How many pieces are in the Batman and The Joker Escape?

Batman and The Joker Escape contains 171 pieces.

What age is the Batman and The Joker Escape recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 4+.

When was the Batman and The Joker Escape released?

Batman and The Joker Escape was released in 2019.

LEGO Batman and The Joker Escape set 76138

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🏛 Batman

Set #76138

Batman and The Joker Escape

Batman and The Joker Escape is a fun, accessible gateway for young builders into the DC Super Heroes theme.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 4+ · Beginner build Perfect for preschoolers and young kids taking their first steps into LEGO building.
Build: 171 pieces · about 0.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $39.99 list price · 23.4¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.7 community rating from 40 ratings

Fans appreciate the fun prison-themed character variants, but point out that the juniorized build offers very little challenge and low overall value for non-target audiences.

$39.99

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📝 Our Take

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Batman and The Joker Escape is a fun, accessible gateway for young builders into the DC Super Heroes theme. With its vibrant colors and juniorized design, it serves up a quick dose of classic superhero action.

This set is perfect for younger fans and completionist minifigure collectors. The quick 4+ build gets kids right into the action, while the prison-themed outfits for the villains make for a neat display addition.

Skip this if you are an adult collector looking for a challenging building experience. The low piece count and juniorized large elements offer very little depth for experienced builders.

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🧱 Building Experience

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171

Pieces

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0.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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Build Highlights:

Features a special Starter Brick chassis for instant building success
Includes a fun Batman helicopter with rotor blades
Arkham Asylum guard tower section with quick-build walls
Straightforward assembly designed for ages 4 and up

📈 Investment Analysis

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Not enough price history for a trend

C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

As a retired 4+ junior set with a modest piece count, Batman and The Joker Escape (76138-1) occupies a unique niche in the secondary market. Since the price trend is currently unknown with no established market price history yet, potential buyers and sellers should approach it with cautious optimism rather than expecting guaranteed returns. Junior sets generally appeal more to nostalgic parents or specific minifigure completists rather than hardcore investors. The inclusion of prison-themed variants of Harley Quinn and The Joker gives this set a slight edge for DC character collectors. However, because it lacks the complex building techniques or massive scale of standard sets, its long-term growth heavily relies on the overall popularity of Batman themes and the specific demand for these unique minifigure variants. Watch out for shifting collector trends and fluctuating secondary market demand before jumping in.

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Compared to more complex LEGO Batman sets like the Batmobile or larger Batcave playsets, 76138-1 is built specifically for younger audiences with larger, specialized pieces and minimal complexity. If you want a more substantial building challenge, look toward standard DC releases rather than the 4+ Junior line.

4 Minifigures Included

Batman, Black Suit, Black Cape and Cowl, Yellow Batman Logo, White Headband (37157 Cape)

5 parts

Arkham Asylum Guard, Black Hat

4 parts

Harley Quinn in Prison Clothes

4 parts

B+

The Joker in Prison Clothes

4 parts

The set includes four minifigures featuring unique prison jumpsuit variants for both The Joker and Harley Quinn, making them appealing additions for DC character collectors.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 171
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 95 unique parts, 154 pieces
Minifigures: 4

The official piece count includes the 17 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 1× Medium Azure

Weapon Gun Ray / ...

Part #: 13608 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14704 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769pr0004 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769pr1050 2× Yellow

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 1× Light Aqua

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 2× Lime

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 2× White

Plate 3 x 3 Cross

Part #: 15397 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Reddish Brown

Panel 4 x 16 x 10...

Part #: 15626pr0008 1× Sand Green

Wedge Plate 4 Stu...

Part #: 15706 2× Reddish Brown

Steering Wheel Sm...

Part #: 16091 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 17485 1× White

Fairing, Motorcyc...

Part #: 18895 1× Red

Vehicle Base, Mot...

Part #: 18896 1× Medium Azure

Plate Special 9 x...

Part #: 18922 1× Lime

Helicopter Body 4...

Part #: 19000 1× Black

Equipment Radio [...

Part #: 19220 1× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 20953 3× Black

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 22385 1× Black

Door, Gate 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 24054 2× Reddish Brown

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× Flat Silver

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 4× Yellow

Tile 1 x 4 with W...

Part #: 2431pr0081 1× Medium Nougat

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 1× Yellow

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Reddish Brown

Cylinder Half 2 x...

Part #: 24593 2× Sand Green

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 2460 1× Black

Propeller 4 Blade...

Part #: 2479 1× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Trans-Yellow

Tall Top Hat [Plain]

Part #: 27149 1× Dark Purple

Insect, Spider wi...

Part #: 29111 1× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Sand Green

Handlebars

Part #: 30031 1× Flat Silver

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Lime

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Light Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Dark Green

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Light Aqua

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30237b 1× White

Panel 3 x 4 x 6 w...

Part #: 30246 1× Sand Green

Helicopter Skid R...

Part #: 30248 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 2× Lime

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 6× Dark Green

Hook with Towball

Part #: 30395 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr0001 1× White

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 1× Trans-Neon Green

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Red

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× White

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 3176 1× Lime

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3184 1× Black

Fence Lattice 1 x...

Part #: 3185 2× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 32530 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plant, Flower, Mi...

Part #: 32606 1× Red

Plant, Plate 1 x ...

Part #: 32607 1× Bright Green

Wheel 8 x 6 with ...

Part #: 34337 4× White

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 1× Black

Tower Roof 2 x 4 ...

Part #: 35563 2× Dark Green

Fence Lattice 1 x...

Part #: 3633 2× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 3678b 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Dark Green

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 3963 2× White

Seat / Chair 2 x ...

Part #: 4079b 1× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 2× Black

Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...

Part #: 41854 1× White

Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...

Part #: 41854 1× Yellow

Equipment Weapon,...

Part #: 4349 1× Red

Tap 1 x 1 without...

Part #: 4599b 1× Reddish Brown

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Trans-Light Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4 x 3 w...

Part #: 49311pr0007 1× White

Tyre 21 x 6 City ...

Part #: 50861 2× Black

Wheel Centre 15 x...

Part #: 50862 2× Red

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 4× Trans-Orange

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× Trans-Red

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× Trans-Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470b 1× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 1× Red

Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...

Part #: 60581 1× Trans-Clear

Door Frame 2 x 4 x 6

Part #: 60599 2× White

Door 1 x 4 x 6 Ba...

Part #: 60621 2× Pearl Titanium

Panel 1 x 4 x 5 w...

Part #: 60808 2× Sand Green

Equipment Handcuffs

Part #: 61482 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 6157 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 6192b 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984pr0143 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tyre 15 x 6 Offse...

Part #: 87414 4× Black

Windscreen 6 x 4 ...

Part #: 87752 1× Trans-Clear

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 88072 1× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 88072 1× Reddish Brown

Launcher, 1 x 4 w...

Part #: 88289 2× Medium Azure

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 88930 1× Dark Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 1× Sand Green

Chain 6L [5 Links]

Part #: 92338 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Sports Baseball B...

Part #: 93220pr0001 1× White

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 1× Dark Green

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 1× Black

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93606 1× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 98100 1× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 98283 4× Sand Green

Weapon Batarang

Part #: 98721 1× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 1× Tan

The parts inventory is heavy on specialized junior elements and large starter pieces, though it includes a few useful elements like masonry profile bricks and dark green roof cones.

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

171

Official Piece Count

154

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 17 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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