LEGO (Ultimate) 1989 Batmobile review! 76139

Full independent review of LEGO's huge 1989 Batmobile from the Michael Keaton / Tim Burton film.
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[@JANGBRiCKS]

Yuss! My first review completed after having to reinstall my main editing computer's OS and everything else! 🤣😣 This was actually a *2019* set but hopefully that one text error for a few seconds won't completely distract from the entire 21-minute video!

[@thegoldencraft365]

JANGBRiCKS yay

[@ninjaboyschannel7604]

Woooooohoooo favorite builder

[@Kodi_q]

Yay

[@MartenFerret]

FUN FACT: Many decades ago, BatMan may have been known as 'ReremouseMan', as 'reremouse' was a word used to mean 'bat'. :3

[@martinhansen2585]

Nice build. Are you gonna review the new Pirate Bay?

[@thedeegee1601]

If you plan to display this without the base, i recommend you use 4 trans clear bricks underneat just behind the wheels. There is actually a full brick of clearance so the car LOOKS like it's resting on it's wheels. The reason for this is my personal experience with it. After a month the rear tires started to deform more and more because of the weight of the car.

[@RMJ1984]

Thanks for the tip.

[@The_Bomb627]

If your tires are deformed from the weight just squish the inside wheel walls and they'll pop back out

[@thepriestpucci4988]

I noticed that too on mine so i put it back on the stand

[@EB_musik]

Just fill the tires with hot glue

[@kickabrick2257]

This is such a satisfying set to look at.

[@Yellowbuzz-ug6of]

I own it it, and it is

[@firigidice497]

own it and catch myself looking at it all the time

[@thepriestpucci4988]

It just looks so smoth and clean

[@DepressedLego]

Same bro

[@thebolt76]

I bought an extra Joker from the DC Minifigure bags to use the hair piece on this Joker. Looks so good, I have him holding his hat.

[@rocnado]

It would’ve been really cool if they introduced matte finish LEGO bricks for this set.

[@BrickHub]

They need to bring back some of the more unique bricks. Back in the day they used to even have gold bricks, which I wish they would bring back.

[@willybold1963]

I think the stickers on the back of the headlights are genius!!!!

[@TheSpufiniti]

This set was just the best honestly. Great build and end result. Well worth the price

[@bernielopez7429]

Love how the technic bricks on the bottom that specially interface with the stand are colored blue to stick out, so simple but so effective

[@troodon1096]

I may be alone in this but I'd love if they'd do a large scale UCS-quality model of the 1966 TV series Batmobile (built on the 1955 Lincoln Futura).

[@chrisiboy18]

Finally, I waited a realy long time for this review, thx Jang

[@Metalizer]

"long have I waited" :P

[@alannoronha8613]

Despite being mostly black bricks I found this to be a quick build. And saving up most my vip points I ended up paying £20.00 and got four free promos as well. Best deal so far.

[@thepriestpucci4988]

Thats a lot of vip points!

[@glenransome9519]

Oh my goodness, I was so certain I'd missed a step when I saw that leftover train wheel! Thankyou!

[@thebolt76]

I got this Nov. 29 2019 but had to wait until Christmas to open it, but I did get the limited edition minifig scale version with it that I was able to put together right away. The smaller one is awesome as well but this is my favorite set and was the most fun/intriguing built to date. Took me about six and a half hours as well. My second favorite build is Voltron and that thing is pretty massive too and how they all combine is cool.

[@flameblast7364]

My favourite build was my deathstar and then I built voltron and now I'm on the newest millennium Falcon and I'm 15 a lot of me getting these sets was saving up a lot of my money

[@obamaslefteyeball1710]

I’ve been a fan of Jack Nicholson for a long time, his Joker is my favourite joker (even more than heath ledger 😂) I wish that Minifigure came in more sets it looks so cool 😔

[@Tuck3rm00r3]

I have this Lego set

[@splogeblogefloge]

Just order the minifig itself online

[@BennyLlama39]

DrSweeney Blasphemy! Nah, I'm kidding. 😀 While I *prefer* Heath's Joker, I'll take Jack's over the campy 60s version any day. 🙂

[@Paul5200_]

I kinda just want those mini figs but I don't want to spend what I'm sure would be a small fortune just to get them

[@Stiffkittens01]

he never played the joker. he just played himself bestvbatman & joker will always be Kevin Conroy & Mark HamillBest Theatrical Batman film is Mask of the Phantasm

[@kaden7263]

I’m more tempted to buy this than ever now.

[@superotterify]

Get it. This and my ucs slave 1 are my center pieces when it comes to my collection

[@AWMsCorner]

I got this a few months ago, the minifigures are phenomenal, some of my favorites from any set. The build process was overwhelming for me personally, but that’s just because I don’t usually but huge sets. I appreciated seeing your opinions and thoughts, after the build I’ve grown very fond of not just the set but the actual movie car itself, you feel like you grow a new appreciation for how much effort both the movie and set designers went through to create this iconic look.

[@thepriestpucci4988]

I got it for Christmas with the exclusive smal one and the christmas tree too Its really really cool

[@Tuck3rm00r3]

I got it for Christmas to 👍

[@joedesalvo3316]

got mine for Christmas and I still havent built it yet lol

[@KLOKRIECHER]

I think the next UCS Batman set should be the batwing! :-)

[@ratbat1072]

They should do kite man's kite

[@icemav5740]

Or the affleckmobile to complete the trilogy of the Tumbler, the Keatonmobile and the Affleckmobile

[@emersonray762]

You’re about... 4 months too early

[@Harvey2k]

U got that lol its coming soon

[@everymlbhomerunoftheday2323]

KLOKRIECHER this guy called it

[@megadayve]

no way you did this in 6.5 hours! have a very hard time believing that, wow you must be lightning fast

[@octowuss1888]

I think he has a lot of experience in building LEGO!

[@stepheng6349]

I think it took me around 30 hours to build. I assume each bag is an hour of work, and did 2 bags per day for 2 weeks.

[@AlaLoupeQC]

After hearing you gushing over this vehicle in past videos, Jang, I'm sure your viewers have been waiting for your impressions on this. To me, this has topped everything I've built or bought in terms of LEGO products. I'm surprised you didn't bring up the instructions book, also the info about one designer who also worked on the Tumbler. For me, not only is the value so incredible judging the franchise, size and pieces... but it does have an emotional value to me because I appreciate the Batman series quite a lot. I do have The Tumbler and it scales with it. I know there are flaws but I can only appreciate the work they've done making it as sturdy and authentic as possible. I know it doesn't seem perfect but, to me, it is a perfect set. I was the targeted audience, I grew up with the movies featuring this vehicle and it celebrates not only the franchise but it pays homage to the original designers of the movie prop as well as the art director who sadly passed away almost a year after winning the Academy Award for his work on the 1989 movie. When I placed all the numbered bags on the table for a picture of the packaging, I thought I was in for some trouble and I realized the amount of work firsthand. Shoutouts to the designers because they deserve every single moment of respect and appreciation and, yes, this is quite an expensive... wonderful toy.

[@lssproductions3180]

I haven't seen the 89 film, but that didn't stop me from getting this set last month

[@willybold1963]

Same!

[@mafiamanveto3004]

Yeah makes sense. Such a great batmobile design that's pretty much set the standard since. With most having throwback elements to this.

[@RailynVGC]

You should see it

[@spidermonkeynr1]

You didnt see it. Omg. Go watch it

[@obedthejusticeschultz]

It’s really good, highly recommend the movie

[@jlaplaable]

I have built it and i love it, best lego in many years.

[@matthewelliott8295]

I absolutely love this set. By far the biggest set I've ever built. My only gripe with it is the large square flat plate on the canopy. It's a different material to the entire rest of the build that uses a shiny finish, so this bit that has a matte-black finish stands out like a sore thumb. It's even got the injection moulding mark. Apart from that though, it's an amazing build and will look great in the case I have ordered for it!

[@somekid1869]

Your in luck! Lego changed that black injection mold piece and replaced it with 3 2x6 tiles and you can get them from bricks and pieces

[@jorgegomezespinosa8192]

I just wish they had released a Fortress of Solitude set for Superman's 80th Anniversary

[@edselsugay4768]

Four years later, and this set still looks amazing!!!

[@Goldenbane]

Looking at the mini-figures compared to the car..."Quick, to the Batmobuilding!"

[@lbricks7631]

I was so hyped for this vid! I am not disappointed. : )

[@TheCoolFactor]

Definitely on my bucket list once I can afford it and find space to display this beauty. Thank you for the thorough look Jang!

[@superstarjonesbros]

I have an older UCS-like Batmobile, which I really love as well. You can see it's a bit dated, but it still looks awesome nonetheless. It's set 7784 (from 2006).

[@AIDENTHEMINECRAFTGAMERANIMATIO]

That LEGO Batmobile looks awesome

[@akirahojo2]

Still couldn’t get over the fact we can’t place the mini figures in the USC size Batmobile and Batwing, however great the build sets are.

[@glassprismfilms]

Ha! No way. I watch loads of your videos (nice voice by the way, very easy listening). I Just got this Batmobile in the mail yesterday and starting it today. Got the Batman and Batman Returns soundtracks at the ready whilst building. :-)

[@willybold1963]

I got that set! That was the first large set I build!

[@thepriestpucci4988]

for me it was the largest brickbuilt set i got. And it is very good building expierience!

[@spydergkh6337]

Excellent review! I didn't buy it when it was still being produced. 'Kept procrastinating! I bought one recently on ebay for a bit under $400. Lol! Oh well! Looking forward to the build, and will definitely get a light kit for it!

[@braydenburgess6064]

Thank you for creating these videos for us all to watch. I always make sure to watch your reviews before buying a set myself. Overall, thanks so much!!!

[@dickdouse9482]

I loved putting this together in all honesty the ultimate batmobile gave me more trouble as far as instructions go

[@Dymkobierca]

I'm glad you picked the clip from build video that shows how the windscreen piece looks almost unobscured.

[@strangerofthe2067]

This is hands down one of my FAVORITE sets! Got this on release day and I absolutely LOVE IT! I have it in a display with the Tumbler and it’s crazy how big it is. Now I wish Lego would do another UCS set of the Animated Series Batmobile, or one from one of the Arkham games, or even the Most recent Justice League movies. Just give us more UCS BATMOBILES!!!

[@Markusewitz]

Or the original Batmobile from the 60s! :-)

[@Zenlore6499]

Gosh dang, that is a great set!

[@leetri]

I wish I could get this set, but I have no room at all for a car this massive. This is THE definitive Batmobile, although I personally prefer the super stylish art deco Batmobile from the Animated series.

[@andygoodfellow9455]

Awesome set. Great review Jang, not often we hear you gushing praise like that! Must mean it is pretty special. Thanks.

[@fgdj2000]

Thanks for the review. I got this in December for my birthday and am still so happy with it. Truly one of a kind, at least for (former) kids of the 80s and 90s. Really love your channel, Jangbricks. Whenever I see a set that interests me, I'll check out whether you've made a review, yet. Very thorough, very open minded, praising what's praiseworthy, criticizing fairly what doesn't work about each particular set. Keep it up! Stay safe!

[@GeorgeBeyond]

I just finished it. It was an awesome buildexperience and the batmobile looks excellent! I'm really impressed by it, cheers Lego designers you did a great job!

[@mickeyminime7556]

The tumbler from batman begins was my first lego build since i was very little. The 1989 batmobile was my second set. It's amazing to see how far lego has come from the basic build back in the early days like 90's to a very near realistic build of the batmobile.

[@markstamford8356]

Was given this as a 50th birthday gift in May. It's a fantastic build had so much fun building it.

[@Bob-cy6rd]

Jang, I completely agree with your review. This is an outstanding set. One of the most fun and well-designed sets I've worked on in a long time. I really hate myself so I laid out all of those black pieces on a black carpet in a dimly lit room. My only complaint was that there weren't more stickers so I could increase the self loathing (sarcasm). I bought this right after Christmas and it's been sitting around until I got time to build it - in August.

[@Kyle_Hanson]

Fan: why is the batmobile way bigger than you Batman? Batman: because I'm BATMAN Thanks for the likes!

[@obedthejusticeschultz]

Getting HISHE vibes

[@Kyle_Hanson]

@@obedthejusticeschultz it's the because he's Batman

[@b_p5558]

hey… you want to know my.… SECRET IDENTITY?

[@Kyle_Hanson]

@@b_p5558 his secret identity is BATMAN

[@Tadervader100]

my parents bought this for me for christmas, i love it. it is a truly epic set, i just wish i could have gotten the batmobile that came with the preorder.

[@user-qi8ct7kv9f]

i have the model yet to be assembled still in box. ive watched ton of review..but your review is the best.. good lighting..detail .honest and clear... keep it up mate.

[@SkyFireDrone2022]

This is the best version of this car I’ve seen 😎

[@stepheng6349]

I've been waiting to hear your thoughts since this came out Black Friday 2019. It was such a great project to put together over Christmas and only got it because I have a display case to keep it nice in. 10/10 would recommend!

[@patrickracer43]

This is an *ABSOLUTE UNIT*

[@masterofzion1]

I watched the first 2 hours of the pure build before I clicked buy. Can't wait for it to come! I have a shelf set aside for it! Thanks for the review!

[@newwavejunkie]

I've been waiting to hear your thoughts on this set! This was honestly one of the most satisfying LEGO builds I've ever done.

[@defenderprime8046]

Absolutely amazing build! THIS is one of the best Batmobiles ever made, no doubt! I liked the Tumbler Batmobile we saw in the last Batman trilogy with Christian Bale, but the '89 is and will remain one of my favorites of all time, I saw a real replica years ago at a car show and it's amazing, this is as close to perfection we can have in Lego form, unless it's from a custom build, anyway, totally cool review, Jang!

[@rednovember3639]

11:10 "If you're gonna go Prince, go Prince." Like the film did.

[@shawnwilliams3083]

I bought this at launch and waited oh so patiently for your review. ITS HERE.

[@OrionInception]

One of my favorite builds ever. I love this set.

[@npietron]

I have been waiting months to hear your thoughts on this set. Hands down the most fun i have had building a lego set in my adult life.

[@migatron1]

"The Brick is truly mightier than the sword"

[@Casedilla73]

Because you can build a sword made of bricks.

[@ThatJohnStanley]

I really like how the cowl is like the it's movie counterpart. Very cool!

[@ikbrickflicks]

Wow!!! That is an awesome set. So many angles on the Batmobile. Great review JangBricks!!!

[@mattkehler6075]

Nice job filming this set! I understand it’s tricky capturing detail on an all black set, but I think you’ve nailed it with the lighting. A lot of nice detail has been brought out here. Thanks!

[@desertghostflower384]

I'm so glad you appreciate that feeling of having subassemblies come together later on!

[@outsider238]

I have fought with myself about getting this set since it came out. I really don't have the room anymore for these huge sets and I'm not that big of a Batman fan either but this set is truly amazing. I just can't decide whether to take the plunge and buy it.

[@jamieolberding7731]

JANGBRiCKS 1.21M subscribers YES!!! It's the ultimate 1989 Tim Burton Batmobile from still a great film.

[@travismcdowell8352]

They need to make one of the lotus esprit from "The Spy Who Loved me" but Lego never will😔

[@wadeking6064]

I don’t know whether to to get this or the LEGO T Rex rampage set. Tough decision.

[@Nuggie_butter]

This was so fun to build and I see you had fun too. Great review Jang!

[@johnmezinko2560]

Just built this set over the last two days. Such an amazing build

[@Jekubman]

This is a great looking model. I'm not really into superhero movies, but I'm totally into Lego sets like this one.

[@kq1534]

Finally, I’ve been waiting so long! keep up the great work Jang

[@StevenKelley]

My only problem is the 6x6 tile on the top of the canopy has a terrible flat paint look to it, it was so jarring I even called Lego up to say there's a bad paint job on this part that they sent me another one which looks just as bad as the original piece. Besides that issue its the best set i've ever owned!

[@willgeer9856]

One issue - the matt black plate on top of the cock pit. Close to ruins almost perfection.

The under exhaust problem can be sorted with 2 technic pins and a long light grey tile piece.

[@Aaron.Rants.Reviews]

I really don't understand why they insist on continuing to use the "headband" style head for Batman. A dual molded cowl with different colored eyes would look so much better and allow for an unobscured face.

[@Markusewitz]

I don't understand it either. Especially in a set where Batman should look like Michael Keaton.

[@thecoolnoobgames]

This is the Good video of Lego

[@robertogaleazzi9070]

I own this set, it's wonderful, however in making it LEGO made a somewhat irritating technical mistake: did you notice that when the wheels of the car are perfectly straight, the spokes of the steering wheel are tilted? The "Y" shaped design of the steering wheel spokes is not as vertical as it should be with straight wheels, and this is undoubtedly a mistake that is quickly noticed by those who pay attention to detail.

[@thedukeofbricks9641]

I bought this set and love it!

[@pandour3105]

Beautiful Model 😍 and thanks to Jangbricks, I really enjoy all of your videos, please never stop!!!

[@RMJ1984]

Funny coincidence for the video, literally just ordered mine last night and waiting for it to arrive today.

[@snickers9356]

Great job jang. You are by far my favorite LEGO reviewer ever. I have just started getting into LEGO and I have already almost watched all your videos (expecially ninjago 😂) So I just wanted to say that your great and all of you videos are amazing. Keep it up 🙃

[@zeorox4490]

What do you think is the hardest set to build? For me it was the technic droideka. The instructions where pretty hard to understand

[@spidermonkeynr1]

The bugatti was hardest for me the gear box failed on me 2x had to rebuild

[@KashewKiddo3826]

Finally, I can comment in a jangbricks video

[@metaloreo8423]

Ikr COPPA sucked

[@himynameiskobey.7994]

They should make a cheap Batman Returns set and add a slightly different batman with the new mold, That way others can get the new mold and the one in the batmobile can still remain exclusive.

[@Phenox445]

Your voice makes reviews so much bettet

[@zac_gutherman]

Wow, the set is huge! Very impressive, great review Jang!

[@darrencottrell5541]

Bought this on release, an amazing build and display piece. Excellent video as always Sir Jang - an excellent review.

[@nilsgentemann4407]

Could you please review the lego creator outback hut from 2020?

[@leroy1154]

Isn't that roof line the one that Batman throws Joker off at the end of the movie?

[@BaeMalachi]

Great video I’m from aus plus I love all of ya videos

[@richmares5585]

Purchased a used one, disassembled it, build it from a huge pile while separating and verifying all pieces took a little under 24hours

[@PurpleColonel]

Hey, they actually replaced that big matte block on the top with a few plates and it looks nicer

[@randytda4463]

That new mask pieces for Batman is such rare !

[@KatAspen]

Props tot he first person to mod this into the Snyder batmobile.

[@daschyt2225]

Beautiful model! Thanks again Jang!

[@obedthejusticeschultz]

I LOVE your videos! You’re such a great guy and I love how you remain so positive!

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

Great review, never knew you had built this one. Having just built it myself though I agree with a majority of what was said, a couple of observations. Really don't like the steering system as it's not only lose, but janky as well. Thought I had assembled it wrong, but yours seemed about the same. Could have I think benefited from a more secure HOG steering near the rear. Stand is definitely necessary as the weight of the car literally pushes the wheels outward a bit as secure as there attached. Normally never a problem with smaller Creator Expert builds (even Ecto 1) however this is one situation where a suspension system to alleviate some of the weight. Other than that it looks absolutely fantastic, and the shaping throughout is on point.

[@user-lynKx]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

[@iiTzRyuga]

Why is this guys voice so soothing