Does a minifigure fit in the cockpit?

Yes, the cockpit is designed to fit a Batman minifigure, allowing flight scenes to be recreated.

How many pieces and minifigures does the set include?

It contains 2,363 pieces and 3 minifigures, spread across 315 different part types.

UCS

1989 Batwing

Set 76161 recreates the Batwing aircraft from Tim Burton's 1989 Batman film as an Ultimate Collector Series model. With 2,363 pieces, 3 minifigures and 315 different part types, it's aimed at collectors who care about accuracy to the film's design. A display stand holds the finished model upright in its signature bat-winged shape.

Set number: 76161
Year: 2020
Pieces: 2,363
Minifigures: 3
Theme: UCS
Different parts: 315

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 315

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (26)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 3

Batman, Black Suit, Black Cape and Cowl (Rubber), White Headband fig-0055944 pieces × 1
Lawrence the Boombox Goon fig-0107323 pieces × 1
The Joker, Black and White Suit fig-0107345 pieces × 1

Description

The silhouette is the challenge

The Batwing's appeal comes from its sweeping, curved wing shape, which has almost no straight lines in the original film design. The model recreates that outline using numerous angled plates and hinge pieces, which makes the build technically trickier than many other vehicle sets. Black covers almost the entire outer shell, while yellow is used sparingly for the cockpit and detail accents that stand out clearly in the film as well. The joins between wing sections need particularly careful handling to keep the finished silhouette looking clean.

A cockpit built for Batman

At the centre of the model, a cockpit opens up and fits a Batman minifigure, allowing the film's flight scenes to be recreated at model scale. Details such as instrument panels and a removable seat mean the interior isn't neglected, even though the outer shape is clearly the focus of the design. Dark bluish grey and light bluish grey supplement the black on the undercarriage and mechanical parts, most of which stay hidden once the model is closed up. Those hidden details are still worth a closer look once the cockpit is open.

A stand built for display

As with most Ultimate Collector Series sets, the emphasis is on display value rather than play features aimed at children. A sturdy stand lifts the model into a flying position, keeping the curved wing shape visible from every angle instead of resting flat on a shelf. An included information plaque with film details rounds off the presentation and places the model clearly within Batman film history, without needing any extra decoration. Raised on its stand, the full wingspan reads far more dramatically than it would sitting on a shelf.

Built for experienced collectors

With 315 different part types across 2,363 pieces, the build is more demanding than simpler vehicle models, though it sits in the middle of the UCS range for complexity. The 3 minifigures, including Batman, add something beyond the aircraft shape alone. The full parts list on this page shows exactly which colours and shapes go into the fuselage, the cockpit and the stand before deciding on a purchase, making it easier to judge the scope of the build in advance.

FAQ

Which film is the Batwing based on?: The model recreates the Batwing aircraft from Tim Burton's 1989 Batman film.
Does a minifigure fit in the cockpit?: Yes, the cockpit is designed to fit a Batman minifigure, allowing flight scenes to be recreated.
How many pieces and minifigures does the set include?: It contains 2,363 pieces and 3 minifigures, spread across 315 different part types.