Holy Bricks, Batman! LEGO Just Dropped a Massive Arkham Asylum Set – Sanity Not Included
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
LEGO just announced a massive Arkham Asylum set with nearly 3,000 pieces and 16 minifigures, letting you build your own little corner of Gotham madness. Pre-orders are live, but be warned: assembling this might actually send *you* to Arkham.
Right, listen up, Bat-fans! LEGO's just unveiled something that's got me more excited than Gordon at a bat-signal convention: a stonking great Arkham Asylum set. We're talking serious brickage here, clocking in at a hefty 2,953 pieces. IGN South Africa broke the news, and fair dinkum, it's a beaut.
For $299.99, you can recreate Gotham's infamous psychiatric hospital in all its blocky glory. September 9th is the date to mark on your calendar, but you can slap down a preorder at the LEGO Store right now if you're feeling keen.
Now, I reckon the real draw here (besides the sheer architectural audacity of a LEGO Arkham) is the frankly ridiculous number of minifigs. Sixteen of the blighters! It's practically a who's who of the Batman rogues gallery, plus a few of the good guys for good measure. We're talking Batman, Robin, Batwoman... the whole heroic shebang. But let's be honest, you're here for the villains, aren't you? Joker, Harley Quinn, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, Riddler, Penguin, Killer Croc, Bane – they're all present and accounted for. Plus, two security guards, presumably for the Joker to terrorize within 5 minutes of assembly.
The dimensions are pretty beefy too: 32cm high, 25cm wide, and 26cm deep. Plenty of room to stage your own little plastic dramas. The model itself splits into three sections (first floor, second floor, and roof) and has removable bits and bobs so you can get a proper look inside. 65 stickers referencing Batman lore? Blimey, they're not messing about.
LEGO's also hinting at this set being something of an advent calendar. Assemble it all at once if you're feeling particularly ambitious, or spread the joy over 24 days. It's not entirely clear how this works, but the suggestion is that the bricks will be divided into 24 bags, with minifigures peppered throughout like little plastic Christmas presents.
Look, there's no shortage of LEGO Batman sets out there, but this one feels different. It's not based on a specific movie or comic book storyline (though it's obviously inspired by the *Arkham* game series). It's just a damn cool recreation of a truly iconic location. And with 16 minifigs, you're getting a whole cast of characters to play with. What more could you want? Maybe a tiny LEGO Batmobile to go with it. But hey, can't have everything, can we?
So, if you've got a spare three hundred quid burning a hole in your utility belt, and you're a fan of the Dark Knight, then this LEGO Arkham Asylum set might just be the thing to help you while away those long nights. Just try not to let the Joker minifig drive you completely bonkers.
Tags: LEGO, Batman, Arkham Asylum, DC Comics, Minifigures
Original article: IGN South Africa