Vanzo 1989 Batmobile

 I am Back, Man (Batman)

After a long hiatus from building and updating the blog due to work and other happenings in life, I am (hopefully) back with a more regular update on the blog and to clear as many backlogs as possible. Before I am able to continue with all the kits which are currently in the WIP stage, I will have to transport them over as I have been relocated to another state for work and the rest of my kits are still in my hometown.

First post after returning will be about the best Batmobile in Batman history: 1989 Batmobile from Vanzo. Vanzo is an air freshener company which are "mainly" made of plant extracts and contains zero alcohol, formaldehyde, benzene and toluene. The missus saw it on Instagram and shared the post with me. One thing led to the next and I am waiting for the product to arrive.

Decool 7116 The Ultimate Batmobile - WIP 1

WOW!! That's huge

First off I would like to apologise for the hiatus from this blog for so long. Mentioned in the previous post that I got a new job and can't seem to find either the time or mood to do any model kits or bricks building until the recent Christmas break (I have been riding a lot but just around the little island). I went to the 'toy room' and took this st out. It is the Decool's version of The Batmobile Ultimate Collectors Edition from Lego but at a cheaper price.

Without anymore delays, let's get on with the built.

The box:

The 4 sides of the box

DC Super Heroes blind packs

An unexpected find

A quick update before the post on the blind packs. Started a new job and will be busier than usual. The responsibilities are still the same as the previous job mentioned in this post. Only difference is the salary and the benefits offered which are way better than the previous company.

I am also taking the Demak out more often now as I now have a 'temporary permit' to ride it to work. This is considered a milestone to me as I always wanted to the bike to work. Gives me time to collect my thoughts of the day.

Recently I have been thinking of creating a bucket list and either post it here or create another blog for it. It will consist of all the things I want to do and there will be a post on the adventure when it is completed. Still undecided on what I want to do yet so all suggestions are welcomed.

Anyways, back to the post. I went into Times bookstore and was browsing around when something caught my eye. It was the Star Wars wrist band. Took a look at it and next to it was a box filled with blind packs from DC Comics.

This is Series 1 and I have no idea how long it was released or when it was released. Took a look at the back to see who was up for grabs and immediately knew who I wanted to get: Batman

Bela 10226 Man-Bat Attack NightWing Helicopter

A quick build to de-stress

This is a quick built to de-stress as there are so many things happening in my life. Read in an article that in order to better deal with stress, you will need to one of the following from T.E.A.R.S. (Talk, Exercise, Artistic expression, Recording or writing experiences and Sobbing). What I went for is the third option which is Artistic approach. 

 

This kit is a knock-off replica of the Lego Man-Bat Attack from Bela. It has all the mini-figs and accessories as the original counterpart.

 

Box:

Front

 

Back

 

Decool 7108 Bat Tank - WIP 2 (Final)

 Feels like putting together a sandwich

In the previous post, I have completed the main body of the tank. The only other parts to assemble are the tracks.

First few pieces required for the start of the track assembly

Partially completed frame

The tracks. A total of 79 pieces are required...

Decool 7108 Bat Tank - WIP 1

 Big but small set

 

Sorry for the lack of update on the blog recently. A lot has happened and I will have an update post in the future but for now, it is time to post another WIP and review on another Batman set from Decool. This time round is the Bat Tank. Same as the Bat Wing, this set is from the Lego set 7787: The Bat-Tank: The Riddler and Bane's Hideout but without the gate to Bane's hideout, Bane and his bike.

 

The Bat-Tank: The Riddler and Bane's Hideout

 

I don't really mind missing on the gate because I am more to collecting the Bat vehicles. I just wish they would have included Bane's minifigure in this set as well.

 

Front of the box

 

Decool 7105 Batmobile - WIP 3 (Final)

Final leg of the journey

 

With most of the assembly completed in the previous post, there are a few more minor things to add-in to the Tumbler such as weapons and a couple of flaps, give it some wheels and it is ready for action. 

Flaps attached to the Tumbler

 

 

The flaps on the top can be individually moved.

 

Decool 7105 Batmobile - WIP 2

Seriously?? Here we go again...

 

Instead of slowly figuring out which pieces goes where in the previous post, I asked my most knowledgeable best friend, Mr. G., for help. He manage to get me the online instruction of this build from Lego Brick Instructions.

 

With the instructions on hand, I proceed to build the Tumbler layer cake.

 

3rd layer

Decool 7105 Batmobile - WIP 1

Err...Where are the rest of the instructions?

Another brick set from Decool. This is the 7105 Batmobile set which is from the Lego 7888: The Tumbler: Joker's Ice Cream Surprise.

 

As with the other sets from Decool, this does not come complete with the ice-cream truck and Joker's henchman. The batmobile design is from Batman Begins trilogy. Somehow I prefer this design to the Decool 7111 Tumbler. This design makes the tumbler looks sportier.

Decool 7112 The Bat Fighter - WIP 3 (Final)

The Batwing and its glory

  

In the previous post, there was a problem after attaching the wings to the body. That problem has been solved. What was the problem? Honestly, I don't know. All I did was dismantle the base and assembled it again. After that, wings are suppose to be where they are and we can finally continue with the building process. I believe I might have miscounted some of the parts wrongly which led to the problem in the first place.

 

Finally we can continue with the assembling process

 

 

 

Decool 7112 The Bat Fighter - WIP 2

Alfred, we have a problem

Some subsections in the manual are shown in the previous post, but there are a lot more which I have encountered.

 

More subsections in the manual not covered in the previous post.

Decool 7112 The Bat Fighter - WIP 1

 Batwing? Bat Fighter? I'm confused

 

Since 200% of  my time are taken up by work (actual work and housework) and don't really have the time to spend building Gundams, I will have to put my current project on hold and build something which isn't so time consuming. I have 2 3rd party brick building set in my backlog and decided to start with this:

 

BATMAN vs DARTH VADER (Alternate Ending)

There's always an alternate ending

 

Remember the showdown between Batman and Darth Vader which was featured in this blog in December? If you saw the video, you would know who was the victor. If you haven't watched it, I would suggest you to watch it first before watching the alternate ending video. You can watch the original video here.

 

I think the guys from Bat in the Sun created an alternate ending to the video for the Batman fans and also the results of the votes are very close. Since I'm a fan of both Batman and Darth Vader, I'm happy with both ending.

 

BATMAN vs DARTH VADER

Who will win?



 

One of my favourite youtube channel is Bat in the Sun. They have votes for fans to vote for their favourite character to win. This episode is a battle between my favourite hero and villain. I was torn between who to vote for to win the battle. From the logical side, Vader will win because he can use to force. On the other hand, Batman is clever and is always prepared for a battle. He does his research before going into any fights. Anyways, site back and enjoy the battle. 

 

 



Loot #1

Went to a departmental store today to look for some play pen for a new puppy who will be coming to the house in a few days time. As usual, I will go to the toys department to see if there are any new gundams or toys which are on sale which might be of interest to me. I saw the Batman toy which allows you to build the batsignal. There are total of 6 toys, each sold separately, but they sell the first 3. The best part is that it is in on sale for 50%. They have Batman and Alfred for sale but missing Bane. There were also The Dark Knight Rises 4 Inch Figure on sale. There were 3 different designs available and I got them all.