Aug 6 2008Guy Builds Himself Batman's Tumbler
Bob Dullam went and built himself Batman's Tumbler using nothing but photos of the vehicle and the actual movies. It cost somewhere between $50,000-$70,000 to complete and was built entirely by himself. It looks freaking wicked. Good looking, Bob. Next, he plans to construct a Batpod. And, after that, I'm hoping he'll build me a deck.
Hit the jump for several more pictures.
DIY Batman Tumbler Is Nearly Perfect, Built With One Man's Bare Hands [gizmodo]
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Reader Comments
1. Ted - August 6, 2008 10:11 AM
Holy Giant Boner Batman!
2. Morono - August 6, 2008 10:12 AM
that looks sweet
3. jeramey - August 6, 2008 10:14 AM
wtf is up with the suit's crotch
4. Sell Porn Make Money - August 6, 2008 10:28 AM
If that thing actually drives, best 70k investment ever?
5. Josh - August 6, 2008 10:31 AM
I'm in love with that man. I'm so tricking out my 10 speed bike into a Bat-Pod now.
6. Stuey - August 6, 2008 10:39 AM
MAN CRUSH!!!!!! Right here baby!
Yeah whats up with the batsuits cod piece? I'm thinking someones got a big ol dong.
7. StlDragoon - August 6, 2008 11:08 AM
Awesome, I wish I had them skills, make my car not a piece of $h!t
8. SmokingGirl - August 6, 2008 11:19 AM
I want one.
9. She's A Shadow Riot - August 6, 2008 11:26 AM
Ooooh...nice! I wish I had that much time on my hands...and that much motivation....and the skill...and the money...shit! I don't have much going for me
10. Julian - August 6, 2008 11:29 AM
Liking the Junk space he left in the batsuit. Hot!
11. OctoGooch - August 6, 2008 11:55 AM
na na na na nananana BATDONG!
i wonder if this guy will get offered a job by some crazy engineering company or something. and i wonder if he'll let me wash his car wearing just the lower half of that dongsuit? please mr angry bald dude with an inventors' goatee and bare feet?
12. Brian - August 6, 2008 11:59 AM
I think it's safe to assume that whoever builds a tumbler like that in their spare time completely solo must have huge balls. Ergo, extra space for junk needed in Bat Suit...
13. Jac - August 6, 2008 11:59 AM
I admire people who have this sort of determination and follow-through. I can barely muster the strength to finish this comment.
14. nullCRC - August 6, 2008 12:11 PM
@Jac
I admire the people wo have $50-70,000 to play with.
15. Ryan - August 6, 2008 12:15 PM
Two words:
blunt
ride
16. OMgirl - August 6, 2008 12:49 PM
too much free time.. and money.. and batman adicction..
17. Angel Mass - August 6, 2008 12:49 PM
Im looking forward it has all the capabilities shown in the movies too!
18. guate6 - August 6, 2008 1:02 PM
I must say, this vehicle looks awesome. I wonder how it would do next to the real tumbler? Great work!
19. Becca - August 6, 2008 1:02 PM
OMG I want one!!!
20. My Tran - August 6, 2008 5:02 PM
Danget i was going to make one but na since he made one i think ill just make a limosuine or something like a gyroplane
21. oh no - August 6, 2008 5:56 PM
$70,000 and the sum bitch doesnt even wear shoes
22. aartax - August 6, 2008 9:19 PM
Don't ever buy shoes = Instant 70k to build your own tumbler!!!
23. Ben - August 6, 2008 10:18 PM
This is why I love Geekologie. This guy has probably been working on it since Batman Begins, and just now finished it. I bet he could pay for it if he charged people to sit in it. I'd pay something like $20 to $50, especially if I got a picture.
Also, is it just me or have all the batmobiles between Tim Burton's Batman films and Batman Begins sucked?
24. Matt - August 6, 2008 10:31 PM
pssshhh, it's just a civic with a batman body kit
25. bruce wayne - August 7, 2008 12:31 AM
Bruce Wayne's gotta pay attention to the numbers. He totally got ripped off by his R&D department. Some angry bald dude who can't afford shoes can build one for relative chump change in his garage -- Wayne prolly spent millions and broke the damn thing chasing a clown.
26. Ginormagantuan - August 7, 2008 2:21 AM
would love to crush through a crowd of montauk monsters in that there thing......
27. Jenn - August 7, 2008 2:21 AM
Does it drive? And Jump and shit, oh and will it talk to you in a chicks voice when its going to explode? That would be hot.
28. worldwidepimpin - August 7, 2008 4:52 AM
Very Cool, more pics www.pepimp.com
29. Cambaprecoz - August 7, 2008 7:22 PM
That man, he must be Batman.
30. spencypoo1 - August 13, 2008 4:36 PM
uhhhhmmm.... 70 grand. why? was there nothing else to do?
hopefully the 15 minutes of fame and attention makes up for all the wasted time and deniro.
31. Dan - August 24, 2008 9:49 AM
@18
"I must say, this vehicle looks awesome. I wonder how it would do next to the real tumbler? Great work!"
Real tumbler... You do know that was a film, right?
32. Poncho - October 13, 2008 11:10 PM
What kinda motor is in that thing? That's cool as hell!