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LEGO 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box is a DC Comics Super Heroes set valued at $1,217 for new and sealed sets, up 204% from an original retail price of $399.99. The set retired in October 2024 with annual appreciation averaging 31.40% since. On the used market, values range from $536 to $738 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $1,032 and $1,338. It has climbed steadily over the last few months, driven by rising member interest and faster growth than similar retired sets.

Batcave – Shadow Box Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Batcave – Shadow Box since October 2024. Very high accuracy
LEGO 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box is a DC Comics Super Heroes Batman Returns set released in 2023, containing 3,981 pieces and 7 minifigures. It builds a display-style Batcave diorama with an opening shadow box frame, featuring a Batcomputer area with a rotatable chair, changeable computer screens, and other movable details inspired by the 1992 film. The set includes a Batmobile with hidden shooters. Minifigures are Batman (two variants), Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, Catwoman, The Penguin, and Max Shreck.

Batcave – Shadow Box has gained about 31.4% a year since it left store shelves, and a sealed copy now sits near $1,217. We forecast roughly 11% more over the next year. The average used price is $596 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $1,250 to $1,500. The 7 included minifigs account for approximately 34% of the set's total value. The set was available for 16 months, from June 2023 to October 2024.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (KR) 76252 DC Batcave Shadow Box / Batman Collector's Set / Factory Sealed /FAST $1,030.00
-15.4%
(KR) 76252 DC Comics Batcave Shadow Box Factory-Sealed $1,070.99
-12.0%
(KR) 76252 DC Batcave Shadow Box / Batman Collector's Set / Factory Sealed /FAST $1,154.92
-5.1%
(KR) 76252 Batcave Shadow Box Batman Returns 3981pcs Retired New Sealed $1,180.00
-3.1%
(KR) DC Batman 76252 Batcave Shadow Box Factory New Sealed Retired Set $1,189.86
-2.3%
(KR) 76252 DC Batcave Shadow Box / Batman Collector's Set / Factory Sealed $1,194.76
-1.8%
(KR) Batman 76252 Batcave Shadow Box DC Super Heroes New Sealed $1,223.99
+0.6%
(KR) 76252 DC Comics Batcave Shadow Box SEALED $1,249.87
+2.7%
(US) DC: Batcave Shadow Box (76252) $1,250.00
+2.7%
(KR) 76252 DC Batcave Shadow Box Collectors Display Set Factory Sealed $1,259.00
+3.4%
(KR) 76252 DC Comics Batcave Shadow Box SEALED $1,259.99
+3.5%
(US) Batcave Shadow Box from BrickLink seller WilliamHeard $1,299.00
+6.7%
(US) DC: Batcave Shadow Box (76252) $1,300.00
+6.8%
(US) DC: Batcave Shadow Box (76252) NIB $1,300.00
+6.8%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) (US) premium listing for Batcave – Shadow Box $450.00

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box.

Market Momentum

Bullish
The value of 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box has risen over the last three months. It has grown faster than similar retired sets over the past year, while member interest continues to climb.
DemandTop 4% in DC Comics Super Heroes
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in DC Comics Super Heroes
Listings down 7% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+23% typical for DC Comics Super Heroes
+35% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·33% neutral·60% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Batcave sets

Batcave – Shadow Box sits around the middle of the Batcave sets. Over the past year it outpaced similar sets. Then again, copies of it are easier to find than those of any set above it.

#4 of 8
By growth since retail, +204%
+11%+2,826%
In the top half of the group.
$0.31 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.31
Typical
$0.30
Close to the group's typical value per piece.
#1 of 7
Used value as a share of new, 49%
21%49%
Used copies keep the most of their new value in the group.
#1 of 8 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 3 times the rate of the group's retired sets.
All Batcave setsValueSince retail
7783 The Batcave The Penguin and Mr. Freeze's Invasion$2,633+2,826%
76252 Batcave – Shadow Box$1,217+204%
76052 Batcave$460+70%
76122 Batcave Clayface Invasion$355+255%
70909 Batcave Break-In$300+200%
6860 The Batcave$299+327%
76183 Batcave The Riddler Face-Off$104+30%
76272 Batcave$39+11%

Batcave Sets

76272 Batcave

Theme DC Comics Super Heroes
Year 2024
Pieces / Minifigs 184 / 3
Availability Retired
76272 LEGO Batcave
Retail $34.99
Value $38.89
Growth  +11.1%
Annual growth 3.0%

76183 Batcave The Riddler Face-Off

Theme / Subtheme DC Comics Super Heroes / The Batman
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 581 / 6
Availability Retired
76183 LEGO The Batman Batcave The Riddler Face-Off
Retail $79.99
Value $103.59
Growth  +29.5%
Annual growth 8.8%

76122 Batcave Clayface Invasion

Theme / Subtheme DC Comics Super Heroes / Batman
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 1,038 / 6
Availability Retired
76122 LEGO Batman Batcave Clayface Invasion
Retail $99.99
Value $354.79
Growth  +254.8%
Annual growth 17.9%

70909 Batcave Break-In

Theme The LEGO Batman Movie
Year 2017
Pieces / Minifigs 1,047 / 7
Availability Retired
70909 The LEGO Batman Movie Batcave Break-In
Retail $99.99
Value $300.00
Growth  +200.0%
Annual growth 15.0%

76052 Batcave

Theme / Subtheme DC Comics Super Heroes / Classic Batman TV Series
Year 2016
Pieces / Minifigs 2,526 / 9
Availability Retired
76052 LEGO Classic Batman TV Series Batcave
Retail $269.99
Value $460.07
Growth  +70.4%
Annual growth 7.9%

6860 The Batcave

Theme / Subtheme DC Comics Super Heroes / Batman
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 690 / 5
Availability Retired
6860 LEGO Batman The Batcave
Retail $69.99
Value $299.14
Growth  +327.4%
Annual growth 16.7%

7783 The Batcave The Penguin and Mr. Freeze's Invasion

Theme Batman
Year 2006
Pieces / Minifigs 1,071 / 7
Availability Retired
7783 LEGO Batman The Batcave The Penguin and Mr. Freeze's Invasion
Retail $89.99
Value $2,633.23
Growth  +2826.1%
Annual growth 11.8%

Sets in DC Comics Super Heroes / Batman Returns

76355 Batman Returns Batmobile

Theme / Subtheme DC Comics Super Heroes / Batman Returns
Year 2026
Pieces / Minifigs 2,272 / 1
Availability Retail
76355 LEGO Batman Returns Batmobile
Retail $229.99
Available at retail

67008 Batman Returns Batmobile & Duck

Theme / Subtheme DC Comics Super Heroes / Batman Returns
Year 2027
Pieces / Minifigs 672 / 2
Availability Pending release
67008 LEGO Batman Returns Batmobile & Duck
Retail $59.99
Not yet released
Available January, 2027

30653 Batman 1992

Theme / Subtheme DC Comics Super Heroes / Batman Returns
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 40 / 1
Availability Retired
30653 LEGO Batman Returns Batman 1992
Retail $4.99
Value $9.00
Growth  +80.4%
Annual growth 18.9%

Batcave – Shadow Box Questions

How much is the Batcave – Shadow Box set worth?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Batcave – Shadow Box is $1,217. Sealed copies typically change hands for $1,032 to $1,338. Its value has climbed 9% over the last 90 days. Used copies are worth about $596.

Has LEGO 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box been retired?

Yes. LEGO retired Batcave – Shadow Box in October 2024 after 16 months on store shelves. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

How has LEGO 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box performed since its release?

Since it sold for $399.99 in shops, Batcave – Shadow Box has risen 204% in value, or roughly 31.4% a year on average. It has outgrown the Batman Returns average of 17.1% a year by a clear margin.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box?

By this time next year, the forecast has Batcave – Shadow Box near $1,347, about 11% more than today. In the short term the market reads bullish too. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

What comes in LEGO 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box?

Batcave – Shadow Box has 3,981 pieces, or $0.10 per piece at retail, and 7 minifigures: Alfred Pennyworth, Batman (2), Bruce Wayne, Catwoman, Max Shreck and The Penguin. Together the minifigures are worth about $410, about a third of the set's value, and The Penguin is the most valuable at $218. None of them appears in any other set.

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Batcave – Shadow Box Reviews

34 reviews
4.9
Collectors
Investors
The Brick Fan
“From the outside, you have have a shadowbox with the Batman emblem showing part of the Batcave but when you open it up, you have a more complete Batcave from Batman Returns. There’s even a Batmobile included in the middle. Hopefully it has the same details as in the movie... More where the sides are able to pop off to become the Batmissile.”
Full review at www.thebrickfan.com
“Special features of the set include the ability to change the computer screen and open and close the tool store and illuminated (light brick) Batsuit vault. The Batmobile also has a roof that opens to accommodate a Batman minifigure and a cog that can be turned to unveil two... More blasters.”
Full review at comicbook.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“The set, which is a faithful recreation of the iconic Batcave from the 1992 Batman Returns movie, is a testament to LEGO's commitment to detail and authenticity. With nearly 4,000 pieces, the set promises to be a challenging and rewarding build.”
 

About DC Comics Super Heroes Batman Returns

The LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batman Returns theme includes sets based on the film Batman Returns which was released in 1992 and is based on the DC Comics character Batman. It is the sequel to the 1989 film Batman and the second installment in the 1989–1997 Batman series. It follows Batman as he faces two new enemies: the Penguin and Catwoman.

Batman Returns consists of 4 sets that ran from 2023 to 2027. As of today, 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box is the most valuable Batman Returns set with an estimated new/sealed value of $1,217.
Summary
DC Comics Super Heroes Batman Returns Batcave – Shadow Box set 76252 was released on June 5, 2023, retailing for $400, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $1,217, used ones can be found for $596.
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Adult enthusiasts can recreate the iconic Batcave™ from 1992’s Batman Returns™ movie with the LEGO® DC Batman™ Batcave – Shadow Box (76252). This 3,981-piece tableau incorporates movable items, minifigures and a feature-rich Batmobile™ to produce a detailed and dynamic display piece that will captivate all who see it.

Batman drama in a display case
Measuring over 20 in. (51 cm) wide, this Batcave tableau contains an assortment of authentic details, including movable items that can be controlled from the rear. Users can turn the chair, change the computer screen and open and close the tool store and illuminated Batsuit™ vault. For extra realism, a Batmobile with a variety of hands-on features is included along with 7 minifigures: Max Shreck, The Penguin™, Catwoman™, 2 versions of Batman, Alfred Pennyworth™ and Bruce Wayne™. For added convenience, a digital version of the set’s building instructions can be found on the LEGO Builder app.

A Batman™ tableau – Adult enthusiasts...
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