Exclusive: Lego’s Batman Arkham Asylum set is official – with stunning details and 16 Minifigures

Lego’s subsequent DC Batman set is official: Arkham Asylum
The two,953 piece set was unveiled at San Diego Comedian Con
It’s a three-level set and comes with 16 Minifigures

Sure, it’s the eve of San Diego Comedian Con 2025, and Lego is losing no time ushering in new units – and TechRadar is solely displaying off one of the vital thrilling additions to the Lego Batman theme in current reminiscence.

The Lego DC Batmobile has lengthy been spectacular, however the model new Lego DC Batman Arkham Asylum set is a towering construct with heaps of Minifigures – 16 to be actual.

The set is constructed from 2,953 items, and is designed as a show piece that stands 12.5 inches excessive and almost 10 inches deep. It would come collectively as a two-story constructing plus a roof, and the Asylum could be cut up aside to customise the look. I’ve a sense collectors and followers alike who go for this set will do loads of that to rearrange the Minifigures inside.

Lego Batman up close — (Picture credit score: Jacob Krol/Future)

There are many cells to accommodate the likes of Harley Quinn, Bane, or The Joker, however there’s additionally the outer shell of the constructing, full with purple brick and loads of particulars. In truth, the designers at Lego are transport this set with 65 stickers – that’s numerous customized choices. There’s even the cement signal out entrance and different particulars pulled straight from the Batman universe, and wider DC model.

After all, Arkham Asylum wouldn’t be full with no supply van for inmate transport, in order that’s included too, together with numerous equipment for the Minifigures.

Let’s break down the Minifigures right here as nicely. There are 16 in complete, together with Batman, Batwoman, Batwing, Robin, Mr Freeze, The Riddler, Poison Ivy, Catwoman, Scarecrow, Harley Quinn, Bane, The Joker, The Penguin, Killer Croc, and two safety guards.

Lego Batman up close

(Picture credit score: Jacob Krol/Future)

Moreover, and considerably of a rarity for Lego units, you’ll get clear components to assist pose characters, together with the flexibility to have Batman coming down off the roof or perched up high.

You’ll be able to see a full gallery of photographs of Lego’s DC Batman Arkham Asylum set under, and it’ll launch forward of the vacation season on September 12 for $299.99 / £269.99 (Australian worth TBC). For those who’re a member of Lego Insiders – the model’s free-to-join rewards program – you’ll be able to order the set early on September 9.

Contemplating it’s constructed from almost 3,000 items and is launching earlier than the vacations, Lego can be suggesting this could possibly be used as a Batman introduction calendar of types. How? Effectively, you’d construct part of every day for twenty-four days, because it comes with that variety of baggage to make up the constructing instruction booklet.

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