Lego's Classic Batman Batmobile Is Selling Out On Launch Day - Grab It While You Can

Arguably the coolest Lego Batmobile of all time is now available as of October 1. No, it's not a replica of the mighty Tumbler or the West Coast Customs abomination used by George Clooney, but Adam West's crime-fighting ride that debuted in the 1966 Batman TV series. The 1966 Batmobile is a more in-depth build than some of the other smaller Lego Batmobiles. It comes with 1,822 pieces, and the completed build is 19 inches long. You'll want to order the new $150 Lego Batmobile soon, as Amazon is already sold out and the set is backordered at the Lego Store. Orders placed now will ship by October 19.

Lego DC Batman: 1966 Batmobile

Like the source material, this Lego Batmobile is a sleek pursuit vehicle full of bat-gadgets. It has cool bat-features like molded windshields, an openable trunk with the Bat-computer inside, a rear jet engine, and an informative plaque to complete the display. Naturally, you'll get a Batman minifigure to put in the driver's seat, and he looks just like the Caped Crusader portrayed by the legendary Adam West. There's even painted eyebrows on his cowl. Unfortunately, there's no can of Bat-Shark Repellant in this set.

This is also a big set, as after you complete it, it'll measure 50cm in length (19 inches) and it's 18cm (seven inches) wide.

The new set isn't the only incarnation of the Batmobile that has received the Lego treatment--far from it. Though some of Lego's Batmobile sets are discontinued--the Batcave Shadow Box, which comes with a Batmobile, is retiring soon--there are still several available now at major retailers.

Lego Batman - Batmobile Sets

• Batman '66 Batmobile (1.822 pieces) -- $150
• Batman 3-in-1 Lego Gift Set (835 pieces) -- $50
• Batman: The Animated Series Batmobile (435 pieces) -- $60
• Batman '89 Batmobile (438 pieces) -- $38 ($48)
• The Dark Knight Trilogy Tumbler Batmobile (2,049 pieces) -- $227 ($270)
• Batman vs. the Joker: Batmobile pursuit (54 pieces) -- $22 ($27)
• Batcave Shadow Box (3,981 pieces) -- $400

You can get the Batmobile from Tim Burton's first Batman movie with minifigures of Batman and the Joker, an openable trunk, a cockpit for the minifigure, and two blasters under the hood for a discount at Amazon.

Another budget option is the recently released Batmobile from the Batman: The Animated Series, which is priced at $60. This is a nice and compact build, and it includes minifigures of Batman, Mr. Freeze, and Harley Quinn. For the absolute cheapest option, this pocket-sized Batmobile is a fun lunchtime build for just $21.60.

On the pricier end of Batmobile Lego sets, you can grab the Tumbler from the Dark Knight trilogy. It's a very cool 2,049-piece build, but it's also significantly more expensive than the upcoming Batmobile--though it's on sale for $227 at Amazon (down from $270). Or for something much more affordable, this pocket-sized Batmobile is a fun lunchtime build for just $22.

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