drawn by Jim Lee for the cover to Wizard Magazine in November 2002. As usual you can click on the picture for a much larger, sharper, photo. It features Batman with The Joker. A lot of BAT-BLOG readers are BIG fans of Jim Lee's art so we knew...

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Batman Comic Books in Different Languages

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Shown in the photos up above are some examples of foreign Batman comic books that are in different languages. They are Spanish ( Argentina ), Italian ( Rome ), & Portuguese. We really love these kind of comics because they're really RARE & very unusual. Speaking of foreign languages, the BAT-BLOG...

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NEW 2007 Batman Toys: BATTLEAGUE Action Figures Game By Mattel

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Here's a brand new photo sent in by a loyal BAT-BLOG reader. Be sure to click on it for a larger, more detailed, photo. He said, "Here's a cool photo of some of the BATTLEAGUE Action Figures that Mattel is gonna release in 2007. My favorites, of course, are ALL the Batman-related characters!". WOW!!...

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Batman Begins Wallpaper: Actor Christian Bale

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In a recent post at the BAT-BLOG Message Board a new member, who is female & named Kandyegirl, requested a wallpaper of Christian Bale. We know all the women readers of the BAT-BLOG are gonna love this! I mean, he is a handsome guy, right? ha ha!! This image is from Batman Begins....enjoy ladi...

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Jerry Ordway's Homage to Batman's Bob Kane

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On the left is a picture by Bob Kane from the golden age of Batman. On the right is a more modern-day version of that classic pose penciled by Jerry Ordway who obviously wanted to pay homage to Bob Kane. I just thought it would be neat to show this as an example. The artwork of comic books has progressed...

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Topps 1966 BATMAN TV SHOW Trading Cards, Boxes, & Wrapper

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During the 1966 Batman TV Series the Topps Trading Card Company went nuts releasing many different '66 Batman Card Sets. Here are some photos of one of the wrappers & store display boxes. The last photo is an example of a special packaging they used to sell multiple cards of the "color photo" series....

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New Photo: HEATH LEDGER as THE JOKER in the new THE DARK KNIGHT Batman Movie

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The LATINO REVIEW recently released a photo that is thought to be Heath Ledger as The Joker in the new Batman movie THE DARK KNIGHT. This photo shows more of what his costume will look like & you now get to see his "green hair"....looks cool! This clown looks pretty scary if ya ask me.HELP SPREAD...

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Desktop Wallpapers: Batman VS Joker & Neal Adams Art

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Remember, you can always get 2 fresh NEW Batman Wallpapers every Wednesday at the BAT-BLOG. For today we have an awesome graphic of Batman fighting the Joker. They are on a Gotham City rooftop & Batman is pimp-slapping The Joker, nice!! It's really sharp & the coloring is really cool too. This...

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Bat-Birthday: GEORGE DZUNDZA Voice Actor

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George Dzundza ( pronounced "ZUHN-zuh" ), was the voice of Arnold Wesker, the Ventriloquist on Batman: The Animated Series. He turns 62 on July 19th.You might recognize him from other TV shows or movies. He was a regular on LAW AND ORDER, he voiced Perry White on the new Superman cartoons, & has...

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Video: ROBIN CRASHES THE BATMOBILE Humor

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Francine York Autographed Photo - 1966 Batman TV Series Lydia Lympet

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A loyal Bat-Blog reader named Tony sent us this autographed photo of Francine York. She played a character named LYDIA LYMPET that was a side-kick to the 1966 Batman TV Series Villain THE BOOKWORM ( Roddy McDowall ). She only appeared in a few episodes but is very VERY much a '66 Batman Fan Favorite....MEOW!...

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BATWING TOYS: Bat-Plane from 1989 Batman Movie

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I collected the Batman comic books along time ago & even bought a few toys but I blame the 1989 Batman Movie for turning me into a super-huge toy collector / Bat-Fan! That year was also the 50th anniversary of the character so it really sparked my interest in the vintage toys. It's hard to believe...

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Funny Humor Photo: Batman & Robin Dog Costumes!

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A regular reader of the BAT-BLOG sent us this wonderful Batman & Robin photo & it's very funny! She wrote: "Hey Bat-Blog, I love your website & visit almost daily. I am always surprised by both the quality & variety of your posts. I guess I'm a HUGE fan! My main interest is Batgirl but...

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Classic Comic Book Cover: Batman # 162

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Here's what the cover for Batman #162 looked like, it's a classic! This was produced during DC Comics "wacky period" where they did strange stories with their characters. That era was a lot of fun, ha ha. Click on the small graphic for a larger picture. Also, be sure to check the BAT-BLOG ARCHIVES for...

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Please Help Promote The BAT-BLOG Batman Fan Site!

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Are you a regular reader or fan of the BAT-BLOG? Then please help spread the work & tell all your friends or family members who are also Batman Fans. Up above is are some cool graphics you could use in your website, blog, or message board postings. We have other banner graphics you can also use...

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New Photos: 1966 Batman TV Show Batmobile

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Yesterday I opened our e-mail & was surprised by these 2 great photos! They were sent by a loyal BAT-BLOG reader named Gabe, he wrote: "Hello, Tommy. I've been meaning to do this for awhile. About a month ago a friend of mine spotted a 1966 model Batmobile in Ontario, Ohio at the local Best ...

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Hallmark 2007 Batman Christmas Keepsake Ornament

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This Christmas 2007 Hallmark Stores will release a brand-new Batman Keepsake Ornament called THE VILLAIN DATABASE. Designed by Lane Feuer it measures about 4 1/4" wide & with the push of a button will reveal new pictures of different Batman Villains. The retail price will be $16.50...look for ...

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Video: RARE 1966 Batman TV Series Screen Test

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Here's a really RARE video showing the screen test for the 1966 Batman TV Series. It shows Adam West & Burt Ward sort of playing Batman & Robin in a more serious tone. Later they decided to go with the wacky campy-style we all know & love. But this video makes me wonder what the show would...

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BATMAN TATTOO ART: Batman & Joker Tattoos

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While surfing the world wide web the other day I came across these 2 different photos showing the art work of 2 tattoo artists. One did a really great BATMAN FACE Tattoo & the other did a very nice EVIL JOKER Tattoo. I wish I could remember their names because we always like to give proper respect...

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JIM LEE Original Cover Art Work: All-Star Batman & Robin Comic Book

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OK, here at the BAT-BLOG we seriously LOVE the original comic book art work of Jim Lee. His attention to detail is insane & nobody draws buildings as realistically as he does. He is an extremely talented artist & from what we have heard a pretty nice guy, very down-to-earth. Personally, I like...

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