Get ready for a Bat-tastic adventure! | Source: Spin Master/the Toy Insider
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With 10 play zones spread across multiple levels, this Batcave is EPIC!
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Calling all budding crime fighters with a penchant for theatrics! It’s time to throw on the cape and cowl for a journey deep below the surface of Wayne Manor to see what secrets lie inside the Batman Bat-Tech Transforming Batcave playset from Spin Master. This massive Batman stands 33-inches tall and “transforms” by opening up into a multilevel Batcave that’s jam-packed with everything that kids need to live out their best Bat-fantasies with their 4-inch scale action figures.
Kids can discover 10 action-packed play zones with features that play into Batman’s legacy not just as a superhero, but as the “world’s greatest detective.” The Batcomputer sits atop the Batcave to provide a central command center for Bruce Wayne to keep an eye on the city, while an evidence lab features a working drawer and pretend view screens. There’s a dojo for Batman to hone his fighting skills, a power generator to keep the Batcave off the grid, and a jail to hold any supervillains who may have the misfortune of coming face to face with the Dark Knight! A working elevator moves between floors and activates electronic sounds. Additionally, the lower-level garage is the perfect place to park a Batmobile (sold separately).
The playset comes with an exclusive Batman action figure and nine exclusive accessories that store neatly within Batman’s tool shop and armory. It’s also compatible with all 4-inch scale action figures from Spin Master’s Batman and DC Universe collections. After all, Gotham City is a tough place, and other members of the Justice League, such as Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash might need to drop in for backup from time to time.
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Just like Batman needs occasional help from his loyal butler Alfred, kids are going to need a hand from a parent or another adult to assemble this playset for the first time. Inside the box, parents will find the six main parts that form the Batman-shaped shell of the playset and an assortment of gizmos and gadgets. The inner workings of the Batcave are easy to assemble, but you will need to allow 30-60 minutes to properly assemble the playset and place the included stickers on certain parts. Proper assembly is key to making sure that kids can open and close their Bat-Tech Batcave with ease! Having played with many iterations of the Batcave over the years, the Batman Bat-Tech Transforming Batcave playset is one of the best by far. It was also one of the hottest — and most hard-to-find — toys of the last holiday season, but now it’s easier than ever to acquire. Look for it at most major retailers, barring any interference from the Joker and his gang!
About the author
James Zahn
James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy.Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more.Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.
