SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Warner Bros. has announced their ambitious merchandising plans for their upcoming release "The Batman," a new take on the legendary DC hero from writer/director Matt Reeves ("Cloverfield," "War for the Planet of the Apes") with Robert Pattinson starring as Bruce Wayne and Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle.

I interviewed Reeves a little more than a decade ago for "Let Me In," his underrated adaptation of John Ajvide Lindqvist's "Let the Right One In." It is a conversation that I think of often. How the unexpected success of the Swedish film impacted the way people viewed his version of the tale (which he was working on before the first film was released). I've been a fan ever since.

This list is hardly complete. It's just the tip of the iceberg for what Warner Bros. has planned. Additional products collaborations with Fossil, Kross Studio, Carhartt, TomboyX, PUMA, House of Sillage, Dr. Squatch, Oreo, and many more. It's an incredibly eccentric mix of product. Do I need Emili Heathe's "The Dark Knight" nail polish or the amazing Hot Wheels R/C Batmobile? Maybe I do. I can't say that I don't.

Those fortunate enough to be in New York City can swing by Saks Fifth Avenue in March and visit a "bespoke pop-up shop" and enjoy elaborate window displays inspired by Reeves' vision of Gotham City. If I go missing in March, Saks Fifth Avenue is a good place to start the hunt to find me.

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• Funko- The Funko collection celebrating “The Batman” is a must-have for collectors everywhere, with exclusive items available at Target, Walmart, Hot Topic and Pop in a Box. Brought to life in Funko’s signature style, the lineup introduces many new Pop! figures based on Batman, Selina Kyle (Catwoman), and the infamous Super-Villains The Riddler and The Penguin ($12.00). Funko is also releasing new collectibles of Batman driving the Batmobile and Selina Kyle riding her motorcycle, as seen in the action-packed film’s streets of Gotham City. A standout item in the collection is a Bruce Wayne Pop! figure in his civilian clothes (exclusively available at Target).

• Spin Master - Recreate epic crime-fighting scenes from the movie with toys from leading global children’s entertainment company Spin Master. Engage your imagination with the new Batman 4-inch and 12-inch ($8.99-$10.49) action figures featuring new characters, Selina Kyle and The Penguin. Fight crime in style with an authentic movie look-a-like Batmobile 4-Inch Scale ($32.99), which comes fully loaded with sounds, LED engine lights, headlights and undercarriage residual glow that makes this toy really come to life. It even includes an exclusive 4-inch Batman figure in an all-black Batsuit. And head into action with theTurbo Boost Batmobile RC ($48.99) that wheelies at high-performance speeds with the push of a button.
  

• McFarlane Toys - The famous collectible manufacturer McFarlane has a stunning line up: The Batman, The Riddler and Catwoman figures are all available to pre-order for $19.99. The Batcycle, based on the one seen in the new film, will also be on sale for pre-order for $29.99. The most authentic “The Batman” film statue, created with direct input from the film’s producer and director and based on Robert Pattinson's character, is also available for pre-order now. Additional figures and statues inspired by “The Batman” will be announced this year.

• Hot Wheels - “The Batman” Batmobile from Hot Wheels R/C features epic remote-control performance with authentic details and movie-like sculpts for the adult collector and fan of Batman’s iconic vehicles. This Batmobile model was designed for collectors who appreciate premium design and precision performance in replica vehicles. This 1:10 scale Ultimate edition features movie accurate graphics, LED lights, smoke and flame FX from both the hood and the rear, detailed exterior and interior, a Batcave-inspired plinth, and a poseable Batman figure behind the wheel. It boasts high-tech features such as light and sound effects and working suspension, as well as a diorama plinth that both Alfred and the Caped Crusader would appreciate for its authenticity. This is a must-have for fans of and distinguished R/C collectors.
  
  
• Lego- “The Batman” takeover began at DC FanDome in fall 2021 when LEGO, Hot Wheels and McFarlane announced authentic toys and collectibles. The LEGO brand’s collection includes three building sets, featuring minifigures based on Batman, Selina Kyle, Alfred and Lieutenant Gordon, along with Super-Villains The Riddler and The Penguin. The collection’s new sets are: Batcave: The Riddler Face-off ($79.99 USD), Batmobile: The Penguin Chase ($29.99 USD), and the Batman and Selina Kyle Motorcycle.

• Jada Next Level- In celebration of the upcoming feature starring the Caped Crusader, collectors can expect intricate crafting with expert styling and extraordinary attention to detail from Jada Toys™ 1:18 Die-cast Batmobile, a replica that pays homage to the vehicle seen in the highly anticipated “The Batman” film. A leading manufacturer of premium collectibles, Jada Toys, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC, will introduce the Batmobile, which takes its styling cues directly from the film and features angular lines, hints of muscle car styling, a detailed interior, and working lights, doors and hood.

• DC Shop - DC Shop will light up the Bat-Signal with exclusive new merchandise from “The Batman.” The new collection, featuring apparel, sporting goods, and more, will be available to order beginning February 1. National retailers and specialty stores including Target, Walmart, and others will also offer additional fashion and footwear styles for adults, juniors and kids. International fashion partners include Zara, Carrefour, and Tealer to name a few.
  
  
• Eleven- Venus Williams’ lifestyle and fashion-forward activewear brand, EleVen by Venus Williams, will debut an all-new collection inspired by “The Batman.” Designed to evoke the dark streets of Gotham City, EleVen took inspiration from the neon lights, rain-slicked sidewalks, and midnight moonlight. Authentically Batman, the foundation of the collection is monochrome with a touch of red and “handmade” touches like exposed zipper detailing and lace-up eyelets borrowed from the legend himself, who fashioned his own Batsuit. With a nod to Selina Kyle (Catwoman), sexy, rebellious undertones can be seen in studded styles, mesh shirring, and classic wet-look prints in black and white. The collection will be available on EleVenbyVenusWilliams.com, at Saks Fifth Avenue and Tennis Warehouse, and Internationally at Zalando.com.

• Lanvin - In collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC, Lanvin will bring classic character-inspired visuals to the luxury and sophisticated fashions, infinitely reinvented in the spirit of Jeanne Lanvin’s designs. Featuring shades of deep, brilliant blues and purples, Batman and Catwoman’s iconic faces, inspired by the timeless images from the comics, appear on the label’s signature asymmetric shirt, the metal mesh dresses, and the reversible teddy jacket. Accessories also take on saturated colors and Art Deco lines in a Gotham City style, and the Curbs sneakers are stylish like the Batmobile, which also lends its sleek lines to a minaudiere clutch. The characters also appear on new bags, jazzing up the graceful lines of the label’s leather goods.