What is the oldest Batman UCS set?

The Batmobile Ultimate Collectors' Edition (7784-1) from 2006, with 1,045 pieces.

Is there more than one Tumbler?

Yes. The Tumbler (76023-1) appeared in 2014 with 1,869 pieces, and Batmobile Tumbler (76240-1) followed in 2021 with 2,049 pieces.

Are these sets meant for children?

They are designed primarily as display models for adult collectors. With 1,045 to 3,989 pieces each, they are long builds rather than toys for play.

Licensed theme

UCS

Sets: 6
Since: 2006
Newest set: 2023

This group collects the Batman models released in the Ultimate Collector Series, the line reserved for large, detailed display builds. It sits under Batman within Super Heroes DC.

Sets per decade

All decades

Sets per year

2 sets from the 2010s

2010s

About UCS

The line-up at a glance

Six sets make up this group, spread from 2006 to 2023. Four are ground vehicles, one is an aircraft and one is a building. The biggest is Batcave Shadowbox (76252-1) from 2023 with 3,989 pieces, followed by 1989 Batmobile (76139-1) from 2019 with 3,310 pieces. The 1989 Batwing (76161-1) came a year later with 2,363 pieces.

How the Batmobile grew

Comparing the vehicles shows how collector sets have scaled up over the years. The Batmobile Ultimate Collectors' Edition (7784-1) of 2006 used 1,045 pieces. The Tumbler (76023-1) from 2014 needed 1,869, and the 1989 Batmobile reached 3,310 five years later. The Tumbler returned in 2021 as Batmobile Tumbler (76240-1) with 2,049 pieces, so the armoured car from the Dark Knight films appears twice in this list.

Before you buy or rebuild

These are display pieces aimed at adult fans, and they take up real shelf space. If you are checking a second-hand copy, particularly the 2006 Batmobile, the parts list on Bricoria lets you go through the inventory piece by piece. You can also add the sets you own to your collection and use “What can I build?” to see which other models your bricks might cover.

FAQ

What is the oldest Batman UCS set?: The Batmobile Ultimate Collectors' Edition (7784-1) from 2006, with 1,045 pieces.
Is there more than one Tumbler?: Yes. The Tumbler (76023-1) appeared in 2014 with 1,869 pieces, and Batmobile Tumbler (76240-1) followed in 2021 with 2,049 pieces.
Are these sets meant for children?: They are designed primarily as display models for adult collectors. With 1,045 to 3,989 pieces each, they are long builds rather than toys for play.