# Superhero-Themed Car Replicas LEGO Produced a 3,300 Piece Set of the Batmobile from 1989 By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-11-07 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-batmobile1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/11/lego-1989-batman-batmobile-release) & [lego](https://www.lego.com/en-us/aboutus/lego-group/) In order to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1989 'Batman' film, LEGO has created a replica of the Batmobile from the movie. LEGO's replica Batmobile contains 3,300 individual pieces and it is 23-inches in length. The Batmobile also features Batman designs on the wheels of the car. The set comes with a Batman figure as well as a Joker and Vicki Vale figure. LEGO priced its Batmobile replica at $250 USD, and it will be available in stores, and on the LEGO website, beginning November 29th. The company will also have a promotion where those who purchase the set between November 29th and December 5th will also receive a smaller Batmobile figure. Image Credit: LEGO ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Superhero-themed Replicas:** Opportunity to create a line of other superhero-themed replica items using LEGO, opening up the market for collector items. - **Limited Edition Collections:** Opportunity to create similar limited edition collections of iconic movie vehicles and characters by partnering with different toy manufacturers. - **Cross-marketing Opportunities:** Opportunity to create cross-marketing opportunities with movies, comic books, and other toys as LEGO did with the Batman movie franchise. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy and Collectibles Industry:** Produce more superhero-themed cars, equipment, and figurines to add to merchandise collections as well as limited edition lines to target collectors. - **Movie and Entertainment Industry:** Licensing out products to produce collectibles and popular merchandise, bringing in additional revenue streams. - **Automotive Industry:** Partnering with toy manufacturers to produce different types of car replicas that could become collector items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero Home-Inspired Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batcave-set.md) - [Stealth Vigilante Vehicle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-technic-batcycle.md) - [Modernized Superhero RC Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-rc-original-edition-batmobile.md) - [Building Block Superhero Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batcave-shadowbox.md) - [Buildable 3D Superhero Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-city-skyline-set.md) - [Car-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-land-rover-defender-90.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Fully Functional Blocked-Car Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-gt-1.md) - [Hypercar Replica Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-technic-mclaren-p1.md)