Batman vs. Superman: Replica Batmobile On Sale; How Much Does It Cost?
"Does it come in black?"
Anyone wanting to fulfill a life-long dream of owning the Batmobile can now do so... as long as your check for $1 million doesn't bounce.
While the The Dark Knight trilogy-inspired "Tumbler" replica for sale on the luxury items website James Edition may not have an operable weapons system or help you become a vigilante who beats up criminals at night, it can be driven legally on roads and highways.
Accoridng to the listing, the vehicle was made last year, runs on Petrol oil, is rear-wheel-drive with four 44" super swamper tires, has an 8-cylinder engine and currently located in Indialantic, Fla.
The model, which seats two, also includes Bluetooth, GPS navigation, an iPod connection, CD/DVD and five driver-assisted cameras.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. won a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court last year against California resident and Gotham Garage operator Mark Towle for creating similar replicas of famous television and movie inspired automobiles.
Like Batman and other Warner Bros. characters, the Batmobile is a copyrighted character.
The article states that Towle said Warner Bros. court victory would have "a significant impact on automobile makers and manufacturers."
The "Tumbler" was originally crafted from the mind of the trilogy's director Christopher Nolan who wanted a Batmobile that fit his vision and universe. The "Tumbler" was inspired as a cross between a tank and a Lamborghini.
The "Tumbler" first appeared in Batman Begins and was designed by Wayne Industries to be a military vehicle until Bruce Wayne decided to use it as his main mode of transportation while fighting crime donning the cape and cowl.
The last time audiences saw the Caped Crusader driving the "Tumbler" was in The Dark Knight during the famous car chase scene where The Joker shot it with bazooka, resulting in Batman initiating self-destruct and giving way to the Bat-Pod.
However, if the lucky buyer does, in fact, decide to fight crime with the assistance of this Batmobile, it's highly unlikely this replica has a built-in Bat-Pod attached to it as a contingency vehicle.
"And, yes, it does come in black."