Lego Batman Arkham Asylum: A Massive Set & Advent Calendar Combo
▼ Summary
– Lego unveiled a 2,953-piece Batman Arkham Asylum set for adults and collectors, featuring 16 minifigures and a modular design that can double as a 24-day Advent Calendar-style build.
– The Arkham Asylum set launches September 9 for $300, available for preorder exclusively at the Lego Store, with detailed interiors, removable floors, and interactive elements like swinging cell doors.
– Lego also debuted other SDCC-exclusive sets, including a Game Boy replica and Stranger Things BrickHeadz, alongside new Wicked-themed products.
– The Arkham Asylum set joins Lego’s existing Batman lineup, which includes Batmobile variations and Gotham landmarks, though it isn’t the largest (Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City holds that title with 4,210 pieces).
– Batman fans can also look forward to an Amazon-exclusive Steelbook Library Edition of The Dark Knight Trilogy, featuring collectible cases and display items.
Lego has just revealed its most ambitious Batman set yet – a massive Arkham Asylum model packed with features that will thrill adult collectors and DC fans alike. This 2,953-piece masterpiece recreates Gotham City’s infamous psychiatric hospital in stunning detail, complete with modular floors, functioning prison cells, and an impressive roster of 16 minifigures representing Batman’s greatest allies and deadliest enemies.
Priced at $300 and launching September 9, this set stands out not just for its size but for its clever Advent Calendar-style building approach. While not officially marketed as one, the design encourages builders to tackle sections over 24 days, unveiling new minifigures along the way. The full structure measures 10.23 x 9.84 x 12.59 inches, with three fully enclosed floors that can be separated for display.
Inside, the asylum comes alive with removable rooms, interactive prison doors, and 65 lore-inspired stickers for customizing villain cells. The included Arkham inmate transport van adds another layer of playability, perfect for staging breakout scenarios. Minifigures feature transparent stands for dynamic posing, making the whole display feel like a frozen moment from a Batman story.
For those who prefer speed-building, the entire set can be assembled in one go. But with iconic characters like The Joker, Harley Quinn, Scarecrow, and Killer Croc included, taking time to appreciate each addition might be the better strategy.
This isn’t the only exciting Lego release on the horizon. The Game Boy building set and Stranger Things BrickHeadz are also making waves, alongside new Wicked-themed builds. Batman collectors can also look forward to the Batman Forever Batmobile, launching August 1 for $100.
Compared to other high-end Batman sets, Arkham Asylum offers more interactivity than the Gotham City skyline display, despite having fewer pieces. It’s a must-have for fans who want a detailed, playable diorama rather than static artwork.
Beyond bricks, DC enthusiasts should keep an eye out for the Amazon-exclusive Dark Knight Trilogy Steelbook Library Edition, packed with premium collectibles. But for now, preorders for Arkham Asylum are live, securing what might be the most immersive Batman Lego experience yet.
(Source: GAMESPOT)
