LEGO Reviews DC Comics Super Heroes76159

Joker's Trike Chase

Name: LEGO Joker's Trike Chase 76159
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76159
Rating: 4.52 (13 reviews)

69 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB2020440 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

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Owner ratings

Consensus

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Mixed Reviews

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 68.7, Joker's Trike Chase earns its keep on the strength of two genuinely creative vehicles and fun play features, but heavy minifigure recycling and an inflated retail price keep it from being a must-buy at full price — both expert reviewers say wait for a sale around $40–45."

Reviewers broadly agree that 76159 Joker's Trike Chase is a solid, fun mid-tier DC set carried primarily by its two inventive vehicles. The aggressive Batmobile and the chomping-jaw Joker's Trike earn the most praise, while the minifigure lineup is widely criticized for heavy recycling from earlier 2019 sets. Both expert reviewers recommend waiting for a sale, citing the $50/€55 retail price as a stretch for what's included, though owner reviews are overwhelmingly enthusiastic about the build and playability.

Where they split: Owner reviews are near-unanimously glowing, treating the set as excellent value. Expert reviewers (JANG, Hoth Bricks) are more measured: both flag minifigure recycling and overpricing, though they still find the vehicles compelling. One owner singled out the Batmobile as "the best that LEGO have ever created," a claim the expert reviewers don't go that far on. Playability scores are uniformly high across all sources, suggesting that's the one area of genuine consensus.

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LOVED (10)

01Aggressive, distinctive Batmobile design — likened to Arkham Knight and off-road rally buggies — with an openable engine compartment and removable power plant
02Joker's Trike chomping-jaw mechanism driven by a simple cam: consistently called fun and well-executed
03Clever gameplay mechanic allowing the Batmobile's engine to be transferred to the trike as a turbocharger
04Semi-pneumatic tires on the trike add tactile play appeal
05Strong parts selection: black helicopter-canopy fender pieces, transparent red and yellow bricks, new-type gold wheels, tan bar piece
06Harley Quinn's new torso, legs, and best-yet hammer design
07Robin's mid-sized bendable legs noted as a nice touch
08Multiple Batman cape variants (flexible material) appreciated by fans
09Enjoyable build experience praised across owner reviews — roughly 1–1.5 hours at moderate difficulty
10Four recognizable DC characters (Batman, Robin, Joker, Harley Quinn) make it accessible and appealing to Batman fans of all ages

CRITICIZED (10)

01Heavy minifigure recycling: Batman, Robin, and Joker heads/torsos all reused from 2019 sets (76119, 76118, 76138)
02Retail price ($50 / €55) considered overpriced by both expert reviewers; $40–45 seen as fair value
03Batmobile cockpit canopy clips only on one side and doesn't stay in place well
04Stickers required on Batmobile wings and Robin's motorbike fairing
05Robin's motorcycle is very simple with minimal parts
06Harley Quinn relegated to passenger on the trike — no vehicle of her own
07Stud shooter produces loose studs that scatter and get lost
08Batman's face pad-printing has minor skin-tone consistency issues
09Three Batman capes feel like padding rather than a meaningful design choice
10Small pieces can be initially overwhelming, especially for younger builders

What reviewers are saying

"if you like what you see, I would not recommend against buying it at the retail price, but if you can wait a little bit, you can catch it on sale, then great"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"This set will undoubtedly never become a great classic of the range but it puts us back in the mood for the film and the The LEGO Batman Movie range with two large vehicles sufficiently original to deserve our attention."

Hoth Bricks

Ecosystem

Generic vehicle-versus-vehicle LEGO sets / oversized single-person bikes — This set does the concept better because it pairs a trike with an actual Batmobile rather than two generic bikes, and the vehicles are more interesting and detailed

Early 1980s LEGO car design with openable engine hoods — Modern recreation of that vintage design element but elevated with removable interior components and turbocharging gameplay mechanic

Previous Harley Quinn hammer designs — This is probably the best hammer they've done for Harley Quinn yet

7067 Jet-Copter Encounter — The black cockpit canopy in 76159 was previously used in this 2011 Alien Conquest set in different colors (yellow, Trans Red, Trans Orange). Not a new part.

DC Comics Super HeroesTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"if you like what you see, I would not recommend against buying it at the retail price, but if you can wait a little bit, you can catch it on sale, then great"

Key Pros

✓Excellent parts selection including innovative use of helicopter canopy pieces, transparent colored bricks, and special detail parts
✓Four solid minifigures with good printing and variety
✓Clever gameplay mechanic: removable engine from Batmobile can turbocharge the trike

Key Cons

✕Overall slightly overpriced at $50; $40-45 would be more reasonable
✕Trike is the least interesting component for the reviewer personally

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Hoth Bricks

Expert Video Source

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Key Pros

✓Two original and interesting large vehicles justify the purchase
✓Aggressive, photogenic Batmobile design with spacious cockpit
✓Joker's Trike opening-mouth play feature is well-executed and fun

Key Cons

✕Heavy minifigure recycling—very little new content for collectors
✕Batman's head and torso reused from multiple 2019 sets

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Value drivers

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Harley Quinn with new hammer design; Robin with mid-sized legs; multiple Batman cape variants

Hoth Bricks: Only Harley Quinn offers new minifigure content (new torso and legs), limiting the minifig draw.

Exclusivity

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Wide retail availability expected for Batman theme

Hoth Bricks: Wide retail release; no exclusivity noted.

Resale

Hoth Bricks: No specific expectation stated, but the reviewer suggests waiting for price to drop to ~€40, implying limited collector demand at retail.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (8)

Harley Quinn - Bright Light Yellow Hair, Jacket Open, Corset

$16

Harley Quinn

$16

Robin - Green Mask and Hands, Black Medium Legs, Yellow Scalloped Cape

Batman - Dark Bluish Gray Suit with Gold Outline Belt and Crest, Mask and Cape (Type 3 Cowl, Spongy Cape)

Robin

The Joker - Orange Bow Tie, Green Arms

Batman

The Joker

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Newest-type gold wheels
Uses LEGO's newest wheel type in gold color; front wheels are standard
Black helicopter canopy pieces recolored as fender covers
Modern city helicopter canopy pieces used innovatively as fender covers; works particularly well in black coloring
Transparent red bricks
Used as lighting detail inside Batmobile; subtle but adds depth and allows extra light to show through
Transparent yellow bricks with light yellow backing
Used on Batmobile front with light yellow bricks behind them to create brightness and emphasis on headlight details
Dark gray one-by-one modified tile with stud and mini peg hole
Special detail piece with bar on top and mini peg hole; eight officially used in set plus one in spares
Tan colored bar/rod piece
Good color variant availability for building options