LEGO Batcave™ – Shadow Box 76252-1
LEGO Batcave™ – Shadow Box (76252-1) is worth about $1,500 on the secondary market today, against a $400 retail price. It has 3,981 pieces, belongs to the Batman™ theme and was released in 2023. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
A 3,981-piece Batcave™ tableau created with adult enthusiasts in mind, featuring movable elements, 7 minifigures and a feature-rich Batmobile™.
- Set number
- 76252-1
- Theme
- Batman™
- Subtheme
- Batman Returns
- Year
- 2023
- Pieces
- 3,981
- Minifigures
- 7
- RRP
- $400
- Market value
- $1,500
- Used value
- $400
- Released
- 2023
- Retirement
- Retired in 2024
Minifigures in LEGO Batcave™ – Shadow Box
- LEGO Alfred Pennyworth - Black Tuxedo, Light Bluish Gray Hair
- LEGO Batman - Black Suit, Gold Belt, Cowl with White Eyes, Smirk / Goggles and Frown
- LEGO Batman - One Piece Cowl and Cape with Simple Bat Logo (1992)
- LEGO Bruce Wayne - Black Suit, Coiled Hair
- LEGO Catwoman - Black Stitched Suit and Mask
- LEGO Max Shreck
- LEGO The Penguin - Reddish Brown Fur Collar, Dark Tan Waistcoat and Legs
Batcave™ – Shadow Box value by year
From $366 in 2021 to $1,300 in 2026 so far: +255%. Its highest year was 2026, at $1,300.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $1,300 | +83.1% |
| 2025 | $710 | +43.0% |
| 2024 | $496 | +35.6% |
| 2023 | $366 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $366 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | $366 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 7 priced minifigures are worth about $174 together, roughly 12% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Batcave™ – Shadow Box (76252-1) worth?
LEGO Batcave™ – Shadow Box is worth approximately $1,500 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Batcave™ – Shadow Box retired?
Yes — Batcave™ – Shadow Box (76252-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Batcave™ – Shadow Box gone up in value?
Yes. Batcave™ – Shadow Box launched at $400 and now trades around $1,500, an increase of 275.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Batcave™ – Shadow Box?
At its $400 retail price across 3,981 pieces, Batcave™ – Shadow Box works out to about $0.100 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Batcave™ – Shadow Box a good investment?
Batcave™ – Shadow Box currently trades 275.0% above its $400 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Batcave™ – Shadow Box so expensive?
Batcave™ – Shadow Box was released in 2023 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.