LEGO Set 76161 1989 Batwing: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	76161
Release year	2020
Piece count	2,363
Minifigures	3
Theme	Super Heroes DC
Subtheme	Batman › UCS
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 76161, 1989 Batwing, represents Batman’s aircraft as associated with the Batman film.

1989 Batwing sits within the Batman branch of Super Heroes DC and focuses on a vehicle strongly tied to the screen version of the character. The subject is the Batwing from Batman, treated as a large display oriented build rather than a small accessory vehicle.

The build emphasizes a broad black airframe, with shaping and surface work intended to make the aircraft’s outline immediately recognizable.

It is best suited to Batman collectors, Super Heroes DC followers, and builders looking for a licensed display model.

Inventory of set 76161

The inventory of set 76161 lists 2,363 pieces, spare parts excluded: 326 different lots (one shape in one color) for 241 part shapes. The box also contains 30 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 76161

Main color: black, making up 64% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (12%) and dark bluish gray (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	1,516	64%
Light Bluish Gray	280	12%
Dark Bluish Gray	259	11%
Yellow	108	4.6%
Blue	81	3.4%
Tan	38	1.6%
Red	15	0.6%
White	13	0.6%
Flat Silver	10	0.4%
Reddish Brown	8	0.3%
Other colors (11)	34	1.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	534	23%
Bricks Curved	241	10%
Technic Pins	206	8.7%
Plates Special	199	8.4%
Tiles	188	8%
Bricks Sloped	171	7.2%

Most common parts in set 76161

Part	Color	Quantity
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	123
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Black	86
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558	Blue	75
Brick Curved Inverted 2 x 2 x 2/3 32803	Black	62
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	60
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068	Black	57
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Black	50
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 99781	Black	42
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Black	37
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Light Bluish Gray	32

228 of the 241 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 76161

7 part shapes in set 76161 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 9 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Minifig Head Joker, Eyebrows, Wide Closed Mouth Smile with Red Lips Print 3626cpr3305	White
Hipwear Skirt, 2 Truncated Panels, Partial Wrap 70697	Black
Minifig Head Lawrence the Boombox Goon, Sunglasses, Dark Brown Moustache Print 3626cpr3306	Light Nougat
Torso Jacket over Spotted Vest and Large Bow Print, Black Arms, White Hands 973c03h27pr5308	Black
Torso Jacket with Pockets, Joker Face, and Dice Tie Print, Dark Purple Arms with Playing Cards Print, Light Nougat Hands 973c09h02pr5309	Dark Purple
Hips and White Legs with Black Plaid Print 970c27pr1957	White
Sticker Sheet for Set 76161-1 68197

Rebuilding set 76161 from another set

Share of the parts of set 76161 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
76139 1989 Batmobile	48%	3,310	2019
75419 Death Star	41%	9,031	2025
10333 The Lord of the Rings: Barad-dûr	35%	5,478	2024
75192 Millennium Falcon	30%	7,541	2017
76023 The Tumbler	30%	1,869	2014

No similarly sized set goes above 48%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 76161 within its line

With 2,363 pieces, set 76161 ranks #7 out of 173 Super Heroes DC sets in our database, which have an average of 473 parts. Among the 490 sets released in 2020, it ranks #15. That is 5 times the average Super Heroes DC set size.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Orion Pobursky, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Batman, Black Suit, Black Cape and Cowl (Rubber), White HeadbandQuantity : 1
Lawrence the Boombox GoonQuantity : 1
The Joker, Black and White SuitQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 76161 1989 Batwing have?

LEGO set 76161 1989 Batwing has 2,363 pieces. It was released in 2020 as part of the Super Heroes DC theme.

What year was LEGO set 76161 released?

Set 76161 1989 Batwing was released in 2020 and belongs to the Super Heroes DC theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 76161?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 76161 1989 Batwing: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 76161?

The instructions for LEGO set 76161 1989 Batwing can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 76161.

What is the main color of LEGO set 76161?

Black, with 1,516 out of 2,363 pieces, or 64%. Next come light bluish gray (12%) and dark bluish gray (11%).

How many different parts does set 76161 contain?

Set 76161 has 326 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 241 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 123 copies.

Does LEGO set 76161 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 7 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Minifig Head Joker, Eyebrows, Wide Closed Mouth Smile with Red Lips Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 76161?

Set 76139 1989 Batmobile, released in 2019: it supplies 48%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which minifigures are included with 1989 Batwing 76161?

The included minifigures are Batman, Black Suit, Black Cape and Cowl (Rubber), White Headband, Lawrence the Boombox Goon, and The Joker, Black and White Suit.