Can 76271 B:TAS Gotham City save LEGO DC?

76271 Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City is the LEGO Batman set that fans deserve – but is it the one LEGO DC needs right now to save this stagnant superhero theme?

That's the question we’ve been mulling over since receiving the press release for the latest LEGO Batman set, which tackles the iconic setting of Batman: The Animated Series across 4,210 pieces. It’s something of a LEGO Art set – you can hang it on a wall – and presents something very different for a theme historically dominated by Batmobiles and Batwings.

Both of those things are here in tiny microscale form, but they’re only a very minute part of the overall picture. The question is: will this be enough to save a LEGO DC theme that seems to be stuck in a Batman vs. Joker-shaped rut? You’ll have to pull up a pew at the altar of the Brick Fanatics YouTube channel to find out our thoughts on that topic.

Don’t forget to let us know your thoughts on 76271 Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City in the comments on YouTube or at the bottom of this story, too. Will it be DC’s saviour? What else can the LEGO Group do to keep Batman fans happy?

If this set alone is enough to tempt you into a purchase, you’ll be able to pick it up from LEGO.com and LEGO Stores from April 1 if you’re signed up to the LEGO Insiders program. (You’ll have to wait until April 4 if not.) Click here for all the essential details on 76271 Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City in the meantime, or head here for an in-depth visual tour.

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