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by Jim Akin
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: Early Mexican Batwoman predating Batman?
Replies: 8
Views: 22359

Re: Early Mexican Batwoman predating Batman?

More likely Spain than Mexico because Barcelona had a very healthy opera circuit and Opera itself didn't get popular in North American until the mid 20th Century-- but I could be wrong and maybe Mexico had a burgeoning playhouse. I think the Spanish-language association could be be spurious, a resu...
by Jim Akin
Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: Early Mexican Batwoman predating Batman?
Replies: 8
Views: 22359

Re: Early Mexican Batwoman predating Batman?

Reddit's r/opera Subreddit identifies it as a costume from a 1903 production of Strauss's "Die Fledermaus." Comments on the post seem kind of skeptical about which character in the opera would wear that getup, so take it with a grain of salt. I'm not familar with Die Fledermaus, or with a...
by Jim Akin
Tue Oct 31, 2023 6:52 am
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Ralph Garman on Collectors Call
Replies: 8
Views: 23428

Re: Ralph Garman on Collectors Call

The Collector's Call episode is on YouTube.

Not the greatest resolution, but here's a capture of the needlepoint piece you mentioned.
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by Jim Akin
Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Joker Mobile model kit?
Replies: 2
Views: 16381

Re: Joker Mobile model kit?

Hacking the model kit could probably get the job done, but the source vehicles Barris used for the actual cars were different. The Beverly Hillbillies truck (upon which Granny's Hot Rod is based) was made from a 1921 Oldsmobile roadster . The Mongrel T, which Elvis drove before it became the Jokermo...
by Jim Akin
Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: Auction of super collector Greg Jein
Replies: 65
Views: 133287

Re: Auction of super collector Greg Jein

Ben Bentley wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:23 pm
The selfish/morbid part of me is hoping I can really clean up in about twenty years. :lol:
LOL! I'm not a collector, but I'd love to live long enough to see you enjoy those Wayne Manor estate sale prices. :)
by Jim Akin
Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: SCRIPT: "The Sandman Cometh", first draft
Replies: 15
Views: 55914

Re: SCRIPT: "The Sandman Cometh", first draft

This is one I've really looked forward to, ever since reading in Joel Eisner's Batbook that the original, pre-Catwoman script, for which Robert Morley was slated to play Sandman, was a gothic masterpiece. I like it a lot, but at least at the draft stage there was considerable room for improvement. B...
by Jim Akin
Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: Off Topic Lounge
Topic: R.I.P. Mark Goddard
Replies: 4
Views: 20322

Re: R.I.P. Mark Goddard

During my high school and college years in the late 70s and early 80s, I worked as a busboy at a country club where Mr. Goddard's in-laws were members, and where he was their occasional dinner guest. He was always a cordial visitor, and the staff was cautioned to be cool around him and avoid fannish...
by Jim Akin
Thu Sep 07, 2023 8:20 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: Batman : The Scheme is Sound (fan film)
Replies: 3
Views: 19249

Re: Batman : The Scheme is Sound (fan film)

Like Ben, I recall seeing this before, but it's great to revisit it. I really enjoyed the "vocalese" takes on the villain themes and other musical cues, and the overall quality of the sets, locations, costumes and props. The cast did a great job as well, of course. :) On this viewing, I wa...
by Jim Akin
Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: Off Topic Lounge
Topic: Stanley Ralph Ross, Julie Newmar as Ultra Witch, and Wonder Woman
Replies: 2
Views: 17526

Re: Stanley Ralph Ross, Julie Newmar as Ultra Witch, and Wonder Woman

She said he also wrote the part of Ultra Witch for her on “Monster Squad” (and she loved the costume). A couple of things from the photos I’ve seen of that show: like Catwoman on “Batman,” there is a sign outside the premises identifying it as Ultra Witch’s lair. Her henchmen wear Batman-like cowls...
by Jim Akin
Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:42 am
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Cott Batman soda can sold in Chicago in 1966?
Replies: 15
Views: 18986

Re: Cott Batman soda can sold in Chicago in 1966?

Great find. That can is in amazing shape. I grew up in New England and remember those supermarket displays and Batman cola in large-size (quart?) bottles. I always thought of Cott as a local brand, so I'm surprised to see how extensive its distribution was. These days I gather their main business is...
by Jim Akin
Tue Aug 01, 2023 7:40 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: Pee-wee's Bat Adventure
Replies: 4
Views: 10461

Pee-wee's Bat Adventure

The passing of Paul Reubens prompted a re-watch of "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," my first in several years. It probably doesn't make most folks think of Batman at all, but to the extent it does, it's likely because it was the first feature directed by Tim Burton, who'd go on to bat-fame with ...
by Jim Akin
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Dr Cassandra Spellcraft's Alvino Ray Gun prop
Replies: 6
Views: 22982

Re: Dr Cassandra Spellcraft's Alvino Ray Gun prop

Fantastic work!

There's something extra fun about using 3D printing to build a weapon that renders targets 2D.
by Jim Akin
Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:02 am
Forum: The Green Hornet
Topic: Hornet Logo Redux?
Replies: 10
Views: 34937

Re: Hornet Logo Redux?

I'm no artist, but as someone who's worked on a number of branding campaigns, I ask on behalf of would-be designers: When you say "logo," are you referring to the typographical presentation of the words "The Green Hornet?" The stylized hornet illustration (with or without a circu...
by Jim Akin
Fri Jul 07, 2023 5:38 am
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: BatGirl Cycle Kit Card 3D Model
Replies: 4
Views: 21889

Re: BatGirl Cycle Kit Card 3D Model

Very cool. One more reason to head to the Maker Space at my local library! Thanks for sharing your creativity. I don't know what size constraints are, but a stand-up silhouette of the Atomic Pile at roughly 1:64 scale would make a neat backdrop for the Hot Wheels Batmobile. [Afterthought addition to...
by Jim Akin
Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:02 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: Semple's Batman "bible": research problem
Replies: 7
Views: 5169

Re: Semple's Batman "bible": research problem

Somewhere around the house I have a copy of the February 2004 commemorative issue of Cinefantastique , which includes an episode guide, profiles of or interviews with many of the show's creators, and a reference to the Bat-Poop bible. I can't lay hand on the magazine just now, but I found the follow...