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70905-1 The Batmobile

70905-1

The Batmobile

The Batmobile is LEGO set 70905-1. It has a score of 83. This is average compared to all other sets. The set is recommended by 2 reviews, based on 11 scored reviews and 15 reviews total. It is ranked in the top 34.15% scored sets on Brick Insights. We know this set was released in 2017, and it is categorised in The LEGO Batman Movie.

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Price Per Part (PPP)

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Average PPP for System in 2017 is 0.11. PPP for this set is 0.1, which is better.

All prices are in $USD, adjusted for inflation. This set is compared to other sets categorised as System. Read more about this in our article about price comparisons.

PPP is a guide, not a rule, and affected by the type of parts included. A set containing small generic parts generally have better PPP than one containing larger specialized parts.

Price Per Minifig (PPM)

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Average PPM for System in 2017 is 16.5. PPM for this set is 12.52, which is better.

All prices are in $USD, adjusted for inflation. This set is compared to other sets categorised as System. Read more about this in our article about price comparisons.

PPM only takes the number of minifigs into account and discards everything else. It's a guide, not a rule.

Review breakdown

Scored reviews

From Bricks To Bothans Recommendation: yes 5 / 5 → 100 / 100

LEGO Recommendation: meh 4.76 / 5 → 95 / 100

amazon.com Recommendation: meh 4.7 / 5 → 94 / 100

Blocks Magazine Recommendation: yes 92 / 100 → 92 / 100

The Brick Fan Recommendation: meh 4.5 / 5 → 90 / 100

ttpm Recommendation: meh 4.5 / 5 → 90 / 100

Brick Fanatics Recommendation: meh 4.2 / 5 → 84 / 100

Brickset Recommendation: meh 4.1 / 5 → 82 / 100

Jay's Brick Blog Recommendation: meh 4 / 5 → 80 / 100

Vaderfan2187's Blog Recommendation: meh 3.8 / 5 → 76 / 100

Just2Good Recommendation: no D → 30 / 100

Unscored reviews

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Set information

Set ID: 70905-1
Name: The Batmobile
Parts: 581
Minifigs: 5

Retail price (USD):
Original: 59.99
Inflation adjusted: 62.57

Price Per Part (USD):
Original: 0.10
Inflation adjusted: 0.1

Price Per Minifig (USD):
Original: 12.00
Inflation adjusted: 12.52

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From Bricks To Bothans

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Recommendation: yes 5 / 5 by Nick Martin

Even though it seems a bit light for a $60 set (thanks to the abundance of some small parts), it's still just a rock solid build that's fun to play with and display.

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LEGO

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Recommendation: meh 4.76 / 5 from 25 reviews

This was a set I kinda ignored until I saw it for sale at Toys r us. Then I looked into it, and figuring it may not be on sale again, I bought it. It was an enjoyable build, with not too many challenging steps. The minifigure selection is great, with Batman (obviously), Robin, Kabuki twins, and the Manbat. The worst minifigure here is the Manbat, since he's the same version from a couple years back. I wish they had made a new version of the Manbat or just given us a different character instead. The Batmobile is great, as it was larger than expected. There is space for Batman and Robin inside, even though it gets pretty cramped in there. The inside is easily accessible, with a simple feature to get the roof off. There is lots of detail, even without putting the stickers on, making it a great display piece. It's also great for play, with little things that can be articulated, and it's very stable. The best part about the Batmoblie is definitely the movement in the wheels. It can go in all different directions and poses with this feature. Though, amidst the great things in the Batmobile, there are two flaws in it. The first is that the inside isn't 100% closed up, as there are two small “gaps" near the base of the vehicle that leave the inside open to the outside. Secondly, there aren't many things that shoot on the vehicle. There are only two stud shooters on the whole vehicle, which isn't much. Overall, the Batmobile is a well made build. This set has a few downs here and there, but the biggest problem here is the price. This set is $75, which is way too much for a set that has less than 600 pieces. This set should be $60, or $65 at most. This is a great set for many reasons, so the price should be reasonable so more kids and collectors can get it. Though, this is a must buy if you see it on sale.

This score from LEGO is an aggregate of 25 reviewers. The snippet above represent only one of them.
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amazon.com

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Recommendation: meh 4.7 / 5 from 196 reviews

Customer Video Review Length:: 17:58 Mins LEGO has produced many examples of The Batmobile including the classic 1960s reproduction and my favorite - The Tumbler. This is a mid-range set and great value with the current discounts $47 at Amazon versus $60 at The LEGO Store. Don't be fooled by the part count, this is a fiddly build but is robust and will hold up to hours of play. I really like the way the wheels have dual points of articulation and the minifigures (Batman, Robin, Manbat and The Kabuki Twins). The downside was an excess of stickered pieces where printed pieces would have given a more satisfying and less frustrating to build end result. Value for money is not bad for LEGO, especially with the Amazon discount. Recommended.

This score from amazon.com is an aggregate of 196 reviewers. The snippet above represent only one of them.
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Blocks Magazine

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Recommendation: yes 92 / 100

70905 The Batmobile was reviewed in issue 28 of Blocks Magazine.

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The Brick Fan

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Recommendation: meh 4.5 / 5 by Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The set is a considerably decent size and has a lot of play features. It's actually larger than I expected after building it. The only knock I have for this set is not with the Batmobile itself but with the minifigure selection. Three of the five minifigures we've had before and one of those is a three year old minifigure with Man-Bat. Other than that, I feel the Batmobile will be a nice addition to your collection.

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Recommendation: meh 4.5 / 5

This is a very cool set that fans of the new LEGO Batman Movie will really like building and playing with. The Batmobile's moving wheels offer some versatility in the play as kids recreate their favorite movie scenes or imagine all-new comedic good versus evil battles.

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Brick Fanatics

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Recommendation: meh 4.2 / 5 by Graham

If you only pick up one set from The LEGO Batman Movie range, this would be a solid choice that does not disappoint. Like The LEGO Movie sets did, this offers a detailed build experience superior to that found in the DC Super Heroes range. As for the design, the licence plate best sums up this unique take on the Batmobile. It has ‘battittude'.

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Brickset

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Recommendation: meh 4.1 / 5 from 1 review

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Jay's Brick Blog

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Recommendation: meh 4 / 5 by Jay

I highly recommend 70905 The Batmobile for its fun-filled features, and its gorgeous aesthetics. No other set has captured LEGO Batman' personality in LEGO bricks as well as The Batmobile has.

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Vaderfan2187's Blog

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Recommendation: meh 3.8 / 5 by Vaderfan2187

This set is quite good. Playability and minifigures are not up to the high standard I would expect, but apart from that, this is a very nice set and a standout of the wave. The price is also good, especially in comparison to other LEGO Batman Movie sets. The vehicle looks super badass and definitely has BATITUDE!

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Just2Good

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Recommendation: no D → 30 / 100

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The Brothers Brick

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by Andrew

Don't let the thin-looking black vehicle on the box fool you — this is a substantial, interesting set with some really fun play features, solid minifigs, and a surprisingly diverse selection of parts. And for sixty bucks you get 581 pieces and five figs, so it's actually a decent deal for a LEGO set in a licensed theme.

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HispaBrick Magazine

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by hispabrick

It is a great set for Batman fans and its collection of vehicles, as well as a great set for children because its playability, which also invites you to purchase other vehicles (from the bad guys, obviously …) that also appear in the movie and can complement the game.

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JANGBRiCKS

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by Jang

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Brickset News

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by iso3200

The main thing that you need to know is that it is an extremely likeable set indeed. Good build. Good playability. Good display piece. If it has caught your eye, then I would certainly recommend it and say that you should buy it at the first price you are happy with. Batitude? Yes indeed.

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