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2012 Matchbox Batmobile
Topic Started: Aug 17 2012, 01:40 PM (1,084 Views)
mbx64
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I just bought the new 2012 Batmobile about 2 days ago, and I think it's really neat, it this one here:

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However, a question I've been wondering for a long time is, why is the 2012 Hot Wheels Batmobile (The one in the movie) in Shabbir Malik's 2012 MC Gathering Ambassador Report. Here is the pic he posted:

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Why was this at the Gathering? Will it be both a Matchbox and a Hot Wheels? Did Shabbir accidentally post this picture? Could somebody please shed some light on this subject, it would be much appreciated! :D

Here's the link to his ambassador report to see for yourself. There are also 2 other views, one showing the base. http://www.shabbir.com/matchbox/2012gathering.html
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craftymore
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I'm unsure what the Bat by HWs was shown in NM. We have several members that were present who might be able to give some insight on it.
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Hotwheelsbob2000
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My main question about these two is simply,"Why?"
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jedimario
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Hotwheelsbob2000
Aug 21 2012, 07:15 PM
My main question about these two is simply,"Why?"
Money. The movie one I can understand. But this new Matchbox one in blue with red wheels? Doesn't seem consistent with the Batman aura at all.
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James.Craig
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not overly impressed by the MB batmobile, saw them at wally and left them there, normally anything batman related i would pick up but this one is...meh

the HW one looks like a bat crawling on the ground or something
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Buddhaa1
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i believe the HW's Bat Wing is from the latest movie, The Dark Knight Rises... however, i haven't seen the movie yet so i don't know
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mbx64
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Does anyone know about the Hot Wheels Bat that was at the 2012 MC gathering . . . . . :huh:
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Swifty
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I wish I could shed light on it but I'm as clueless on this as you are. It does seem a weird thing to bring to the Matchbox Gathering, but since Mattel owns both brands I never put it past them to promote Hot Wheels wherever they can (even at a Matchbox-specific show).
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David Tilley
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It is not a Hot Wheels Bat, but a new casting Matchbox Skybusters Bat. When it gets released it will likely be on a larger scale to the HW one.
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David Tilley
Aug 27 2012, 03:18 PM
It is not a Hot Wheels Bat, but a new casting Matchbox Skybusters Bat. When it gets released it will likely be on a larger scale to the HW one.
THANKS DAVID!!! I've been waiting for an answer on that! :D But, John Lambert beat you too it, just earlier today in his first ever Ambassador report (Yah!) he mentioned there would be a Bat in the SkyBusters line. Thanks anyways! :)
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