Cool

What, no Jokermobile?

The play features on that larger Batmobile are fantastic! What a cool set--a bit small for nearly $50, but at least it's well done. The Joker that comes with the Batwing really needs his ridiculously-overlong gun, but that one also looks like a great set.

Don’t usually pick up minifig scale play sets, but I am loving these.

Not including Miller’s Flash is a plus!

I'll be grabbing these at some point (discount, GWP, discount, discount). Glad I didn't go crazy and grab the UCS Batwing.

@bnic99 said:
"Like the Batwing.

The Batmobile looks quite similar to 40433 with some slight improvements.
Given I bricklinked the parts for 40433 when it came out might see how easy it is and what additional parts I would need to convert it over to this new model without having to get the set
"

I also Bricklinked the parts for 40433 and I gotta say I prefer it over this new version. The stack of plates in front of the rear wheel well is unsightly and overall it just looks lackluster to me. Same goes for the Batwing. I may pick them up for the right price, but mainly for the figures. Otherwise I may pass.

Maybe I'll just get the Batwing. The Batmobile for $48??? Dang!

Batman, The Joker

How different is this Batmobile from the one in the Shadowbox set?

@bnic99 said:
"Like the Batwing.

The Batmobile looks quite similar to 40433 with some slight improvements.
Given I bricklinked the parts for 40433 when it came out might see how easy it is and what additional parts I would need to convert it over to this new model without having to get the set
"

Looks like they changed interior so turning exhaust pops out guns (like on the large 1989 set) vs the 40433 where rear axle makes the flame spin. Kudos to them then having the exterior stay so similar.

For me, the previous Batwing that came with the Riddle copter is sufficient, but that new 89 mobile looks sick as heck. Plus new Batman cowl piece? Sold

Of the three, I like the Batwing most. If I didn’t already have the Batwing that I modded from 76111 in my display collection, I would consider this one.

Ha! An 89 Batman who can FINALLY SIT DOWN! It’s telling that they didn’t include a Batman minifig in 40433 at all, since the 89 Batman released with the big versions of these two vehicles had a rubber cape-and-cowl piece, but there was no secondary logo printed on the torso. I think that’s half the reason you get two versions of the 92 Batman in the Batcave set from the Flash movie.

@ecleme11 said:
"Have Lego lost their license for the rest of Batman's villians?"

These three sets are based on the 89 Batman movie (note the chest logo has a triple tail design that’s unique to that film). Joker was the solitary main villain in that film, so all we should have expected otherwise is Bob the Goon, and maybe some of the lesser henchmen.

@Anonym:
The Flash wasn’t in that Batman film, and this isn’t the Batman who appears in the new Flash movie. Keaton appears to be wearing the 92 costume from Batman Returns. Different logo and I think a different belt.

@Murdoch17 said:
"(Tell me this song didn't come into your head when you saw this Joker-heavy lineup!)"

It did not. That’s not Adam West.

@jmeninno:
I mean, it’s the 34th anniversary of the 89 Batman film, which is one year shy of hitting another milestone, but I’m guessing they did it now to capitalize on the fact that Keaton is back in costume this summer.

@jango_e1_g3 said:
"Plus new Batman cowl piece?"

What? So it is! Type IV Cowl (five, if you count the updated Type II as being distinct). It looks so similar to Type II, I wonder why they did it. The mouth opening has rounded corners at the bottom, and there appears to be a cleft brow, but I can’t tell if the ears are different or not.

Very strange that the Batmobile is the same as what's included in that new Batcave set.

That cog to pop the Batmobile guns up is unsightly, I think a mod to leave that off and replace the brick with hole on the other side will be needed.

Missed opportunity to tie into the new Flash movie, IMO. Three sets with just Batman vs. The Joker seems excessive although the builds look pretty good. If the Batwing included Flash and Supergirl I would be over the moon! Still hoping we get a DCEU Supergirl minifigure someday, but if she's not in any other movies I fear our chances are quite low...

Don't get me wrong, I love how DC is back with some reasonable sets, but when do we find out more about that Yavin 4 and Death Egg Robot set?

@Brikkyy13 said:
"Sets we should’ve gotten a decade ago. "

At least they look like they came out a decade ago.

Where are the Flash sets?

@FuddRuckus said:
"The new prices that are not nice round multiples of five definitely appear strange, but they could make it easier to reach gift-with-purchase minimums."

Why would they want to do that, and miss out on another set's sale and revenue coming in?

@bnic99 said: "Like the Batwing.

The Batmobile looks quite similar to 40433 with some slight improvements."

I bought 2 of 40433 because I loved the '89 Batmobile so much, one to build (which I never even got around to doing) and one to keep. And now they've released an updated version? Fine.

To say nothing of the '89 Batwing which clearly inspired 76120 which I also already own.

I love the recreation of the "Batwing silhouetted against the moon" shot on the back of 76265's box. If and when I get that one, I'll be tempted to keep the back panel.

@ozbrickcreator said:
"Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na BATMAN!"
No, this is the Keaton Batman, not the West one.

The binoculars at the rear of 76224: Batmobile: Batman vs. The Joker Chase look suspiciously illegal, or have they finally updated the mould?!

Close-up: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0412/6792/1045/files/76224_Feature3_MB_1000x.jpg

(The binoculars are odd in that they have the height equivalent of a plate, but when placed on a stud they get slightly raised so that you can't build on top of them, as if the antistud isn't deep enough.)

@TheOtherMike said:
"I love the recreation of the "Batwing silhouetted against the moon" shot on the back of 76265's box. If and when I get that one, I'll be tempted to keep the back panel.

@ozbrickcreator said:
"Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na BATMAN!"
No, this is the Keaton Batman, not the West one.

"76188

I would hazard a guess that at least one, if not all, of these sets started development as tie-ins with the Flash movie and the minifigure selection was swapped out when the lead actor of that film became too hot to handle. The PG-13 movies that come out of DC would get a set or two before the franchise completely collapsed... it'll probably be until The Batman Part 2 and Superman Legacy in 2025 before we see that again

@MrClassic said:
"The binoculars at the rear of 76224: Batmobile: Batman vs. The Joker Chase look suspiciously illegal, or have they finally updated the mould?!

Close-up: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0412/6792/1045/files/76224_Feature3_MB_1000x.jpg

(The binoculars are odd in that they have the height equivalent of a plate, but when placed on a stud they get slightly raised so that you can't build on top of them, as if the antistud isn't deep enough.)"

I think that's the Friends robot head.

Alright. I'm definitely not getting the Batcave now with the Burton-mobile being in a much cheaper set. Not the biggest fan of the price, but it will make a fine edition to my Batmobile collection.

I also like the Batwing, but the 4+ Mobile is just laughable. Really wish we could see a little bit of variety in regard to the villains as well: you can only include too much Batman vs.Joker before it gets repetitive. Maybe change the non-'89 set's villain to a villain from one of the other Burton-Schumacher films, like Catwoman, Penguin, Riddler etc.?

I guess appeal to Joker/89 completionists is the strategy here? Maybe the first batch of standard sets like this released together with such limited variation on the villain and/or side-character end of things. It’s puzzling for a number of reasons.

I love that a minifig scale 89 Batmobile will be available as a non-GWP though, at last. Might skip the batwing since I’ve got the unofficially 89-inspired version from 76120 . (That set also being a prime example of how much side characters/vehicles can improve a set!)

The repetition in these sets is beyond ridiculous. Someone on YouTube called them the "Oops, all Batman and Joker" series and they're not wrong. LEGO is trolling the DC fans for sure.

For $48, that Batmobile should at least have an alternate Batmissile build.

@MrClassic:
It's hard to tell exactly what's going on there, but I see the flared ends of the binoculars, and immediately behind them it looks like a second set of binoculars are pressed right up against them in a way that's physically impossible.

@iwybs said:
"I think that's the Friends robot head."
The part below the binoculars is square though, not round. Also, on the Batmobile in 76252: Batcave – Shadow Box the part below the binoculars is in a different colour: https://www.promobricks.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/lego-dc-batman-76252-batcave-shadow-box-2023-013.jpg

The only solution I can think of if it's not an updated mould is that the binoculars are just slid in and not attached on a stud. But that would require a tile below and there are no tile grooves to be seen.

@PurpleDave said:
"It's hard to tell exactly what's going on there, but I see the flared ends of the binoculars, and immediately behind them it looks like a second set of binoculars are pressed right up against them in a way that's physically impossible."
That's just a reflection in a black 11477 PLATE W. BOW 1X2X2/3.

I'm glad we get more DC sets, but am sick of only Batman + Joker sets.

@sanderkoenen said:
"Where are the Flash sets?"

I'm surprized any DC sets. WB I think not doing so well. Luckily seems Lego still able produce some sets... used be as big as marvel

Is the Batmobile the same that is included in 76252 ?

Ah yes, the Batmobile with a front end that resembles a baby bottle.

Looking like 1989 in the DC collection.

@PurpleDave said:
"Ha! An 89 Batman who can FINALLY SIT DOWN! It’s telling that they didn’t include a Batman minifig in 40433 at all, since the 89 Batman released with the big versions of these two vehicles had a rubber cape-and-cowl piece, but there was no secondary logo printed on the torso. I think that’s half the reason you get two versions of the 92 Batman in the Batcave set from the Flash movie.

@ecleme11 said:
"Have Lego lost their license for the rest of Batman's villians?"

These three sets are based on the 89 Batman movie (note the chest logo has a triple tail design that’s unique to that film). Joker was the solitary main villain in that film, so all we should have expected otherwise is Bob the Goon, and maybe some of the lesser henchmen.

@Anonym:
The Flash wasn’t in that Batman film, and this isn’t the Batman who appears in the new Flash movie. Keaton appears to be wearing the 92 costume from Batman Returns. Different logo and I think a different belt.

@Murdoch17 said:
"(Tell me this song didn't come into your head when you saw this Joker-heavy lineup!)"

It did not. That’s not Adam West.

@jmeninno:
I mean, it’s the 34th anniversary of the 89 Batman film, which is one year shy of hitting another milestone, but I’m guessing they did it now to capitalize on the fact that Keaton is back in costume this summer.

@jango_e1_g3 said:
"Plus new Batman cowl piece?"

What? So it is! Type IV Cowl (five, if you count the updated Type II as being distinct). It looks so similar to Type II, I wonder why they did it. The mouth opening has rounded corners at the bottom, and there appears to be a cleft brow, but I can’t tell if the ears are different or not."

It's type V at least. The cowl with the CMF 1930s Batman gets you to IV.

By my count: Type 1 (wide ears), type 2 (short ears), type 3 (recessed ears), type 4 (first appearance)

Is the batmobile the same as the one in that new batcave they're releasing?

@JQAForPresident:
I had forgotten about the 1st Appearance cowl, but I never really counted that one anyways as it's still exclusive to that minifig, same as stuff like the Rasta and Scubat cowls from TLBM.

Waiting for the Animated Batman sets
…guess I’ll go book the retirement home.

@Volfogg said:
"Is the batmobile the same as the one in that new batcave they're releasing?"

Almost, there's one or two slight differences.

The omission of the revolver is disappointing.

@CamberbrickGreen:
The sets don't exist, sure, but the original Batman theme did have a few minifigs that were clearly based on the B:TAS character designs. Most notably, the Joker, Two-Face (with the B/W suit), and Harley Quinn were clear matches for that series.

Still no Bob the Goon :(

@gatorbug6 said:
"Still no Bob the Goon :("

I know, how can they leave out Jokers number one guy?!

This is an odd lineup. Obviously, a way to tie in with the Flash movie while skirting controversy, but even then some of the decisions are downright bizarre.

To be honest, the new cowl kind of pisses me off. This is what, like the 5th or 6th major cowl revision? The DC theme has been running for over a decade, we are far past due for one cowl mold that shows the eyes. It's getting ridiculous how many movie-specific Batman minifigs we get that are frustratingly inaccurate. Clearly, they don't have a problem with making new cowl molds. Maybe it's a restriction from WB/DC themselves?

Also, the Joker minifigs don't have much of a resemblance to the 89 Nicholson portrayal, which is odd considering they made pretty good ones for the UCS vehicles. Maybe this is another sign of the sets being rushed to replace Flash with Batman-specific characters?

Explain me this, why should you buy 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box, when the best thing is Batmobile which you can buy separately in 76224 and Burton Batman you can buy in polybag 30653 Batman 1992.
Lego you are undermining yourself!

@gsom7:
The Batcave also comes with all the Batman Returns villains, and Alfred. And you're kidding yourself if you think it'll be possible to get all of those minifigs cheap on the secondary market.

@Huw, when you are going to review this sets please compare Batmobiles 76224 and 40433 and Batwings 76265 and 76120. Thank you

@gsom7 said:
"Explain me this, why should you buy 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box, when the best thing is Batmobile which you can buy separately in 76224 and Burton Batman you can buy in polybag 30653 Batman 1992.
Lego you are undermining yourself! "

That's not how they roll. I've said this before, Lego has product in all price points for everyone to afford and enjoy.
Not being a completest is the key.
If you got the scratch, you can get that big Batman Box.
If you're a parent, kid wants the big box but it's too much, the kid will still love that set with the same batmobile and 2 good figs.
And if you can't get that or with a kid's own small allowance, he can still get a cool Batman fig from the poly, mom and dad can get them some bricks from the PaB Wall and the kid can moc his own batcave, etc. Which is how you actually play with Lego.

@missedoutagain said:
"76264 Batmobile Pursuit: Batman vs. The Joker

54 pieces
£20.99, $26.99, €26.99

Has be wrong price"

?

Why not give the joker an extremely long gun, so he can shoot down the batwing? Or the one with the "pang!"-flag? Missed opportunity here.

@missedoutagain said:
" @missedoutagain said:
"76264 Batmobile Pursuit: Batman vs. The Joker

54 pieces
£20.99, $26.99, €26.99

Has be wrong price"

?"

It’s the junior sized set ages 4+ with large parts for the little kids to put together with ease and play right away.

@legoDad42 said:
" @missedoutagain said:
" @missedoutagain said:
"76264 Batmobile Pursuit: Batman vs. The Joker

54 pieces
£20.99, $26.99, €26.99

Has be wrong price"

?"

It’s the junior sized set ages 4+ with large parts for the little kids to put together with ease and play right away.

"

If was Duplo I ,might understand the price.

@missedoutagain said:
" @legoDad42 said:
" @missedoutagain said:
" @missedoutagain said:
"76264 Batmobile Pursuit: Batman vs. The Joker

54 pieces
£20.99, $26.99, €26.99

Has be wrong price"

?"

It’s the junior sized set ages 4+ with large parts for the little kids to put together with ease and play right away.

"

If was Duplo I ,might understand the price."
Yeah, it should at the most be $20- but it has that very large chassis. That alone is expensive. Then the 2 large fins. And of course, Warner Bros license fee.
But yes, about 7 to 8 bucks too much. Usually you'll see these 4+ marked down later in the year by like 20 - 30% so that's the best time to snatch them up.