Mezco Unveils Classic 1966 Mez-Itz Batman in NYC
Attendees Get a Glimpse of the Real Batmobile
Recently I was thrown back a bit into my childhood days of watching Batman on TV. Okay, I may be dating myself but I must admit I was glued to our tiny television every chance I could to watch the original Batman series complete with bubble words of, “Crash! Pow! Zonk! Boom!”. When I heard that Mezco was unveiling the new Mez-Itz Classic 1966 TV Series Batmobile I could not wait to get a look at it! As if seeing the new toy right there in front of me was not enough, the actual Batmobile made an appearance, driven by Batman (Bob DeSimone) of course. If I didn’t know better, I would have thought it was Adam West!
Batman and Batmobile on 42nd Street NYC! Yes, please! What could make the event any better? Mezco pulled out all the stops with this unveil, having the Batmobile be driven right into the famous Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! The crowds of fans cheered as they caught a glimpse of Batman and the Batmobile, some chasing after the car down the street.
As only Mezco could present it, Batman officially unveiled the new toy for all to gawk at in unison, some fans dressed up as Batman himself.
Lucky fans who dressed the part lined up to receive a free Batman toy from Mezco’s Michael Drake who boasted a huge smile as he handed out one Batman after another. People came from near and far as well as passers by who cheered, “Timing is everything!”. There was also an 18 inch Classic Batman Mez-Itz figured valued at $1,000.00 up for grabs. Sadly, I was not the winner, but one lucky person did go home with it!
You can preorder the 1966 Mez-Itz Batmobile with Batman and Robin right here.
More about the 1966 Mez-Itz Batmobile from Mezco:
Mezco is proud to present the latest additions to the Mez-Itz DC Universe: the 1966 Batmobile with Batman and Robin. Based on the iconic design from the beloved 1966 television series, the Mezco’s 1966 Batmoile features the iconic “bubble” windshields, Bat-Radar, Bat-Lights, Bat-Hubcaps, sculpted Bat-chutes , as well as the legendary red trim and Bat-logo on the doors. The cockpit features detailed graphics including the Bat-scope viewing screen. Also included are 2inch scale 1966 style Batman and Robin as seen on the popular television series. This is the 1st time the characters have been portrayed in their television style outfits for designer vinyl figures. Both figures actually fit within the Batmobile so they can fight crime in style. Each figure features a real cloth cape and five points of articulation with a million points of fun.
The 1966 Batmobile along with 2inch scale Mez-Itz Batman and Robin are packaged together in a collector friendly window box that allows for display without removal from the box.
Disclosure: Invite and swag extended by Mezco. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Email me at ELGeorgia@aol.com or Twitter @3decades3kids