DC Batboat (811-100) Model Kit AFA 90 ** POP 1, Highest Grade ** (Aurora, 1967)....

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DC Batboat (811-100) Model Kit AFA 90 ** POP 1, Highest Grade ** (Aurora, 1967). Released at the height of Batman's 1960s popularity, Aurora's Batboat model kit brought the Caped Crusader's sleek seafaring vehicle from screen to shelf in classic comic-book style. Capitalizing on the mania of the Adam West TV era, the kit captured Gotham's most iconic crimefighter in midwave pursuit, complete with vibrant box art and Aurora's signature flair for action-packed presentation. For fans and modelers alike, it remains one of the most striking superhero kits of its decade. Graded NM+/MT 90 by AFA, this example ranks as the POP 1, Highest Grade known, setting the bar for condition across all surviving copies. Its exceptional preservation makes it a true time capsule of 1960s pop culture craftsmanship and licensing ambition. An apex example from Aurora's legendary DC Comics lineup, the Batboat stands as a gleaming tribute to Batman's golden age of camp and color. A museum-worthy survivor, it's a must-have centerpiece for any collector chasing the highest standards in vintage superhero history.

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