The AVG Batmobile Tribute is a custom-built, street-legal vehicle based on a Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG, transformed into a Batman-inspired masterpiece with a matte black body, high-performance upgrades, and theatrical design elements, costing over €250,000 and auctioned for around $18,000.
Joe Burrow, quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, has purchased a replica Batmobile from the Christopher Nolan-directed Dark Knight series, as revealed on "Hard Knocks." The Batmobile, which is not street legal, is expected to cost around $3 million, and Burrow joked with teammates Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins about wearing a Batsuit to games. The purchase adds a playful superhero twist to the Bengals' playoff aspirations.
Diddy defies Warner Bros. and SAG-AFTRA by donning an incredibly accurate Batman costume and cruising around Hollywood in a replica of the Batmobile from the Christopher Nolan movies. Despite warnings of potential copyright violations, Diddy remains undeterred and continues to push the boundaries with his Halloween costumes.
Walmart is offering a 45% discount on the LEGO Technic The Batman Batmobile, bringing the price down to $55. With 1,360 pieces, this build is a replica of the batmobile from "The Batman" movie and includes features like light-up bricks and a transparent 8-cylinder engine. Additionally, the LEGO DC Tumbler Batmobile is also on sale for $180, a 33% discount from its original price. Both sets make for great holiday gift ideas.
The Batmobile in "The Batman" was designed to be a rugged, DIY creation that resembled a monster emerging from darkness. The initial designs for the Batmobile had elements that resembled Christopher Nolan's Tumbler from the Dark Knight trilogy, but director Matt Reeves wanted to avoid paying homage or borrowing too heavily from previous iterations. The final design ended up being a fresh take and made for a show-stopping Batmobile chase.
A fan of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has created a fully-drivable classic car in the game, which some have compared to the Batmobile. The creator shared a blueprint of how they made the car on Reddit, using various Zonai devices and materials. The game's emphasis on experimentation has led to a surge in creativity among players, including speedrunners completing the game in record time. Tears of the Kingdom has been praised for its quality-of-life improvements, exciting story, and new building mechanics.