Lego Brickheadz 40748 Batman 8 in 1 building three Batman Brickheadz Figures from one set

Summary

In this video, Allan reviews the LEGO Batman 81 BrickHeadz set, which includes 325 pieces and retails for $25. While assembling the Bronze Age Batman, he explores how to maximize the set's parts to create multiple Batman variants, including from the 1989 movie and the 1960s classic TV series. Allan shares tips on building with available parts, making modifications when necessary, and discusses the value of getting the most out of a single set. Ultimately, he successfully creates three distinct Batman BrickHeadz figures, making the set worth the investment when creatively utilizing parts from his collection.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is a detailed walkthrough of building a Lego Batman Brickhead, specifically the Batman 81 set with 325 pieces.
• 😀 The set retails for $25 and includes six bags of pieces, primarily for building the Bronze Age Batman figure.
• 😀 The creator also aims to build a Batman from the animated series and a 1989 Batman using the set's parts and additional pieces from their personal collection.
• 😀 A notable feature of this set is the inclusion of a brick separator, which is rare for Brickhead sets.
• 😀 The instructions are accessed through the Lego Builder app, which offers 3D step-by-step guidance, making it easier to identify and gather the required parts.
• 😀 The creator attempts to use as many parts from the set and their collection as possible to build multiple Batman figures.
• 😀 While building the 1989 Batman, adjustments were made due to the lack of specific pieces (e.g., replacing a light bluish gray part with tan).
• 😀 The creator makes use of available pieces creatively, including switching directions for repetitive builds to save time.
• 😀 By the end, the creator successfully builds three different Batman Brickheads using the set's parts and their own collection, pushing the value of the set beyond its original scope.
• 😀 The creator highlights the cost of the set ($25) as being too high for just one Brickhead, but feels it’s worth it due to the ability to create multiple figures from the available parts.
• 😀 The video concludes with a recommendation to purchase the set if you are creative with the parts and willing to make adjustments, especially for building more than one figure.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of Allan's video about the Batman Brickhead set?

The purpose of the video is to provide a step-by-step build and review of the Batman 81 Brickhead set, exploring how many different Batman figures can be made with the parts included in the set, as well as additional pieces from Allan's personal collection.

How many pieces does the Batman 81 Brickhead set contain, and what is its retail price?

The set contains 325 pieces and retails for $25.

What unique item does Allan highlight as part of the Brickhead set that he has never seen before?

Allan points out the inclusion of a brick separator, which he claims is a first for him in a Brickhead set.

What building strategy does Allan suggest when using the Lego Builder app to build the set?

Allan recommends organizing the bags in order (bags 1, 4, 5, and 6) as the app provides clear instructions on which parts are in each bag, helping to streamline the building process.

Why does Allan decide to open all six bags of the set halfway through building?

He opens all the bags because the parts are spread across all six bags, and it becomes easier to access the necessary pieces for the build.

What adjustments does Allan make when building the 1989 Batman figure?

Allan uses parts from his own collection to supplement the pieces provided in the set, including replacing certain pieces with different colors (like using tan instead of light bluish gray) to make the build work with the available parts.

What challenge does Allan face when constructing multiple Batman figures from the set?

Allan runs into the challenge of running out of certain common pieces, such as 2x2 snap bricks, and must make adjustments by using different parts or modifying the build to continue working with the available pieces.

How many Batman Brickhead figures does Allan manage to build using the set and additional parts?

Allan successfully builds three different Batman Brickheads using the pieces from the set and his personal collection, including Batman from the Animated Series, 1989 Batman, and 1960s Batman.

What is Allan's overall opinion on the value of the Batman Brickhead set?

Allan believes that while the set offers a single Brickhead for $25, which he considers overpriced, it becomes a better value when you manage to build multiple figures by supplementing the set with parts from your own collection. He suggests that the price should be closer to $15-20 for better value.

Does Allan think the Batman Brickhead set offers enough parts for multiple builds?

No, Allan feels that the set doesn't provide enough parts to easily build more than one Batman Brickhead unless you supplement it with pieces from your personal collection, which he does in his video to create multiple figures.