Hello everyone! This is one of my greatest retrospectives! This series of articles is likely to last for at least two months because there’s so much I want to share about this wave. We will be discussing the LEGO Batman Movie, the greatest LEGO DC wave ever. Why? This theme is unmatched by any other set that has been based on TV, movies, or comics. Why? One word. Minifigures. This wave was the most detailed ever. Let’s get started!
Although I did not think I would need one for this article I am now realizing that it is necessary to save everyone a lot of time. One Batman figure appears in almost every set of this wave. There are some slight differences because of a few variations in the faceprint. Instead of taking your time and mine to discuss these small details, I’ll simply say that it’s the same Batman figure with any of the many face variations. Enjoy.
The Joker Balloon Escape (70900).
This $15 USD set was one of the most iconic. Based on the appearance of Batman in the movie, LEGO released our new Batman figure. The cowl mould he used was the same as for previous black figures. He also had a gorgeous faceprint that wasn’t dark or pale. Due to the black printing on the top of the head, most Batman figures had horribly coloured faces. LEGO solved the problem by printing black on top a peach-coloured head. It was a simple, but significant change that made a huge difference to the character. I wonder why LEGO doesn’t do this more often. LEGO also created a new mold for his belt that attaches to his legs. Finally, a grappling hook was added.
The iconic Joker from the LEGO Batman Movie Wave was also created with this set. He received a new hairpiece and one of their best Joker faces. He even had leg printing done on his torso, which was the famous purple color. These figures were a great way to start the wave.
The set featured two different builds, something very different from your typical superhero set. Joker was seen with a balloon escape contraption at the beginning of the film. LEGO invented new balloon pieces. Another build was a small section of an industrial warehouse. This area had a play element. To explode the highly volatile container, place a bomb between the bars. Then, press down on the tile on the back. This was an incredible way to capture two iconic characters from the film.
Mr. Freeze Ice Attack (70901)
Yes. Yes. This set included the Batman, which was the same figure as the previous set but with one variant of his face print. LEGO provided him with a Batarang and a flame thrower in order to defeat the villain’s powers. Mr. Freeze was beautiful. LEGO created its own version of the character using comics and other media. He was equipped with a helmet and torso. Und underneath was an incredible torso. Guess what? We got leg printing! This is why I loved this wave. LEGO put a lot of effort into these minifigures and it shows. The security guard was the final minifigure. He was cool and had a torso print. He also came with a gun.
Again, the builds were amazing. Although I don’t like mechs from the superhero series, I really love this one. It was not bulky or bulky. It was clear and to the point. It was possible to place Mr. Place Mr. One of the hands contained a large freeze gun with a stud shooter. A ice room was the second, and it could be opened. To make it appear that he has froze to death, you could place the security guard inside. This final build was an extension of the ACE chemicals build discussed in the previous set. Although it didn’t include any play features, this one had many details. This was a really good set and I regret not getting it.
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Catwoman Catcycle Chase (7902)
Hear me now. This $20 USD beauty should be the benchmark for how any superhero LEGO set should look. The minifigures are amazing, and the builds are also great. The Robin first figure was created by Dick Grayson. This was one of the most intricate Robin figures we have ever made. To match the movie’s design, LEGO made a new mold for his helmet and hair. It was a great mould and I loved the printing on his goggles. LEGO paired this tall-legged minifigure with an oversized cape as a design option. The torso print of the minifigure was vibrantly coloured. LEGO also gave him two moulded arms that could be used as sleeves. It didn’t end there. They printed his legs and then dual-molded it to complete the figure. LEGO makes great minifigures.
Robin was only the beginning. After so many years, we received our second Batgirl. She was now covered in purple and yellow instead of her original black and yellow minifigure appearance. She received a new helmet mold with a peg attachment at the back to attach a freshly moulded hairpiece. She was stunning on her torso, and she did come with sidearm printing. The same belt piece was given to her as Batman. LEGO also gave her side leg printing, dual moulded legs and front printing. Yes. They did everything. Oh. Yes. She was accompanied by two Batarangs.
This set was completed with an incredible Catwoman figure. Beautiful was the new helmet mold. The cool face print was underneath, featuring beautiful green eyes. With her amazing sidearm printing, her torso print was very well done. It was a nice addition to the design, even though it was unnecessary.
They were amazing to build! LEGO usually makes large bikes in sets of $20 USD. This was however perfectly sized. It was cool, even though there were no play options. You could even place Catwoman to ride into the scene. Another build was a nice jewelry store. When pressure was applied to the light pole, it could be dropped onto the bike. It was not play-friendly, but it was very well built.
This concludes our first LEGO Batman Movie Retrospective. I can’t wait to get through the rest of these sets. Tomorrow morning, I have to get up at 4:45 for work. It’s 9:45. With 7 hours sleep remaining, I’m going to sign off. We’ll see you soon, guys!
