Poe, ever the magnanimous tip-dropper that he is, took a few minutes off from his vacation and popped off an email asking me to let you guys know about Mattel’s big news regarding their popular replica of the Batmobile from thr 1966 TV series. Read on for more info and pics!

*Not The Same Bat: RLCâ„¢ 1966 TV Series BATMOBILEâ„¢!*
Collector Favorite Gets A Heroic Upgrade

Released as a Hot Wheels 2007 New Models edition, the 1966 TV Series Batmobileâ„¢ was an instant sensation with collectors — but harder to find than the elusive Batcaveâ„¢. We got the message like a Bat Signalâ„¢ on a dark night… and POW! BAM! WHOMP! Here’s a special Red Line Clubâ„¢ edition of the Dynamic Duo’s heroic ride!

The one-week Priority Window for RLCâ„¢ members only begins Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 9:00 AM PT and will end at 11:00 AM PT on Monday, May 19. Note that this edition will be made to order, meaning if you want one, this is the bat time – the only bat time – you’ll be able to order one.

This edition appears as it would have if we’d manufactured it back in 1968 with the original batch of Hot Wheels cars. It features a Spectraflame finish, Neo-Classicsâ„¢ Redline wheels, and a full-metal chassis — all for the first time on this casting! This is just the vehicle you need when you’re running down all the criminals in Gotham Cityâ„¢, and you still want to do it in high style:

* Spectraflame true black finish
* Red pinstripes and Batmanâ„¢ logo tampo
* Neo-Classicsâ„¢ Redline wheels
* Full-metal chassis
* Clear windshield
* Black interior

Each package features brand new artwork of the car by Otto Kuhni, an individually numbered holographic sticker and ships in a Hot Wheels Kar Keepers case. Priced at $14.99 each plus S&P, the RLCâ„¢ 1966 TV Series Batmobileâ„¢ will be produced ONLY in the quantity of the orders we receive during the one-week Priority Window.

Don’t forget: Club members earn an RLCâ„¢ Rewards Point for each car purchased (purchase limit of four per membership).

Offer opens to RLCâ„¢ members only for a one-week Priority Window: 5/13/08, 9:00 AM PT

Also included were some great images of the Bat wheels in question (click the thumbs below to embiggen).

Pete says: Sweet! I’ve never been much of a scale car collector, but even I’m drooling over this thing. Na na na na na na na na Batman!