Tribute to Batman: Animated Series Skyline by Lego Showcases Stylish Architectural Imitation
Stepping into the Dark Knight's Lair:
Lego has taken a crack at crafting a set that truly captures the essence of the legendary Batman: The Animated Series. Normally, we'd see Lego jumping into Batman's world with a bunch of playsets. But this time around, they've created something truly unique.
Get ready to explore Gotham City 2.0, a 4,210-piece masterpiece set to launch in 2024, marking Batman's illustrious 85th anniversary. Embracing the buildable art concept, this set isn't your typical Lego set. Instead, it's a 3D painting in brick form, recreating the art-deco-inspired skyline of Gotham and iconic locales from the show, such as Gotham City Court, Arkham Asylum, Joker's amusement park, and many more, complete with fun easter eggs like tiny buildable versions of the Batmobile, Batwing, and even the mythical Bat Signal.
While it's a fantastic set, it certainly feels like something's missing - a little action, if you will. Thankfully, the Gotham City set will feature a gargoyle-flanked rooftop build, perfect for the four minifigures included: Batman, Catwoman, Joker, and Harley Quinn, all modeled after their appearances on the show.
Mark your calendars! Gotham City will become available for pre-order on April 1 for Lego Insiders, and it's open to everyone else a few days later on April 4, coming at a price of $300. Just make sure you're not dabbling in any shady, bank-robbing affairs to save up for this build, or else, you might just find yourself becoming Gotham's next supervillain! Check out more snapshots here.
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Insights:
- Life-sized LEGO Build: In 2025, a micro Gotham city build was on display at Bricktastic Manchester, consisting of 12,653 parts and 138 buildings, taking over 100 hours to complete[1].
- DC Heroes Galore: Lego has produced a plethora of DC-themed sets, including Batman-related ones, based on the DC Universe, with a wide variety of characters and scenarios[2].
- Light Up the Night: Custom lighting kits are available to elevate your Lego displays with LED lights, accentuating their visual appeal[3][4]. If you're looking for specific Lego sets like Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City, checking Lego's official website or other online retailers is your best bet for detailed information on pricing and minifigures.
- The future of Lego technology could potentially allow for the creation of life-sized buildable art pieces, similar to the micro Gotham city build displayed in 2025.
- In addition to the new Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City set, Lego has a vast collection of DC-themed toys-and-collectibles, featuring numerous characters and scenarios from the DC Universe.
- To enhance the visual appeal of Lego displays, numerous custom lighting kits are available in the market, such as those utilizing LED lights, which can be particularly useful for showcasing sets like the upcoming Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City.
- In the spirit of the anniversaries of iconic franchises like Batman, it's widely expected that Lego will continue to release buildable sets depicting popular characters and locations, offering collectors and fans a unique way to celebrate these milestones.
