While waiting for a hypothetical interpretation by LEGO of the BatWing in Nolan sauce, here is the version of velociraptor, a talented Taiwanese MOCeur who offers a whole series of vehicles inspired by the movie The Dark Knight Rises.
Whether it's the classic Tumbler, camouflage Tumblers with integrated rocket launchers, or the Batwing (aka The Bat), there's something for everyone with these creations, which are also featured on Cuusoo ( Batwing here , Tumbler there ). Velociraptor also offers numerous exploded view photos of his Batwing on his Brichshelf gallery . The most daring might try to recreate it, although the lack of a parts inventory makes things a bit complicated if you need to restock on Bricklink.
It is beautifully executed, each machine can accommodate two minifigs at the controls, and LEGO cannot say that it lacked inspiration to justify not offering us these machines in official versions. The large number of existing Tumbler MOCs should give ideas to the brand's designers and put them on the design track.
The MOC builders who have attempted this exercise have all shown great ingenuity in recreating the curves of the vehicle as it appears in the film, relegating the System version of set 7888 The Tumbler: Joker's Ice Cream Surprise released in 2008 to the status of a somewhat clumsy prototype...
To discover these velociraptor MOCs from every angle, you have the choice: His Brickshelf gallery ( BatWing & Tumbler ) or the dedicated topics at Pockyland ( BatWing & Tumbler ).
