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Set 76252 Batcave Shadowbox
UCS

Batcave Shadowbox

Batcave Shadowbox is a wall-mounted DC Super Heroes display that packs several Batman scenes into a single frame. With 3,989 pieces and 7 minifigures, it delivers the kind of detail usually reserved for freestanding UCS models. Rather than sitting on a shelf, this one hangs on the wall and behaves more like a three-dimensional picture.

Set number
76252
Year
2023
Pieces
3,989
Minifigures
7
Theme
UCS
Different parts
492
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 492

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 (35)

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

Minifigures 7

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

One frame, several scenes

Rather than a single vehicle, the set presents the Batcave as one continuous scene: rock walls, a training area, a vehicle bay and a central display space all sit within one wall-mounted frame. That layout makes room for several small vehicles and pieces of equipment without needing separate stands for each. For collectors short on shelf space, that's a genuine advantage over a typical standalone model. Hung on a wall, it reads as a display case telling the whole Batcave story, rather than just one slice of it.

A palette built for atmosphere

Black, dark grey, light grey and flat silver make up almost the entire colour scheme, deliberately building a dark, technical mood that suits the Batcave setting. Grey and silver accents pick out machinery, consoles and metal framework, while black dominates the rock formations and backdrop. That near-monochrome approach means small details, such as lit-up areas or vehicle paintwork, stand out far more than they would in a busier colour scheme. If you like a display that commits to one visual tone rather than mixing in bright colours, this set does exactly that.

492 unique parts, mostly in the details

3,989 pieces across 492 unique parts and colours are concentrated mainly in the cave wall texture and the small vehicles tucked into the scene. Unlike large standalone models with plenty of repetition, the build here shifts between different areas quickly, which keeps the process varied rather than repetitive. The full parts list on this page shows exactly how those shapes are split between rock structure, vehicles and display areas. Anyone hunting for specific pieces for their own builds will find it worth checking before buying or rebuilding.

Seven figures from Batman's world

Seven minifigures populate the diorama, drawn from across Batman's world to match the different scenes framed within it. That means the set works purely as wall art, but the figures can also be lifted out for short play scenes before going back into place. That combination of display piece and play set is unusual for a wall-mounted model and makes it more versatile than a pure decoration. For anyone who wants to both build and occasionally play, this set offers both within a single frame.

FAQ

Does this set hang on the wall?
Yes, Batcave Shadowbox is designed as a framed wall display rather than a freestanding model.
How many minifigures are included?
Seven minifigures from Batman's world, spread across the different scenes within the frame.
How much detail does the model include?
3,989 pieces across 492 unique parts and colours pack plenty of detail into the cave, vehicles and equipment.

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