#LEGO BATMAN TUMBLER MANUAL#

The build was a lot quicker than expected, owing to the large plates and elements as well as the setвЂ™s 2,049 piece count вЂ“ quite a вЂњsmallвЂќ amount considering its huge size. The build reminded me a lot of large Technic vehicles вЂ“ the frame is largely made of Technic bars and beams, giving the Tumbler an incredibly sturdy chassis, of which the armoured plates are then layered on. I own, but have not opened and built the 2014 Tumbler, so I canвЂ™t quite compare the experience, but the in principle, they almost look alike. HereвЂ™s the completed Tumbler build, which was actually quite pleasant to build.

ItвЂ™s puzzling that there arenвЂ™t any improvements made to the design, especially since this set is from a different era than Tim BurtonвЂ™s Batman, and I feel more could be done to differentiate the stands.ДЄlso, with just 2 minifigures, two of which are the same as the 2014 Batmobile, it feels like yet another miss here by the LEGO team to not include a third minifigure вЂ“ this set wouldвЂ™ve been the perfect opportunity to introduce a Harvey Dent/Two-Face minifigure, or at the very least, Talia al Ghul, RaвЂ™s al Ghul, Commissioner Gordon, or heck even Catwoman/Selina Kyle to the mix. Like the 1989 Batmobile and Batwing the set comes with a display stand for the minifigures, flanked with 2 Gargoyles. Batman still has his classic headband look, which is a little tired by now, and I wouldвЂ™ve much rather have a more movie-accurate Christian Bale Batman, with improved face printing, as well as blacked out eyes, instead of the white eyes.ДЄlso, the lack of side leg printing on the Joker, and arm printing on Batman feel like a wasted opportunity to truly make these minifigures the most definitive Nolan-era minifigures yet. HereвЂ™s a look at the back printing for both minifigures. Like that set, The Joker is the star minifigure, and this variant has some slight improvements such as the sleeve prints, and the slightly different (but more expressive!) face print. The new Heath Ledger Joker minifigure features the Clown Prince of Crime in his green vest, and blue shirt combo (best known from the Joker clapping scene and when heвЂ™s interrogated by Bats), a refreshing new variant from the full-purple suit Joker from the 2014 Tumbler. BatmanвЂ™s armour printing extends all the way down to his legs, and looks great, however his arms lack any sort of printing, making them look very bare. Batman has had a much-needed update, with really sharp levels of detail on his armour, and a gold utility belt. HereвЂ™s a better look at the two minifigures. Just like the 2014 version, The Tumbler comes with a Batman and Joker minifigures, the two iconic comic book adversaries that have come to define NolanвЂ™s Batman era.

#LEGO BATMAN TUMBLER MANUAL#

The instruction manual is pretty standard for Creator Expert/UCS-type sets, with plenty of features about the design team, including LEGO Creative Lead Jesper Nielsen, as well as Graphic Designer Adam Corbally who interestingly worked on both Tumblers, and recalled his experience breathing new life into the minifigures and stickers. HereвЂ™s a look at the sticker sheet, which mostly contains a plethora of panels, and computer screen displays housed within The Tumbler, as well as the typical Tumbler UCS sticker. Special thanks to LEGO for sending this early review set! The new 2021 LEGO Tumbler will be released globally on 1 November exclusively on or Amazon (if youвЂ™re in the US) and your local LEGO Brand Retail Store, and can be pre-ordered now if youвЂ™re in the United States. ItвЂ™s quite unusual for LEGO to re-issue sets that have only just retired, but thankfully, this isnвЂ™t an exact carbon copy of 76023 Tumbler, but it still feels very much like the old Tumbler in many ways. I remember the day the original 76023 Tumbler suddenly retired вЂ“ only a short 6 years ago.

One of the more interesting decisions by LEGO is this re-issue of the Tumbler Batmobile, from Christopher NolanвЂ™s The Dark Knight Trilogy. It may seem that LEGO have somewhat forgotten about DC Super Heroes this year, with the onslaught of Avengers and Marvel-themed sets, but LEGO are looking to redeem themselves for all you DC Super Heroes fans with a twin set of Tumblers, and Matt ReevesвЂ™ The Batman sets, all of which are due to be released before the end of 2021.

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