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"With a BrickScore of 65.9, a 3.4 owner average from 65 buyers, and only 55% recommending it, the App-Controlled Batmobile is a set where the premium Powered Up price tag and non-canonical design leave too many buyers feeling short-changed, despite a genuinely fun driving experience and an excellent Arkham Knight Batman figure."
The App-Controlled Batmobile (76112) lands squarely in Mixed Reviews territory, and owner data confirms it: 65 buyers average just 3.4 out of 5, only 55% would recommend it, and value for money scores a weak 2.89 out of 5. At $99.99 for 321 pieces ($0.311 per piece), the price-per-piece ratio is the most consistent complaint across all reviewers, with many acknowledging the cost is driven by the motorized Powered Up components rather than the brick count. The Batman minifigure (Arkham Knight suit) draws consistent praise, the app connectivity generally works well once set up, and the Batmobile's design reads as a hybrid Tumbler-Arkham Knight vehicle that polarizes opinion.
Where they split: Owner opinion is noticeably split: enthusiastic buyers who accepted the electronics premium (many leaving 5-star reviews) versus disappointed buyers who felt the price-to-value ratio was unjustifiable. The 55% would-recommend rate and 3.4 average reflect this genuine division.
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"I have had an enormous amount of fun using a smartphone to control this unique LEGO set."
Brickset Reviews
"this is what it's all about this is a remote control car in Lego uses the power functions 2.0 or powered up system it has two Motors one for for each side it's four-wheel drive"
JANG's LEGO Reviews"I have had an enormous amount of fun using a smartphone to control this unique LEGO set."
"this is what it's all about this is a remote control car in Lego uses the power functions 2.0 or powered up system it has two Motors one for for each side it's four-wheel drive"
Owners love the build quality and Batman minifigure, but the app-controlled feature is unreliable and connectivity issues frustrate many, making this set feel overpriced for the limited piece count and playability problems.
LEGO.com3.3
Walmart3.5
