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No, my point was that Warwick Davis was Griphook in a few of the movies and that the set wasn't based around 1 particular film so the fig could be Davis. If that makes sense. :/

Hi Don't get me wrong, I love Batman. I really think LEGO gave it a good go with this first wave, maybe I wrote the original post wrong? I wouldn't have bought nearly all the sets in this line if I didn't like them would I? I just think there could be some IMPROVEMENTS. Never once did I say that the line was bad. Just individual parts. I frequently follow you on Flickr so I know that you know what you're talking about and respect you but I wasn't complaining.

Very nice Hammerstein, love the rose.

Hello there EB, Superheroes has been a coveted line from many FOLs over the years, so when LEGO finally secured the license, the AFOLs expected great things of the upcoming sets. This line has the potential to be a all-time best seller, if they do the sets properly which they generally have done so far. However, there are many improvements which I will go through... NOTE: This is not like the continuity thread. This is more about what would have made the sets better but not based on cinematic material. 1. Catcycle- This was surely a must for all LEGO Batman fans due to it's low price and use of 2 (arguably) exclusive figures. For those who didn't know, back in the original Batman line, they released another version of this set which was probably better. In the first, Batman received his own dragster plus Catwoman had printing (?) on her cycle. I felt in the new line, they could maybe have included more cat-like features on the bike and I thought that the 'jetpack' was a lame excuse for a vehicle but I sort of like the wing piece. 8/10 2. Two-Face Chase- A mediocre set in my honest opinion. It did have a well nice Two-Face though, however unorthodox the new colour scheme was. The Batmobile was meh, and the car was OK as well but the bank just seemed like a small bonus so that they could lift the price tag. Batman was nice as always, and this was a more collectible suit which was nice. The goons were typically LEGO- which isn't always bad- plus the car had a really cool feature on the back so plus points for that. 6-7/10 3- Batwing over Gotham- This seemed an utter re-hash of the old set but with an updated Joker and way better goon (which I still don't have grr). The helicopter is aesthetically pleasing as is the Batwing, but they both seem a little too plain- too generic. Plus for the printed bomb piece and nice usage of the ladder but points have to be taken off for no return of the *BANG* gun and the Batwing just isn't that cool in my opinion. I knew from the start that I wouldn't pick this set up and I stuck to that. 6-7/10 4. The Funhouse- This was definitely the set of the wave for me but I'll be harsh on it as there is always room for improvement. The set included 2 exclusives and two figures you could brand 'rare'. Robin is a Marmite minifigure but personally love him! Unlike me, many said the first minifigure was too 'gay' which was not a good choice of words. The first was clearly inspired by the 60's show in which Robin was depicted effeminate. LEGO went down a darker path for the new fig which is sort of like a crossover of Robin and Nightwing. The Joker and Harley are wonderful and LEGO did a real good job of updating them without losing their charm. I actually thought that the Riddler should NOT have been included as he was too much of a minor character for the set. I fell he should have gotten his own set where he could be the 'headline act' so to speak. I firmly believe he will appear again (please no Bat-Tank though LEGO, what the heck ids that thing?) The set is stickered all over which deserves minus points but the features are absolutely immense! Every thing works great except that 'thing' in the middle which just rocks a bit. The bike is meh but the figures balance that out so all in all... 9/10 5. The Batcave- Another that I din't bother getting. The Bane is fab and Poison Ivy is fine (not brilliant but mainly 'cause I don't like the character). Again, Bane's drill seemed to be included to bulk the price up. The whole 'cave' seems somewhat j u n i o r i s e d and It really could have done with an Alfred seeing as the old one is too much fo anybodies wallet. Looking at the old one, it is just so much better in it's detail and it has a much darker edge. The holding cell is a nice inclusion but not essential and the stickers are OK as well. The Bat-gear is nothing special or new for that matter. Why could they not have included a WetWired style Tumbler? Plus points for the bike which is significantly better than the Funhouse one- much less bulky and a lot more aero-dynamic. But man do I hate those sit-on bikes. There are definitely some nice parts usages but it's not a great set IMO. It's OK but it's a disappointing flagship set but not the worst produced. 7-8/10 NOTE: I gave it higher than it deserved because it was the flagship set. Please argue comment and stay tuned for the Marvel edition!

I wondered what the odds were of coming across another serious LEGO collector by chance? Unfortunately, it has never happened to me but something even luckier did. I stumbled across a convention in the UK which cheered me up considering I was going through a bereavement at the time. As LEGO is a growing hobby, surely some members have met another AFOL without planning to? -TT

Yeah, may be my computer, the zoom is sometimes dodgy. :)

Nice presentation but hard to read.

After re-thinking this, I believe that marked tape is the way to go. In UK, I've never encountered this problem other than some opened minifigures.

I know my mate collects them so would take them off your hands for a low price?

This.

Oh crap. That's just a bit pointless seeing as a load of people will just see them anyway.

I got one today. I went to LEGO store two weeks ago, I think it may just be random?

What's Rorschach's head?

Nice clown, but I think I still prefer the original.

Nice article.

Cool! I didn't mean to be offensive, and I understand it's getting difficult to do any different ones now!

Afraid so. Love all your others but felt it was a weak batch is all.

O...K.

3 points to 10. tatertots and 2 for 11. Righty

Ooh, thanks for the pic Badger.

Thanks.

Apparently, they can fit any BA weapon in.

Thanks! Would it be too much to ask for credit if you posted it anywhere?

Thanks to whichever mod embedded the picture, looks much better now. Actually it's a cream wand piece because I know it wouldn't be so clean if I paint it.

I've got pictures up of my Riddler's cane now.