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Set 5004590 Bat Pod
Batman

Bat Pod

Bat Pod recreates the distinctive motorcycle from the Batman films, known for its oversized tyres and low, stretched-out riding position. Built from 338 pieces across 109 different elements, the model is a vehicle-only build with no minifigure, focused entirely on the Bat Pod's silhouette. A dark palette of black, grey and blue matches the machine's technical, menacing look.

Set number
5004590
Year
2015
Pieces
338
Minifigures
0
Theme
Batman
Different parts
109
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 109

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Description

The motorcycle from the Batman films

The Bat Pod is best known from the live-action Batman films, where it serves as a nimble vehicle for chasing through narrow streets and tight corners. Instead of two slim wheels like a conventional motorcycle, the original uses two very wide tyres and a riding position so low that the driver lies almost flat across the frame. The LEGO model follows those proportions closely: wide tyre blocks front and rear, a narrow midsection, and a forward-leaning stance that reads as dynamic even standing still. The tyre proportions carry through to the rear wheel too, framing the narrow bodywork in a way that closely mirrors the film vehicle.

Built like a machine, not a toy

Unlike most vehicle sets, Bat Pod skips the minifigure entirely and puts all its attention into the mechanical structure of the vehicle itself. Across 338 pieces and 109 different elements, the build packs in more detail than its size suggests, visible in the steering, the tyre mounts and frame sections that would normally sit hidden behind bodywork. That focus makes it feel closer to a construction model than a typical play vehicle.

A black, grey and blue colour code

The colour scheme of black, light and dark grey plus scattered blue accents matches the dark, technical look of the film original. Black covers most of the bodywork and tyres, grey tones pick out engine and frame sections, and blue shows up sparingly on details such as lights or small panel pieces. That restrained palette keeps the model instantly readable as a Batman vehicle without relying on bright colours.

A display piece for a growing collection

Without a minifigure and with a strong focus on detail, Bat Pod works well as a display piece alongside other Batman vehicles or sets from the same period. The full parts list on this page lists all 109 elements by colour and quantity, useful for checking exactly which greys and blues went into the build or for sourcing a single replacement part.

FAQ

Does Bat Pod include a minifigure?
No, set 5004590 is a vehicle-only build with no Batman or other minifigure included.
Which film is the Bat Pod from?
The vehicle is best known from the live-action Batman films, where it appears as a wide-tyred motorcycle used for chases.
What colours make up the model?
Black and grey form the base, with blue used sparingly as an accent on smaller details.

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