HOLY GO-CARTS, BATMAN! Yesterday, May 15th, 2011, the company "Profiles in history" sold the original 1966 Bat-Cycle Go-Cart used by Robin The Boy Wonder ( Burt Ward ) on the 1966 BATMAN TV Show & Movie. This cart appeared in four episodes of the classic 60's TV series. It was totally custom & hand-built by Richard “Korky” Korkes and Dan Dempski. It sold for $30,000.00. Be sure to click on the photos for larger, more detailed, pictures.
In recent BATMAN NEWS, Essex County of New Jersey "employs" The Dark Knight to teach local kids about the dangers of drugs and crime. "Batman" was last seen marching in the West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade this past Sunday, showing support for a Junior Police Cadet Program in Newark. Very cool!
While surfing the Internet the other night I came across this very cool BATMAN INFLATABLE BOUNCE HOUSE that would be perfect for any party! The thing that made it interesting to me is that the company renting it is located in Australia. Ha! I totally love that! I really like how the Dark Knight is popular all over the world. So, if you're a Bat-Blog Fan who lives outside the USA, then I'm asking you to please keep me updated on Bat-News from your part of the world. My email button is always on the top right-hand side of this page, thanks!
A friend of mine sent me this photo he thought I might like because it shows some kid in Haiti sporting a Batman T-shirt. Well, I guess that is pretty cool he likes Batman but this image sort of breaks my heart a little bit. The picture is from a recent story on CBS News covering "Haiti, One Year Later". You know, people are still having some really big problems there & the American Red Cross is on location trying to help. So, I'm going to ask all Bat-Blog Fans to please donate if they can. Thank You. Just click HERE!
As reported from The ONION NEWS Network here is an important story about Kim Jong Il, the leader of North Korea. Apparently he really really wants to play Batman in the next BATMAN Movie. So much so that he's will to give-up his Nuclear Program to get the role.
I totally love when Batman Fans get really creative & this is also a wonderful news story. This photo is from our friend Chris, who lives in Southern Illinois. To be exact, he lives in Anna, Illinois & every year ( around October 1st ) they have what they call "Pumpkin Town U.S.A." which is exhibited for a week around the city.The theme changes and this year it is "Heroes and Villians".The local High School chose Batman and this bale of hay is the basis for their display. Chris said they are working on other artworks which will feature Batman, Robin, The Joker & even the Scarecrow! This sounds extremely cool and we really look forward to seeing those as well ( Thanks Chris! ).
