Gotham meets Cybertron
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Comic book and sci-fi fans are resourceful bunch. While studios and publishers do their best to monetize their hottest properties, the care and feeding lavished upon them by hardcore fans takes things to entirely different levels. Exhaustive web resources, fan fiction, and fan art are just a few examples of how aficionados pay tribute to the characters, movies, and shows they love. As is often the case, these interests frequently cross over, and sometimes, blending two properties results in a creation that's just incredibly cool. That's what Jester and Jolin from Jester Pictures have done.
What you see above is an Autobot version of Batman's Tumbler, and it makes you kinda wish Optimus Prime & co. landed in Gotham City instead of California, allying themselves with the Bat instead of Sam Witwicky. Seriously, as if the Tumbler wasn't mean enough already, its fantasy Autobot form is eye-popping. Note the shape of its head, the bat-shield logo on its chest, and even the incorporation of the utility belt. The Autobot bat-signal in the sky is a nice touch, too. Thanks to "94 taurus Owner" for the tip!
[Source: Jester Pictures via DonMurphy.net via TFLAMB]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Robert 1:52PM (7/13/2008)
That is so cool its not true
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Robert 1:54PM (7/13/2008)
That is soo cool its not true i want one!
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Robert 1:54PM (7/13/2008)
Crap post system _
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Snutz 1:58PM (7/13/2008)
These guys are some serious artists, but someone needs to teach them how to use spell-check before they put out something as awesome as this. Vehical? Seriously?
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FotoGenetix 2:02PM (7/13/2008)
haha wow although the dark look would also look great as a decepticon
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Majarvis 2:15PM (7/13/2008)
They also got their specs wrong on the engine. They have it as a "300 cubic inch Chevy engine", whereas it's actually a 350 cubic-inch Chevy NASCAR V8 engine. I know they don't know anything about vehicle specs (as they even managed to spell vehicle incorrectly), but they could have at least done some research. I'm also pretty certain it makes more than 500 horsepower, as a NASCAR V8 engine makes at least 800 horsepower, and even if it was de-tuned a little bit, it would still be making more than 500 horsepower.
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ugg.tryptophan 6:25PM (7/13/2008)
+1 for clarifying; i was wondering how 500 hp + 2.5 tons = 220mph???
SimbaDogg 2:18AM (7/14/2008)
@ ugg
ummm...i really hope you dont think the tumbler actually does even close to 100 mph, let alone 220.
Even a/ 1500 hp there's no way that thing is breaking 200. I mean, do you really think its faster than a 911 turbo, GT-R, and Corvette ZR-1? yeah...
Carlos 2:17PM (7/13/2008)
This is pure bad ass, I'd love to have this as an action figure for my desk.
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Torrent 2:53PM (7/13/2008)
Nice. This should be official in T2.
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Jason parry 4:03PM (7/13/2008)
Yeah... and A SINGLE AXEL rear end. Amazing work tho the two companies should def. consider this partnership like the Star Wars Transformers with these guys consulting on design... but not copy!
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azzo45 5:17PM (7/13/2008)
The writer is obviously a Guns 'N Roses fan (...Axl, Axel Rose? spelled it like that eh?)
:) :) :)
yacoub 3:39PM (7/13/2008)
Definitely more than 2.5 tons in weight, and yeah, really, "vehical"? My how far we've fallen in basic spelling and grammar...
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Braden 3:49PM (7/13/2008)
They also can't spell "axle." ;_;
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Phoenix0783 3:50PM (7/13/2008)
Super Swampers, huh? Sure looks like the new BFG Mud Terrain KM2's when it is in autobot form.
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rendell 1:42AM (7/14/2008)
Haha. I saw the same thing. Though, with that size tire it's probably the BFG Krawler
Rboyett 8:15PM (7/13/2008)
**ahem**
Umm, Hasbro, I think you need to hire those guys...
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Bullitt 9:07PM (7/13/2008)
Sweet!
...dude!
...sweet!
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Version 1.0 9:53PM (7/13/2008)
Uhh, the Bat-logo on the chest isn't done right... its uneven...
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Anik 9:56PM (7/13/2008)
some people just have to much time on their hands. but its cool
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