Warner Bros. has Sanctioned the Sale of 10 Limited Edition Batman Vehicles Known as 'The Tumbler'. They Cost About $3M Each

Do you dream of cruising down the highway in a 2-ton Batmobile?

Well, dream no more, because it can be yours for almost $3 million.

The Tumbler Batmobile by Wayne Enterprises

10 iconic Batmobile vehicles that resemble "The Tumbler" from Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" Batman movies will be available for sale by Wayne Enterprises, and Warner Bros. Studios is sanctioning their production in honor of the 85th Anniversary. The vehicle sale price is approximately $2,990,000 USD.

The Tumbler vehicle being sold has a 6-liter LS3 engine and weighs 5,511 pounds, over 2 tons. It has a steel tube space frame, fitted with kevlar, carbon fiber, sheet metal, and fiberglass.

The batmobile will have a five-point racing harness, complete with imitation gun turrets and a "simulated jet turbine powerplant."

The Timeline to Receive The Batman Tumbler

The website shows a timeline that consists of "allocation" (i.e. reservation), a "review offering" of the final specs with pricing, payment details and an offer to reserve the build spot, with an estimated delivery of 15 months from the date of deposit. Then finally comes the Tumbler arrival (i.e. the delivery).

Complete details about this movie-inspired vehicle are found on the company website here.

Another company, Hot Toys, is releasing a special figure for Batman enthusiasts.

Hot Toys is Taking Orders for Collectible Batman Figures

Hot Toys is producing a Batman 1/6 Scale figure based on The Dark Knight Returns. It stands at 12.6' tall and will have 30 points of articulation. 

According to the website ToyArk.com, "each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted."

More details:

"Inspired by Batman’s appearance in “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns,” this meticulously crafted figure features a newly developed body with 30 points of articulation that portrays Batman’s muscular physique, and a masked head with interchangeable lower parts of the face. Batman includes three swap-out lower faces, multiple interchangeable hands, a rifle, multiple batarangs, a poseable wired cape, and a display stand." -ToyArk.com

The figure (seen below) is available from Slideshow Collectibles and is priced at $255.

Batman

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Eligible Walmart Customers Can Claim Up to $500 in a $45 Million Class Action Lawsuit: The Deadline is June 5

Walmart customers who purchased citrus fruit or weighed items from Walmart, Walmart Neighborhood, or Walmart Supercenter in the U.S. or Puerto Rico between October 19, 2018, and January 19. 2024 may be eligible to receive up to $500 cash in a $45 million settlement.

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What is the Walmart Class Action Lawsuit About?

Plaintiff Vassilios Kukorinis brought an amended class action complaint against Walmart, Inc. in the U.S. District Court, Tampa Division on behalf of all others similarly situated.

It is Case № 8:22-cv-02402-VMC-TGW, filed: on 20 July 2023.

The class action lawsuit states that Walmart uses “unfair and deceptive business practices to pilfer its customers' hard-earned grocery dollars by charging customers more than the product’s lowest advertised per pound/ounce price.”

Kukorinis lawsuit alleges that Walmart is not charging customers the lowest advertised price found on a Rollback sticker or price sticker and that Walmart’s Point of Sale (POS) system “deceptively, systematically and artificially increases the weight of the product at checkout resulting in the customer paying an “inflated price” that is not the same as the price advertised.

The lawsuit does not just apply to customers who purchased citrus, but also other weighed goods, including meat, poultry, and seafood products.

Photo by Marques Thomas on Unsplash

Who is Eligible to Join the Walmart Class Action Lawsuit?

CNBC reported the following eligibility requirements and the tiers of how much money you could be eligible for:

“You may be eligible if you purchased weighted goods and/or bagged citrus in person from Walmart, Walmart Supercenter, or Walmart Neighborhood Market in the U.S. or Puerto Rico between Oct. 19, 2018, and Jan. 19, 2024, according to the settlement’s website.

The amount you receive will depend on how much you spend on those items at a Walmart store during that time period. Here are the potential payouts, per the settlement website.

• $10: If you’re approved and don’t have receipts, proof of purchase, or other documentation but attest to Purchasing up to 50 Weighted Goods and/or Bagged Citrus
• $15: If you’re approved and don’t have receipts, proof of purchase, or other documentation but attest to Purchasing 51 up to 75 Weighted Goods and/or Bagged Citrus in person
• $20: If you’re approved and don’t have receipts, proof of purchase, or other documentation but attest to Purchasing 76 up to 100 Weighted Goods and/or Bagged Citrus in person
• $25: If you’re approved and don’t have receipts, proof of purchase, or other documentation but attest to Purchasing 101 or more Weighted Goods and/or Bagged Citrus
• Up to $500: If you’re approved and have receipts, proof of purchase, or other documentation that substantiates (a) each Weighted Good and/or Bagged Citrus Purchased in person in a Walmart Store during the Settlement Class Period, and (b) the amount paid for each Weighted Good and/or Bagged Citrus Purchased, then that Approved Claimant will be entitled to receive 2% of the total cost of the substantiated Weighted Goods and Bagged Citrus Purchased, capped at five hundred dollars ($500)”

(Source: CNBC)

How Can a Person Join the Walmart Class Action Settlement?

If you are eligible to join this class action lawsuit, you can join at the following website.

The website is a “NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT.”

Screenshot from Kukorinis v. Walmart Inc. settlement website

The following grid on the website shows your legal rights and options in this matter.

credit: Kukorinis v. Walmart Inc. settlement website

Have You Shopped for Weighed Items at Walmart?

Have you purchased citrus fruits or weighted items at Walmart between Oct. 19, 2018, and Jan. 19, 2024?

Does knowing this information change how much you will shop at Walmart in the future?

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Sources

Amended Class Action Lawsuit: Vassilios Kukorinis v. Walmart, Inc. Case №8:22-cv-02402-VMC-TGW. Document filed: 20 July 2023.

DeVon, Cheyenne. “You could claim up to $500 from Walmart as a part of a $45 million class action lawsuit — here’s how to check.” CNBC. 19 April 2024.

Kukorinis v. Walmart, Inc. Class Action Settlement website.

How to Negotiate a Hollywood sized Deal

Are you experienced in the area of deal negotiation?

William Shatner as the Priceline Negotiator

I have used Priceline many times to get a great airline fare, or hotel room. Priceline's Name Your Own Price feature is very helpful, and it also is very similar to real life negotiation. If the price you name is too low, then it will reject that offer. If you come really close to a reasonable offer, Priceline will show you a close offer that is near your price. If you name a price that is higher than their lowest accepted price, then they will pocket the change, no questions asked.

Quick Movie Reference:
Back in 1998, Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey were in the movie, The Negotiator, and Kevin Spacey was the hostage negotiator. Kevin Spacey's character found out that Samuel L. Jackson's character was really not the bad guy. It was the guys on the police force that were really crooked. That's tough, when the good guys are really bad, and the bad guy is really good. You have to pick a side, you know.

Samuel L. Jackson & Kevin Spacey in The Negotiator (1998).

But I'm not talking about negotiating for hostages, I'm talking about negotiating for payment when making a contract to perform a service.

If you are a Hollywood movie star, then chances are that you have an agent that negotiates on your behalf.

But many hard-working people have to negotiate their salaries, and some people that work for freelance have to negotiate per project.

So how do you make the Hollywood sized deal?

First, you need to know the industry-standard rate of performing work.

Second, you need to know the lowest you are willing to get paid for a job.

Third, you have to take a chance and throw out a number. If it is too high, then they will let you know.

But you will never know what you can get unless you ask.

If you try to negotiate, and you are "out of the ballpark," this means you are too far apart to actually make a deal.

Negotiating a Hollywood sized deal can be fun and exciting, and it gets easier as you gain experience.

Just remember: It is always easier to shoot a little high in negotiating, and come down a little, than to throw out a number that is at the bottom, because you have a hard time trying to negotiate the price up.

5 Reasons to Watch American Pickers on the History Channel

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz of American Pickers

5 Reasons to Watch American Pickers on the History Channel:

1. Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz don’t take advantage of people. They offer a fair price to people they deal with.
2.  Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz have an awesome job. They get to travel all over the U.S. to find rare items on the backroads of America.
3. Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are passionate about what they do. You can visibly see their excitement when they find an unusual item that they’ve gotta have.
4. Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz love to meet new people and hear stories about the pieces they buy. They have such an awesome job!
5. Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are everyday guys. They have a job that they love, which makes it almost not a job. They have found their calling in life, and that is inspiring.

I enjoy watching American Pickers on the History Channel. Not only is it entertaining, but I learn new ways to negotiate and make offers from watching their show.

Celebrities like Jack White and William Shatner are featured in episodes of American Pickers. But the people Mike and Frank find off the beaten path can be strange, odd, and even bizarre. That's what really makes the show interesting.

If you haven’t seen American Pickers, I recommend you go to the official website here, and check out an episode. 

Antique Archaeology Logo; Wikimedia Commons by Nbastian210

Note: I am not aware of an official American Pickers blog. Please update all of the fans of the show if you have a website URL for an official American Pickers blog. It would be much appreciated.