The LEGO Batman Movie

starfire2

I won an early viewing of the Lego Batman Movie, on February 4th!!! 

AllBrick

^^ Score!

I was gifted lobster Batman and DG CMF posters from a small indie toy shop.

jmeninno

So apparently I have somehow missed the first Barnes and noble event for my region.  I thought it was this weekend.  I'm going to try to see if any of the local Barnes and nobles have any leftover cards, but would anyone be willing to part with an extra copy of the cards?  Depending on the locations and weekends for future events, id be tempted to beg for a set of all of the cards from all three events.  I was looking forward to bringing my 3 year old to these but now I'm not even sure if any of the stores in my area are participating.  I would be happy to compensate you for your efforts.  Say a couple of random polybags from my stash?

theLEGOman

When Robin is trying on suits in Batman's wardrobe, one of them is called comic con exclusive or similar :hehe:.

SeanTheCollector

Recently picked up "The Batman Movie: The Essential Guide" and noticed a number of prominent pictures of vehicles not released in first wave:

• Scarecrow's Scarecopter
• Two-Face's Wrecking Truck
  
• Harley's Cannon Truck
• Bane's 6 Wheeler
• The Batwing "Black Thunder"

The first seems linked to #70913. The other 4 could be linked to #70914, #70915, #70916 and #70917?

The one vehicle currently released that's not in the book was #70911 "The Penguin Arctic Roller". Was that originally a second wave release?

What's the chance that we get a large #D2c set for "Wayne Manor" which is also prominent in the book! :) Pretty please!! :D

ClutchPower

The Brick Fan has confirmed a TRU building event. Oddly, the build is called Emmet's Bat-Car, but I think it's an excellent parts pack. Here's more info:
http://www.thebrickfan.com/the-lego-batman-movie-toys-r-us-building-event-on-february-11/

pharmjod

Lego batman joker lowrider is $27 @ walmart.com. Free store pickup. Almost 50% off.

theLEGOman

£48.62 from Amazon.co.uk :'( .

MattPetersen

pharmjod said:

Lego batman joker lowrider is $27 @ walmart.com. Free store pickup. Almost 50% off.

THANKS!!!
Ordered one up as soon as I saw your post.
Will be picking it up after work. 

MrJ_NY

A few new items available at [email protected] including #853651 TLBM Accessory Set (Includes 3 minifigures: Chief O’Hara and 2 GCPD officers & Bat-Signal),masks of Batman,Batgirl & Joker,and an 11+ inch foam TLBM Batarang

77ncaachamps

MrJ_NY said:

A few new items available at [email protected] including #853651 TLBM Accessory Set (Includes 3 minifigures: Chief O’Hara and 2 GCPD officers & Bat-Signal),masks of Batman,Batgirl & Joker,and an 11+ inch foam TLBM Batarang

Don't forget that with each purchase you get a TLBM movie poster (Harley Quinn is this week, I believe).
(new ones each week for Feb)

CCC

ClutchPower said:

The Brick Fan has confirmed a TRU building event. Oddly, the build is called Emmet's Bat-Car, but I think it's an excellent parts pack. Here's more info:
http://www.thebrickfan.com/the-lego-batman-movie-toys-r-us-building-event-on-february-11/

Well it is Emmet's car with wings, so the name makes sense.

MrJ_NY

Perhaps Emmet has a cameo appearance in the film & Batman borrows his car

ClutchPower

"In one of the newer videos, we can see Thw Wizard of Oz and a Dalek from Docter who on the right. :)

TwoToneBricks

I still wish they made the first batwing from the lego movie. Out of all of those sets they produced, they didn't make it.

This new batwing could be pretty good, I'll probably get it. This batmobile is really boring to me for some reason though. But did get the low rider and probably gonna get a couple more. Clay face for sure!

Recce

Lego Batman Movie Maker set spotted.

LostInTranslation

ClutchPower said:

"In one of the newer videos, we can see Thw Wizard of Oz and a Dalek from Docter who on the right. :)

And Medusa? 

CaptainRogers

Spoilers from a clip just released...

So a new clip shows Batman using Robin to break in somewhere to steal a projector. It seems to be stolen from The Fortress of Solitude. I bet the Dimensions charcters in the film show up when Batman uses it (probably erroneously) and accidentally opens a portal to the Dimensions dimension. Hence, more villians from all sorts of places. Hey, maybe Lego Movie Batman teams up with Lego Dimensions Batman, since they are separate entities!

LostInTranslation

Saw this on Twitter the other day. I wish it was in London too! 

jmeninno

Does anyone know what the giveaway may be for the LBM event at Walmart tomorrow?

MrJ_NY

It doesn't say what the gift will be,but you can check facebook for the participating locations https://www.facebook.com/events/962078797227366/

MooreFX

http://collider.com/the-lego-batman-movie-images/#superman

High res images from the movie on Collider.

MrJ_NY

Leading up to the release of the movie, Warner Bros. Animation has been releasing some awesome marketing materials, like the behind the scenes featurette from within the world of LEGO Gotham City. Now we get one more video from the LEGO universe in the form of a segment inspired by MTV’s Cribs, featuring Bruce Wayne (who totally isn’t Batman) and Batman (who totally isn’t Bruce Wayne) giving us a tour of their mansion.

The LEGO Batman Movie - Gotham Cribs

MrJ_NY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkOwqr9N5pE

Ma1234

I get to go to the premiere in LA tomorrow afternoon. Can't wait! 

CapnRex101

I'm just going into the cinema so will post a few spoiler free thoughts when it has finished. Fingers crossed it matches the quality of the trailers!

Recce

Here's what is in the Lego Batman Movie Maker set. I think the stand looks nice and very functional.

LostInTranslation

I'm at the cinema now, impatiently waiting for it to be time! 

LuLego

LostInTranslation said:

I'm at the cinema now, impatiently waiting for it to be time! 

Enjoy!
any promotional postcards or advertising to swipe?!

Ayliffe

Just got out of the cinema. 

Is TLBM better than TLM? Nah, TLM is literally the perfect film and although this gets close, it still can't beat how perfect TLM was.

Is TLBM better than every other batman movie prior to this? 110% YES. Quality-wise this film kicks BvS firmly in the nads.

Just... go see it. You deserve this film. 

fourstud

No spoilers, please! We in the US have got at least a week left.

CapnRex101

No spoilers here:

I enjoyed it a lot and from the perspective of a Batman fan it was absolutely perfect, with an almost unbelievable amount of referential humour and some fun cameos from all manner of DC characters.

However, I thought the film had none of the emotional weight which worked in the favour of The LEGO Movie and it was entirely driven by jokes rather than by a compelling plot. That is not necessarily a bad thing but The LEGO Movie was more successful in that respect.

I should also mention that there are a few characters from new properties to look out for, some of which might hint at future licenses. There is no guarantee as the licensing for the film will be separate to that for sets but it certainly seems like a step in the right direction. There is a potentially interesting hint at future movies set in the LEGO universe too.

Overall, it is definitely worth seeing and is even better with past Batman films fresh in your mind so I would recommend watching them in advance if you get a chance. A B+ from me!

stlux

@CapnRex101 Any suggestions for which Batman movies to rewatch, or at least which ones to prioritize? I might not have a chance to watch them all prior to seeing TLBM later in the week.

fourstud

The Walmart event is not going well.. at least over half of the stores listed are not participating and did not come

https://www.facebook.com/events/962078797227366/?active_tab=discussion

Kaneprime

Hey guys 
I need some help ! 
Im doing a order of [email protected] on monday
to get the bat suit poly 
In your opinion
which is the best of the 3 30 pound sets 
and the best of the 3 20 pound sets 
any help will be greatly appreciated 


saw the movie today 
great movie ! Very funny
the largest summer set 
isnt the huge batwing from the trailer with gremlins on it 
mainly a huge car 
kinda like the one from the Lego movie 
it does not look worth it Imo 

Pumpkin_3CK5

I just hope the movie doesn't turn out to be just like the lego movie where a bunch of people are controlling them. 

starfire2

It was an awesome movie!!! I will not spoil it for anyone though 

Ma1234

Movie is fantastic. They have these away at the premiere, with tables set up to build them.  No instructions/packaging, but one unique printed base. 

jmeninno

^Ok, hate to ask this, but...you're in the UK, aren't you?

theLEGOman

Sounds like he's in the US.

Nothing like that when I went to watch it in the UK today.

Ma1234

jmeninno said:

^Ok, hate to ask this, but...you're in the UK, aren't you?

No I am in LA. I went to the Hollywood premiere. 

jmeninno

Ahh I see.  Thanks for the clarification!

greekmick

Watched the movie yesterday.  Very funny in parts but seemed to drag on towards the end.  Ran out of ideas to stretch a movie really and just 1 long advert.  Kids enjoyed it though.

rawbob

This review has some light spoilers

I enjoyed the movie but the majority of the Batman villains had virtually nothing to do and had no character to them. A handful of solid characters would have helped upped the comedy. 

I was disappointed that there was not a tie in to the The Lego Movie

Russell844

Ma1234 said:

jmeninno said:

^Ok, hate to ask this, but...you're in the UK, aren't you?

No I am in LA. I went to the Hollywood premiere. 

I saw a premiere today in San Jose and they had nothing like this.

ClutchPower

Anyone talking about the movie or spoilers can go to this thread:
http://bricksetforum.com/discussion/25709/the-lego-batman-movie-spoiler-alert
Thanks :)

Ma1234

Russell844 said:

Ma1234 said:

jmeninno said:

^Ok, hate to ask this, but...you're in the UK, aren't you?

No I am in LA. I went to the Hollywood premiere. 

I saw a premiere today in San Jose and they had nothing like this.

I was at the actual premiere, the one attended by cast, crew, media, studio execs, etc. so they go a little overboard including a huge party. They make kids movie premieres all about the celeb/execs' kids so they are popular with families. They also have away the kiss suit Batman keychain, shirts, hats, etc. Some random pics I took: 

 

Russell844

That's awesome! You lucky dog.

MrJ_NY

starfire2

Target will be doing a Lego Batman event on 2/18. I don't know what kind of event but my store got in the signing for it today.