App provides tour of Detroit locations used in filming Batman V Superman movie

While I've been wanting to see director Zack Snyder's Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice movie which is based upon the iconic super heroes of DC Comics lore because I've been following the adventures of these characters since watching their guest appearances on Saturday morning Scooby Doo cartoons as a kid, I'm also very excited to watch the flick to see how many local spots I can identify throughout the film.  The movie spent five months filming in Michigan using a film studio in Pontiac that I drive by all the time on my way to and from work and 40 remote locations that ranged from the Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum on the East Lansing campus of Michigan State University to multiple locations within Detroit including the popular Hygrade Deli in the city's Corktown neighborhoods to the historic Detroit Public Library building in Midtown.  For those fans who want to explore the real life locations portrayed in the fictional world of Gotham City and Metropolis from the movie there is a new app designed for iOS devices that can help with that.



The Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice mobile tour app from the Michigan Film & Digital Media Office debuted in coordination with the March 25, 2016 premiere date of the movie in theaters across the United States. The app features an interactive map that highlights 12 Detroit spots used for filming the Warner Brothers movie providing a summary about the Batman V Superman scene shot at the site and information about the real world location.  Movie fans and travel enthusiasts visiting Detroit can utilize the app, created by Grand Rapids-based Mutually Human, to take a self-guided tour exploring all the locations from Batman V Superman scenes shot in Detroit.  While using the social media functionality of the app you can earn rewards and unlock features while taking either a virtual or physical tour of the featured Detroit filming locations.

The Detroit locations featured in the app include the Fort Street Financial District (Downtown Metropolis), Guardian Building (Wayne Building in Gotham), World Trade Center (Wayne Building in Metropolis), Russell Industrial Center (Boat Yard), Masonic Temple (Diana's Hotel), Belle Isle Bridge (Washington D.C.), Ransom Gillis House (Abandoned House), Detroit Public Library (Museum Gala), Michigan Central Train Station (Abandoned Gotham Building), Old Wayne County Courthouse (Washington DC), and Hygrade Deli (Raffi's Restaurant).  In addition to the tour features of the app, users can also view video segments and photos from the movie and utilize the camera function to take your own custom Batman V Superman themed photographs.

To download the FREE app that is available for Apple devices visit batmanvsupermantour.com

Batman V Superman Official Movie Replica Batmobile Remote Control Toy Giveaway

My kids have had a blast playing with the AIR HOGS Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Official Movie Replica Remote Control Batmobile that Spin Master sent us for A Geek Daddy toy review; but I have to admit I've probably even had more fun than they have playing with this really great RC vehicle.  We've raced the batmobile indoors across our hardwood floors and carpet, took it for a spin around our back yard leaping it off our back patio, and took a trek through grass and mud at the local playground with it.  Not only can the vehicle dart around at a nice pace but it is very durable as it took several crashes into curbs, trees and other miscellaneous hazards without breaking while we were playing around with it. This is a toy that I see both myself and my kids enjoying for a lot of hours well after A Geek Daddy's wrapped up reviewing it.



The AIR HOGS Batman V. Superman Official Movie Replica Remote Control Batmobile gets A Geek Daddy nod of approval because it comes packaged with a sturdy remote control that does an excellent job syncing with the vehicle allowing kids to easily steer it, provides a USB rechargeable battery that holds a long charge so you don't have to constantly power it up or replace batteries, was durable enough to take all the abuse my 7 year old twins could throw at it and keep on going, and has a cool looking appearance to it that no matter what your age will let you enjoy pretending to be Batman racing through the streets of Gotham City.  Kids, or kids at heart, who are fans of comic books and super heroes will want to get their hands on this awesome RC Batmobile from Spin Master Toys.

Of course we want to share our enjoyment of this toy with our A Geek Daddy fans so I'm pleased to note that not only did Spin Master send us an AIR HOGS Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Official Movie Replica Remote Control Batmobile to review for this blog but they also provided one for us to giveaway.  Who wants to take the Batmobile out for an adventure?!

Congrats to Seth from Akron, Ohio who won our Batmobile Giveaway

To be eligible for this giveaway just follow @Geekdad248 on Twitter and retweet our original contest tweet which is embedded below before April 3, 2016 @ 11:59 pm EST.  Must be a US  resident over the age of 18 to participate.  One entry per person and we'll randomly select someone from all eligible entries to receive an AIR HOGS Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Official Movie Replica Remote Control Batmobile courtesy of Spin Master Toys and A Geek Daddy Blog.

Follow @Geekdad248 & RT by 4/3/16 for chance to win @SpinMaster #BatmanvsSuperman Replica RC Batmobile (US Only) pic.twitter.com/emVGPprIEw

— A Geek Daddy (@GeekDad248) March 24, 2016

Holy Pickled Herrings & Rhubarb Pie Batman this is an incredible giveaway! Don't hesitate to get your entry completed so you can hopefully be the lucky one who can tell all your friends "I'm Batman!" and show off your very own batmobile.

You can purchase this toy at Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart or directly through the Spin Master online store.


FTC DISCLOSURE / DISCLAIMER:  A Geek Daddy Blog will be responsible for selecting the winner of this contest and providing for delivery of the prize by the U.S. Postal Service.  By participating in this contest you waive any liability towards A Geek Daddy Blog or its publisher that may arise from your involvement with this promotion.  Winner must be following the twitter account @Geekdad248 at the time winner is randomly drawn to be eligible and so he or she can be notified.  Must reply to DM within 48 hours of notification or a new winner will be selected. Must be a US  resident over 18 years old. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. It is a big package so no P.O. Boxes allowed. A Geek Daddy Blog did not receive any financial compensation but did receive for free the same item that is being awarded to one of our readers for this contest.  A Geek Daddy Blog is hosting this contest as a benefit to our readers. Any opinions in this post are my own.

Air Hogs Remote Control Batmobile

** A Geek Daddy received the featured product for free **

While Batman and Superman may be dueling it out in Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justicee one thing these two caped crusaders must be able to agree upon is that the batmobile in the movie is pretty darn cool!  You don't need to be a billionaire playboy with a secret super hero identity to have some fun with the batmobile though thanks to Spin Master Toys.  Spin Master's AIR HOGS Batman vs Superman Official Movie Replica Remote Control Batmobile puts you in control of this amazing vehicle from the blockbuster film.

It's a bird, it's a plane...it's the Batmobile?!  This RC toy worked great indoors and outdoors; flying across our hardwood floors and carpet inside while racing down the sidewalk and through the dirt outdoors as well.  It even soared off our patio flying onto the grass and kept on going giving Superman a run for his money when it comes to flying.



While the toy is recommended for 8+ my seven year old twins were both able to easily steer it having fun imagining racing around the streets of Gotham City as Batman.  While many remote control toys now use apps on smart phones to control the RC vehicles, I appreciated that this Air Hogs version comes with its own sturdy controller that provides a nice connection for guiding the batmobile. While the car is fairly easy to guide we still had our fair share of collisions with curbs, trees, chairs and a variety of other hazards while playing around with it plus a few flips and crashes from attempted jumps so it is nice that this toy is very durably built.  The Air Hogs RC Batmobile took all the abuse my kids gave it and just kept on going .. .now that really is value for your dollar!  As a parent who has seen a fair share of easily broken toys disappoint his kids,  I was truly impressed by the quality of this remote control vehicle.

The Batmobile's authentic Batman vs Superman movie design features incredible brushed metal  detail.  It also features four really bright front mounted LED headlights that directionally track wherever you steer the batmobile.



The backside of the batmobile features a rear LED that glows red to portray the vehicle's after-burner from the movie.

The 2.4 GHz remote control works from a decent distance away from the batmobile and only requires 2AA batteries.  The batmobile itself is powered by a USB rechargeable battery so it is easy to power up by plugging it into a computer or an electrical wall socket convertor.  YES! I love it when you don't have to keep replacing batteries in a toy!

If you know a kid, or kid at heart, that is a fan of comic books and super heroes you will absolutely want to check out the AIR HOGS Batman vs Superman Official Movie Replica Remote Control Batmobile.  Our family has genuinely had a great experience and lots of fun playing with this toy.  This RC Batmobile will be a toy that we'll be playing with long after doing this review.