Fixing the LEGO Batman the Animated Series Batmobile - BLUE vs BLACK

Today, I'm super excited to share with you all a video I've been working on for a while. I ordered all the pieces on LEGO Shop @ Home to transform the new LEGO Batman the Animated Series Batmobile (Batman™ with the Batmobile™ vs. Harley Quinn™ and Mr. Freeze™) from BLUE to BLACK!
Thank you to LEGO for providing the regular version of the set
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00:00 Intro
01:20 Unboxing
02:09 Black Batmobile
03:15 Headlights
04:02 Shaping & Interior
05:25 Stand
05:57 Mixing Black & Blue
06:56 Micro Batmobile
07:14 Outro
#lego #batman #legobatman #batmobile

[@Ashnflash]

What do you think is better? Black or Blue?

[@AVDDesstroyer]

BLACK

[@The-Gold-Package]

I think it should’ve been a mix of both, a really dark blue or black with blue highlights.

[@rodrign007]

That combo one you made at the end is the best one

[@BrandonScott-mi5pz]

GREAT ASHNFLASH LEGO BATMAN 🦇 THE ANIMATION SERIES BATOMOBILE SET 👌 PERSONALITY BLACK COLOR.

[@The_Fixit]

cool in black

[@ONSTAGEMILK]

The mix with the blue acting as highlights for the black batmobile looked perfect

[@ADOX2525]

Agreed

[@joeleboeuf]

I concur.

[@eldonwatson7161]

Yup

[@jirdan4870]

That's what I was really hoping for when it was announced.

[@Benlovescheese]

Ok that combo with blue on the top is for sure the most series-accurate, it's just like how it looks in that lighting and probably what Lego should have gone for.

[@dannybrezelhorner2715]

Should have if they cared anymore

[@rodrign007]

The blue is cool because it’s different from all the other batmobiles but black is objectively better for btas

[@undeadch1cken523]

I think they should've done black with dark blue on some of the edges as highlights, I think that would set it apart but still remain the original aesthetic of the BTAS batmobile

[@Ironsmashweb]

Could’ve done blue with one of the million other Batmobile sets

[@XxAramisxX]

The car is blue in BTAS. Literally every episode.

[@rodrign007]

@@XxAramisxX when Alfred and Bruce literally refer to the Batmobile as a “black car” I’m pretty sure that means it’s black

[@ObZen515]

@@XxAramisxXnope

[@nochs_brother_2]

From a non-BTAS fan: After looking at some reference picture i think that black is definitely more accurate, but I much prefer the dark blue. We've had so many black Batmobiles, the blue is just nice and refreshing.

[@jirdan4870]

For me the black with Blue Detailing looked perfect.

[@EntretuGaming]

6:02 that sound..

[@Countdownedits]

The black just keeps it accurate to the series and it’s so well done

[@CarpetBanana]

It's literally not accurate though

[@hmssirius9343]

@@CarpetBanana Yes it is. The Batmobile isn't blue, and never has been. You don't understand what color highlights are?

[@CarpetBanana]

@@hmssirius9343 it's literally seen as solid blue at times in the show

[@muisverriet]

@@CarpetBanana The Batmobile is black. It's called out as black in the show. The blue is highlights.

[@CarpetBanana]

@@muisverriet they could've called it red in the show and it would still be blue

[@donkeypunch719]

Originally I thought this set would've been best in black. However, after seeing your combination of black with the top all in dark blue is amazing. You struck gold with that idea. It perfectly replicates the animation style and is now 100% the way that I'm gonna do mine. Honestly, it's how it should have been done.

[@s.t.0.p]

Black is the accurate color, simple as that. I don't care that every other batmobile is black, they shouldn't make an 89 batmobile dark grey to be different just like they shouldn't make an BTAS batmobile dark blue

[@JamesLawner]

The all-black look is perfection! And the blue&black combo looks really good, and something Lego could’ve made.

[@alexkull24]

Not completely black or blue! The mix of both colors is the best option!!! Keeps it accurate to the animated series! WOW!!! O.O

[@Jelus1]

Bro that Black Batmobile is just 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@PenPlays]

Oh it's PERFECT in black!!

[@dvillain4136]

I think black undeniably looks better but I do like the idea of mixing the black and blue for shading.

[@ewan_stormer6668]

Yessss!!! I’ve been waiting to see a MOC on how to improve this set! May consider using your own ways 👀 Excited to watch this :)

[@mnhoosier9969]

It was way cooler than I imagined. Next to each other, it makes no sense why they made a dark blue one. Very cool, thanks, Ash

[@arghjayem]

Thankyou! Don’t know why TLG thought it would be a good idea to make it blue! 😂 06:49 yeah that’s kind of how they used orange bricks on the new Barad Dur LOTR set to nightlight the black tower and give the illusion of the eye and the lava glowing and casting light onto the tower!

[@camronwilson6842]

I am so glad you did this! I was disappointed in the blue, it didn't make sense

[@samlowther9487]

For the lights at the front, you could maybe even trim off the dark blue on the stickers using a very fine blade

[@HoboJoe007]

That two-tone mix really looks nice. I think that's how I'll display mine

[@harryc7651]

Thank you so, so much for building this model in black. It’s exactly what I was gonna do and now I’m even more excited to do so! You are THE BEST thank you!

[@briandesens144]

Awesome video ashnflash 😊

[@joe1205]

I think both work with their own pros and cons. I like the blue, because it's different from every other Lego Batmobile, and BTAS is the only theme that can technically get away with it in this colour.

[@leafspiderbane]

I am so happy he did this 😭

[@CaptainRex332]

It’s……………beautiful

[@ModYoBricks]

Hold the pages steady, Ash! That glare is killing me! 😂

[@inpunxwecrust]

This is exactly what I'm planning to do. Glad to hear the price isn't too far off.

[@superhumanfromkoyilandi]

The mix with black and blue is the best, it just gives that animated artstyle vibe

[@markbondi4556]

Seeing them side by side definitely the blue one to set it apart

[@GrimTex1andOnly]

The way i remember the vehicle was it rolling though the streets of Gotham and it would go from Dark Blue to Black as he passed street lights.

[@RxneIsHxre1010]

$60 for a blue TASM batmobile with stud shooters on top is crazy

[@Ruune__]

Honestly I like the blue version better. It really stands out in the sea of other Batmobiles

[@lsandjs9793]

The mixing of black and blue was just beautiful

[@b1ryani912]

That black and blue combo looks absolutely fire.

[@supermanguy1214]

Man, what you did here is amazing! I love the black one, I love the blue one, but I also love the combination build you did! Either way I’m just so excited to get this set in my hands on June 1!

[@anthonychang1426]

The black and blue option is INCREDIBLE!!!

[@chrispepoy278]

The blue and black combo is awesome

[@blackmageminifigcustoms76]

Now that’s the BMAS, Great Job 🥳🥳🥳

[@tylerhawkins9614]

Picking this up tomorrow 😁 super hyped about it to finally have animated series figures and the batmobile is awesome too 😊

[@bri.g.5105]

Like the blue but the black on side with blue top makes it look more animated

[@woomypanda]

ngl this looks so fire and would totally be down to doing this too! Great vid!

[@BattyLuna]

The blue top /black body mix is more authentic. Like from "Almost Got Him" . And matches his cowl coloring in the series.

[@Stormchaser2032]

I love the yellow brick headlights, gives it more realism.

[@dikenlikalp]

Hmm that light trick with blue and black mixed is really working. The new Baraddur set has the same logic in the eye section, with black pieces of the tower flipped with browns.

[@kieranperreaultdit-morin9262]

Honestly I think the perfect in between would be one that’s mostly black but has different blue parts around for highlights

[@maltesefalcon85]

the problem is lego needs more a darker blue closer to an indigo/black to make it more accurate the black is good but even the kenner toy was slightly grey

[@Jpansta]

Blue and black mix is perfect.

[@terrymcginnis2878]

Excellent custom design for the black Batmobile!

[@scottsbrix]

Love the sideways rounded pieces where the stud shooters go. Looks a lot better

[@dajones773]

Great video, especially adding the clip from the batman animated series confirming the batmobile color is black and not dark blue!

[@yozzzeh]

Lego definitely should do blue on black for Bat vehicles from now on That's chef's kiss right there

[@thewatchtower4747]

Does anyone else think it would be cool to see a batmobile in a really dark metallic red? It could be a reference to how the very first batmobile was just a red car

[@aeroallergen]

I wonder what it would look like if it was mainly black but highlighted by dark blue, just like in the show Edit: Thanks for showing this option, Ashnflash. I should've watched the whole video before leaving a comment.

[@The_DoodleGuy]

Why do your hands always be shakin?

[@aaronious2693]

The mix was nice.

[@Dvaders05]

“…he’s the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now…”

[@turbkeysamdwich1880]

The combo one is really cool.

[@odiethebeag2421]

I wish they had a darker blue color that was between that black and blue.

[@snoopycharlie8718]

Your Black/Blue combo is cool and kinda hints at the animation shading 👍🏻

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

Oh yeah the combo is nice

[@aunk1134]

i like the hybrid of the two using the blue where the light touches and the black elsewhere

[@mauricemcmahon8743]

black and blue it looks great

[@doctordetroit1217]

All black looks very good, but the black and blue looks superb, I could see folk spending hours swapping out parts until they get the look they want, full marks for an excellent video!

[@daanvanderleest7171]

I prefer the dark blue one, but they both look great!

[@warrennewman5325]

I like the black one did awesome there

[@ADOX2525]

The mixture you should at the end (option 3) was the best!

[@ivanbutler5772]

Two things: One) I don't know, I mean the black looks better, but... I don't know, I feel like the blue suits it a little bit more. Like the size of an atom better. Two) As of tonight, I am an official high school graduate! Even though it's one of the biggest moments in my life, I'm still overwhelmed by the fact that I'm leaving.

[@koffinmadman]

Look WAAAYYYYYY better in Black

[@activepuck2225]

Honestly I really dig that blue colour. 🙂

[@willandbill3896]

Put a couple of blue bricks on it for cel shading also that’s why people think it’s blue is because of the cel shading it’s black

[@Kak37]

this is good

[@brenthenry1338]

The grey 1x1 round pieces are aligned differently on the black version than the blue

[@ginyutiki]

Personally I liked the choice to make it dark blue in the official set, it makes it unique and lets it stand out from all the other Batmobiles they ever made. But I gotta say it does look much more sleeker in pure black, it's such a great build and it looks better in black. Do LEGO not do variant sets? They could that for this, just duplicate the set, add a "-B" to the set's number or something and call it a different edition

[@DalleDC]

Great job on the black one, I would have bought that version. The combi version is cool to, but would still get a pure black one.

[@mymanzach8265]

Disagree with you about the headlights being better as stickers. Your mod looks very nice! Very well done!

[@alejandrodeleon244]

Dark blue is accurate to the series. It's probably because of the lighting in the show, but the car is blue. For accuracy, dark blue is the right choice. For style, either color works pretty well.

[@IndianaJake]

NICE!! Been contemplating if I should do this. I have murdered out the Keaton & Bale Batmobiles and they look soo much better. Those ones are already mostly black tho

[@OdinLarsen738]

Could you try the Batman TAS season 4 Batmobile

[@seanalailima5929]

For your upcoming visit to the LEGO convention in Denmark, do you have what's prepared (i.e.: a better audio microphone, the missed content, and if they are going to make a Super Legacy set)?

[@markomatews-mp3nl]

Have you a list to buying the black parts i will do the same with the car

[@mrdude88]

We need a sliding mechanism for the door of the car/roof.

[@darksky7769]

Gold

[@albertopadillatrasvina7657]

Black , Nice custom !!

[@ejhproductions1]

The blue looks more like the original animated series, while the black reminds me more of The New Batman Adventures

[@rory_pond1701]

Once you go black Batmobile, you never go back.

[@linusfornow]

Bro cel shaded the lego Batmobile. I love it

[@LuanttyInAction-uk5tm]

I believe it is blue. I was watching some episodes of the series, and I noticed that the Batmobile is clearly blue. And not even Dick Grayson's eyes, which sometimes appear blue and sometimes appear black.

[@01flord]

How much were the replacement pieces in black?

[@OscarWRG]

You have the part “6262085: PLATE 1X1X2/3, OUTSIDE BOW” wrong at the top of the blue one

[@SporeZoo]

Yeah, I noticed that too.

[@kikovaldes4445]

Where did you get the black one from?

[@HIGHVOLTAGEtoElectronicToys]

I love Batman

[@Fazekas66]

Ash be like “Does it come in black”

[@flyingsquirrel64]

my ideal set would have been black with stickers that have thin dark blue lines to help show the shape

[@devinflint5554]

Blue is more the color of the TAS related toys, but they should have gone with a darker shade, like the color used for the TARDIS and Optimus Prime.

[@Venom071111]

The blue looks like the original series, but this one looks like the re-designed series of season 3 I think. Cuz even his suit was blue in the first series but black in the follow up.

[@bacon2359]

Lego did batman dirty on the 80th anniversary.

[@raimiallpowerful2020]

I much prefer blue. It stands out and replicated the "look". Comic iron man is meant to be gold but its best to make him yellow. Batman's own cape, the inner dark blue. Its not meant to be double sides its just to replicate the look. Plus with all the mocs i think blue stands out. If i want black I'd pick a sleeker moc

[@tomasgeraldes6270]

I guess they made it blue due to that was how they the "light reflection" effect in the cartoons. The batmobile and Batman's cape had blue painted areas

[@emeraldninjalink6312]

I think for the official set there should be black shadows on the side. Not all blue, but also not all black(although that design you showed looks really cool!).

[@emeraldninjalink6312]

lol, I didn’t get through enough of the video to see that you actually did it. Yeah I think it looks much better than the pure black, but I feel like there should be more a mix on the top(maybe that will be my personal project :))

[@cjpanda1017]

Should do a black with blue highlights, it’d be more accurate