Batman Forever Batmobile

"The Batman Forever Batmobile is the best-looking LEGO recreation of a rarely licensed film vehicle, and owners love it at 4.73 out of 5 across 480 ratings, but expert reviewers are unified in wishing LEGO had added at least some functional features and villain minifigures to justify the $99.99 price alongside such a striking design."

Five expert reviewers converge on a verdict that the Batman Forever Batmobile (76304) is a visually impressive display piece with striking goth-sci-fi aesthetics and faithful film accuracy, but is held back by minimal functionality, fragile side rib construction, and an awkward intermediate scale that sits uneasily alongside other Batmobiles in a collection. Owners are considerably more forgiving: 480 ratings average 4.73 out of 5 across Amazon, Walmart, and Target, indicating that buyers who appreciate the film are largely satisfied. Expert scores ranged from 65 to 82, centering on the tension between outstanding visual design and disappointing play features for a $99.99 set.

Where they split: Expert critics (scores 65 to 82, centering on frustration with missing features) and general owners (4.73 average) show a moderate split. Critics assess the set against what a $100 Batmobile should offer in terms of functionality and minifigure completeness; owners, many of whom are Batman Forever fans, appear more focused on the visual result and the novelty of the IP being realized in LEGO form.