Welcome back to The Brick Stand’s weekly spotlight series on retired LEGO sets! This week, we’re diving into the world of DC Comics Super Heroes with the iconic Batman Classic TV Series – Batcave set, product number 76052. This beloved set was officially retired from production on December 26, 2017. Join us as we take a closer look at this legendary set that captured the essence of the classic 1960s Batman TV series.
Holy Batcave! Dive into this Retro LEGO Gem
The “Batman Classic TV Series – Batcave” set is a must-have for any LEGO and Batman fan. With a piece count of 4124, this DC Comics Super Heroes themed set features iconic elements from the classic 1960s TV show. Notable inclusions are the Bat Lab with Batcomputer, the Batmobile with stud shooters, the Batcopter with flick missiles, and the Batcycle. This set also incorporates a Wayne Manor section, complete with an exterior wall for climbing, Bruce Wayne’s study with the iconic Batphone, and a secret entrance to the Batcave hidden behind a sliding bookcase. The set comes with 9 minifigures, featuring Batman, Robin, Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Alfred Pennyworth, The Joker, Catwoman, The Riddler, and The Penguin, allowing fans to recreate scenes from the original series. The high level of detail and the inclusion of key characters make this a coveted addition to any LEGO collection.
Retired Classic: Batman Legacy Faves
The Batman Classic TV Series – Batcave set was released in 2016 under the DC Comics Super Heroes theme. With 2526 pieces, it features three sections of the Batcave, the Batmobile, the Batcopter, the Batcycle, and 9 minifigures, making it a substantial offering in terms of both size and content. The set received mixed reviews upon its release, with some fans expressing enthusiasm for its nostalgic appeal and detailed minifigures, while others critiqued the build for its instability and compartmentalization. The set is known for capturing the campy charm of the 1960s Batman series and has garnered a following among Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) for its unique historical significance and representation of a beloved era in Batman history.
Fan Reactions to the Batcave Set
The reviews and reactions to the Batman Classic TV Series – Batcave set have been quite diverse, reflecting different perspectives on the set. One reviewer, Built_It_Better, shared that seeing the set in person altered their initial perception, stating “it is larger and more visually-stimulating in person,” ultimately leading to satisfaction with the purchase despite believing that the set “could, and should, have been better” (Built_It_Better). While acknowledging the set’s play features and action scenes captured the essence of the source material, they also noted some issues with stability and completeness, particularly in the Wayne Manor section and the middle section with the reactor. Another reviewer, sudorum, highlighted how the set’s design embraced the show’s quirky nature, stating, “It doesn’t feel like an inhabited room, it looks like a neatly composed shot from a television set,” reflecting the intentional artificiality of the design (sudorum). A different perspective was offered by madkins007, who expressed a desire for the set to be broken into smaller, more affordable kits to reach a wider audience, suggesting that several components of the set could have been standalone kits. On the other hand, KoolKreeper489 celebrated the set as a great creation, praising the accuracy of the minifigures and the detailed build, rating it highly for its playability and value for money (KoolKreeper478).
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Batman Classic TV Series – Batcave Reviews
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Don’t miss out on our weekly spotlight series featuring retired LEGO sets! In this week’s showcase, we dove into the iconic Batman Classic TV Series – Batcave set, product number 76052, from the DC Comics Super Heroes theme. This set retired in December 2017 and March 2018, so it’s a true collector’s item. Be sure to check back next week for another classic set brought back to the spotlight!
