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by thebionicbigfoot
Sat Dec 15, 2018 9:15 am
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Batman #1: Mike Grell Tribute to 1966 Batman - Adam West & Burt Ward
Replies: 7
Views: 4111

Re: Batman #1: Mike Grell Tribute to 1966 Batman - Adam West & Burt Ward

Would love to see your roof top conversion statue. This piece was also done by Mike Grell. The late Fred Westbrook arranged for me to have my collection signed. I have long term plans to exhibit the collection. Regards, Troy
by thebionicbigfoot
Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:40 pm
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Batman #1: Mike Grell Tribute to 1966 Batman - Adam West & Burt Ward
Replies: 7
Views: 4111

Re: Batman #1: Mike Grell Tribute to 1966 Batman - Adam West & Burt Ward

"30 Minutes of Action" was the idea of the brilliant Mike Grell. The overall theme was my request, but Mike added all of the details. Here is the rest of the of the 1966 Batman Original Art in my collection done by both Marvel and DC artists that worked in the 1970s or earlier. Neal Adams,...
by thebionicbigfoot
Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:03 pm
Forum: Bat Events
Topic: BATMAN to be Celebrated at International Conference
Replies: 14
Views: 56029

Re: BATMAN to be Celebrated at International Conference

As part of my research for my presentation, I just spoke to one of the original DC artists that first drew what would become the 1966 Batman TV costume design (yellow field with bat). Previously, no circular yellow field was used and the bat was consistent with what was first drawn back in 1939. Per...
by thebionicbigfoot
Tue Dec 04, 2018 3:46 pm
Forum: Bat Events
Topic: BATMAN to be Celebrated at International Conference
Replies: 14
Views: 56029

Re: BATMAN to be Celebrated at International Conference

Batman in Popular Culture Professor Chuck Coletta just contacted me and he has agreed to accept my topic for inclusion at the Batman International Conference hosted at The Department of Popular Culture at the Browne Popular Culture Library at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio on ...
by thebionicbigfoot
Sun Dec 02, 2018 4:44 pm
Forum: Bat Events
Topic: 1966 Batman Screen Worn Market Observations
Replies: 4
Views: 11690

1966 Batman Screen Worn Market Observations

1966 Batman Screen Worn Market Observations Saturday, December 1st, 2018 saw the completion of the latest Prop Store Auction. Several screen worn 1966 Batman related pieces were offered for sale. Judging by published results, peripheral items associated with the show with a valuation of approximatel...
by thebionicbigfoot
Sun Dec 02, 2018 1:00 am
Forum: The Green Hornet
Topic: Show Your Green Hornet Collection
Replies: 33
Views: 102490

Re: Show Your Green Hornet Collection

Here are some items in my Green Hornet Collection. Although nothing from the show, these were all owned and worn by Van Williams. Van Williams loved life and was very active as an outdoorsman, sports fan, and a esteemed member of the law enforcement community. The persoally worn jackets represent ea...
by thebionicbigfoot
Fri Nov 30, 2018 4:50 pm
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: Batman #1: Mike Grell Tribute to 1966 Batman - Adam West & Burt Ward
Replies: 7
Views: 4111

Batman #1: Mike Grell Tribute to 1966 Batman - Adam West & Burt Ward

Here is the tribute done by the very talented Mike Grell. It is a tribute to Batman #1 featuring Adam West and Burt Ward. Mike stayed true to the cover with slight modifications to accommodate the two characters which included Burt Ward. The original is part of my permanent collection. Hope the boar...
by thebionicbigfoot
Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:22 pm
Forum: Off Topic Lounge
Topic: Batman Was A Cowboy
Replies: 2
Views: 2958

Re: Batman Was A Cowboy

You are correct about the villain, thanks for pointing it out. I made the edit to the original article. Regards, Troy
by thebionicbigfoot
Wed Nov 21, 2018 9:30 am
Forum: Off Topic Lounge
Topic: Batman Was A Cowboy
Replies: 2
Views: 2958

Batman Was A Cowboy

Robert Lowery (born Robert Lowery Hanks, October 17, 1913 – December 26, 1971) was an American motion picture, television, and stage actor. He graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City, and soon was invited to sing with the Slats Randall Orchestra in the early 1930s. Lowery played on the Kansa...
by thebionicbigfoot
Fri Sep 22, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: Bat Events
Topic: Pop Con Milwaukee - Burt Ward & Lee Meriwether Appearing November 4th - 5th, 2017
Replies: 4
Views: 5640

Pop Con Milwaukee - Burt Ward & Lee Meriwether Appearing November 4th - 5th, 2017

Burt Ward and Lee Meriwether will be appearing at Pop Con Milwaukee, www.popconmilwaukee.com . They will be appearing on Saturday, November 4th and Sunday, November 5th, 2017. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, located at 6401 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 532...
by thebionicbigfoot
Mon Dec 05, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: RIP Van Williams 1934 - 2016
Replies: 24
Views: 12253

Van Williams as the Green Hornet by Arvell Jones Life Sized Original Art

Van Williams Life Size Original Art by Arvell Jones resized.jpg This post is in honor of Van Williams, The Green Hornet. In 2015/2016 I hired Marvel artist Arvell Jones to complete a full size full color commission of Van Williams as the Green Hornet. The piece was autographed on February 9th, 2016...