There are a total of twenty-two LEGO Batman Characters available from LEGO, although only eight are available in playsets, including support characters such as Penguin Helpers and Henchmen. The remaining characters are used in the LEGO Batman video game. These characters are designed to represent the characters from the original Batman comic books and storyline in LEGO form. The physical characters have the characteristic posability and shape of other LEGO people, but come in playsets designed to recreate the Batman experience, including the vehicles, such as the Batcycle.http://batman.lego.com/en-us/default.aspx
Each of the four playsets comes with a Batman vehicle and a villian's vehicle along with the appropriate LEGO Batman characters. There are wallpapers, posters and screensavers depicting the Batman characters in action at the LEGO Batman website.http://batman.lego.com/en-us/downloads/default.aspx
The Characters
Characters in the Batman Playsets
Set 1: Batman's Buggy: The Escape of Mr. Freeze The storyline for this set has Mr. Freeze stealing diamonds and Batman stopping him. This set comes with Batman and Mr. Freezehttp://batman.lego.com/en-us/Products/Batman/7884.aspx
Set 2: Robin's Scuba Jet: Attack of The Penguin This storyline has Robin outwitting The Penguin in an underwater race to retrieve a crystal. This set includes Robin, The Penguin, and two penguin helpers.http://batman.lego.com/en-us/Products/Batman/7885.aspx
Set 3: The Batcycle: Harley Quinn's Hammer Truck The storyline for the third set has Batman on his Batcycle stopping Harley Quinn's crime spree. This set comes with Batman and Harley Quinn.http://batman.lego.com/en-us/Products/Batman/7886.aspx
Set 4: The Tumbler: Joker's Ice Cream Surprise In this fourth set, the storyline consists of Batman stopping the Joker from selling Joker-gas ice cream to Gotham's citizens. The set contains Batman and the Joker.http://batman.lego.com/en-us/Products/Batman/7888.aspx
Characters in the LEGO Batman Video Game
In addition to the physical LEGO playsets, there is a LEGO Batman video game. There are countless playable characters in the multi-platform game Lego Batman. In story mode, players are limited to playing the characters that promote the story. However, in freeplay mode, players can replay levels with any unlocked characters. There is also a Create-a-Character feature that allows players to build their own unique LEGO character.
LEGO Batman Heros and Villians
This video is a slide show depicting each hero and villian in the LEGO Batman characters playset. There are a total of seven heroes and fifteen villians depicted in this short video clip. Fans of the Batman comic book series will recognize such names as Mr. Freeze and The Penguin. There is no narration or sound.