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Batboat Harbour Pursuit

Name: LEGO Batboat Harbour Pursuit 76034
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76034
Rating: 4.59 (143 reviews)

69 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB2015264 pcsHigh agreement · 91%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

143

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Mixed Reviews

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A BrickScore of 68.5 places this squarely in Mixed Reviews territory: the Deathstroke minifigure is a genuine milestone and a compelling reason to track down this retired set, but the thin piece count for the price, sticker-heavy build, and underwhelming mask printing hold the overall package back from a stronger recommendation."

Expert reviewers gave this 2015 DC set a mixed verdict, with both Brickset and Jay's Brick Blog agreeing that Deathstroke's first-ever LEGO minifigure appearance is the primary reason to buy it, while the set itself earns only qualified praise. The Batboat is better than most bat-vehicles but the piece count feels thin for the price, and Deathstroke's mask printing disappointed the more critical reviewer. Owner ratings tell a warmer story: 143 buyers average 4.59 out of 5, with 90% saying they would recommend it, suggesting casual fans enjoy it more than critics do.

Where they split: Brickset recommended buying immediately and rated the set positively overall at 78, while Jay's Brick Blog gave it a mixed 60 and suggested waiting for a sale. Both agreed on Deathstroke's torso printing being exceptional, but split sharply on mask execution. Owner ratings (4.59 average) align closer to Brickset's enthusiasm than to Jay's reservations.

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LOVED (7)

01First-ever LEGO minifigure of Deathstroke, an exceptionally popular DC villain
02Exclusive Robin variant based on the New 52 comic outfit
03Deployable twin cockpits with escape-craft functionality
04Innovative two-color moulded legs on Deathstroke figure
05Four black inflatable boat hull pieces, first time in black and rare for parts collectors
06Folding surveillance station with printed computer monitor details
07Batboat design praised as genuinely well-proportioned compared to typical bat-vehicles

CRITICIZED (6)

01Deathstroke's mask printing described as flat and poorly executed, looking like an opaque black spot rather than his iconic two-tone design
02Heavy sticker reliance throughout, with no printed elements where fans expected them
03Deathstroke's jetski is basic and underwhelming compared to the Batboat
04Piece count of 264 feels thin for the price point
05Batboat and its component dinghies do not actually float despite using float-rated parts
06Batman manufacturing discoloration noted on some copies (tan face inconsistency)

What reviewers are saying

"The Deathstroke minifigure sold this set to me alone, but I think the rest of the model is also quite impressive."

Brickset Reviews

"I picked up The Batboat Harbour Pursuit purely to get my hands on the long awaited Deathstroke minifigure."

Jay's Brick Blog

Ecosystem

76000 Arctic Batman vs. Mr Freeze: Aquaman on Ice — The Batboat in 76034 improves upon the earlier boat design from this set.

7780 The Batboat: Hunt for Killer Croc — The Batboat reminds me very much of the earlier design from 7780 The Batboat: Hunt for Killer Croc but improves upon that model as this one is more detailed.

76026 Gorilla Grodd Goes Bananas — Both sets contain the grey-suited Batman variant. The Batboat Harbour Pursuit offers a slightly more affordable way to get this Batman variant if the Gorilla Grodd set was missed.

Batsub from Black Manta Deep Sea Strike — The Batboat is not too different from the Batsub in terms of being a random Bat-vehicle shoehorned into a set, though the Batboat is better executed overall.

DC Comics Super HeroesTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"The Deathstroke minifigure sold this set to me alone, but I think the rest of the model is also quite impressive."

Key Pros

✓First-ever LEGO minifigure of Deathstroke
✓Innovative two-color moulded legs on Deathstroke figure
✓Robin figure is exclusive to this set based on New 52 outfit

Key Cons

✕Deathstroke's jetski lacks detail and appears somewhat dull
✕Batboat and dinghies do not float despite component parts being floated-rated (weight distribution issue)

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Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"I picked up The Batboat Harbour Pursuit purely to get my hands on the long awaited Deathstroke minifigure."

Key Pros

✓Finally get a Deathstroke minifigure after long anticipation
✓Robin's minifigure is one of the best versions so far, with mature design
✓The Batboat is not a traditionally ugly Bat-vehicle and actually looks well-designed

Key Cons

✕Deathstroke's mask printing is poorly executed—looks like an opaque black spot rather than a two-tone mask
✕Heavy reliance on stickers throughout the set; no printed elements despite expectation

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Deathstroke (first minifigure appearance of this wildly popular DC villain); exclusive Robin (New 52 variant)

Jay's Brick Blog: Deathstroke minifigure is the primary driver of set value and purchase motivation for collector audience, despite mask printing issues.

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Robin exclusive to this set; Deathstroke unique to this release; black rubber raft unique to this set since 2003.

Jay's Brick Blog: Deathstroke is exclusive to this set. Robin is exclusive to this set. Batman's grey suit variant also appears in 76026 Gorilla Grodd Goes Bananas (not exclusive).

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Likely strong aftermarket demand driven by Deathstroke minifigure debut and exclusive Robin variant. Black raft pieces increase parts-out value.

Jay's Brick Blog: No explicit resale expectation stated by reviewer.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Deathstroke

$37

Robin

$16

Batman

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Black rubber raft piece
First appearance in black since 2003; used as four dinghies forming the Batboat hull; makes this a potentially desirable set for parts collectors.
Two-color moulded minifig legsValue
New manufacturing process applied to Deathstroke's legs (orange and dark blue); reviewer notes this was previously thought difficult to execute with long legs and praises the result as 'marvelous'.
Printed computer monitor on surveillance station
Detailed print showing Deathstroke's jetski; part of the folding surveillance tower feature.
4× black inflatable boats
First time appearing in black colour; described as one of the best colours these boats have ever been created in, with high utility for military/covert ops applications and MOC building.
Two-tone printed legs (Deathstroke)
Believed to be the first instance of two-tone legs; printing extends to the back as well, adding visual depth.
Black rubber dingy pieces (four used in batboat construction)
Unexpected combination; provides sturdy foundation for batboat

What Owners Say · summarized from 24 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the Deathstroke minifigure and Robin redesign as the main appeal, with solid build quality and fun play value, though some find the Batboat design clunky and worry about part durability during play.

COMMON PRAISE