Batman & Robin, Legacy of the Dark Knight

 

LEGO just released the Batman and Robin Batmobile set (76333).

At first glance this is an easy win! It looks just like the in-game version right?

WRONG!

Ignore the fact that the game version has got those SICK glow effects, there’s a couple of (somewhat subtle) differences.

The biggest deviation is in the cockpit.

The real world version only has space for 1 minifigure to sit, but LOTDK has 2 characters at all times, making it necessary for Tt to extend the cockpit so your buddy has somewhere to sit.

This is achieved by shortening the hood by 2 studs.

The bonnet (2 x 45677 wedges back to back) is replaced by a single piece (98281) in game, allowing for the “mudguard” section of the cockpit to be pushed forwards by the required 2 studs.

The overall length of the car remains the same between in game and real world though.

Other than this, the wings probably have the most differences.

Some detailing is removed from the outside of the wings:

The tips of the wings are also changed slightly, replacing the tooth piece and wedge with a simpler curved slope.

The inside has been smoothed with an inverted curved slope and wedge plate:

Additionally:

Dark red jumpers on the back spikey area have been swapped to black:

An inverted bracket was removed from the just in front of the front tyres.

So can it be built?

All these mods could easily be achieved to make a 100% accurate game version. You only need about 50 new parts, and they’re all readily available, but honestly, I wouldn’t bother, just go with the official set. Without really intense scrutiny, it looks basically identical (and the official set arguably looks better).

If you still want to have a go at making a screen accurate version Instructions and part lists are here

The parts list from that link are ADDITIONAL parts required to modify set 76333. YOU ALSO NEED TO BUY/OWN this set.

If you like the build and want to support me, tips are always welcome!