Up close with the Ultimate Justice League Batmobile

A close-up view of this high-end superhero ride

Joseph Kaminski

During my almost twenty years at CNET, I handled benchmark testing/methodologies for both Mac and PC systems and, sometime after, integrated testing for micro-mobility (e-bikes, electric scooters and EUCs), which is a passion of mine. Transitioning from a BMX background to this field was seamless. Despite testing numerous products, each new one brings the same excitement as my first.

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Joseph Kaminski

Nov. 1, 2017 1:34 p.m. PT

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With the "Justice League" movie nearly here, a bunch of toys are coming out. Mattel's Ultimate Justice League Batmobile is surely the meanest.

You don't need to be Bruce Wayne, but at $249 it's not cheap. Read more here: Take a test drive in Batman's smokin' Justice League ride

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It requires some assembly and comes with a 9.9-volt battery and smoke machine.

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Control is via your phone -- of course your Batmobile has an app.

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Batman's arms move as you steer. Incredible.

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It makes earthy engine sounds when running.

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The accompanying mobile app lets you steer and shoot rockets and machine guns. They don't really shoot, but you do see them shoot in the app. See how in our Batmobile video test drive here.