At the Matchbox Garage, they restore a Corgi Batmobile diecast car from the 1960s. Today, new-in-box, these things can fetch over $500.
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SF Bay Area sheriff accused of ordering raid on Batmobile garage in Indiana as favor to friend
Last week, San Mateo County Sheriff Carlos Bolanos sent four officers from the San Francisco Bay Area all the way to Indiana to raid a garage licensed to make custom Batmobiles modeled on the classic car from the 1960s TV series. Why? According to ABC7 Bay Area News, "one of the sheriff's friends ordered a… READ THE REST
The trailer for Super Sons looks like a return to form for DC animation
For a while, DC's direct-to-DVD animated films were one of the most robust offerings in the entire company. Under the guidance of Bruce Timm and Paul Dini, each direct-to-DVD film possessed a unique identity and tone that shifted depending on the central character. And then Phil Bourassa became the focal point of DC's animated efforts.… READ THE REST
On this day, Batman 1989 hit theaters
Depending on your age, you can cite several films as the catalyst that birthed modern superhero films. The 70s made us believe a man could fly with Superman- a film that Marvel Studios head honcho, Kevin Fiege, still lists as an influence. If you jump a little further down the timeline, the 90s gave us Blade, acting as the initial… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean your adventures have to stop. Whether it's a business trip or weekend galavanting around town, broadening your world can be… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Nothing's worse than trying to find that random image someone sent you, however many months back, frantically searching through email threads for something that looks familiar. Not only is that stressful, but it's… READ THE REST
Study for a perfect score and help kids in need by purchasing this portable monitor
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Studying has become incredibly unconventional, starting with doing everything online and continuing with giving textbooks the axe. So if you're ditching the stacks for a more modern way to focus on your… READ THE REST