CAT 2: Access to Batcave Via Batpoles

[GV357]

we find millionaire playboy bruce wayne reflecting after a rigorous fencing workout with his ward dick grayson. after excusing themselves from aunt harriet, our heroes retire to the study where once again justice calls. a button hidden in the c3p0 shakespeare bust reveals access to the batcave, where their trusty butler Alfred awaits further instructions. batman & robin spring into action as yet another adventure awaits our heroes.

you can see the hi res shots on my flickr

thanks again to everyone involved with this wonderful contests. the entries have been very impressive so far - best of luck to all!

check out my category 1 entry detailing batman's origin here

note: I added a "spine" to my piece that extends over the 8x8 base for playability so that minifigs can slide down the poles between settings. I don't believe it violates the 1 stud overhang rule that i've seen some entries make use of, but if anybody believes it does, it's easily modified to not exceed the base. there's a better photo of it on my flickr

[Miss Kyle]

Wohoo, 1966 FTW! I had the same idea initially, but lacked pieces. I'm glad someone did this! Love it :D

[De Sandman]

Old school Batman, cool, i like it

[sok117]

Oh thats awesome! Although I can't stand the campy Adam West batman (though he does make a good Gray Ghost) I love this build! Attention to detail is great, overall amazing. But I don't understand how Dick gained a few inches ( ) from street clothes to his regular costume .

[WhiteFang]

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[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Fantastic MOC!

I love this multi-level design!

Great bulding technique (the books on the shelf are beautiful)!

[JHSnethen]

This MOC is fantastic! I hadn't expected to find 60s TV Batman represented here -- I love it!

[GV357]

Thanks so much for the kind words everyone! I'm very proud of this piece. Judging by your feedback, it was able to get across the intended vintage feel.

Oh thats awesome! Although I can't stand the campy Adam West batman (though he does make a good Gray Ghost) I love this build! Attention to detail is great, overall amazing. But I don't understand how Dick gained a few inches ( ) from street clothes to his regular costume .

While I find it hard to enjoy 60's batman shows as an adult, I absolutely loved it as a child. I was going to find some short legs for Robin, but didn't happen to have any in green! You're comments on detail mean a lot coming from you considering how amazing your arkham city piece was.

Fantastic MOC!

I love this multi-level design!

Great bulding technique (the books on the shelf are beautiful)!

Thank you very much for the compliment. While building, I thought the juxtaposed styling of the study vs. the cave wouldn't work together, but I was wrong - I'm very happy with how fluid it is. I'm glad you enjoyed the bookshelf, as it is probably the detail I am most happy with. This was the 4th or 5th version of that particular piece.

This MOC is fantastic! I hadn't expected to find 60s TV Batman represented here -- I love it!

The vintage feel was definitely intended, but the MOC was more 60's "inspired" than an exact representation of classic Batman. The red phone, bookshelf, poles, etc. are all there, but I intentionally left out less desirable details like "bruce" and "dick" labels for example - as well as the "access to batcave via batpoles" sign. I replaced them with one of the batman logo'd flaps off the vehicle that came with the 2008 Batcave.

I did however purposefully include "odes" to the series however like the fencing gear. I remember each episode would start with bruce and dick always in the middle of some kind of practice - golf, tennis, etc. I tried out a few different kinds of accessories before settling on fencing sword and helmet.

Thanks again for the kind words everyone! Best of luck to all in the contest!