LPZZ-UPF 1/12 Justice League Batmobile [Model Kit]

Description

The LPZZ-UPF (Xiwan Studio x UPFinegures) 1/12 Justice League Batmobile is a high-end, precision-engineered model kit designed for collectors of the 1/12 scale (6-inch) action figure market. It is a massive project that bridges the gap between a traditional model kit and a high-fidelity collectible vehicle, specifically designed to match the aesthetics of the Snyderverse (Batman v Superman and Justice League).

🏎️ Product Overview: The Dual-Form Batmobile

This kit is unique because it features a “2-in-1” conversion system. Using high-strength magnets, the vehicle can be reconfigured between its two cinematic iterations without the need for tools or complex disassembly.

1. Dual Version Design (BvS & JL)

• Batman v Superman (BvS) Mode: Recreates the original “tank-like” scout vehicle with its streamlined armor and standard turret.

• Justice League (JL) Mode: Allows you to swap parts to add the additional heavy weaponry, rocket launchers, and “up-armored” components seen in the 2017 film and Zack Snyder’s Justice League.

• Magnetic Switching: The armor plates and equipment components attach via a magnetic system, making the transformation quick and satisfying.

2. Engineering & Mechanical Features

This is not a static model; it features functional engineering that mimics a real vehicle:

• Linked Steering: The steering wheel in the cockpit is mechanically linked to the front wheels, allowing them to oscillate in sync.

• Spring-Loaded Suspension: The chassis features a functional, independent suspension system with metallic springs, giving the vehicle a realistic “weight” and stance when displayed.

• Opening Cockpit: The canopy features a smooth opening/closing mechanism, revealing a highly detailed interior.

• Rotating Turrets: The primary roof-mounted weapon systems can rotate and elevate for combat posing.

💡 Lighting & Electronics

One of the standout features of the LPZZ-UPF kit is its integrated electronic suite.

• Magnetic Trigger System: Instead of a traditional plastic button, the lights are toggled using a Magnetic Bat-Logo Switch. Placing the magnetic “Batarang” or logo near specific points on the body activates the systems.

• Multi-Point Illumination: Features LED lighting for the headlights, internal cockpit control panels, and the rear jet-exhaust.

• Water-Slide Decals: The kit includes high-quality decals for the central control screens and various exterior warning labels to enhance the realism.

📊 Technical Specifications

🛠️ Why this kit is significant

Historically, getting a 1/12 scale Batmobile of this detail required purchasing expensive custom “Boutique” pieces (like those from JazzInc) that cost upwards of $500. The LPZZ-UPF version provides a more accessible entry point for collectors, offering the same scale and functionality (lighting, suspension, and 2-in-1 swap) in a plastic model format that fits perfectly on a standard bookshelf.

The Batmobile featured in Justice League (2017) and Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) is a heavily modified version of the vehicle first seen in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Designed by production designer Patrick Tatopoulos, this iteration is often referred to as the “Upgraded” or “Combat-Ready” Batmobile, specifically retrofitted to handle the alien threat of Steppenwolf and his Parademon army.

🏎️ Design & Aesthetics: “The Apex Predator”

The Justice League Batmobile maintains the “tank-meets-supercar” hybrid look but adds significant “bolt-on” hardware that makes it look more aggressive and cluttered than the sleeker BvS version.

• Chassis: A low-slung, mid-engine layout with a massive 20-foot length and 12-foot width. It features a split-axle front end and giant, custom-treaded tractor tires.

• The “Upgrades”: Director Zack Snyder teased these changes with the line, “Upgrades… what are you worried about, Wayne?” Visually, the most striking change is the addition of extra armor plating on the windshield and rear “wings” to withstand alien plasma fire.

• Material: Constructed from a hybrid of military-prototype materials and civilian performance tech, finished in a matte, battle-worn “Iron Grey.”

⚔️ Offensive Weaponry: A One-Vehicle Army

While the BvS version had a twin .50 caliber turret, the Justice League version is “armed to the teeth” with heavy ordnance:

• Retractable Machine Gun Turrets: Two high-caliber automated machine guns are mounted on the front fenders/hood.

• Missile Launchers: Multiple rocket tubes are integrated into the grill and side panels for anti-tank and anti-aircraft capabilities.

• The “Big Gun”: A massive, oversized cannon sits atop the vehicle’s roof, capable of blowing through Parademon fortified structures.

• Sonic Repellents: High-frequency emitters used to disorient enemies (though these are used more prominently in earlier scripts and comics).

🛡️ Defensive & Technical Specs

The Batmobile isn’t just a brawler; it’s a high-tech stealth machine designed to survive the harshest environments.

• Active Protection Systems: Features anti-ballistic systems that can intercept incoming projectiles.

• Stealth Tech: The body is coated in radar-absorbent materials, and it features “Shield Tracking Profiles” to reduce its thermal and electronic footprint, making it nearly invisible to standard military scanners.

• Performance Stats: * Top Speed: 205 MPH (330 km/h) without the afterburner.

  • Weight: 7,000 lbs (Approx. 3.2 tons).

  • Engine: A modified Twin-Turbo V8 pushing over 1,000 horsepower.

• Air Brakes: Graphene composite flaps that deploy during high-speed turns or emergency stops to reduce stopping distance by 78%.

🎬 Role in the Movie

The Batmobile is used as the primary “ground wedge” for the Justice League in two major sequences:

1. The Gotham Harbor Tunnel Battle: Batman uses the vehicle to clear out hordes of Parademons, proving that his “human” tech can actually damage Apokoliptian soldiers.

2. The Battle of Poznan (Russia): In the finale, the Batmobile is deployed from the Flying Fox (Batman’s massive airship). It acts as a distraction, drawing the Parademons away from the nuclear cooling tower so the rest of the League can enter and confront Steppenwolf.