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Chris
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| Posted on 19-06-2007 18:19 |
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Source: Mattel
WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS NAMES MATTEL
GLOBAL TOY LICENSEE FOR SPEED RACER AND THE DARK KNIGHT
--Highly Anticipated Films Set for 2008 Debut--
Pictured are Neil Friedman – President, Mattel Brands and Brad Globe - President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Burbank, Calif., June 19, 2007 -- Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) announced today that it has named the world’s leading toy manufacturer, Mattel, Inc., as the global master toy licensee for both Speed Racer and The Dark Knight, two of the biggest summer films coming out in 2008 from Warner Bros. Pictures. Mattel will apply its expertise across virtually all product lines including vehicles, action figures, action play, remote control vehicles, handheld electronics as well as games and puzzles.
“In Mattel, we have the best partner with the strongest track record of bringing great products and great stories together for a winning combination in the toy aisle. With these deals, we know that two of our most important tentpole films for 2008, Speed Racer and The Dark Knight, will be brought to life through products created by the most creative toy designers in the world,” said Brad Globe, president, Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
“We have a strong, long-standing relationship with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and are thrilled to partner with them for two of the most anticipated films of 2008,” said Neil Friedman, President, Mattel Brands. “The distinctive visuals and stimulating races of Speed Racer, coupled with one of the most popular super hero film franchises of all time in The Dark Knight, provides us with a unique opportunity to create fun and innovative toys and games that bring the excitement and action of both films to life in a way that kids will love and remember.”
On July 18, 2008, The Dark Knight, the second Batman film from director Christopher Nolan, arrives in theaters. Batman (Christian Bale) raises the stakes in his war on crime in Nolan’s The Dark Knight. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker (Heath Ledger).
The Dark Knight producer, Charles Roven added: “Batman is an incredible franchise, and we are really excited about taking it to the next level with The Dark Knight. Along with the Batmobile we are introducing a new vehicle, the Batpod, a new Batsuit and some classic characters in The Joker and Harvey Dent. We are confident that fans around the world will enjoy the increased action and the continuation of a great story and we hope they appreciate the integrity and respect we’ve shown for this iconic character.”
For their film-inspired product lines, Mattel will utilize the multiple elements introduced in The Dark Knight. A new Batsuit, a new vehicle in the form of the Batpod and multiple key action scenes that set the stage for inspired play. Mattel’s action figure line will feature Batman and the new Batsuit. Tyco R/C vehicles bring to life the speed and action of the Batmobile and the new Batpod. An entire line of action play items will allow boys to role-play being The Dark Knight. Additionally, Mattel will release a line of games and puzzles that will capture the film action through board games, puzzles and a special-edition UNO card game.
Products based on The Dark Knight are expected to begin arriving at retailers around the world beginning in early June 2008.
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ROBOTRON
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| Posted on 19-06-2007 19:08 |
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Thats pretty darn sweet.
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FlaBat
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| Posted on 19-06-2007 20:37 |
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I hope that figure is detachable.
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callingcard
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| Posted on 19-06-2007 21:13 |
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 pretty cool
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Chris
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| Posted on 19-06-2007 21:48 |
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I really doubt that the figure will come off.
It's nice, and I'm glad we got the FIRST look.. regardless of what other sites say.
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Necofurtim
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| Posted on 20-06-2007 12:40 |
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Well if the figure doesn't come off, that what the dremel and putty are for.
It does look kind of big/out of scale with the figure though.
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New Batman
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| Posted on 20-06-2007 13:39 |
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Hey guys here are more of the bat pod and a large scale batman!
http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/004902727.cfm
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btasfan50
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| Posted on 30-06-2007 19:22 |
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the batpod looks awesome!!!!!!!
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batboy99
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| Posted on 01-07-2007 11:01 |
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anyone else see the single batman figure with the new suit? whats up with the turquoise grey?
Batman YTB is the best site on the net!
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Razhwurz
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| Posted on 01-07-2007 12:48 |
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batboy99 wrote:
anyone else see the single batman figure with the new suit? whats up with the turquoise grey?
It's a prototype... They used high contrasting colours (Black and turqoise) to better define the details. The all Black figure on the Bat-pod is likely to be much closer to the final colour scheme.
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tomstoyz
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| Posted on 03-07-2007 01:56 |
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I'm lovin' the BAT-POD. I saw a pic of the R/C ( Remote Control ) version of the toy the other day & it looks cool!
Please visit the NEW BAT-BLOG!
http://www.bat-blog.com
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