Update....

Lego's announcement has been made.  "POW" about the price .  Sure looks cool though.

I removed the initial Facebook pics and added Lego's official ones.

6052 Batman™ Classic TV Series – Batcave

Ages 14+. 2,526 pieces.
US $269.99 – CA $329.99 – DE 249.99€ – UK £229.99 – DK 2499.00 DKK

Drive the villains out from Batman’s Batcave!

Help Batman™ and Robin™ to drive the villain intruders from the Batcave, featuring a Bat Lab with Batcomputer, plus the Batmobile with stud shooters, Batcopter with flick missiles and the Batcycle. This special model, based on the classic 1960s TV show, also has a Wayne Manor section with an exterior wall to climb on and Bruce Wayne’s study featuring the iconic Batphone and a false bookcase that slides open to reveal the secret entrance to the Batcave. Before spiraling down the Batpoles into the Batcave, change identity from Bruce Wayne™ and Dick Grayson™ into Batman and Robin (separate minifigures included).

•  Includes 9 minifigures: Batman™, Robin™, Bruce Wayne™, Dick Grayson™, Alfred Pennyworth™, The Joker™, Catwoman™, The Riddler™ and The Penguin™.
•  This LEGO® model of the Batcave as seen in the classic 1960s TV series features 2 Batpoles for Batman™ and Robin™ to slide down, a selection of Bat-gadgets, helipad, plus a Batmobile and Batcopter.
•  The Wayne Manor section of the model features Bruce Wayne’s study with the iconic Batphone, a hinged Shakespeare bust with secret button underneath, sliding false bookcase to access the Batpoles, and assorted elements including decorated wallpaper bricks, wall lamps, framed portraits, a framed fish and trophies. It also includes an exterior wall for climbing, with an opening roof for easy access to the Batpoles and an aerial element.
•  The Batcave incorporates a hi-tech, 2-floor Bat Lab with Batcomputer element and a variety of detachable accessory elements, including a lie detector machine, table, chest of drawers, Bat-gadgets and test tubes with translucent elements. Also includes the iconic Batcave entrance for the Batmobile and a helipad for the Batcopter.
•  The Batmobile features a dual cockpit with iconic Batphone, 2 stud shooters, an opening trunk, dual exhaust and sign stickers.
•  The Batcopter has an opening cockpit for a minifigure, bat-inspired wings with 2 flick missiles, spinning rotors and a spinning propeller. A villain minifigure can grab onto the back of the Batcopter for more aerial battle action.
•  The Batcycle features a driver’s seat for Batman™, translucent headlight element and a sidecar for Robin™.
•  Also includes a cat.
•  Weapons include The Joker’s TNT, Catwoman’s whip, The Riddler’s TNT and The Penguin’s umbrella.
•  Accessory elements include Batman’s 3 Batarangs, rope, grappling hook and handcuffs.
•  Includes separate minifigures for Batman™ and Robin’s alter-egos, so enter the secret doorway as Bruce and Dick, and slide down the Batpoles as LEGO® DC Super Heroes!
•  Batcave measures over 18” (46cm) high, 22” (56cm) wide and 7” (20cm) deep.
•  Batmobile measures over 2” (6cm) high, 8” (21cm) long and 2” (7cm) wide.
•  Batcopter measures over 2” (7cm) high, 8” (22cm) long and 7” (19cm) wide.
•  Batcycle measures over 1” (4cm) high, 3” (8cm) long and 1” (4cm) wide.

 

6052 Batman™ Classic TV Series – Batcave

Ages 14+. 2,526 pieces.
US $269.99 – CA $329.99 – DE 249.99€ – UK £229.99 – DK 2499.00 DKK

Drive the villains out from Batman’s Batcave!

Help Batman™ and Robin™ to drive the villain intruders from the Batcave, featuring a Bat Lab with Batcomputer, plus the Batmobile with stud shooters, Batcopter with flick missiles and the Batcycle. This special model, based on the classic 1960s TV show, also has a Wayne Manor section with an exterior wall to climb on and Bruce Wayne’s study featuring the iconic Batphone and a false bookcase that slides open to reveal the secret entrance to the Batcave. Before spiraling down the Batpoles into the Batcave, change identity from Bruce Wayne™ and Dick Grayson™ into Batman and Robin (separate minifigures included).

• Includes 9 minifigures: Batman™, Robin™, Bruce Wayne™, Dick Grayson™, Alfred Pennyworth™, The Joker™, Catwoman™, The Riddler™ and The Penguin™.
• This LEGO® model of the Batcave as seen in the classic 1960s TV series features 2 Batpoles for Batman™ and Robin™ to slide down, a selection of Bat-gadgets, helipad, plus a Batmobile and Batcopter.
• The Wayne Manor section of the model features Bruce Wayne’s study with the iconic Batphone, a hinged Shakespeare bust with secret button underneath, sliding false bookcase to access the Batpoles, and assorted elements including decorated wallpaper bricks, wall lamps, framed portraits, a framed fish and trophies. It also includes an exterior wall for climbing, with an opening roof for easy access to the Batpoles and an aerial element.
• The Batcave incorporates a hi-tech, 2-floor Bat Lab with Batcomputer element and a variety of detachable accessory elements, including a lie detector machine, table, chest of drawers, Bat-gadgets and test tubes with translucent elements. Also includes the iconic Batcave entrance for the Batmobile and a helipad for the Batcopter.
• The Batmobile features a dual cockpit with iconic Batphone, 2 stud shooters, an opening trunk, dual exhaust and sign stickers.
• The Batcopter has an opening cockpit for a minifigure, bat-inspired wings with 2 flick missiles, spinning rotors and a spinning propeller. A villain minifigure can grab onto the back of the Batcopter for more aerial battle action.
• The Batcycle features a driver’s seat for Batman™, translucent headlight element and a sidecar for Robin™.
• Also includes a cat.
• Weapons include The Joker’s TNT, Catwoman’s whip, The Riddler’s TNT and The Penguin’s umbrella.
• Accessory elements include Batman’s 3 Batarangs, rope, grappling hook and handcuffs.
• Includes separate minifigures for Batman™ and Robin’s alter-egos, so enter the secret doorway as Bruce and Dick, and slide down the Batpoles as LEGO® DC Super Heroes!
• Batcave measures over 18” (46cm) high, 22” (56cm) wide and 7” (20cm) deep.
• Batmobile measures over 2” (6cm) high, 8” (21cm) long and 2” (7cm) wide.
• Batcopter measures over 2” (7cm) high, 8” (22cm) long and 7” (19cm) wide.
• Batcycle measures over 1” (4cm) high, 3” (8cm) long and 1” (4cm) wide.

- See more at: http://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-dc-comics-super-heroes-batman-classic-tv-series-batcave-76052-officially-revealed/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LegoEverlasting-LegoReviewsNews+%28The+Brick+Fan+-+LEGO+Reviews+%26+News%29#sthash.JizIQBcQ.dpuf

 

 

 

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Earlier today, a Greek Facebook user posted two pictures of set 76052, "Batman Classic TV Series - Batcave". 

Before quickly reviewing this set's highlights, I will "POW" my way to this blog's conclusion.  If these pictures are fact, I'm officially   declaring that set 76052 will be a winner for AFOLs, KFOLs and investors.  

While consider campy by today's entertainment standards, Adam West's Batman is still very popular despite debuting on the ABC Network 50 years ago (aired January 12, 1966 to March 14, 1968).  Yes folks, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Batman TV series. 

Despite this set being Lego's 3rd Batcave since 2006 (excluding Juniors & Duplo) and won't be the last, it most likely will never be refreshed or redone.  We have an iconic part of pop culture history in Lego form that will probably be available at retail for only 2-3 years.

 

Box Design

 

 

 

 

Highlights

• Includes 9 minifigures : Batman, Bruce Wayne, Robin, Dick Grayson, Alfred Pennyworth, Catwoman, The Joker, The Penguin and The Riddler  Sorry Bat fanatics but Aunt Harriet Cooper, Commissioner Gordon and Barbara Gordon / Batgirl are not included.  The rumored Mr. Freeze minifigure might be a polybag promotion.
• Vehicles included are The Batmobile, Bat-copter and Bat-cycle.
• Portions of Wayne Manor are included included the famous red Batphone and statue head that doubles as the secret entrance to the cave.  A side wall is also included for Batman and Robin to climb.

• Portions of Wayne Manor are included included the well-known red Batphone and Shakespeare bust that doubles as the secret entrance into the cave.  An outside wall looks to be also included for Batman and Robin to climb and dual sliding poles
• I expect MSRP to be around $199.99 considering the amount of minifigures and types of elements used.  Update : a Mod at Eurobricks thinks retail price will be $270 with a 2,526 piece count.
• Retail availability  looks to be next month.

 

 

 

 

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8 minutes ago, Darth_Raichu said:

Because they had to create A LOT of new stickers.  Ha!!

Yea too many for my liking. all that money need more printed bricks!

Those wallpaper bricks!!!  Now @exciter1 can create the 1960s house he always dreamt of

12 minutes ago, Darth_Raichu said:

Those wallpaper bricks!!!  Now @exciter1 can create the 1960s house he always dreamt of

you mean...

Those wallpaper bricks!!!  Now @TheOrcKing can create the 1960s house he always dreamt of

 

17 minutes ago, Lordoflego said:

So you don't have to click on link or look elsewhere on the web:

click what link?

Very cool but $270 is way too expensive and i'm even a fan of the show... Holy cow, how much did Lego pay for the license?  Should be no more $200. 

I bet the set will be in-demand initially and turn into a slow seller because of the price alone.

1 hour ago, dcdfan said:

 

Can rumored be removed from the thread title now...?

i'm updating the blog now

1 hour ago, California92563 said:

Boom! That's expensive  

This one....comes with exciter1s link, that was over one hour ago before link go switched to video

Edited January 12, 201610 yr by Lordoflego

6 minutes ago, Lordoflego said:

This one....comes with exciter1s link

i saw that. page 4 is messed up

Definitely not worth the 270$  Seriously... Only thing that justifies the massive price up is the wall paper because the rest is stickers, and even that we only get 16 of. One could argue that they have to do a new hair piece for catwoman, and batman's mask is printed too, but these things do not justify such a price... For 150 I would have probably said the same thing... I am absolutely not getting one of these unless I can find it for around 30% of RRP...

In the video, how proudly is he saying 'this is also a new sticker'... Who cares about new stickers? Perishable items. I get it that the graphics designer worked a lot and did a damn good job, but why not print more of them? I can't believe LEGO can't reuse the machinery gadget printing in tons of other sets.

Box may not have such bright, strong colors like the previous pic

I'm glad they put the whirligig on the hood.

I wont purchase one, they got this wrong big time. 

6 minutes ago, botchy123 said:

I wont purchase one, they got this wrong big time. 

Only thing wrong with it is the price IMO

11 minutes ago, Lordoflego said:

Only thing wrong with it is the price IMO

Is that all ?

18 minutes ago, botchy123 said:

Is that all ?

Only thing wrong with it is the price IMO

what u got?

Costs same as Ewok Village in Hungary. Hmh. Still very expensive. I will buy it because I have to have all exclusives and can afford it, but most people will prioritize other sets. Especially that TV Batman is barely known there.

17 minutes ago, Lordoflego said:

Only thing wrong with it is the price IMO

what u got?

Yes, generally i look at the buying price and estimate the future selling price. So on this occasion i wont buy any.

9 minutes ago, botchy123 said:

Yes, generally i look at the buying price and estimate the future selling price. So on this occasion i wont buy any.

Or it tanks fast because of the high price and retires after a year. Anyway the price is most likely a result of outrageous license fees of the Classic Series, they seem to milk it especially hard.

12 minutes ago, inversion said:

Or it tanks fast because of the high price and retires after a year.

That's quite possible and good luck to whoever starts buying them early in case that happens.  

Man.....as a huge Adam West BATMAN fan, I want to love this.....but I can't. 

The price point, along with the incomplete looking aspect of it (I'm going to have to MOC a good portion of this to make it a great display piece) has me thinking twice about buying this. Was hoping it'd be more in line with the Arkham Asylum prices/piece count. 

I think they should have done this as 2 different sets.  This year release a nice Batcave, next year release a good Wayne Manor that sits on top of it like Jabba's Palace/Rancor Pit.  Each priced at a more reasonable $200ish.

Looks like I will try and just get the Batmobile by itself on ebay.

7 minutes ago, Davetheman1010 said:

Looks like I will try and just get the Batmobile by itself on ebay.

For my personal collection? That's exactly what I was thinking

I can only have it sealed. Ordering stuff to my parents' huge storage rooms in Hungary while working in the UK to get the actual funds. No storage space in the City of London, just a room costs as much monthly as a family home in rural US lol.

Edited January 12, 201610 yr by inversion