Tim Burton’s take on Batman in the 1989 film remains a unique take on the caped crusader, mixing gritty realism, gothic horror, and camp undercurrents. All of these elements were enhanced in Burton’s 1992 sequel Batman Returns and featured in the LEGO Batcave Shadow Box – an elaborate model of Batman’s inner sanctum from the film. LEGO is “retiring” this set, which means it will be discontinued, so if you want to buy it, now is the time. Production has most likely been halted and LEGO is simply clearing out remaining inventory.
At $400, the Batcave is the most expensive Batman LEGO set since its launch last year, but it’s also the most elaborate Caped Crusader building kit.
The Batcave Shadow Box is exclusive to LEGO stores and features 3,981 pieces, including seven minifigures: Batman (x2), Bruce Wayne, Alfred, Catwoman, Penguin and Max Shrek, but What’s unique about it is the way it’s presented. The shadow box approach presents the scene in different ways: you can close the box to see the cave through the Batman logo, or open it to create a larger interactive diorama of the Caped Crusader’s secret lair.
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There are tons of Easter eggs and references to the movies, making the Batcave itself very interesting and evocative. For example, you can build a complete Batmobile based on the movie, complete with a locker containing Batman’s weapons, the Batsuit vault can be lit up, and you can change the image on the Batcomputer to simulate Bruce Wayne’s search for information about Super Villain information.
If you’d like to see the interactive components in action, you can take a tour of the Batcave below, led by a set designer. If you’re interested in revisiting Burton’s Batman films, Batman (1989) and Batman Returns are available on 4K Blu-ray for a limited time on Amazon for $25 each. Alternatively, you can spend $48 on a four-movie 4K package that includes Burton’s film as well as Batman Forever (1995) and Batman & Robin (1997). A new novel titled “Batman Resurrected” will be published on October 15, taking place after the 1989 film.
LEGO Batman: Classic TV Series Batmobile
If you missed the Batcave Shadow Box or don’t want to spend $400 on a set, there are tons of other cool Batman LEGO sets. One of the famous scenes is from the classic TV series The Batmobile, which recreates the car from the 1966 episode, starring Adam West and Burt Ward as the dynamic duo. You can pre-order the 1,822-piece kit from Amazon for $150, which will be released on October 1. Batman: The Complete TV Series on Amazon Blu-ray.
LEGO Batman: Gotham The Animated Series
If you’re looking for a Batman LEGO set that’s more like a work of art Shadow Box, you should check out the Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City set. Based on the iconic animated show, it’s more of a piece of wall art than a toy set, and it looks absolutely stunning. It includes 4,210 pieces and is available on Amazon for $300. You might be able to watch most of Batman: The Complete Animated Series ($48) on Blu-ray while building the skyline. This is the largest Batman LEGO set currently in production.
Amazon has many other Batman LEGO sets for sale, so check out the full list below.
Amazon LEGO Batman Set Deals
Watch Batman on Blu-ray while you build
In addition to the aforementioned Batman Blu-ray collection, you can also save on other live-action and animated sets starring DC’s iconic superheroes.
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Animated Batman Collection
