The Dark Knight The Batmobile Thread, Only Better.

[Gianakin_]

It doesn't come out of the Tumbler, it's official now.

 

[imnotbatman]

so it still isn't the Batmobile lol.

neither is the "tumbler", lol.

 

[Travesty]

As to whether or not I would build this for someone else. NO. this thing is a massive massive hyper-intensive chore to build, and I am glad I did it for myself, but I would never want to have to build it again. period. More work and sacrifice than you can imagine. this car is for me. period. some guys dream of a porche, or a lambo, or ferrari. I never really got into mainstream cars much.
Most of the stuff on our website is for ourselves, alot of it having done over the years. Sometimes we post pics of commisions, sometimes no. for example years ago I did a series of rocks for a pharmacy co. outdoor display. who wants to see fake rocks? Although I have and use one for my own batsuit display.

That is seriously one of the coolest things I have heard. You dedicated all that time and effort, not for money, but for your own happiness.

 

[youngbat]

Much thanks to everyone for the kind complements. Yup I am a Batman geek.
Want to say thanks to the (thousands?) of posters on this forum as it's the best place for reference photos anywhere.
didn't mean to highjack this thread, if someone wants start a tumbler/batsuit info thread I would be glad to fill it with info. I had a huge post going last night, but something timed me out and I lost about 2 pages worth of typed info.

 

[ffejeromdiks]

It doesn't come out of the Tumbler, it's official now.

Really? is this confirmed?

 

[Gianakin_]

Really? is this confirmed?

Yes, check the interview from Total Film (or from L'Ecran Fantastique), you'll find them in the 2nd-3rd page. There is mention that the Pod doesn't come out of the Tumbler.

 

[wolfboy]

Good, it doesn't even make sense that it would. It's not like a toy, haha. I don't even know how that rumor came about.

 

[Crook]

Has anyone seen the new Corvette concept car they're using for TF2? It looks like it could be a kick-ass base model if there's ever a new Batmobile built:

Looks so sexy. :heart:

 

[Nepenthes]

^ I could definitely see Batman in that. it actually looks mean and kinda practical for a sports car or whatever you'd call it, turned battle wagon

 

[Muziko]

I thought the tumbler was the batmobile. I mean, I know it's called the "tumbler" but... it's batman's vehicle of transportation. Since it's like an automobile (mixed with tank LoL) I thought it was understood that this is the batmobile.

I agree with Crook though. That new corvette concept for TF2 WOULD make a hell of a batmobile.

 

[Spider-Bat]

Okay I just heard the tumbler gets blown up, so that's cool, it was cool but not worthy of Batman. There have been way better Batmobiles than that one, so now for them to top them all.

Ya know I actually like the new one in the comics that just debuted, it's sleak and simple, but we need a bit more flash in the movies, not over the top, more like the one from 89. But better.

Maybe it'll look like one of the ones in the anime movie, I'm sure they'll have different design throughout that film.

Only saw one though, no big deal, more like a thin tumbler.

They need to have the wings on the back but not over done, and It would be cool to have a bat on the hood or at least on the back.

 

[NoTsOsErIoUs]

It doesn't come out of the Tumbler, it's official now.

Oh rly?

 

[ActuallyRobin]

Interesting info, how did you obtain this?

 

[Tag279]

It doesn't come out of the Tumbler, it's official now.

If the documents NoTsOsErIoUs posted are authentic the Batpod DOES come out of the Tumbler/ Batmobile.

Waay Coool

 

[Gianakin_]

Someone from the production lied in the interview then. Oh well, I've been wrong before, we'll see.

 

[Mr. Earle]

Okay I just heard the tumbler gets blown up, so that's cool, it was cool but not worthy of Batman. There have been way better Batmobiles than that one, so now for them to top them all.

Ya know I actually like the new one in the comics that just debuted, it's sleak and simple, but we need a bit more flash in the movies, not over the top, more like the one from 89. But better.

Maybe it'll look like one of the ones in the anime movie, I'm sure they'll have different design throughout that film.

Only saw one though, no big deal, more like a thin tumbler.

They need to have the wings on the back but not over done, and It would be cool to have a bat on the hood or at least on the back.

your last sentence nullifies everything you say. Your taste is appalling.

But seriously guys, you really want to see batman in a black Corvette with wings? Its so...old now... passe!

 

[Oryon]

Indeed. How would having wings on a Batmobile serve any purpose? These films are about functionality and believability. If Batman requires a new Batmobile, I want it to look like a sleeker Tumbler. No wings, symbols or motifs.

 

[Crook]

By those restrictions, the chest emblem is utterly redundant and should have never been implemented onto the suit.

The exclusion of ANY bat motif on the BATmobile is contradictory. Even Nolan's realistically-hailed Tumbler, has subtle bat motifs in it's design.

 

[Mr. Earle]

Indeed. How would having wings on a Batmobile serve any purpose? These films are about functionality and believability. If Batman requires a new Batmobile, I want it to look like a sleeker Tumbler. No wings, symbols or motifs.

You could say the Tumber has wings too. But of course they gave them a function....hehe....

Anyway, i dont think that a sleek sports car would be able to perform the amazing stunts that the tumbler does. If i want to see beautiful cars, i go to a motorshow, but if i want some mindblowing action, then the tumbler is my choice, which btw i find very beautiful and manly! Even my gf loves this thing!

I mean, its everything a movie car, a batman car should be. Its special, its unique, its badass. Why would you want something more common and grounded like a supercar with fins?

By those restrictions, the chest emblem is utterly redundant and should have never been implemented onto the suit.

The exclusion of ANY bat motif on the BATmobile is contradictory. Even Nolan's realistically-hailed Tumbler, has subtle bat motifs in it's design.

Well the emblem on the suit is fine, but do you really want a bat painted on the hood, or a huge bat-grille like that on the TLH batmobile?

 

[Gianakin_]

By those restrictions, the chest emblem is utterly redundant and should have never been implemented onto the suit.

Well, it almost happened....

 

[Oryon]

By those restrictions, the chest emblem is utterly redundant and should have never been implemented onto the suit.

The exclusion of ANY bat motif on the BATmobile is contradictory. Even Nolan's realistically-hailed Tumbler, has subtle bat motifs in it's design.

Subtle is fine and the bat symbol on his chest is fine as well, but there's no reason to plaster bats everywhere. He wears a bat inspired cowl and a cape. We get it, you've got a thing for bats.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

i think the tumbler is bad ass! i loved that scene in begins where it goes into stealth mode and just creeps past the squad car. i dont think the tumble or future batmobiles should have obvious bat symbols and such on them. the tumbler is a great example of something that doesn't need symbols to be bat-like. it sorta reminds me of the stealth fighters the us army use i think its the f-117 or something.

 

[Crook]

You could say the Tumber has wings too. But of course they gave them a function....hehe....

Eh. Functionality is overrated.

Anyway, i dont think that a sleek sports car would be able to perform the amazing stunts that the tumbler does.

It....jumps. I mean, yes in the first movie it was cool to see. But it's a one-trick pony. This isn't a stunt double that can do flips and twirls, lol. That's practically the only thing it has over all the other batmobiles. And less we forget, we are in film, so cars can do some pretty amazing things in this world.

If i want to see beautiful cars, i go to a motorshow,

If I wanted to see ugly cars run things over, I'd go to a monster truck rally.

I mean, its everything a movie car, a batman car should be. Its special, its unique, its badass. Why would you want something more common and grounded like a supercar with fins?

The very definition of a Batmobile is a supercar with fins, that's grounded. And I do not see what is so common about it. Have you SEEN what the batmobile can do in the comics and any other form of media?

Well the emblem on the suit is fine, but do you really want a bat painted on the hood, or a huge bat-grille like that on the TLH batmobile?

Not necessarily, no. But I want a car that's distinctly Batman's. And his only.

Well, it almost happened....

I heard. Thank god it didn't.

Subtle is fine and the bat symbol on his chest is fine as well, but there's no reason to plaster bats everywhere. He wears a bat inspired cowl and a cape. We get it, you've got a thing for bats.

I never suggested bat logos plastered on rims or anyhing like that. A "fin-like" design is hardly overt. It simply continues a LONG-running tradition.

Long, sleek, bat-like is what everyone associates with the Batmobile. There are many variations of this design, but they all definitively scream "this is Batman's car". As much as I love what the Tumbler can do, it is ridiculously ugly and cannot be associated with Batman unless you were told so. Let it have it's run in TDK, and hopefully we can get a much improved version in the sequel.

 

[BatmanFanatic]

It doesn't come out of the Tumbler, it's official now.

?

How is it official? Just wondering.

 

[BatmanFanatic]

Yes, check the interview from Total Film (or from L'Ecran Fantastique), you'll find them in the 2nd-3rd page. There is mention that the Pod doesn't come out of the Tumbler.

Okay I got it now... helps to read to the bottom of the page