Believe it or not, even though the Batman TV series aired in the 1960s and continues to exist in popular culture today, there was no licensed merchandise for the classic series...until now! Warner Bros. recently launched a toy and apparel line, partnered with Junk Food Clothing, that pays homage to the retro show. A kick-off event was hosted at Hollywood's Meltdown Comics at which Batman star Adam West himself showed up, along with a host of celebrities and fans. Hit the jump to check out some footage from the event along with images of the new toys and apparel. Watch the interviews with Adam West, Jim Lee and more along with some footage from the event, followed by images of the new toyline and apparel: [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="1"] Check out the full press release below: WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS LAUNCHES NEW MERCHANDISE LINE BASED ON DC COMICS 1960'S BATMAN CLASSIC TELEVISION SERIES KICK-OFF EVENT CO-HOSTED WITH JUNK FOOD CLOTHING AND CELEBRATED WITH ICONIC ADAM WEST, THE ORIGINAL BATMOBILE, CELEBRITY BATMAN FANS AND NEW PRODUCT OFFERINGS AT MELTDOWN COMICS IN HOLLYWOOD Burbank, Calif. – March 22, 2013 – Holy Merchandise, Batman!! Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) officially launched the highly anticipated Batman Classic Television Series licensing program, inspired by the classic DC Comics 1960's Batman television show, last night at an exclusive event co-hosted with Junk Food Clothing at the famed comic store mecca Meltdown Comics in Hollywood. Leading the impressive roster of licensees supporting the program, Junk Food Clothing, celebrity-favored designer of fashionable t-shirts, unveiled its capsule collection which includes a range of men's and women's t-shirts ...
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