Lego Batman
Blocky caped crusader
Lego Batman refers to the Batman character as depicted in Lego form, appearing in video games, animated films, and toy sets.
The 2017 animated film *The Lego Batman Movie* portrays a comedic, self-absorbed version of the superhero, spawning the phrase's use to describe someone who takes themselves too seriously while being oblivious to their own absurdity.
The character first gained popularity through the *Lego Batman* video game series beginning in 2008.
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- superheroPowered champion against evil
- video gameElectronic interactive visual entertainment
- building blocksBasic units for construction
- brick by brickGradually, through incremental effort
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