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Batmobile: Batman vs. The Joker Chase

Name: LEGO Batmobile: Batman vs. The Joker Chase 76224
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76224
Rating: 4.89 (1347 reviews)

77 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2023438 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

1.3K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 76.9 and a 4.89 owner average from over 1,300 ratings, this 1989 Batmobile earns its Recommended rating as a faithful, feature-packed build that satisfies both Batman film fans and general LEGO builders."

Reviewers consistently praised this minifigure-scale 1989 Batmobile as a well-executed, fun build that faithfully captures the Tim Burton movie vehicle with satisfying play features. Owners are even more enthusiastic: 1,347 ratings across Amazon and LEGO.com average 4.89 out of 5, and 96% of LEGO.com respondents say they would recommend it. The BrickScore of 76.9 and Recommended tier align with that broad consensus. Now retired, it stands as a solid entry point to the 1989 Batmobile lineup for fans who missed the pricier Batcave Shadow Box set.

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LOVED (6)

01Spinning flame exhaust linked to rear wheel movement
02Pop-up hidden blaster cannons that extend from the chassis
03Faithful 1989 film silhouette with accurate side engine intake details
04New double-molded Batman cowl with printed white eyes that works with standard LEGO heads
05Fun, engaging build experience across four numbered bags
06Distinct from the 76252 Batcave version despite similar subject matter

CRITICIZED (5)

01Joker minifigure is slightly cartoonish compared to the Jack Nicholson version in the larger 76139 set
02Cockpit does not have a sliding open mechanism
03No sticker splitting the windshield, which some felt would improve accuracy
04Price point at $47.99 noted as slightly high for the piece count
05Predominantly black parts throughout limit part reuse variety

What reviewers are saying

"Overall LEGO fans have expressed their wish for a minifigure-scale 1989 Batmobile since 2006, when the Batman theme was launched. The promotional design from 2019 was satisfying, but 76224 Batmobile: Batman vs. The Joker…"

Brickset Reviews

"I thought this set was amazing. The problem was it was overpriced by about 10 or $15"

Wolf of Bricks

"This is a solid set. Certainly it is LEGO's best minifigure-scale attempt at this car to date."

The Brothers Brick

Ecosystem

76252 Batcave - Shadow Box — This version is arguably equal or superior in some respects despite being part of a more expensive set. Both measure nearly 24cm and have essentially the same shape from nose to cockpit, but construction differs remarkably. This version has more spacious cockpit, simpler tail fin design (more rigid for play vs. angled clips for accuracy), and is more affordable as a standalone purchase.

40433 1989 Batmobile - Limited Edition — This version is much more affordable and even more accurate to source material than the 2019 promotional set. The nose design has remained substantively identical since 2019, showing continuity of key design elements.

76139 1989 Batmobile — The Joker minifigure from 76139 was more successful at accurately portraying Jack Nicholson's version, whereas this set's Joker is inaccurate to that portrayal (though it features the requested green hair).

76265 Batwing: Batman vs. The Joker — The minifigures are repeated between this set and the similarly-named Batwing set, which is not ideal according to the reviewer.

DC Comics Super HeroesTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Long-awaited minifigure-scale 1989 Batmobile
✓Satisfies long-held desire from fans since 2006
✓Remarkably accurate design to source material

Key Cons

✕Imperfect tail fins (not angled steeply enough for complete accuracy)
✕Relatively expensive for size

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Wolf of Bricks

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WAIT FOR SALE

"I thought this set was amazing. The problem was it was overpriced by about 10 or $15"

Key Pros

✓Amazing set design
✓Tim Burton Batman theme
✓Can double money if purchased on sale

Key Cons

✕Overpriced by $10-15 at retail
✕$50 retail should have been $35

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The Brothers Brick

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BUY

"This is a solid set. Certainly it is LEGO's best minifigure-scale attempt at this car to date."

Key Pros

✓Strong minifigures, especially Batman with new dual-molded cowl
✓Best minifigure-scale Batmobile from LEGO to date
✓New cowl piece will offer plenty of Bat-options in the future

Key Cons

✕Play features compromise screen accuracy, especially the cannon function preventing accurate hourglass shape
✕Rear cone thruster piece is too large and dark compared to the movie

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

Investment score 75

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Batman with updated dual-moulded cowl and movie-accurate torso; Joker with exclusive green hairstyle

The Brothers Brick: The new dual-molded Batman cowl and Joker with new prints are collectible for 1989 film completionists, though not exclusive to this set.

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Features exclusive Joker green hairstyle variant and unique minifigure combination not available elsewhere.

The Brothers Brick: Wide retail availability announced (available August 1st for standard retail pricing across multiple regions)

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Not explicitly stated, but the high demand and uniqueness suggest positive aftermarket potential.

Wolf of Bricks: Can double money if purchased at 20% discount from retail, but overpriced at launch

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

The Joker

Batman

Standout parts (per reviewers)

2x4 windscreen
New windscreen introduced in 2022 that suits the vehicle brilliantly
1x8 curved slopes
Used as wheel arches and noted as effective design choice
2x6 wedge plates
Placed above intakes and used to conceal pop-out machine guns
Trans-yellow headlights
Essential trans-yellow elements that look superb
Trans-Clear brick with two studs on top and four studs on either side
It is a rarity, though not new to this set
Dual-molded white plastic cowl for BatmanValue
Brand-new plastic cowl with dual molded white plastic for the eyes, replacing the rubber cape and single-piece cowl from UCS sets. Allows any minifigure head to fit under the mask and enables Batman to sit in the car with a cloth cape.

What Owners Say · summarized from 57 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love this 1989 Batmobile set for its iconic design, excellent detail, fun build experience, and movie-accurate features, though many note the price is steep for the piece count.

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