From the sprawling Batcave to the speedy Batmobile, there’s a huge range of Batman Lego sets to choose from. The greatest locations, vehicles, and characters from the DC superhero series can all be found in brick form – and with so much iconic imagery to choose from, it might take you some time to find the right Lego Batman set.
Luckily, someone shone a signal in the sky, and we’ve swooped in to help you find the best Lego sets that feature the Dark Knight. Below you’ll find a range of excellent sets, from the biggest Lego sets and most expensive Lego sets for serious collectors to the best cheap Lego sets for those who love to build and play.
Batman vs. The Joker Chase
Best Lego Batman set on a budget
Model number | 76224 |
Number of pieces | 438 |
Number of mini figures | 2 |
Recommended age | 8+ |
- A simpler but still satisfying build
- Works for play and display
- Not the most accurate adaptation
Every fan of Lego Batman sets wants a Batmobile, but not everyone has the budget to spend on thousand-piece, hours-long builds. For those who want quality at a lower price, we recommend the Batmobile Lego Batman vs. The Joker Chase set.
This version of the 1989 Batmobile isn’t the most accurate depiction, but it does a remarkably good job for its size. It’s also far sturdier and more play-friendly than its larger, more collectable counterparts. Here we have a beautiful, compact car that can survive a few races with the Joker.
1989 Batmobile
The biggest Lego Batman set of all
Model number | 76139 |
Number of pieces | 3308 |
Number of mini figures | 3 |
Recommended age | 16+ |
- Gorgeous design
- Accurately recreates the original vehicle
- Unimpressive minifigures
- Retired product
The Lego Batman 1989 Batmobile is by far the largest Lego Batman set, and it recreates one of the most memorable versions of the Dark Knight’s car. It’s sleek, stylish, and makes a wonderful display piece (though, despite a few functional features, it’s perhaps too fragile to really play with).
It’s the details on this car that are really impressive, as you’ll discover when you build it – engine, grappling hooks, guns and all. The build is engaging and surprisingly approachable given that you’re working with over 3,000 pieces.
The minifigures are perhaps the main letdown here (though let’s face it – nobody is buying this for the tiny Jack Nicholson Joker). Batman’s cape looks fabulous but is quite impractical, and the companion figures don’t do much to stand out from the crowd.If you couldn’t tell, this is definitely a Lego set for adults. Not only is it eye-wateringly expensive, and not only is it a complex build – it’s also fragile in some places, and not suited to any actual high-speed chases.
Batcave Shadow Box
Best for adults who love display builds
Model number | 76252_LE |
Number of pieces | 2600 |
Number of mini figures | 7 |
Recommended age | 18+ |
- A satisfying build with minimal repetition
- Beautiful display piece that still has play value
- Very, very expensive
If you’ve got $400 to spare and you loved the 1992 movie Batman Returns, Lego Batman Batcave Shadow Box is the holy grail of DC Lego sets. Inside a sleek black display box is a full Batcave, complete with Batmobile, surveillance screens, superhero suits, and villains to fight. It’s a unique and rewarding build, with plenty of details and secrets to get excited about.
Despite its obvious status as a collector’s piece, this Batcave is surprisingly interactive. Moving doors, changing screens, and a functional Batmobile give this more play value than we’d have expected. Though given the price, it’s a piece you might be reluctant to fiddle with too much.
DC Batmobile Tumbler
The best Batmobile Batman Lego set
Model number | 76240 |
Number of pieces | 2049 |
Number of mini figures | 2 |
Recommended age | 18+ |
- Incredible detail
- Accurately recreates the original vehicle
- Very expensive
- Fragile and not play-friendly
There have been many versions of the Batmobile, and many of these have been immortalized in Lego. But few have the glamour, detail, and reputation of the Lego Batman Tumbler – an authentic and stunning recreation of the vehicle from the Dark Knight trilogy.
This enormous, intricate vehicle is accompanied by two minifigs of Christian Bale’s Batman and Heath Ledger’s Joker. Everybody also gets a handsome display stand that shows them off in their full glory. Note that this Tumbler is an updated version of a very similar set from 2014 – though the overall differences aren’t too noticeable.
If you couldn’t tell, this is definitely a Lego set for adults. Not only is it eye-wateringly expensive, and not only is it a complex build – it’s also fragile in some places, and not suited to any actual high-speed chases.
Make sure you check out our full Lego Batman Dark Knight Tumbler review to learn more about this kit!
Batmobil vs. Harley Quinn und Mr. Freeze
Best Dark Knight Batman Lego set
Model number | 76274 |
Number of pieces | 429 |
Number of mini figures | 3 |
Recommended age | 8+ |
- Packed full of detail
- Fully moveable Batmobile
- A little pricey
For fans of the animated TV series, this set, which was launched earlier this year, is a great buy. It comes complete with a moveable Batmobile, along with mini figures of Batman, Harley Quinn, and Mr. Freeze.
Featuring two detachable stud launchers on its hood and a cockpit entrance that can be lifted up, revealing a driver’s seat and control panel, this Batmobile and Batman set is packed full of detail. There’s even an exhaust flame that rotates as the 11-inch-long Batmobile moves.
Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City
Best Batman Lego set for displaying
Model number | 76271 |
Number of pieces | 4210 |
Number of mini figures | 4 |
Recommended age | 18+ |
- Looks great on display
- Incredible detail
- Rather large size
Admittedly one of the more complex Batman sets to build, this Gotham City Lego set does take a while to build. But, once built, it is rather impressive. Once put together, you can see directly inside Wayne Manor, the Batcave, and Arkham Asylum, thanks to 15 removable panels, which is a pretty cool feature to have.
The set also comes with four mini figures of Batman, the Joker, Harley Quinn, and Catwoman, as well as a mini Batmobile and mini Batwing, which you can opt to position wherever you like within the set.
Measuring 16.1 inches tall, 30 inches wide, and 2.3 inches deep, it’s a fairly large set, so before you order, it’s a good idea to make sure you have plenty of space to display it once fully assembled. While you could opt to display it directly on the wall, I’d personally position it on a shelf or cabinet with a fold-out stand.