Holy Plastic Bricks, Batman! The OG Batmobile in LEGO Form!

The 1966 Batmobile, reborn in LEGO! Build the ultimate Bat-icon and grab a discount while you’re at it.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate one of the coolest cars ever created – the original 1966 TV series Batmobile. It wasn’t just a car; it was a Bat icon. Based on a 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car, this beauty was brought to life by the legendary custom car guru George Barris. With just $15,000 and a 15-day deadline, Barris worked his magic to transform the Futura into the sleek, rocket-inspired Batmobile we all know and love. It featured those fabulous bubble canopies, flaming exhaust, and gadgets galore – basically, it was the Batcave on wheels!

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The Cars that could’ve been the Stars – plus a Fridge!

Check out the alternative timeline movie and TV posters

In some classic movies and TV shows, the cars became as big, if not bigger, icons than the human stars. Now we can’t imagine those films without the famous cars – well actually Bristol Street Motors can. It’s dug out the vehicles that might originally have featured, and created posters revealing the would-be alternatives. Some of the cars are quite surprising, but none moreso than the fridge!

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