We Build the LEGO Batman Forever Batmobile, a Sleek Futuristic Vehicle from the 90s

Batman Forever celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, and this intricate set is a great way to join in on the festivities. The Val Kilmer-led Batflick sees him and Robin (Chris O'Donnell) facing off against Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones) and the Riddler (Jim Carrey). Sadly, this set only comes with a new Batman minifigure. I would have loved to see Jim Carrey's Riddler in minifigure form. Notably, this version of the Batman minifigure comes with a rubber cape instead of the typical cloth capes from years past.

Coming in at 909 pieces, the finished vehicle is much larger in person than I had originally thought it would be; same with the box. The build is spread out throughout 10 separate bags of pieces, each containing a new component of the vehicle. Bigger, more detailed LEGO sets for adults always have impressive build strategies and steps. While this one is aimed at the 12+ age group, it uses some advanced techniques as well – the chassis on the Batmobile is a great example of this. The way it's built feels extremely sturdy, and is wide enough to support the huge amount of details of the exterior and still give it that slim look.

One of my favorite build techniques to see with any detailed LEGO car set are the wheel wells. Here, they're tall and super sleek, really capturing the essence of the vehicle's on-screen counterpart. The rear wheel wells sport those iconic points from Batman's cowl, giving it a nice aerodynamic look to go witih the narrowness of the Batmobile overall.

The level of detail under the hood and behind the wheel are equally as impressive. The nose of the car sports a sleek design with its grill that uses a really cool unorthodox Technic attachment style, complete with the bat symbol hidden in the design. Just like in the movie, you can pop up the front to expose the machine guns the car comes equipped with.

The cockpit is also extremely detailed. Each seat is made up of a few bricks to give off a racecar seat aesthetic, and the dashboard (which is two bricks adorned with stickers) really helps with immersion. My only gripe here is that the windshield piece can be a pain to remove.

Now that the chassis, exterior structures, and hood are done, let's have a look at the rest of the exterior. The body of the Batmobile is all black with sharp, distinct edges that closely mimic the Batsuit. Everything from the windshield onward is super sleek with rounded bricks to mimic the broken-looking design from the movie, and the blue translucent bricks are the set's attempt at giving it the blue glow we see on screen. On either side are what I'm calling the cars "ribs", which is another of my favorite details. Like I mentioned above, removing the windsheild to see the cockpit interior is a bit annoying since you'll likely knock a couple of these ribs off. It's an easy remedy, though.

The top rear and exhaust are also super detailed and complicated builds. The top and back of the cockpit uses arm-joint pieces to give it a sort of armored insect look, coming to a point at the back to match the rest of the vehicle's sharp edges. The massive fin on top is this Batmobile's focal point, and it really ties the rest of the build together.

The massive gray exhaust at the car's rear uses a cool technique I haven't seen before, and I'm suprised it didin't come with a big blue flame piece to attach to it for added detail.

To round it all out, the Val Kilmer Batman minifigure comes with a futuristic-looking display stand. It's made up of a few bricks, both with pointy black pieces and the same translucent blue to match the aesthetic of the Batmobile. On the front is a printed brick with the Riddler logo and "Batman Forever" on it. I appreciate that this is printed rather than a sticker, since over time it might warp or curl.

The build only took me about 2.5 hours to complete in one sitting, so throwing Batman Forever on in the background while you work your way through this set sounds like an incredible night to me. Once completed, it stands 6.5 inches tall and is 16 inches long, which is strikingly large. It's a great set to display in your home office or nerd cave (I'm still trying to find a good place for mine), and is the perfect addition to any LEGO or Batman fan's collection. Luckily, I'm very much both, and I think this is one of the best LEGO Batmobiles we've had years.

Myles Obenza is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Bluesky @mylesobenza.bsky.social.