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Thanks. Still haven't opened it yet. Have decided to build a caboose for each of my other train sets first. Anyway, I was just about to scan the instructions and try to post them here but, thought to check with BrickSet first. Turns out, LEGO doesn't allow their instructions to be posted without their consent. So sites just link to the LEGO website for instructions. I will contact LEGO about people selling them on Ebay though.

Hi Jules. I wish I could. Best I could do is take pictures of them but that never works out right. I did a quick search to try to find the instructions online but they're nowhere to be found. Then I read on Brickset that people are actually selling scans of the instructions for $30 on Ebay. Unbelievable. Sorry, wish I could help. Hopefully someone more technically savvy than I am will post them online soon.

Yeah, that friend is awesome!!! Another friend hooked me up with a Death Star 10143 that was like 95% complete for Christmas. I just spent the entire morning shopping on B&P for the Death Star pieces and looking for what's needed to replicate the exclusive mini train sets (4002016), i decided to buy the DS pieces and go ahead and just tear into one of the boxes for the 4002016. It's cheaper and less chance of a divorce.

LEGO.com has the Batman Movie Accessory set available. This weeks poster is Harley Quinn.

Don't be too envious. I may not get to open this one either. My spouse is a little upset about the whole LEGO compulsion. Haha - Two sets might have been a bit much. Anyway, I hope this isn't off topic but I'm going to finally crack the seal and build the Emerald Night and a friend gave me his old LEGO diesel freight train (7720) set too. Then there's an old Hogwarts Express that needs to be built. Once those are done, all the train sets are going to look great running around tracks with these mini-trains as a back drop. I wish I had all the sets that are in the 4002016 gift set. That would be so sweet! Maybe someday...

Your secret can stay safe. I bought another one and WILL be opening it lol. Should be here next week. Did you see that on Ebay someone in China was selling this set (8 of them) for less than $30? I almost bought one but decided - No. (First time seller, China, no feedback score). It will be interesting to see if these sets were legit. Don't blame you. Maybe Lego will put this set out (or something similar) for everyone. And hopefully cheaper than what I'm paying.

You are so right. I know it's only been a day and a half but, this is going to be like self imposed torture. Let me know if you ever give in to the dark side and open yours. I'll do the same.

Just got mine delivered today. After looking through the BrickLink inventory list, it looks like these engines can all be duplicated fairly easily. Maybe not with the exact color pieces but can't find that out until LEGO opens up B&P again in Feb. All I have to do now is NOT open it. The box is bigger than I expected.

That would be awesome. I'll be on the lookout. Thanks. And thanks for bringing it up Retrotaco

Ok. Thanks. And if it IS sold at Lego stores, they should honor the polybag giveaway with it, as long as the amount qualifies.

I like it a lot too and I hope it's available through the LEGO store. It seems like it's been a major scavenger hunt to get these sets at decent prices. Anyway, How do we know it's only available at LEGO stores?

Are you planning to try and replicate it also? The only real problem I can see is the emerald green pieces but I haven't realy looked into the whole set up yet.

I bought this set off Ebay also. It was hard to pull the trigger on it but it came down to the fact there may be a few pieces that are very hard to find, like the original stickers. So, I bought it. I would like to try and replicate it first before breaking the seal. It may just be my love for LEGO (and especially the train sets) but I think this may be one of those sets that really increase in value. Not that I could ever sell it but still, it may just sit in the box for years.

That's amazing. It makes me wonder if ToysRus is having financial problems. Luckily one of the Targets in my area had a bunch of the Batman sets during their "Spend $100 get $25 off" sale. All that's left to buy now is Arkham Asylum, Killer Croc, Scarecrow Special Delivery and Balloon Escape. I can't remember the prices of the sets I bought at Target but I added up the minifigs and I paid $3.07 (US) a piece for them. I may end up taking back the sets and re-purchasing them from LEGO during a double VIP event if that turns out to be cheaper. Target gives a 90 day return policy so who knows. BTW - Target employees told me they are expecting to set up major amounts of Batman Movie sets next week. Hopefully Walmart will want to beat their prices. Anyway, I do apprciate you posting that information here. It makes the decision to NOT go to ToysRus tomorrow much easier. I just hope the LEGO employees were right and they 'will' be selling these sets. Can't see why they would lie though.

I just called LEGO S@H again to verify that they will be selling the Arkham Asylum set Jan 1st. Even went so far as to ask them to verify it through a manager. They both said 'Yes, the set will also be available from LEGO" It's only considered exclusive to ToysRus because it wont be at any other stores. So, as far as I can tell, It will be available for purchase Jan 1st online, or you can place an order over the phone through LEGO Jan 2nd. (He also said there is a large supply on hand) I hope they're right because the only ToysRus around here is notorious for underhanded selling practices. If you are one of the lucky ones to get it - you'll be paying way over retail.

Dunedain - Haven't put the Arctic Roller together yet but out of all the Batman Movie sets, it's the one that I like the best. (which explains why I bought two) The LEGO catalog says that it's available for purchase through S@H also. Correction - it WILL be avaible for purchase in January

This was confusing to me also. In the Jan 2017 catalog it shows that Arkham Asylum will be sold through S@H and at the LEGO stores also. So to be sure, I just called LEGO and yes, they will be sold through LEGO not just ToysRus. Feel free to call and check yourself though, just to be sure. I just picked up two Arctic Rollers at Target for $29.99 (US).

A few more tips while I'm thinking about it: Eraser and Barbara Gordon both have round studs. Barb's hat gives her away, but sometimes Eraser's round stud is attached to his head. See if it comes off. The handcuffs come in both the Joker and Barbara Gordon but once again, her hat and his hair are good give aways. Catman's claws fall pretty easily into corner of the bag. Feel for Glam Metal's guitar. There are three different weapons : Comm Gordon's weapon has a round ball on the end and he also has a square tile. March Harriet's weapon is a litte more bulky but can she be identified more easily by the ears Red Hood also has a weapon but is more easily identified by the large red cap and neck attachment.

A few days ago I mentioned that it was pretty easy to figure out which Batman Movie minifigure was in each bag . After 80 bags, I retract that statement. My thumbs are numb. And out of the 80, I still couldn't come up with two complete sets. There's a little boy a couple towns over that's going to be a little dissapointed. What really sucks is that I wanted to label the rest of these bags and get them back to the store but we had an ice storm. Too close to Christmas for these to be just sitting here. Hopefully the streets will get treated today and I can get out. And, hopefully the workers at Target will leave them labeled. The ones I found hardest to figure out were Dick Greyson and Eraser. With Dick Greyson you have to locate the shark repellent and also the glasses that are attached to his hair. Zodiac Master kept confusing me too. Kept thinking the crab was the lobster, but in my defense my thumbs were totally numb. Eraser guy was only difficult because his head is so small. Everything else was somewhat easy once I got the small pieces down to the corner of the bag. The bigger minifigs were real easy like king Tut (my favorite), Harley, and Orca. Hope this helps somebody on their search. Happy hunting!

Thank you

Same story here but there are 4 Targets in my area and luckily the first store I checked had two boxes opened up. After about 30 - 40 minutes I had 12 different minifigs identified - could have probably been quicker but there were a lot of holiday shoppers. Was almost done but some huge man came up and started grabbing handfuls out of the display. So I bought the rest (80 total) and will be sorting them out some other time. I'm finally building a Death Star 10143 and it takes precedence. Just FYI - the minifigs are some of the easiest I've sorted through. If you know what you're feeling for they are easy to identify. Does anyone know which minifigure holds the little bat signal. I saw it somewhere but can't remember where.

That's exactly what I meant.

Thank you so much Legoboy3998. We would not have thought of that. It will also make a nice looking garland and still be fun to build. Brilliant

That's a good question. I wish I would have paid attention when we first started building the sets. I have some information but it's probably not the answer you are looking for. We wanted to build all 24 mini models and put them in clear fillable ornaments similar to the LEGO ornaments being sold on S@H. (You can get the clear ornaments cheap and in different sizes from Walmart online if interested. I tried to order the clear balls from LEGO online but they weren't in stock). All I can say to help is that you're not going to get very many. Maybe 2 - 5? We thought that three full box sets would be enough to do all 24. Two boxes have been opened so far and after raiding our stash many, many times we are half way through the second instruction manual and have only completed 15. Now we are at a stand still waiting to finish the inventory to see if we have the pieces needed on hand -or- have to open the last set -or- just order the rest of the parts from Bricks and Pieces. (Our next idea is to make garland out of lego 2x2 and 2x4 bricks but can't quite get the nerve to drill into a LEGO piece in order to string them together with fishing line. If you have any other ideas on that - it would be much appreciated.) Sorry I couldn't be more specific. Hope this helps until someone can answer more precisely.

FYI - Duracell batteries do not work properly in the recommended IR remote control (8879). They are too short to connect - you have to use Energizer or something similar with a longer positive connection. Some friends and I spent quite a long time trying to make the train work after a night out. It was quite funny until a 10 year old came out of his room, told us to quiet down and handed us different batteries.