To the Bat Cave, Robin!

By: News Editor
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007
Source: Alter Ego

Now available through Alter Ego Comics is the Batman Shakespeare Remote Control Bust as seen on the TV show BATMAN from the 1960's.

The bust stands 21 1/2 inches tall, exactly like the original. They are made of roto-cast resin and finished in metalized antique bronze paint.

Tip the head back and it actually works as a remote. Simply plug in any small appliance: lamp, TV, stereo, lighted collectible showcase, etc... The bust works as a switch to turn your appliance on and off. With some minor manipulation (and consultation from a licensed electrician), it

The bust is priced at $294.99.

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Comments/Responses

ElvisGump • May 24, 2007, 01:12am •

Holy disposable income Batman! Who has that kind of money for a lump of resin?

larkcall • May 24, 2007, 09:17am •

Nothing quite like a $295 Shakespeare shaped light switch.

skyhawk • May 24, 2007, 10:59am •

Unless I'm mistaken, this item's been out for a couple of years now.

Myrddin • May 24, 2007, 03:01pm •

lol That's too funny. Of all the movie/comic/tv collectable junk I've seen, I could see myself buying this.

If it were $30.

ewilliams • May 24, 2007, 03:32pm •

I went to Alter's site. It's listed as a new product, but who knows. Kinda fun but yeah, what a crazy price.

samson7842 • May 24, 2007, 04:55pm •

If I could affored it, I would buy this. This brings back all kinds of childhhod memories and would be a fun peice to own. Totally worth it for nerds like me...lol

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