Update: To find out more about the LEGO Batman Movie Series, be sure to check out my review for photos and my thoughts on each minifigure in this series!
Early this morning, LEGO officially announced the upcoming LEGO Batman Movie Minifigure Series on Facebook, giving us our very first look at the next Collectible Minifigure Series! For the first time ever, LEGO are cramming a whopping 20 minifigures into this series, making this the biggest lineup yet.
The LEGO Batman Movie is shaping exceptionally and is one of my most anticipated movies next year and everything that has been revealed so far is pointing towards it being another smash hit for LEGO.
20 Minifigures in a complete set is pretty crazy, but looking at the lineup, it’s fully justifiable. The minifigures, all of which are exclusive to this Series (except for maybe Joker who appears in the Arkham set) just scream fun.
I really love how Warner Bros and LEGO are going all out with making The LEGO Batman movie as zany as possible, and at the same time, using it to celebrate Batman’s illustrious legacy.
The release date for the LEGO Batman Movie Minifigures is 1 January 2017.
Update: It’s been confirmed by Whitefang in his review that the box distribution or breakdown of a complete box of LEGO Batman Movie Minifigures. There are 3 complete sets in each box, which means that there will be 3 of each minifig in each box! Very happy with this outcome!
The Australian price has also been confirmed – these will cost AU$6. Other global prices have also been revealed, and we’re not the only country in the world where the price has gone up.
See the LEGO.com/shop listings below:
- 71017 The LEGO Batman Movie Minifigures Series [US] – US$3.99 (no price hike!)
- 71017 The LEGO Batman Movie Minifigures Series [AU] – AU$5.99 (up from AU$4.99)
- 71017 The LEGO Batman Movie Minifigures Series [UK] – £2.99 (up from £2.49)
- 71017 The LEGO Batman Movie Minifigures Series [EU] – €3.99 (up from €2.99)
Here are the full list of characters in the LEGO Batman Movie Minifigures Series. In lieu of the actual minifigure checklist, I’ve created this image which shows you all the character names which will be helpful as there are so many obscure villains in this!
- Lobster-Lovin’ Batman
- Dick Grayson
- Arkham Asylum Joker
- Nurse Harley Quinn
- Commissioner Gordon
- Glam Metal Batman
- Catman
- Clan of the Cave Batman
- Vacation Batman
- Fairy Batman
- Barbara Gordon
- Pink Power Batgirl
- Red Hood
- Calculator
- Zodiac Master
- Orca
- King Tut
- March Harriet
- Eraser
- Mime
I really love that LEGO have used this platform to showcase some of the lesser known villains in the Batman universe, namely characters like King Tut, March Harriet, Mime, Ted Cruz Zodiac Master and Eraser.
Personally, I’m most excited by Fairy Batman, Vacation Batman, Red Hood (Yes!!!), Glam Metal Batman, King Tut and March Harriet for her Bunny Ears! I am also absolutely delighted that Dick Grayson is holding up a can of Shark Repellent which of course, references one of the best scenes out of the 1960s Batman.
Also, that mould on Vacation Batman’s float is just exceptional. Batman in a pink tutu is also the funniest thing ever.
Here’s another look at the LEGO Batman Movie minifigures, where you can see Red Hood’s face beneath his umm, hood. Very, very cool.
Here’s a look at the individual blind bags for the LEGO Batman Movie Minifigure Series!
So yeah, there you have the LEGO Batman Movie minifigures. What do you think of the series? Not to be a downer, but I’ve heard rumours that we’ll see a price increase for LEGO Minifigure blindbags. Apparently, each blind bag will cost $6 in Australia. Seeing Coles start selling Series 16 minifigs for $6 lends credence to this rumour.
Update: This has been confirmed. The Lego Batman Movie Minifigs will be $6 in Australia.
I guess it was bound to happen eventually since they’ve stayed the same price for the longest time ever. But that also means that a complete set will cost $120. Ouch!
Anyway, Let me know in the comments which ones are you most looking forward to!
Here’s a gallery of the individual minifigures for your browsing leisure!
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- Vacation Batman
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- Red Hood
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- Pink Power Batgirl
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- Orca
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- Nurse Harley Quinn
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- Mime
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- March Harriet
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- Lobster-Lovin’ Batman
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- King Tut
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- Glam Metal Batman
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- Fairy Batman
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- Eraser
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- Dick Grayson
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- Commissioner Gordon
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- Clan of the Cave Batman
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- Catman
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- Calculator
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- Barbara Gordon
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- Arkham Asylum Joker
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- Zodiac Master
I’m looking for Glam Metal Batman.
Any luck finding him? You could try getting him from Bricklink – he’s still relatively affordable: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=coltlbm-2#T=S&O={“iconly”:0}
Hi Jay. Sorry if this question has already been asked but we were wondering about how and when the secret figure is to be released? On the sheet that comes with the figures there seems to be a blacked out figure with a question mark and date May 2017. What can you tell me about this?
Thank you
There’s no big reveal or release. He’s literally in random packs and there are 5 of him in each box, making him quite common.
On the leaflet inside the packets it has a silhouette of a mystery Minifigure , to be released April this year! I can’t find any mention of it any where!! Does anyone know which it is or how or when they will available please?! Am I missing something here or just having a blonde moment? I can’t be the only one to wonder…..surely???
That minifigure is from series 17. That image is purely a hint for the next series. Series 17 I believe will be available in May.
The Mystery Minifigure is from Series 17 and it’s recently been revealed as the Highwayman! Check it out here! https://www.instagram.com/p/BSqs32tFzeB/
My kids just opened their first 3…
Gordon
Mime
Joker
They love the different unique themes…great series.
Nice one! Glad to hear that your kids are loving the Series so far!
I have just purchased the complete set in Nelson BC Canada!
I found them all in just 2 searches. They are $ 4.95 at Coles.
They are so cute. Love the inner tube one with his little flippers
Congrats! And yes, Vacation Batman is awesome. I need more floats for sure!
Why this series known as limited edition ? Less production units?
Could be, or perhaps LEGO is trying to do what Nintendo does with their consoles, initially limit supply to drive up demand/hype.
It’s because it’ll only be a thing for a limited time, unlike the normal minifigure series which gets new guys often.
Ah thanks for that – I’ve added his name in!
No it costs $120 for every character combined
Yeah, some Targets are selling wave 2 early. Mine don’t. I guess the ones that do it’s just an accident.
I found these in a Target today. I think they put them out early by mistake. I grabbed 20 and got 14 non repeats. Vacation Batman is the best!
Location??
Whoa lucky you! Mine should *fingers crossed* arrive today!
I wish they were releasing these before Christmas.
Some of the sets as well. Most of em release January 1st. Stupid idea.
The official LEGO Batman rebrick contest ends January 5th at 10. That gives you four week days and a Sunday, if they happen to re stock your store on that day.
Yeah that would be ideal. In the US, some of the new LEGO Batman Movie sets are out and stores like Target have been selling the minifigs early. That said, here in Australia, we got the new Star Wars sets early. The US aren’t getting them till March!
I can see it from LEGO’s perspective, they obviously want to use the Christmas and Gift-giving Season to get parents to buy up all the 2016 sets to make space for the 2017 ones!
Will be getting an entire box when released. Got the Batcave twice, so why not? Cannot wait for the other sets.
Sweet! I’ve got the Batcave on the way too 🙂
I am super hyped for this minifigure series. Normally, I don’t care about the normal Lego minifigure series, but this one caught my eye. I had been making a Batman minifigure collection, and this minifigure series is the perfect chance to make my collection bigger and better. Thank you Jay for notifying me about it!
You’re welcome! It looks like a really great set. I just hope people don’t get Bat-Fatigued by the end of this year!
I stumbled upon these today in Austin, TX USA in a Target. I was in a rush so didn’t have time to feel around so I just grabbed 4 and left. Went back tonight and it was like they never existed. I think they violated the release date and had to pull them. I got Dick Greyson, Red Hood, Orca, and King Tut.
Why o why does there have to be a price hike? Lego have a job
to sell the figures at a reasonable price so understandably people will not pay to be ripped
off again!..Lets face it its only a piece of plastic at the end of
the day not gold bullion.
Annoyed Andy in Uk
Well they see a business first and foremost, so making money is unsurprisingly part of their agenda. LEGO has become a luxury toy in that regards – it’s not really an essential item.
Anyone know if the case dispersement will be even? And what the US proce will be?
Not too sure about the distribution, but I’ll be very surprised if we don’t get at least 3 full sets per box. US price is also apparently going to stay the same from what I’ve heard.
Dang! It costs $120 for the whole box. I am only buying 2 and the catwoman set. I might buy a 3rd if I don’t get red hood.
Yeah, it’s pretty pricey. You should just buy red hood as a single online!
Just saying, every box contains 3 complete sets of figures.
Hi Jay,
Thanks for the review as always.
Bit of a random question, do you know if we can purchase lego gift cards from the official lego website in Australia? I can’t seem to find any pages that work, the only one that comes up for me is Great Britain, so wondering if you could confirm or deny my attempts?
Thanks,
Manny.
Hey Manny
Unfortunately, I don’t think LEGO sells online gift cards here in Australia.
If you’re looking to get a friend an online gift card, maybe suss out one of the LEGO stores like I’m Rick James Bricks? They may have gift vouchers if you’re looking to gift it to someone.
Let me know if I can help with anything else!
Hopefully im rick james is selling them as a set haha saves me from hunting them
I’ll be very surprised if he doesn’t!
Any promo code for a full set? Haha cant wait to get a full set myself.
I can’t say for sure. If Rick James Bricks offers again, you can be sure that I’ll share it 🙂
I WANT ALL OF THEM
ALLLLLLL OFFFFFF THEEEEEEEEEEMMMMMMMM
so yeah all of ’em
You and me both, buddy! I just hope that there aren’t supply issued!
The price of the Batcave is pretty hefty. https://shop.lego.com/en-AU/The-LEGO-Batman-Movie-Sets
I hope Oz isn’t limited to just those four sets. I’ll be looking to get them cheaper than those prices also.
Those are the first wave that are released early then the rest of the first wave are to be released in January.
Nah, these are just ones from the first wave. We should get the entire release at retail sometime in Feb
Yeah… Next year is gonna be painful since I want all the sets from the theme.
Do you realise dick Grayson is holding the shark repellant from the 1960s tv show!
Yes! And he also has cute little robins on his jumper!
Really cool! Hopefully they won’t all be six bucks, but still kinda worth it. My favourites are Eraser, Harley Quinn, Orca and Vacation Bat. But there isn’t a single one I dislike
Vacation Bat is easily my favourite. The printing on the float is amazing!
There are a couple of really good ones across the series, though I think they skipped some of the Batman suits from the trailer which would have been more popular (then again the likes of St Batricks and The Batriot will make for easy promotions next year) as well as a couple I hadn’t realised were in the trailer (like Batman Beyond) or we could make ourselves (like El-Murcielago).
For me I will probably try and get the majority of the set, though if I had to choose “must haves” it would be Lobster and Vacation Batman, both Gordon’s, Batgirl, Joker, Harley, Grayson (love the Shark Repellant can) and the March Harriet looks fun (need a Mad Hatter!)
Yeah, we may see them in promotional polybags. When the LEGO Movie came out, there were a couple of polybag-only Emmets (Pyjama Emmet + Western Emmet come to mind), so it’s probably going to be the same case with the LEGO Batman Movie.
I sure hope we get a Mad Hatter in one of the other unannounced sets!
My Lego loving 4 year old will love this set. Batman is his favourite Superhero.
Not liking the hike in the price, especially when you take into account unintentionally buying duplicates. I have noticed that Myer now specifically exclude Lego minifigures when they do their 20% off sale.
Will this set be limited like the Disney minifigures or do you expect it to be similar supply to the regular series?
Limited Release like the Disney minifigures so get in quick when they release in January!!
Thanks. Will definitely get in early.
Yeah, the recent sales have been a little weird. Sometimes minifigs are included and sometimes they aren’t.
I think that it won’t be as limited as the Disney minifigs, but because of the huge demand created by excitement for the movie, they will be quite hard to come by. Best get them as early as possible if you’re afraid of missing out!
Fariy Batman, Lobster-lovin Batman and Glam Metal Batman – my life is now complete. Plan on picking these up on they way home from Coles/Woolworths in January. That is assuming that they will receive them/not charge extra on top of the $6.
Yeah, I reckon there’s a very good chance we’ll see them in Coles/Woolies.
I really hope so. They didn’t sell any of the Disney or the series 16 where I live.
Yeah, I still can’t believe Disney still isn’t readily available, especially when there was so much demand for them.
Oooo geese!! I am pumped about this! Huge batsman fan.. all these figures will be added to my collection without a doubt. Thank you J for your intel
I’m super excited for these as well! The printing looks exceptional.
Looks Awesome! I am just a bit disappointed in not seeing a few more alternate Batman suits such as the St. Batricks, El Mariachi (maybe a bit “culturally insensitive”?), Batman Beyond?!?, and quite a few others as noted in the movie trailer breakdown. And why aren’t there any other heroes like that different suit Green Arrow included? I certainly hope they show up in future sets and/or maybe polybags.
Haha yeah, cultural sensitivities might be why. There are also a ton more LEGO Batman sets that aren’t revealed yet, so we MAY we see them in those sets.
…there’s still more!?
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeees…
I for one welcome our new Batsuit overlords
Aye.
I need a bigger frame for these. But I guess the normal rikka from ikea should fit…. 7,6,7…. Maybe not… Haha. Thanks for the info. Can’t wait
https://www.etsy.com/shop/GrimmsLegoSolutions?ref=search_shop_redirect
Wow, I hope to get Red Hood and Orca. I may try and get the Lobster Loving Batman.
Man, this is the best Minifigure Series yet!
Not a big fan or collector of the DC or Marvel Lego sets so this is an underwhelming release for me. That being said some of the unique pieces are a must so I’m sure I’ll be picking a few of these up. Might try for each Batman, love the Glam rock one, and one or two others. The price increase is a bit of a bummer (wrote a piece earlier in the week about feeling ripped off by Lego.com) and $120 is pretty steep indeed for a complete set. Of course Jay, if you can get us a deal who knows 🙂
I really love how they incorporated the original joker red hood and the Jason Todd version into one minifig. I’m for sure getting that one!
Yeah! You can really tell that this is going to be an amazing homage to Batman’s history. Can’t wait to find all the Easter eggs in the movie!
I need to start making room for all the awesome Lego Batman Movie sets next year.
My thoughts exactly! The wife is going to have my balls..
LEGO have killed it with the theme. I’m definitely picking them up.
Most likely I’ll be picking some of these up. Any ETA on these hitting Oz stores yet??
January 2017!
no I saw them at toys r us last week
No firm date, but it’ll be in January 2017!
They are already out.
Ah not worldwide, they only get released officially today!
Awesome defiantly getting 1 or 2