Hasta La Gadget!

On March 30, 1939, Bill Finger and Bob Kane introduced the world to the rich orphan that could: the Batman. Warner Bros. Entertainment and DC Entertainment have prepared a year-long celebration for the Caped Crusader’s 75th birthday, most of which involves getting you to buy more stuff from them. A notable exception? The Batman 75 Sweepstakes.

Until May 7th, US residents can log on to The Batman 75 Sweepstakes page and submit one entry per day for a chance to win a ton of goodies. The prize includes copies of Batman video games, Blu-ray and DVDs of Batman films and series as well as toys, action figures, collectibles and apparel.

Swear to me and check out the contest’s official rules for the full list of merchandise.

[via DC Comics via Bleeding Cool]

There is something about the colors in the older comic books that today’s comics just don’t have. They were bright and vibrant and just jumped off the page in a way that today’s do not. Maybe it was the ink that they used. Anyway, this amazing Batman tattoo captures this spot on.

This super detailed, full-color tattoo by British artist Ian Hopkins truly brings the classic Batman comic books to life. This is pre-Dark Knight Batman, when the colors were alive and stunning.

This tattoo won him a prize at the Titanic Ink Tattoo Convention in Southampton, UK and took him 40 hours of work to complete. Amazing job, Ian!

[Ian Hopkins via Neatorama]

You know how superfans are. These are the folks who want a lock of hair from their idol or a used Kleenex. It’s weird, I know. Overly-obsessed superhero superfans who are in this category will certainly want to buy some superhero poop from their favorite hero. And now they can.

Yes, Etsy seller AntonisArtAsylum sells super-poop. You can choose from Batman, the Hulk, Spider-Man and more.

That Hulk poop with the fist on the end? That’s gotta hurt coming out. No wonder he is so freakin’ mad all the time. Never mind the fact that it’s green and purple. At least he’s a doctor, I suppose.

So if you ever wanted some superhero poo, you can get a jar for only $15.99 to $19.99(USD). Enjoy your purchase. You weirdo.

[via The Mary Sue]

Black Milk Clothing’s latest geeky collection features the Dark Knight and his enemies. You’ll see Bats, Joker, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn draped all over a variety of clothing. No Black Mask on Black Milk? I guess he’s not popular enough.

Undoubtedly the star of the collection is the Batman Cape Suit, a swimsuit that comes with a detachable cape.

But the other swimsuits are awesome too.

The collection also includes t-shirts…

jackets…

a catsuit…

…and of course leggings.

There’s a lot more in the collection including clothes with less conspicuous Batman designs. Rise and head to Black Milk Clothing to browse and order.

[via DudeIWantThat]

LEGO already has some really cool DC Comics sets, but we can never have too many. This “Assault on Wayne Manor” design by LEGO Cuusoo contributor DarthKy is definitely worthy. Bruce Wayne’s mansion has never looked so amazing (though his Batcave has.)

In this proposed set, you’ll get Wayne Manor and minifigs of Ra’s al Ghul, Red Hood, Firefly, Batgirl, Lucius Fox, Bruce Wayne, Alfred, and Batman. The manor even has secret passages and a Batcave. Because what would Wayne Manor be without the Batcave.

The set is designed to hinge out into multiple sections, so you can open it up and reveal each section of the interior of Wayne Manor’s interior.

This set is estimated at 2,000-2,800 pieces, and the detail is quite impressive.

The Batcave even has some of Batman’s best known trophies, including a T. Rex, a giant Lincoln penny, Mr. Freeze’s gun, a Joker card, and some green Kryptonite. What, no Two-Face coin?

If the set gets 10,000 votes on Cuusoo, LEGO has no choice but to look at it and evaluate it for possible production. It’s almost halfway there. I think it will reach the goal easily – and it doesn’t hurt that LEGO already has a business deal with DC Comics either.

You can find more images of Wayne Manor over on Flickr, and show your support by heading to Cuusoo now and casting your vote!

[via Nerd Approved]