I have to admit, that having received my email notifying me of this set, I immediately decided to not to add it to my collection. Yes I have already parted with no small sum of money to acquire the matt black Batmobile plus the gloss black edition and the retail version in the window box with the tow hook fitted to the car. Then the Bat Boat arrived. Now I never did own a Bat Boat in its day as it was issued just too late for my childhood collecting era hence the recreation was a big disappointment. Light weight and plastic; I assume that it was originally intended for it to be floated in the bath or the garden pond if you were lucky enough to have one? But it is certainly nothing like the substantial quality of the Batmobiles.
So having done my bit for the cause, I decided enough was enough and elected not to spend a further £79.99+ postage for a light weight piece of reproduction packaging. To me personally, it's certainly no great loss and I am more than happy with the individual pieces that make up the Corgi Batman mobility collection!! I guess all this discussion over re-issued re-issues can demonstrate just how individual preferences influence the die-cast collecting bug !! Thank you for the opportunity CMC, and I await each new recreation with interest and enthusiasm.
Except for Green Hornet that is, which I will be leaving out of my collection. I only ever liked the Batmobile because Adam West and Burt Ward made the TV shows of the 1960s so amusing and enjoyable!
Ein hübsches und charmantes Modell - Leider aufgrund Porto in Deutschland sehr teuer!
not sure about the paint finish as all others i have seen have a gloss finish
Wow Bat-fans what a great Batmobile and Bat Boat 1967 Gift Set, very pleased with it, the detail and the artwork on the box is super, and I must say a big thanks to your customer services as when I got the set,the box was damaged in the post,but corgi customer services sorted that all out for me. Please keep these Classics coming Corgi. Thank you.