Tim Burton's take on Batman with his 1989 movie remains a singular view of the Caped Crusader that mixes gritty realism, goth spookiness, and an undercurrent of camp. All those elements are heightened in Batman Returns , Burton's 1992 sequel, and are captured in Lego's Batcave Shadow Box --an intricately designed model of Batman's inner sanctum from the film. Lego is "retiring" the set, which means it'll be discontinued from production, so if you're looking to nab it, now's the time.
It's likely that production has already ceased, and Lego is merely clearing out its remaining inventory. At $400, the Batcave has been the most expensive Batman Lego set in production since launching last year, but it's also the most elaborate building kit featuring the Caped Crusader. Exclusive to the Lego Store, the Batcave Shadow Box is 3,981 pieces and includes seven minifigures: Batman (x2), Bruce Wayne, Alfred, Catwoman, The Penguin, and Max Shreck, but it's the presentation that sets it apart.
The shadow box approach presents the set in different ways: You can keep the box closed for a view into the cave through the Batman logo, or open it up to create a larger, interactive diorama of the Caped Crusader's secret lair. There are a whole lot of Easter Eggs and references to the film to make the Batcave itself pretty interesting and evocative. For instance, you can build the full Batmobile from the film, there's a locker with Batman's weapons inside, the Batsuit vault can light up, and you ca.