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So here’s a look at the current mock-up of the 1/25 snap-kit box art. This is the highly anticipated Alex Ross art, though from what we hear, they’re using elements styled in different formats for the new products. So, maybe we’ll get a more elaborate setting or treatment in the 1:25 glue kit or the slot cars etc. Obviously not the final packaging, since they’re still showing the aurora reissue car body as a placeholder in the background, but  – we’re starting to get excited here.

If you were having trouble finding Polar Light’s original Batboat release from 2003 (they’re still pretty available on ebay etc) or you were just looking for another box version to put on your display shelf – here’s an option for you.

Re-Released without too much hoopla or fanfare for 2010 – the Polar Lights Batboat kit in 1/25 is out now. “Based” on the original Aurora Batboat kit from 1967  it differs in some significant ways. First, they scaled it up from the 60’s 1/32 to 1/25 so it’s a much bigger Batboat. Also, the interior cabin and dash details have been tweaked to reflect a better level of detail.

No news yet what differs about this 2010 release compared to the 2003 version. But for sure, the box is a different format. Instead of the long, retro box that came out in 2003, it looks to be more like the AMT squareish box. And tere are subtle changes to the printing and art as well.

Full review when we snag one!

We were just sent these shots. Better quality and lighting than the last batch. Because inquiring minds wanted to see some other angles.

NOTE: Please do NOT remote link or copy these photos to other websites.

We’re very sorry, but technical difficulties have kept us from launching the sale when we wanted to. We’re working on it right now and rest assured, if you’ve signed up for our list, you’ll get it as soon as it can be fixed to go out. Thanks for your patience.

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As mentioned, eluded to, hinted at, promised for months now, we are finally getting our inventory ready for the big blowout, members-only MEMORIAL DAY SALE-A-THON-A-BRATION! If you’re a PMB! member, you’ll get an email NEXT WEEKEND. If not – better get on our list. (join via the link in the sidebar on the right) What’s going to be on it? Not just PMB! parts – many other items. We’re selling off 90% of our collection and overstock to fund our new directions (and my 9-year-old’s braces) Anything and everything Batmobile. Including some pieces from our own collection. Including a rare full-size heavy duty, vinyl, magnetic door bat logo, original Batmobile photo signed by BOTH Adam West & Burt Ward,  An original Corgi #3 Batmobile/Batboat  Gift Set,  1:25 Batmobile model parts, Hot Wheels Elite 1:18, 1:43 and Super Elite Batmobiles and much, much more. Whatever doesn’t sell in the week of our e-sale will go up on eBay so if you don’t want to battle it out there – sign up to get on our e-list and get first dibs.

Just a hint at some of the items going up for sale in our Memorial Day Batmobile Sale-A-Thon-A-Bration

1/25 Snap kit before the end of this year? Wow. I really hope so. Actually, I’ll be thrilled and amazed, frankly if either the snap or the glue kits get released at all. But the mockups look excellent so let’s keep a happy thought. Diecast was great. But a 1/25 plastic, accurate model kit answers a lifelong quest for me. PLUS, I’ve got dozens of accurate parts for this scale including…uh, those of a figural nature. Who wants to start the nitpicking with me early? You knew it would be coming, right? Okay – from the looks of the photo, there is a break point all along the top edge of the tail-fins.  That’s a stupid place to put a transition part as it’s going to need to be puttied and smoothed. I know it’’s a KIT and all, but I’d be happy with a one-piece main body like every resin garage version of the car featured all during the 90’s as opposed to taking cues from the original Revell Futura kit which is a nightmare to fit together.  Ah well, we wouldn’t want it too easy would we? Or would we…