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by Mark Racop
Fri Feb 01, 2013 4:59 pm
Forum: Bat Events
Topic: First Officially Licensed 1966 Batmobile Replica Is Away!
Replies: 18
Views: 11115

First Officially Licensed 1966 Batmobile Replica Is Away!

After filling a huge backlog of car orders prior to Fiberglass Freaks obtaining licensing from DC Comics, our first officially licensed 1966 Batmobile Replica Vehicle is on board the transport and heading to its home! http://imageshack.us/a/img9/8499/p1110343h.jpg This car is DC001 (2013): http://im...
by Mark Racop
Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:07 am
Forum: Bat Events
Topic: #1 Futura/Batmobile On The Auction Block?
Replies: 37
Views: 23478

Re: #1 Futura/Batmobile On The Auction Block?

What a wonderful, crazy, and sad day all at the same time. From the moment the car entered the auction hall, the crowd was electric. When it was pushed onto the block, the crowd was on its feet. Anyone that was anyone in the Batmobile world that could make it was there to support and cheer George on...
by Mark Racop
Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:03 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: Batmobile & Black Beauty display ad - 1976
Replies: 10
Views: 4573

Re: Batmobile & Black Beauty display ad - 1976

I saw the #4 Barris dragster car several times from 1975 until 1983:

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Those were some great times...
by Mark Racop
Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:14 am
Forum: Bat Events
Topic: 18-Year-Old Gets the Ride of Her Life
Replies: 14
Views: 7582

Re: 18-Year-Old Gets the Ride of Her Life

Thanks much for your kind words, folks--but it was all about Ally. Her mother said riding in the car was the first time Ally had smiled in a long, long time.
by Mark Racop
Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: Bat Events
Topic: 18-Year-Old Gets the Ride of Her Life
Replies: 14
Views: 7582

18-Year-Old Gets the Ride of Her Life

We had a great day with young Batmobile fan Ally today! Check out the link and the new Batmobile website while you're there:

http://tothebatmobile.com/joomla/forum/ ... r-life#295
by Mark Racop
Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: BatLaffs 66
Replies: 5
Views: 2878

Re: BatLaffs 66

Kitka...A charming avatar...
by Mark Racop
Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: Bat Events
Topic: Batmobile in North Carolina..
Replies: 5
Views: 4036

Re: Batmobile in North Carolina..

I'm pretty sure this is Lou's car. If I'm right, Lou and John Brown built this replica.
by Mark Racop
Tue Dec 11, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: Bat Events
Topic: #1 Futura/Batmobile On The Auction Block?
Replies: 37
Views: 23478

Re: #1 Futura/Batmobile On The Auction Block?

It's a sad day, I'm sure, for the Barris family, seeing the #1 car leave the shop for perhaps the last time (assuming it sells at the auction). Here are six pictures of the loadup:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?s ... 180&type=1
by Mark Racop
Tue Dec 11, 2012 1:09 pm
Forum: Bat Events
Topic: #1 Futura/Batmobile On The Auction Block?
Replies: 37
Views: 23478

Re: #1 Futura/Batmobile On The Auction Block?

Paul, Amazzen on Eric's 1966batmobile.com site, is putting out feelers to put together a bat gathering on Friday, January 18th, 2013. How many of you are planning to be at the auction?
by Mark Racop
Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: Salaries Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 8454

Re: Salaries Questions

Gothamite wrote: I think this is not fair, the part of Robin is much more important than any of them...

While Robin's part was larger, Burt Ward had never acted before. If he was an experienced actor, he certainly would have made more.
by Mark Racop
Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: USA Today rates Batgirl among TV's worst characters ever
Replies: 36
Views: 14287

Re: USA Today rates Batgirl among TV's worst characters ever

While I am not a big fan of third season Batman, it was due to budget cutbacks, poorly written scripts, and production value that had dropped to levels not seen even in high school plays--it had little, if anything, to do with Yvonne Craig/Batgirl. Batgirl's addition is what saved third season--not ...
by Mark Racop
Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: The Bat Theme Mystery
Replies: 7
Views: 3309

Re: The Bat Theme Mystery

Scott, I'm sure you've aleady considered writing a book about your bat experiences, but if you haven't--you should. :)
by Mark Racop
Sat Dec 01, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: Bat Events
Topic: #1 Futura/Batmobile On The Auction Block?
Replies: 37
Views: 23478

Re: #1 Futura/Batmobile On The Auction Block?

Thanks for the link, ls1ss. As a huge fan of the Futura and of the 1966 Batmobile, I can understand those that are torn on this issue. My company can help out those seeking a 1955 Lincoln Futura. ;) Famed sculptor Marty Martino made a spectacular replica buck of the 1955 Lincoln Futura and sold it t...
by Mark Racop
Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: Bat Events
Topic: #1 Futura/Batmobile On The Auction Block?
Replies: 37
Views: 23478

Re: #1 Futura/Batmobile On The Auction Block?

Articles are popping up all over the internet and on CNN. I think its finally "official," LOL!
by Mark Racop
Mon Nov 26, 2012 5:02 pm
Forum: Bat Events
Topic: Adam West Surprises Mark Hardeman - Watch the Video!
Replies: 22
Views: 13777

Re: Adam West Surprises Mark Hardeman - Watch the Video!

What a great video! It was a blast to see Mark and Sherry's reaction to Adam at the door. Thanks so much for all that you do, Mark, Sherry, and--of course--Adam!