JADA TOYS THE BATMAN BATMOBILE

Have you seen THE BATMAN movie starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader? I really enjoyed the film; though the star of the show for me was the new batmobile! This movie's batmobile is a suped up hotrod with more of a focus on it being a Motor City muscle car than a vehicle full of techy gadgets. This has to be my favorite batmobile yet from the comics, tv shows and movies, plus it has a great chase scene in THE BATMAN that gear heads and movie geeks are sure to equally appreciate.

So, I was excited to discover Jada Toys has created a 1:18 scale diecast replica of THE BATMAN batmobile. Officially licensed by DC Comics, this Hollywood Ride showcases movie accurate details of this crime fighting muscle car. Built with a diecast metal body and premium rubber wheels, this hotrod also includes opening doors and a detailed interior that matches the look of the real vehicle used for filming batmobile scenes in the movie. 

The 1:18 scale batmobile, think equivalent size to vintage style G.I. Joe and Star Wars toys from the '80s, also comes with a 3.75" diecast Batman who comes dressed in a cape and cowl and sports a bat insignia on his chest. A great looking figure that enhances displaying THE BATMAN Jada Toys 1:18 scale batmobile by having Batman stand next to it. Unfortunately, the included action figure doesn't have any articulation so it can't be poised to have it look like Batman is sitting behind the wheel driving the batmobile. One of the very few disappointments of this toy car. Another being that there aren't more details to view inside the front hood when flipping its moveable panels open. All in all though there is very little to be disappointed about when it comes to this diecast batmobile. 

The true highlights of this car that more than overcome any of its deficiencies are its spectacular lighting effects. In addition to impressive rear engine lighting effects, it also has working headlights, tail lights and lighting in the front grill, side markers, and embedded within the front hood. The lighting is powered by three replaceable watch style flat batteries and has an on/off switch on the undercarriage to conserve battery life. 

The 1:18 scale THE BATMAN Jada Toys batmobile earns a Geek Daddy nod of approval for being fun for either playing with or displaying. It is a nice size for a displayable decoration making this batmobile a great addition in a man cave, home office or game room. The lighting effects provide a super ambience to any recreational space. This is an eye catching movie vehicle replica that people who see it are sure to be geeked about.

For more information about this and other collectible figures and vehicles head over to jadatoys.com.

Hot Wheels Flipping Fury

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

If you're last minute holiday shopping for a youngster in your life, you may want to swing by your local Toys R Us to pick up a Hot Wheels Flipping Fury toy race car. This motorized race car from Toy State will thrill kids with its flipping action feature, flashing lights, engine sound effects, and playable music is also a very  affordable gift with a manufacturers suggested retail price of $9.99.  My kids had a lot of fun dancing to music the Flipping Fury plays at the touch of a button and racing the toy around our back deck.



The Flipping Fury is motorized so with the push of a button it races off.  As the toy races along it performs a variety of stunts as it flips between its two sides.  It's like having two vehicles in one as the one side is a hot red convertible and the other looks like a futuristic space ship.  Play with the vehicle individually using either side as a single vehicle or use its motorized drive to have it flipping between the two as it speeds around.  Throw in lights and sound effects and playing with this toy is a real blast.

The Hot Wheels Flipping Fury is recommended for ages 3 and up. It requires 4AA batteries which are included with the toy when you purchase it. Be aware that this is a motorized toy that will race around under its own power but not a remote controlled vehicle so be prepared for it to bounce off of things that may block its path.



We found it to be very durable bouncing off of furniture, walls, and cement steps it would just flip and keep on going whenever it encountered an obstacle.  Plus it took a plunge off our deck racing full speed as it crashed into our yard and didn't break.  The vehicle ran very well on carpet, hardwood and cement but really isn't meant to run on dirt or grass.  When my kids tried to play with it in the yard it just spun its wheels and got stuck.  Make sure you have plenty of  space if playing with it indoors because this thing really whips around a room.  I do have to say this toy took a licken' and kept on ticken'.




The motorized action of the Flipping Fury worked really well for my kids and there weren't any hang ups or hiccups with that play feature when they were monkeying around with it.  Another nice aspect of the car is that the motorized action and special effects are all activated with the simple push of a button.  No winding, pulling or tugging trying to activate these functions.  In addition to the bottom and top of the car having their own unique image each side also has its own unique lighting, sound, and music effects. I also personally like as the car prepares to race off it makes the sound or an engine revving and tires squealing.

During the school year, my twins are invited to numerous birthday parties and it can be challenging to find presents that their friends and school mates will appreciate but won't bust our budget.  This would be a great idea for a gift for those type of situations as it is a well made, durable toy that is both really cool and very affordable.  Just beware that your own child will probably want one for themselves if they see it in action.

Toy State's Hot Wheels Flipping Fury gets A Geek Daddy nod of approval for being a toy that is tricked out with a lot of cool bells and whistles yet is dependable and durable enough to provide hours of quality play.  The fact that it comes with batteries included is also another nice factor that puts a smile on this daddy's face.

For more information, visit www.toystate.com