The Lego Batman Movie (Lego theme)

The Lego Batman Movie (Lego theme) was a product line based on "The Lego Batman Movie", the second film of "The Lego Movie" franchise. It is licensed from The Lego Group, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation. The theme was first introduced in 2017 as part of a licensing and merchandising programme associated with the film. Alongside the release of the Lego sets, the programme included the release of several promotional short films and "The Lego Batman Movie Game". The Lego theme was discontinued by the end of 2018.
Overview.
On 10 February 2017, "The Lego Batman Movie" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures. The storyline follows the DC Comics character Batman, voiced by Will Arnett, who attempts to overcome his greatest fear to stop the Joker's latest plan. To promote the film, The Lego Group released a collection of Lego construction sets and a set of collectible Lego minifigures, which were based on the characters and locations in the film. A range of other merchandise and media was produced as part of the marketing programme, including "The Lego Batman Movie Game" and a number of books published by DK Publishing, Scholastic, Ameet and Blue Ocean.
In 2016, The Lego Group built a life-sized model of The Batman who appear in "The Lego Batman Movie" film. The Batman contained a total of 53,998 Lego bricks, and weighed 286 pounds. They were placed in front of San Diego Comic Con. In 2017, The Lego Group built a life-sized model of The Batmobile appear in "The Lego Batman Movie" film. The Batmobile contained a total of 300,000 Lego bricks, and weighed 1,700 pounds. They were placed in front of Detroit Auto Show.
Toy line.
Construction Sets.
In July 2016, The Lego Group had a partnership with Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics. The LEGO Group had announced that the first wave sets that based on "The Lego Batman Movie" film would be released on 10 February 2017. The 13 sets being released were The Joker Balloon Escape (set number: 70900), Mr. Freeze Ice Attack (set number: 70901), Catwoman Catcycle Chase (set number: 70902), The Riddler Riddle Racer (set number: 70903), Clayface Splat Attack (set number: 70904), The Batmobile (set number: 70905), The Joker Notorious Lowrider (set number: 70906), Killer Croc Tail-Gator (set number: 70907), The Scuttler (set number: 70908), Batcave Break-In (set number: 70909), Scarecrow Special Delivery (set number: 70910), The Penguin Arctic Roller (set number: 70911) and Arkham Asylum (set number: 70912). In addition, the 7 polybag sets have been released as a promotions are The Mini Batmobile (set number: 30521), Batman in the Phantom Zone (set number: 30522), The Joker Battle Training (set number: 30523), The Mini Batwing (set number: 30524), Disco Batman - Tears of Batman (set number: 30607) and Batgirl (set number: 30612). Lego also used this license for characters and fun packs in the "Lego Dimensions" toys-to-life video game. Also including the additional sets released as a sub-brand of the "Lego Brickheadz" theme released in 1 March 2017. Also includes 6 key chains with a key chain attached to the minifigures of Batman, The Joker, Robin, Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Kiss Kiss Tuxedo Batman. Each of the sets features four core characters, named Batman, Alfred, Robin and Batgirl.
Later, the second wave sets would be released on 2 June 2017. The 5 sets being released were Scarecrow Fearful Face-off (set number: 70913), Bane Toxic Truck Attack (set number: 70914), Two-Face Double Demolition (set number: 70915), The Batwing (set number: 70916) and The Ultimate Batmobile (set number: 70917). In October 2017, The LEGO Batman Movie Minifigure Collection (set number: 5004939) is an exclusive promo set only available in Toys "R" Us stores or online shop.
In 2018, the third wave sets would be released on 1 January 2018. The 6 sets being released were The Bat-Dune Buggy (set number: 70918), The Justice League Anniversary Party (set number: 70919), Egghead Mech Food Fight (set number: 70920), Harley Quinn Cannonball Attack (set number: 70921), The Joker Manor (set number: 70922) and The Bat-Space Shuttle (set number: 70923). Included The Mini Ultimate Batmobile (set number: 30526) and Bat Shooter (set number: 40301) polybag sets have been released as promotions.
Collectible minifigures.
The Lego Batman Movie Minifigure Series (set number: 71017) would be released on 1 January 2017 as a sub-brand of the "Lego Minifigures" theme. It consists of 20 characters instead of the usual 16.
The Lego Batman Movie Series 2 (set number: 71020) would be released around the world on 1 January 2018 as a sub-brand of the "Lego Minifigures" theme. It consists of 20 characters instead of the usual 16.
According to Bricklink, The Lego Group released a total of 42 Lego sets and promotional polybags as part of "The Lego Batman Movie" theme. It was discontinued by the end of 2019.
Films.
"The Lego Batman Movie" (2017).
In October 2014, Warner Bros. scheduled the release of "The Lego Batman Movie", a spin-off starring Batman, for 2017, moving the release date for (later titled as "") to 2018. Will Arnett returned to voice Batman, with Chris McKay, who was earlier attached to the sequel, directing the film, the story written by Seth Grahame-Smith, and the film produced by Dan Lin, Roy Lee, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. On April 20, 2015, Warner Bros. scheduled "The Lego Batman Movie" for a February 10, 2017 release. In July 2015, Arnett's "Arrested Development" co-star Michael Cera was cast to voice Robin. In August 2015, Zach Galifianakis entered final negotiations to voice the Joker. In October 2015, Rosario Dawson was cast to voice Barbara Gordon, the daughter of police commissioner James Gordon who later becomes the crime-fighting heroine Batgirl. The following month, Ralph Fiennes was cast as Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne's butler. Mariah Carey, although initial reports indicated she was playing Commissioner Gordon, was actually cast as Mayor McCaskill. The first trailer for the film was released on March 24, 2016, followed by a second on March 28 the same year. The film was released in the United States on February 10, 2017.
The score was composed by Lorne Balfe.
Short films.
Short films set within the franchise were produced. Most of which were released on the home media releases of the films. In addition, various other shorts made to promote the films and unrelated real world events have been released on YouTube.
"Dark Hoser" (2017).
"Dark Hoser" is a short film included on the home media release of "The Lego Batman Movie". Batman attends a tryout to apply to be a member of the Justice League of America, but only finds out he might be Canadian.
"Batman is Just Not That Into You" (2017).
"Batman is Just Not That Into You" is a short film included on the home media release of "The Lego Batman Movie". Harley Quinn hosts a talk show and helps The Joker break up with Batman.
"Cooking with Alfred" (2017).
"Cooking with Alfred" is a short film included on the home media release of "The Lego Batman Movie". Alfred hosts a cooking show with Batman and Robin as his guest stars.
"Movie Sound Effects: How Do They Do That?" (2017).
"Movie Sound Effects: How Do They Do That?" is a short film included on the home media release of "The Lego Batman Movie". Bane, The Riddler, Poison Ivy and Catwoman are brought into a sound booth to help record sound effects for "The Lego Batman Movie".
Video games.
"Lego Dimensions" (2015).
The crossover toys-to-life game "Lego Dimensions" developed by Traveller's Tales features content based on the original "The Lego Movie" and "The Lego Batman Movie". A "Starter Pack" includes an additional level that recreates the events of the original film and adds Wyldstyle as a playable character. Additional "Fun packs" add Emmet, Benny, Bad Cop and Unikitty as playable characters. A "story pack" offers an extended six-level story campaign retelling the events of the "The Lego Batman Movie", and includes a playable Robin and Batgirl. In addition, "Fun packs" added Excalibur Batman as a playable character.
"The Lego Batman Movie Game" (2017).
"The Lego Batman Movie Game" is a Lego-themed endless-runner game that based on the same name of the film and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released the endless-runner game alongside of the film. It was released for Android and iOS.
Reception.
In July 2018, The Scuttler (set number: 70908), Batcave Break-In (set number: 70909), The Ultimate Batmobile (set number: 70917) and The Bat-Space Shuttle (set number: 70923) was listed as "The 10 Best ‘Batman’ Lego Sets for Kids and Collectors" by official website Fatherly. In November 2018, the Toy Retailers Association listed The Lego Batman Movie Minifigure Series (set number: 71017) on its official list of 2018 Toy of the Year Awards.