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From $284.99 To $39.98 – 5 Different Ways To Buy The Batman '66 TV Series
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So, how rich is your blood?
Option 1: Blu Ray Limited Edition Set $269.97, $174.98 on Amazon
As the ultimate collector's pièce de résistance, the Limited Edition box set (SRP $269.97) is a numbered, beautifully packaged set and spotlights all 120 episodes in spectacularly-re-mastered footage on Blu-ray™. The package comes complete with an exclusive Hot Wheels® Replica Batmobile, 44 vintage replica trading cards, the Adam West Photobook with never-before seen images from Adam West's private archives, an extensive Episode Guide and Ultraviolet Digital Copy of all 120 episodes. Also included is more than three hours of extended content with featurettes such as "Hanging with Batman," a true slice of life in the words of Adam West; "Holy Memorabilia, Batman!" a journey into the most sought-after collectibles through the eyes of three extraordinary collectors; "Batmania Born! – Building the World of Batman," which explores the art and design behind the fiction; "Bats of the Round Table," a candid conversation with Adam West and celebrity friends like director Kevin Smith, DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee, radio personality Ralph Garman and actor Phil Morris, chatting all things Bat '66; "Inventing Batman in the words of Adam West," a rare treat for the fans as Adam discusses his script notes on bringing Batman to life in the first and second episodes; and "Na Na Na Batman!" where some of Hollywood favorite's stars and producers recount their favorite Batman memories. Bonus features also contain a few goodies from the archives including Burt Ward's original screen test with Adam West, the Batgirl pilot and more!
Option 2: On DVD. 199.70, $134.82 on Amazon.
Also coming to retail stores on November 11 are the Batman: The Complete Television Series DVD set (18 DVDs, extensive Episode Guide, more than three hours of enhanced content, SRP $199.70) and Batman: The Complete First Season DVD set (5 DVDs, SRP $39.98).
Option 3: Comic shop special $284.99
DC Entertainment has also created a limited time only offer exclusive to comic book retailers that includes the Limited Edition Blu-ray set packaged with BATMAN: THE TV STORIES HC, a hardcover Batman '66 comic book.
Option 4: Digital
Fans hoping to add the Caped Crusader's classic TV series to their digital collection will be pleased to find a trio of options available on November 11. When purchased as a bundle, the digital version of Batman: The Complete Television Series includes all three seasons of the series in either HD or standard definition, as well as the entire slate of enhanced content features from the physical complete series offerings.
In addition, individual seasons of the landmark series will be available digitally in either HD or SD. "Batman: Season 1" offers all 34 first-season episodes; "Batman: Season 2, Part 1" and "Batman: Season 2, Part 2" offer the first and second 30 episodes of that season, respectively; and "Batman: Season 3" has the final 26 episodes of the series.
Option 5: Cut down versions on Blu Ray or DVD
In late October, there will also be a special Direct Response promotional program seen on television that will feature a few specialty editions of the series on Blu-ray and DVD. These include: the Complete Classic Batman Collection on Blu-ray (SRP $174.95) and on DVD (SRP $149.95), both of which include over 50 hours of entertainment, starting with all 120 episodes from the landmark series; and the Classic Batman Collection (SRP $99.95), featuring 64 of your favorite original broadcast episodes fully remastered in a 12-DVD set. These sets will be available to purchase via telephone or on batmanondvd.com. All three options also come with:
- Over 3 Hours of ALL NEW bonus materials (identical to Limited Edition box set)
- Adam West Naked on DVD: Watch as Adam takes you behind the scenes of your favorite episodes!
- The Original 1966 Batman Movie DVD starring Adam West and Burt Ward
- Detailed Episode Guide
- Your Own Show Script from the Episode 'The Joker is Wild'
- A Personal Letter from Adam West to you!
So… which will you choose?