FTC '66 batcave: should I?
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- vintagematt
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FTC '66 batcave: should I?
Now I'm looking to Maybe buy myself a little Christmas gift, and I've been looking at the figures toy company classic tv series batcave and, since there are no clear reviews on YouTube, I would appreciate it if I could hear what you guys think of it! Should I, or is my money better spent elsewhere?
Thanks, THE BATPHONE!
Thanks, THE BATPHONE!
"Batman told him a super funny joke. When the creature didn't laugh, that was proof!"
Re: FTC '66 batcave: should I?
My problems would be, 1, where to display it. It's pretty big, and 2, should I open it. Sorry, not much help, I know.
Music. BAT! Music.
- Therin of Andor
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Re: FTC '66 batcave: should I?
I was tempted but it comes with a bonus 8" FTC Batman figure and I already have two of those. (What tempted me with the Teen Titans' van playset was the cool comics-accurate, exclusive Wonder Girl that came with it!)
"Holy nostalgia, Batman!"
Therin of Andor
(aka Ian McLean, from Sydney, Australia)
Therin of Andor
(aka Ian McLean, from Sydney, Australia)
Re: FTC '66 batcave: should I?
That is cool, but THIS Batcave looks like the TV series one, and has the 66 Batsiginal unlike the Mego one from the 70's. Hard call here Batphone. I say, if you like it and have room for it, go for it. If the cost is too much for what you think you're getting, skip it.
Music. BAT! Music.
Re: FTC '66 batcave: should I?
If it cost what the original Mego Batcave cost (a whopping $15.99) I'd jump all over it.
http://www.megomuseum.com/megolibrary/department/
http://www.megomuseum.com/megolibrary/department/
Re: FTC '66 batcave: should I?
When the original Batcave was release for $15.99 an entry level car was about $1995 plus options. That car is 10 time more expensive. I thought the rerelease of the original was a steal at $79.99 and sold it when this 1966 version was announced. I never displayed it because the Fatory Entertainment Batcave shipped shortly afterward, and that is displayed. I don’t know your financial situation is, but I thought it was a great buy for a 1966 fan who enjoyed the Mego products. If you are obsessed with accuracy or investment, it’s not for you. My tastes run the gamut, my wallet, sadly does not, so I pick the items that make me smile with fond memories of what was and what could have been, if that makes sense.
Some days you just can't get rid of a ... SHARK!
- vintagematt
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Re: FTC '66 batcave: should I?
Thanks guys, I think I'm gonna get the cave. It just give some me this nostagic feeling looking at it, it's something I would have loved as a little kid watching reruns on Tv! Thanks for the input!
"Batman told him a super funny joke. When the creature didn't laugh, that was proof!"
Re: FTC '66 batcave: should I?
Good point, Sza, but in the year 2018 cardboard & laminate at that pricepoint versus the materials available today just doesn't work math-wise for me.
I personally think the Factory Cave is a better value for the price tag, even though it is steep.
I personally think the Factory Cave is a better value for the price tag, even though it is steep.