Be the King of Comic-Con: Batman replica motorcycle leathers (Batpod not included)
The San Diego Comic-Con kicks off later this week, and as is the case each year, there'll be no shortage of giddy, costumed fanboys and girls roaming the halls. There's no denying that some of the getups people wear to the con are pretty spot-on, but fans of Batman might be interested in this one, which looks to be dead accurate, as well as being somewhat functional. Universal Designs is developing a set of motorcycle leathers that's an exact replica of the Batsuit donned by Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight. Included in the leather-and-kevlar suit are the jacket, pants, boots and gloves. You even get the ninjatastic arm gauntlets. How cool is that?
You'll need to supply your own cape, cowl and helmet (having a trustworthy butler, billions of dollars, plus an inventor friend and colleague with a healthy sense of discretion will help immeasurably). For maximum impact, you should probably build a fully-functional Batpod in your garage, too. Just think of the entrance you can make in San Diego. Click the image at right for a slightly larger version.
[Source: Universal Designs via Hell For Leather]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Joan of Arc 1:38PM (7/19/2009)
If I was going to a dedicated Batman or comic convention, I might wear it, but I'd have to forgo the spiked arm guards... a little too over the top for me.
I wonder if someone will make these their daily leathers?
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usingthelou 2:47PM (7/19/2009)
I would wear this walking around my block to scare the neighbors.
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Jrejre 9:38PM (7/19/2009)
I would wear this while doing the dishes.
"WHY IS THERE BUILDUP ON THESE GLASSES WOMAN?"
"I used the jet dry. . . I swear to god"
"SWEAR TO ME"
Aloysius Vampa 2:54PM (7/19/2009)
I would wear this to the mall.
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Quantumphysics 5:15PM (7/19/2009)
Id perfer yo wear a Crysis Nanosuit
God 3:00PM (7/19/2009)
wearing this while riding my 900 Ninja would be so badass!
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RamblinReck89 4:47PM (7/19/2009)
No it wouldn't
Shiftright 11:47AM (7/20/2009)
If by bad bad ass you mean looking like a complete tool that will never get laid.
God 2:27PM (7/20/2009)
jeesh, why all the haters? i thought it be cool. dont you got anything else to do but be complete douche bags on an internet forum to make yourself feel better about the shortcomings in your own little lives?
Aloysius Vampa 11:42PM (7/20/2009)
They're just mad because they don't have the self confidence to do it.
jv2k 3:01PM (7/19/2009)
It has breasts...
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JP 12:26PM (9/17/2009)
... but thankfully no Batnipples.
dwightB 3:18PM (7/19/2009)
No, those are pecs. Go put some time in at your local gym, now!
Beastage 3:03PM (7/19/2009)
Needs matching helmet.
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Randy 4:46AM (7/20/2009)
Batman doesn't wear no stickin' helmet!
Now what do you think his ear would look like if he got helmet head? Huh?
bolaber 3:07PM (7/19/2009)
What abou the cape!?!?
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tump 11:48AM (7/20/2009)
NO CAPES! Didn't you watch The Incredibles!?
McPOW 3:31PM (7/19/2009)
now imagine that suit wrapped around some 50 year old harley riding, bearded dentist with a gut the size of a yoga ball...
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RamblinReck89 3:31PM (7/19/2009)
Wearing these on a Ninja 250 would look so bad ass.
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Edsel 3:37PM (7/19/2009)
This could get ugly real fast - "...with Heavy-duty 4 way stretch Spandex..." sounds to me like we'll witness some very un-Batman like XXXL sizes.
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