Batman Forever Press Kit - Part 2

And now for part 2 of the Batman Forever Press Kit.

Batman Forever Press Kit - Part 1

I've scanned the original Press Kit for Batman Forever. It's a big document of just text - giving all the background to the cast and crew. It's a good read but at 42 pages I've got to break it up so if you'd prefer to read it as a PDF go right ahead. Click here to get the Press Kit.

Magazine Article: Film Review Batman Special Part 4

Here's the final part of the Film Review Special Magazine, a handy encyclopedia of Batman movie characters.

Batman Forever Merchandise Review - Recon Hunter Batman figure from Kenner

This week we're taking a look at Recon Hunter Batman from the Kenner toy line. This is a neat figure which gives Batman a sort of mini Batwing to either ride around on or have clipped over him. It’s a really unusual accessory that I haven't really seen replicated in any other Kenner toys - it remind me of a giant hair clip. Anyway it's worth tracking down if you can find it - the basic figure is a nice simple blue with silver logo and it comes with a cloth cape.

Magazine Article: Film Review Batman Special Part 3

Part 3 has interviews with Nicole Kidman, Chris O'Donnell, director Joel Schumacher and production designer Barbara Ling.

Batman Forever Merchandise Review - Kids Watch from Giochi Preziosi

Taking a quick break from the Kenner figures to have a look at a fun bit of merchandise from the movie - a kids watch with a nice relief of Batman showing off one of his guns. I've got another more grown up watch that I'll reviewing down the line. 

Until then enjoy the site and don't forget to have a look at www.1997batman.com too. I've been posting some interesting magazine articles (currently on a schedule of every two weeks) and will look at getting some videos reviews there too in the near future.

Miscellaneous Content: Batman Forever Pinball adverts

Here's a couple of cool posters for the Batman Forever pinball machine. I don't own this - my house doesn't have the room and my credit card doesn't want to pay £2000+ for it.

I do own the back glass part though. If you haven't already check out my video on the Pinball back glass here.

Magazine Article: Film Review Batman Special Part 2

Part 2 of the Film Review Special has interviews with Jim Carrey, Tommy Lee Jones and Drew Barrymore.

Batman Forever Merchandise Review - Street Biker Robin figure from Kenner

And now for one of the strangest figures in the Batman Forever line - the Street Biker Robin figure. This came out in the first wave of figures and I remember it sitting on the toy shelves while the other ones slowly sold out. It was a regular feature in bargain bins in late 95. 

I can see what they were going for - Chris O'Donnell's version of Robin did have a fancy motorbike and helmet but this looks nothing like the get up he wears in the film. This looks like some gang member from a 70s Neal Adams Batman comic.

Despite disliking it as a kid, I'm fascinated by it now. Mostly I'm curious what Kenner were thinking making a Robin figure without a mask, without a costume. I have a theory that I'll share with you at the end of the video. Enjoy.