Lego's colorful depiction of Gotham City's skyline is based on the opening credits from the classic '90s cartoon. From a design perspective, this is one of the coolest and most intricate builds in the Lego DC Batman lineup, past or present. But you'll want to make sure you have ample shelf or wall space ready before you begin piecing together this elaborate love letter to Batman's best animated TV series. The completed Gotham City skyline measures 17 x 30 x 3 inches, including the large Batman: Animated Series logo above the skyline.
If you like building Lego sets cooperatively with a friend or family member, Gotham City's large canvas sets up well for two people working simultaneously. Lego even includes two instruction booklets with this set.
Similar to the discontinued Lego Art Jim Lee Batman Collection, the Gotham City Skyline can be mounted to a wall or placed on a shelf. For shelf display, it has a flip-out stand to ensure it remains uprigh.
Though primarily a piece of artwork to admire with your eyes, the depth and layering of the buildings allowed Lego to incorporate neat interactive elements and some secrets. There are 15 removable panels that provide a glimpse inside of iconic locations across Gotham City, including Wayne Manor, the Batcave, and Arkham Asylum. A couple of panels hide small, buildable Batmobile and Batwing vehicles that can be removed and displayed separately.
You'll even build small, removable Batmobile and Batwing vehicles. Illustrations of Batman's confrontations with Catwoman, Joker, and Harley Quinn as well as other scenes are rendered behind some of the other panels. Fittingly, the set includes minifigures of those four characters based on their appearances from the show.