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Batmobiles from Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' films going for $3m
Batmobiles from Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' films going for $3m
By: Sebaasttayes12 | 1 min read
Warner Bros. has announced the sale of 10 “fully functional but not street legal” Batmobiles from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy. Each of these iconic vehicles, also known as the Tumbler, is being offered at a hefty price tag of $3 million.The Tumbler Batmobiles were famously featured in the trilogy, which includes Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and The Dark Knight Rises (2012).
Christian Bale starred as the Dark Knight, with a talented supporting cast that included Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, and Cillian Murphy. The films became major box-office successes, with The Dark Knight grossing over $1 billion worldwide and securing its place as one of the highest-grossing films of 2008.
The Dark Knight Rises was similarly successful, earning more than $1.08 billion and becoming the third highest-grossing film of 2012.The trilogy’s visual effects and set pieces helped establish Gotham City as a central character, with filming locations across various major cities.
While Batman Begins and The Dark Knight were primarily shot in Chicago, Illinois, The Dark Knight Rises expanded its filming locations to include Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New York City, and Los Angeles.Warner Bros. has confirmed that while the Tumbler Batmobiles are functional, they are not street-legal and are intended for collectors or enthusiasts looking to own a piece of cinematic history.For those with the financial means and a passion for Batman, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the most memorable vehicles ever seen on film.
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