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Today we’re taking a look at a truly special paper bag set that’s currently causing quite a stir in the LEGO community. It’s the LEGO 30762 Retro Video Game Batman, which was actually announced as an exclusive bonus for the physical Deluxe Edition of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on the Nintendo Switch 2.
At Gamescom 2026, however, things turned out a little differently.
Let’s take a closer look at this.
Let’s get started!
The paper bag itself is slightly smaller than the usual LEGO paper bags. But that’s fine, because there isn’t much that needs to fit inside: The set consists of just five pieces, and the focus, of course, is entirely on the Batman Minifigure.
On the front, we see the familiar promotional image of the retro Batman video game, along with an advertisement for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, set number 30762, and the usual details.
If we flip the box over, we see the typical legal information and, in addition, a 1:1 illustration of the Batman mask.
I have to say, I actually really like this smaller format. The feel and size remind me a bit of those old little polybags. Maybe it’s just a matter of personal preference in the end, but to me, it somehow seems a little more high-quality because of it.
Where did this purple Batman come from, anyway?
When we open the paper bag, a truly eye-catching Batman figure in purple, magenta, and light blue comes into view. And, of course, the color scheme isn’t a coincidence.
The figure is based on *Batman: The Video Game* by Sunsoft, which was released in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System—and initially in Japan for the Famicom—and is based on Tim Burton’s *Batman* from the same year. In that game, Batman was depicted in a striking purple-and-blue 8-bit color scheme. LEGO has recreated exactly this pixelated look here.
The Minifigure in Detail
And I think the character is really well done.
The entire body is printed in a pixel art style. The Batman logo on the chest and the individual details, in particular, make it look almost like an old video game sprite.
Visually, it actually reminds me a bit of some of the LEGO Minecraft skins we’ve seen in recent years.
We have various shades of purple and lilac, along with light blue accents and, of course, black details. It’s a truly unusual color combination for Batman—and that’s exactly why the figure stands out right away.
We don’t get arm prints or side leg prints.
On the back, Batman wears a sturdy plastic cape in dark purple. The cape is actually a new color variation. When you remove it, the pixelated design continues on the back of the torso.
Underneath the mask is a medium-blue head printed on both sides. One facial expression is slightly more relaxed, while the other is correspondingly more grim.
All in all, a really beautiful and, above all, extraordinary Batman variant.
Originally exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 Deluxe Edition
And that brings us to the reason why this whole thing is currently causing a bit of a stir.
Warner Bros. Games had originally announcedthe physical LEGO Retro Video Game Batman Minifigure as a bonus for buyers of the physical Nintendo Switch 2 Deluxe Edition of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight—while supplies last. The Switch 2 version will be released on September 18, 2026.
For Minifigure collectors in particular, an exclusive figure like this is, of course, a great reason to pre-order this specific version of the game.
At Gamescom 2026, visitors to the LEGO Batman booth were able to try out the new Mayhem Mode.
Anyone who played the demo got to take home the 30762 Retro Video Game Batman for free.
And apparently, they didn’t just give out ten copies.
As a result, numerous copies appeared on the secondary market right during Gamescom.
Especially at the beginning, you could sometimes find really good prices.
I myself got my copy, along with three Gamescom stickers, for a total of 12 euros including shipping through classified ads.
I really can’t complain about that.
Why Some Buyers Find This Annoying
At the same time, though, I can also understand why some people aren’t exactly happy about it.
Anyone who pre-orders a Deluxe Edition costing around 90 euros—in part because of a Minifigure advertised as exclusive—is, of course, not exactly thrilled when that very same Minifigure is given away for free in large quantities at a trade show before the game is even released.
But this isn’t entirely new when it comes to LEGO and video games.
A well-known example is the 30625 Luke Skywalker with blue milk. The figure was originally part of the Deluxe Edition of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and was also distributed outside of the Deluxe Edition.
So these exclusive figures won’t necessarily remain as hard to get as they might seem when they’re first announced.
And that’s exactly what I think we should keep in mind when it comes to the retro Batman.
On top of that, the nice seller even sent me three stickers from Gamescom.
All three were handed out there as freebies.
As far as I know, the Pokémon stickers were also available in a similar form during promotions at LEGO Stores.
I think the LEGO Fortnite stickers are pretty cool, too. I already have various LEGO Fortnite stickers from previous years, and I’m always happy when I get another one.
But my personal favorite is actually the LEGO Skylines sticker with the crane.
The crane is currently a major part of the look and presentation of the new game, and this particular sticker even feels a little different from the regular ones in terms of its coating and texture.
As a LEGO collector, I sometimes get almost as excited about little things like this as I do about certain sets.
They’re just nice mementos of events like this.
My Conclusion
Personally, I think the Retro Video Game Batman is really well done.
The figure is something special; it looks completely different from the usual Batman Minifigures, and—especially for Batman collectors—its purple-and-blue pixelated design adds a really nice touch of variety to the Collection.
Personally, though, I would have preferred a fabric cape.
I kind of miss the old Batman minifigures with their classic fabric capes. The solid plastic cape is well-designed, but I’m just more of a fan of the old version.
I’m also surprisingly fond of the paper bag itself. The smaller size and the way it feels in my hands somehow make the whole thing seem a bit more high-quality to me.
Now that Gamescom is over, the prices have gone up from an initial 10–20 € to 40–60 €.
Would I buy the figure right now for 40 or even 60 euros?
No.
After all, it’s really just a single Minifigure.
However, if you find one somewhere for 10 to 20 euros and you really like the figure, I think it’s worth considering. Precisely because it looks so unique, I think this price range is still reasonable for a collector.
Above all, we don’t know whether LEGO or Warner Bros. will be giving away more of these figures at future gaming events. Gamescom has at least shown that the figure won’t be available to collectors exclusively through the Deluxe Edition.
Precisely because it’s likely that many people outside the traditional LEGO community also received the Paperbag at Gamescom, I’d just keep an eye on classified ads, eBay, and similar platforms on a regular basis.
A cheaper one is bound to pop up every now and then.
In any case, I’m really excited that I was able to get my copy for 12 euros, including the stickers, and that the figure is now part of my Collection.
Now I’m curious: What do you think about this whole issue?
Do you think it’s okay that LEGO gave away the figure—which was originally announced as an exclusive Deluxe Edition bonus—for free at Gamescom?
Or can you understand why those who pre-ordered are upset?
So, have you guys already picked up the Retro Video Game Batman, or are you still waiting for a better price?
Feel free to write anything in the comments!
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Author: Dante