LEGO Capes Are 100x Better Now...

[@scootch4598]

I personally love the cloth capes because they essentially give you a template when you are a kid and let you make your own capes out of whatever flexible material you want.

[@Jo.j.13-l9v]

I also feel like looking at the batman and Dr strange capes, they feel like they would... get in the way of playing? I mean I wouldnt know but from the puctures I can already see the thibg fall off or be just too large in general. The paper capes have movement because the child makes them move. I loved the caped and I was always a little suprised with how sturdy they were, i dont think its a coinicdence that they were used for so long.

[@_sandy_]

i also love the cloth capes!! i still think the two neck hole thing is cool and i like it a lot

[@richardkirkland6805]

I know! I used to try to make paper capes for my Minifigures!

[@Browning69]

I literally just found that Batman poly bag down the street for like $5

[@Gray_Box]

Got mine off amazon for like £6 lol

[@elizabethn5861]

good job

[@BrandonScott-mi5pz]

GREAT SPITBRIX LEGO CAPES.

[@Chapter2Raptor]

That Batman Polly bag is like 10 dollars on Amazon

[@FinlayLister]

😳

[@catluvr2]

I'd love to see the old plastic capes get used in new sets as shingles, tree bark, or building siding.

[@manifestman132]

I used black ones as bulletproof vests when I was a kid.

[@Cherry._-_.gaming]

Bro lego needs to hire you that’s such a good idea

[@enderphoenix11]

I think they could make cool petals for giant flowers :3

[@moaningdude223]

would be torture to build tho

[@corellioncrusaderproductio4679]

3:58 It's kind of funny you say they were prone to ripping and fraying because of the one hole, but then both photos you show are completely unrelated. The fraying cape has 2 holes, and the "torn" cape isn't torn at all, but specifically cut to look as if it were damaged.

[@MrDrokkul]

When I was a kid I used to cut up triangle shaped pieces of paper towels and color them with markers to make all kinds of capes.

[@pxxd_bxxq]

forgot until now I did that to make a clone commander lmao

[@SirFailsalot91]

Having owned the Lego Loco game, the character from the mini set is supposed to represent the Stationmaster's alter ego, the Super Stationmaster - although when he appears in the game, he'd have his actual uniform rather than the full body costume he has in the polybag.

[@nickofzo]

I never had capes (I was never into castle stuff) but whenever I wanted to make castle things, I cut my capes out of paper and punch a hole in it to use it.

[@Machironi_22]

Smart :)

[@zenonx1]

The cloth capes were peak lego capes

[@aryaavyshaliraj6448]

Here are some good names for non-American vigilantes- Naturlich, Tharkuri, Nayasa, Kadharalz, Makhan-Dohdi, Es Gehts, Bis Bald Spater, Rottingham

[@benjaminnickerson3961]

00:36 there actually is a hard plastic cape like it now, with the new Minecraft cape being introduced earlier this year. (part №5022 btw)

[@jackkemp7256]

7:40 So that’s why Lego Star Wars Freemaker Adventures had a whole episode about retrieving that cape.

[@davidmarshall7225]

8:54 I live in Scotland its not a Dress its a Kilt

[@NCRMojaveRanger44]

Why did i read this in a Scottish accent?

[@keecko8169]

"OI, I liv een Sco'lind, it aren't a Duress, Itsa Kelt!"

[@agedstring]

I'm curious now. Will you ever do a video on Lego during the early to early mid-20th Century? Going from its founding, the Great Depression, Nazi Germany's occupation of Denmark, and the early years Cold War. Also, a history of Lego bootlegs would also be an interesting topic, especially in a historical context.

[@senmors4826]

No one cares about that era lol.

[@laoruska8003]

lego already has a high quality video about their founding on their own channel

[@masonsummers7902]

@@senmors4826I think at least a couple people care. Jewish people might care a little bit

[@astralshore]

It’s somewhat worth noting that the Batman cape that came with the Batmobile and the one that came in the polybag aren’t exactly the same: the bat symbol is different.

[@LollypopR2]

About the thumbnail, is the blur really necessary

[@olucaspc]

that's how youtubers make you curious enough to click the Video and watch

[@semm_kok2283]

just respect the hustle man

[@pain3236]

The cape had... dirty content on it.

[@funnyfish1982]

They were cheaper I think but now lego is rich

[@Cherry._-_.gaming]

+inflation

[@cutestcreeper569]

The rubber capes, especially Batman's, look bad imo. Having the Batman mask and cape in one piece limits things like turning the head. I hope Lego stays doing the current fabric ones.

[@rainman21O]

So in other words, it’s movie accurate.

[@sirfrancis8732]

Seconded, it looks too thick too (especially around the batman symbol).

[@_sandy_]

the cloth ones look & feel waayyy better

[@Tim.Hammer]

Yes, there are 2 separate versions of set 2585. The cape isn't the only difference - there are two separate head prints also - one has a red hero mask, and the other doesn't. This head print was exclusive to the set, really awesome. What blows my mind is that Bricklink currently has the masked figure marked for deletion, claiming that this variation wasn't in any set. He definitely was - I have him in my collection.

[@Sflhunter]

Bro 10k for the unopened cloud set!! You said 2…. Big difference lol

[@mangekyourinnegan6537]

1:56 the mask is also removed from the alternative art. I think they reimagined what that character was suppose to be, went from a mysterious almost villain-like character to a friendly cart operator.

[@keepironman14]

2:20 i never saw the actual figure, but lego loco was a game for pc and i had that. He was originally a superfigure. All lego figures in the game had gibberish voice lines and his was quite distinct because hus happy line was clearly meant to resemble "da da da da da da da, super-man!" And the caped figure could fly.

[@prons_gaming5083]

9:31 the batman cape was made first, it came in the 1989 batwing and batmobile sets in 2020

[@daviddoodlez]

my favorite are the spongy fabric capes! they can hold its shape and don't wrinkle like the classic fabric capes

[@BackSet]

My personal favorite cape is probably the one that comes with the Storm figure in the Marvel Minifigures Series 2 cause I've only ever seen capes that go on minifigure arms in customs and it reminds me of her appearence in the first Lego Marvel Game, though that one uses her Astonishing look as opposed to Minifgures Storm using her 90s outfit.

[@Gray_Box]

There's actually two different LEGO Tim Burton Batman cowls. The original comes with 1989 Batmobile set. The newer ones use the symbol from Batman Returns, the bat motif is slightly different.

[@Yoda_16358]

Best cape is homemade capes made out of those brown paper grocery bags, using packing tape on the underside to reinforce it. It is so nice and soft after being wrinkled! You can also make hoods with the same material that can go over existing hair pieces, though you can’t really use packing tape reinforcements.

[@swagmiredoesall]

You could if you tape it in shape and punch a hole where the neck goes

[@Yoda_16358]

@@swagmiredoesall yeah forgot to mention we (my dad and I) used a hole puncher for the neck hole. The tape isn’t actually necessary, though it does make it more sturdy

[@swagmiredoesall]

@@Yoda_16358 right

[@auratepes]

I love and really appreciate your history dives into specific pieces or themes. Keep at it!

[@bugonboris6681]

Here's an easier solution to all of this: NO CAPES!!!

[@ormapa1206]

One of my favorites is Lando's one but from the newer cloud city.

[@alanchao6169]

I have one of those black hard plastic capes in a pile of used LEGO from a friend. I’ve wondered what that was for over 10 years, thanks for finally giving me the answer!

[@doodles9338]

The new thor cape 🔥

[@Auriorium]

That moment when you have both the Bat Lord and the Witch cloth capes at home XD

[@cakeassassin6277]

I think the cooler part about the capes. Is that you can just print your own and cut it. Its not the original. But if your a kid or making your own moc. Its pretty cool to be able to get a template and make your own capes, skirts...

[@Noexperience-]

I was seething when the video ended without him talking about the capes in the Mobile Bat Base.

[@sporeham1674]

There was actually a plastic cape done this year (that being 2024) Piece 5022, in "The Devourer Showdown", it's on the Hero minifigure

[@leroderickstrong7700]

We also got alternative batman cape that looked more dynamic in the Mobile Bat-Base set

[@bubble3439]

Man I remember as a child I played a lot with the old castle legos and watching this makes me so nostalgic cause im just point at the screen and say "Wait I had that!!" Especially with the firebreeding fostress baseplate, I remember it so well LOL. They were hand downs from my older brother so they were all just in a box mixed together but I had so much fun

[@bi-product]

How dare you do my boy Kildar of Hard Way so dirty! He’s more than just a random skeleton!

[@maxypookiedookie]

9:37 one piece

[@HarrisForte-bo2rh]

Got the whole squad laughing 😐

[@Kniives01]

i know its normal to hate the brown cape that frayed alot and was easily damaged but i kinda like the effect it got over time from weathering, it looks good to me

[@TBustah]

I used a red plastic cape to make a Superman ages before Lego got the DC license. XD Red cape, blue torso turned backwards so that the cape covered what was printed on it, blue arms, blue legs, red pelvis, black hair, DONE!

[@evanchismark3092]

9:37 the batman one piece is real.

[@scientificallyaccuratespino]

No Red Son cape acknowledgement? Damn

[@satherfilms220]

Bro, I got two of the witch capes, that’s kinda neat knowing the history behind it

[@kailahmann1823]

The story for the red plastic capes in 1998 is even more strange. There was a second set (the "Chess King") with an almost identical story. There you can also find pictures of both. Also the piece overall wasn't used after 1994 (93 even for red, the year of the first textile cape) and then only came back for these two limited sets sold with books? Looks to me, like selling remaining stock. The piece however made an actual comeback for the "Legends" sets in 2002 and 2003 - in blue and black.

[@TrustfulLoki85]

Back in 2018 when Harry Potter made its return I used to put Batman capes on the mini figures to simulate the robes cause the mini figures had their sweater on and not the robe

[@thebestSteven]

My nephew took 20% of my legos from my mom's house several years ago, and of course took the most important ones. Almost all my minifigs and accessories from the 94-04 legos, consisting of a lot of 99 star wars sets, and castle sets including the dragon guy cape and the king capes. It was my goal to build my old sets and collect the ones I had missed out on, now I'm basically starting from scratch. It's really frustrating. The more I watch these videos, the more I realize how much value they had.

[@simplycyanvideos4748]

Fair enough. 🍉🍎🐷

[@Songal18]

A great improvement process.

[@Cheeseb0ng]

I think the first lego cape would be cool for a motorcycle moc saddle

[@Jelly_shy_guy_man]

THE POKÉMON? 3:05

[@Jelly_shy_guy_man]

ONE PIECE 4:54

[@Jfile904]

I get one price but where's the pokémon?

[@mepper91]

I was hoping you’d mention the thinner cut capes that Mandalorians got later on

[@keecko8169]

its crazy to be this early. but also crazy how the hard plastic capes were in use when lego starwars came out, meaning for 3 years we could've had a darth vader or luke skywalker with a black hard plastic cape

[@prons_gaming5083]

I'm very excited to get the new capes in august in the Avengers sets for thor and loki

[@FlightDynam]

Is this a 10 minute video about Lego capes…

[@Shashu_the_little_Voidling]

Yes

[@brabynator]

Precisely

[@Nameless50000]

10:46 is the precise time 🤓🤓🤓

[@FlightDynam]

@@Nameless50000explodes you with my mind

[@Krevedko007]

In the Rivendell set, each character of the Fellowship of the Ring had a cloak, and made of different materials.

[@raphaelpires6457]

3:23 i have that minifigure but idk where it is

[@FrostyLego22]

17 MINUTES YES

[@RTB-x2f]

Uh, the Harry Potter invisibility cloak is only one part.

[@Winterbraid]

I don't have that many capes, but I'm a big fan of the Nightmare King cape from Dreamzzz

[@JavierGarcia-vf7xl]

I still personally prefer the cloth capes or the new plastic ones

[@Adumb_]

I have both the kings cape and the dragon master cape just lying in a box of old lego

[@OverAnalytical7]

Don't forget Lord Business' cape!

[@postbordemYT]

I have the polybag of the Michael Keaton Batman. Got it for my birthday for roughly 10 bucks. Didn't know it was considered rare

[@ComicBoy750]

It’s not really. They’re really easy to find online.

[@SuperTurtle0]

I have that Keaton Batman

[@Besa_youtube]

We in Slovenia have a lot of the Batman polybags, so I was able to get it

[@thatsruffdog]

The first time I saw a cape was a red one in a $5 space police set. I think his name was simply Squidhead. I saw two holes so I tried stretching his arms through the holes. 😂 Then, I must’ve looked at the box and realized what I was doing wrong. They went back to the one hole capes for 4+ but I think they should only do that when it suits the cape or because it’s too thick material. They shouldn’t do it to make it easier for kids. Kids gotta learn at some point just like I did.

[@a.edmonstone2003]

Wouldn't using a clothing iron fix the wrinkles in capes?

[@DresdenFPV]

I owned 6074 (Black Falcons Fortress) and didn't ever notice that there was a 2002-Version (10039)

[@aidenayers2486]

Honestly I like the first versions of the capes. But it might just be me liking old Lego ( thanks dad)

[@waylonpopworld122]

Hey spitbrix! so the fotrex set from the nexo nights theme well at the gate we can see a part of a classic phone piece and 2 alien gun blasters

[@marcipinter6723]

There is also the nightmare king cape from the lego dreamzzz theme it has an anmazing rubber cape with weird wolf like shapes on it

[@holdenburkholder3263]

I have a weird instruction I hope you can shed some light on! The Caravan Family Holiday 3 in 1 Lighthouse step 35 wants you to make a small flat object and then just set it in a perfectly sized space. Do you know what it is?

[@BepisQueen]

Go through every year of Lego and choose the worst and best cape per year

[@StudTube_Real]

Hi spit brix:)

[@graviTRCKS]

i watcht it when it was 22 seconds online

[@mrslimesmasher101]

just realised thanks to this vid that the lego bat lord minifigure from the castle theme and the vampire knight from the cmf series 25 series are extremely simmilar in appearance and i havent heard anyone mention it yet, they even have the same pointy moustache! could they be the same guy??

[@JRRTolkienReal]

I think the first capes for the castle sets are quite cool, sort of like a more subtler substitute for the full on capes we have now a days. They could also count as additional armour for custom figs.

[@nukegames99]

Michael keaton batman was also in the ucs batmobile and batwing

[@remboon4239]

What about the dune baron harkonnen cape for a special one

[@PenguinBloxYT]

“NO CAPES!”

[@MSMranger]

Are you going to brick world 2024 in Chicago?

[@coldfrechfries]

@@MSMranger yes

[@FREDDYTHEGOAT123]

Me: bro this song and the dance sucks. Also me: watches it 10000000000998737366262 times straight for 2 weeks

[@trashcanstudios4084]

I hate the plastic/rubber capes 😭. I thought the soft fabric ones from 2016 ish were definitely the best

[@mistercode3346]

Wait, wait, wait, that Batman rubber cape and cowl is RARE?

[@rexmurphy1054]

i tried to do it and it won't work, did valve fix it?

[@kay_glo]

I like the plastic capes

[@KorraTransPhoenix]

My god! It's been a quarter century! I feel so old! 😫

[@takenname8053]

NO CAPES!

[@BrickStopmotions]

I have the blacksmith!😮 I had no clue the cape was worth 40 dollars!!💸💸💸💸

[@OliveBrick-zn6yv]

Hello everyone

[@valentinvintila4246]

My name is Markiplier

[@GilTheDino]

This is your daily dose of gd

[@bradcha5413]

Hope platic capes dont become a permanent thing

[@DeannIsHere]

dawg the new plastic capes are actually pretty good what are you on abt 💀

[@bradcha5413]

@@DeannIsHere I like the moveability and posability of fabric capes, theyre more versatile

[@Dataloss484]

wait the 4 bat-lord capes I have are worth how much?

[@xenomorph_636]

i think my grandparents had the brown cape

[@noobcake1313]

THe batman poly bag set is sitting in toy stores here in Europe

[@alexsgame111]

You for got the super hero sponge bob cape with 1 hole

[@GlitchingRobin]

The only time rubber capes work is on Dr. Strange and 89 Batman, it sucks on everything else

[@Saaaahdoood]

Pretty sure darth maul isnt a villain

[@jackkemp7256]

I kinda don’t mind the small plastic caps.

[@BrickMunch]

Your knowledge of LEGO is amazing.

[@mrjukeboxparty4563]

3:57 wtf they learned the cons of a single holed cape way back then but the still chose to make them again in recent years??? That’s infuriating I hate the single hole capes we have now they suck I can’t believe they would bring them back I could understand it if they hadn’t tried one hole capes in the past but now I learn that THEY HAVE my blood is BOILING my deep hatred for single holed capes is fueled further by this

[@8elementallords]

They're made of different material, I don't know how much difference the two fabric types actually makes, but the single hole capes they use now aren't the starchy ones like the Dragon Master one or most of the examples in this video, they're more like t-shirt material...not sure how else to describe it

[@JBTriple8]

Yeah Hoping Superman will get one with the Re-launch of the DCU with the upcoming Superman(2025)