LEGO SET 76240 - Alternate build | Batmobile Tumbler
Beyond the Tumbler: 6 Epic Alternative Builds from LEGO Set 76240-1
From the moment you unbox the towering 76240-1 Batmobile Tumbler, it’s impossible not to feel the pull of Gotham’s shadowed streets. Sleek and brooding, this UCS-scale marvel captures the cinematic grit of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy—but what if you could bend Bruce Wayne’s arsenal to your own imagination? With only the 2,049 pieces in the set (plus a few extras for some builds), you can unlock a world of Bat-inspired vehicles that nod to Batman’s storied history while showcasing remarkable engineering ingenuity. Whether you’re craving the aerodynamic sweep of a Batwing, the rugged charm of a battle-scarred pod, or a futuristic concept car bristling with weaponry, this Tumbler forms the perfect parts bin.
Digging into the PDF of MOCs for 76240-1 reveals six standout designs that each reframe the Tumbler’s raw components into something entirely new. Some use every piece in the set for a faithful parts-only rebuild; others sprinkle in a handful of specialized elements to enhance structural detail or playability. All of them embody that thrill of discovery that comes when you realize a curved slope can become a jet intake, or that a wheel hub can transform into a Bat-emblem centerpiece. Below, we’ll journey through the creative process behind each model and then showcase them in a visual gallery.
Let your inner Dark Knight soar beyond the streets of Gotham—these builds prove that the Tumbler’s potential is as limitless as Wayne Enterprises’ R&D budget.
Alternate Builds Gallery
UCS The Dark Knight Rises Batwing – The Bat
Designer: CreationCaravan (Brad Barber)
Get the instructions here.
UCS Batpod And Damaged Tumbler – The Dark Knight
Designer: CreationCaravan (Brad Barber)
Get the instructions here.
UCS Batpod – The Dark Knight Tumbler Version
Designer: CreationCaravan (Brad Barber)
Get the instructions here.
Concept Batmobile
Designer: A_Great_Builder
Get the instructions here.
76240 Batdefender – Alt Build
Designer: Outl_egod
Get the instructions here.
Batpod from 76240 Tumbler
Designer: Radiel
Get the instructions here.
