I've seen Sky Busters at Toys R Us and Target and they are probably available most anywhere Matchbox are sold.
12/14/12
Back in Bat
I previously posted about the Hotwheels version of The Bat, the hideously ugly not-Batwing from The Dark Knight Rises. A surprise entry into the Hotwheels ranks I must admit, as it is neither Hot nor Wheeled.
Well hold on to your love of aesthetics, because Mattel continues to surprise by releasing a Matchbox version in their Sky Busters die-cast aircraft series!
As you can see, this Matchbox Sky Busters version is larger than it's Hotwheels counterpart, and probably closer to a true 1:64 scale. I found my Bat at Kohls and although it is listed at $3.99 it was on sale and I got it for around $1.50. (I don't think it's humanly possible to pay sticker price at Kohls. Their entire business model is jacking up prices so they can have a 'sale' every single flippin' day. Their price signs are digital, for heaven's sake!)
I've seen Sky Busters at Toys R Us and Target and they are probably available most anywhere Matchbox are sold.
Part of the 2012 Undercover Series, The Bat is just an odd inclusion into any sub-set that isn't Batman specific. But as ugly as it is, it is kind of fun to swoosh around the room and I know any kid (or adult) into aircraft and Batman would love to have it in their collection.
As you can see, the Matchbox Bat is quite a bit larger than the Hotwheels Bat. There are a few differences in sculpt as well, meaning this isn't just a larger scale of the same exact toy.
The positioning of the rear tailfins is the most obvious difference in physical design. Sky Buster Bat is also painted in a flat black while Hotwheels Bat is shiny. Matchbox wins for movie accuracy there.
The engine thingys up front are a little stubbier on Matchbox's Bat too.
It wasn't until I looked closely at Matchbox Bat underneath that I noticed both versions have the propellers sculpted into the undercarriage details. That's pretty neat!
If I could only have one, I'd say the Matchbox Sky Busters Bat is the better Bat. They're both Bat-Ugly but definitely fun, unique vehicles and a must have in any Bat vehicle collection!
I've seen Sky Busters at Toys R Us and Target and they are probably available most anywhere Matchbox are sold.
How cool is this! A Bat from both lines!
ReplyDeleteA rare and cool occasion indeed!
DeleteTwo Bats are better than one. Hope the auto pilot works on at least one of them.
ReplyDeleteI finally found the Hot wheels bat at Walmart Friday night. I'm am glad I stumbled across this one first, because it saved me that dollar.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite design aspect of 'The Bat' is the big lobster tail on the back. I would definitely like it if Matchbox through some batwings into their skybusters line, as the bat is incredibly ugly. Nevertheless, it's cheap and has to do with Batman, so it's a must-own for me.
dang it, I really need to read my posts before submitting them. I would like it if Matchbox "threw" some batwings into their line.
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