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In ''DC Super-Villains'', Robin serves as a secondary character who is absent for most of the game. He is shown talking to news reporters about [[Batman]]'s disappearance during a cutscene, and later when Batman returns, he becomes playable for a single level as part of the story. In this game, Robin can use his batarangs, but there are not any suits for him to change into. He can now also use a black baton for melee attacks. |
In ''DC Super-Villains'', Robin serves as a secondary character who is absent for most of the game. He is shown talking to news reporters about [[Batman]]'s disappearance during a cutscene, and later when Batman returns, he becomes playable for a single level as part of the story. In this game, Robin can use his batarangs, but there are not any suits for him to change into. He can now also use a black baton for melee attacks. |
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| + | The name Robin does not necessarily refer to one person, as multiple characters have taken up the title over the years. As a result, the true identity of Robin is somewhat unclear. ''Beyond Gotham'' has proven that Robin was Tim Drake at the time, and the character's new design in DC Super-Villains (as well as the existence of Red Robin in the roster) clearly shows Damian Wayne is the new Robin, with Tim Drake having grown past the title. However, ''DC Superheroes'' claimed that its incarnation of Robin was Dick Grayson even when that game's depiction of Robin looked exactly the same as its successor's; this also brings up the mystery of Nightwing being later added to the roster through DLC despite Dick apparently already existing. Meanwhile, the 1st game provides no information on Robin's real name at all. |
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| − | There's a lot of confusion surrounding the identity of which Robin you play as thought the multiple installments of this franchise. While it's clear as day in [[LEGO DC Super-Villains]] that the Robin there is Damian Wayne, the other 3 games are not as easy to figure out. The reason for this can be pinned on [[LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes|LEGO Batman 2]]'s decision to feature the secret identity of all 3 of the game's protagonists as a playable character. Those were [[Bruce Wayne]], [[Clark Kent]], and Dick Grayson. |
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| + | [https://brickipedia.fandom.com/wiki/LEGO_DC_Comics_Super_Heroes:_The_Awesome_Guide An official guide] to the minifigures of ''LEGO Batman'' soon confirmed the designs used for each version of Robin, with a yellow cape being worn by Dick Grayson & the black cape belonging to Tim Drake. This highly suggests that ''DC Superheroes''' Robin is in fact Tim, and calling him Dick was an error on the developers' part. On the contrary, despite looking very similar, Dick's design doesn't match that of ''the Videogame's'' Robin-- the minifigure has shorter sleeves, messy hair, & the same black mask that Tim Drake is wearing. With this in mind, as well as Nightwing's being in the roster already, no true conclusion can be made on who holds the title of Robin in the original game, but the common assumption is that Tim was Robin for most of the series until the name was passed on to Damian in ''DC Super-Villains''.<nowiki/> |
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| − | This was an odd choice, as everyone assumed the Robin in the first game was Tim Drake due to the fact that [[Nightwing]] not only was unlockable, but roamed around the [[Batcave]] along with [[Batman]], Robin and [[Batgirl]]. LEGO Batman 2 also had Nightwing as a DLC character, so it was easy to assume that just like Tropical Joker and Classic Catwoman, that Nightwing was simply another version of the same character, but didn't necessarily mean that they both exist in the game's canon at the same time. |
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| − | That was a safe assumption to make until [[LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham|LEGO Batman 3]] rolled around. There, Robin looks identical to how he did in LEGO Batman 2, however, at one point Batman gets mind controlled by Braniac and is ordered to attack his ally. When he's ultimately defeated, Robin says to Bruce ''"Batman, wait! It's me! Robin! You know, Tim Drake?!"''. |
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| − | That made everything one big, confusing blur. Was Robin really Tim Drake the whole time? Was LEGO Batman 2 really a prequel? Where does Dick Grayson fit into this? |
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| − | The timeline of which the games takes place is clear. The 1st game is the earliest in the story, the 2nd comes after that and so on and so forth. This really just boils down to an oversight on LEGO Batman 2's part. And while LEGO has never really given a direct answer on who was behind the mask in the first game, it's easy to assume that it's still Tim Drake due to the fact that that's who Robin was in the comics around the same time the game released. Though if you want some insight on what LEGO probably thinks of it, you can see for yourself in their book "[https://brickipedia.fandom.com/wiki/LEGO_DC_Comics_Super_Heroes:_The_Awesome_Guide LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: The Awesome Guide]". |
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| − | On page 27 of the book, there's a rather large portion dedicated to showing the 4 Robin's they've made as minifigures so far: Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake and Damian Wayne. This shows Grayson in a red/green outfit with a yellow cape. Though it is different from the game, it is worth noting that it does bear a resemblance. Whereas Drake's outfit is non-other than the one featured in LEGO Batman 2 and 3. If you were to take this as a definitive answer, then that would mean that Nightwing's appearance in [[LEGO Batman: The Videogame|LEGO Batman]] is indeed like Tropical Joker and Classic Catwoman, whereas everywhere else he appears in would mean he (at some point between games) became his own established character. |
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| − | Ultimately, it's left up to the player to decide which Robin they believe they're playing as in the first two games. 3 goes out of it's way to mention that Robin is Tim Drake and LEGO DC Super Villains is quite clearly Damian Wayne judging by his appearance alone.<nowiki/> |
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Robin is Batman's trusty sidekick and adopted son and a playable character in all 4 LEGO Batman games.
Character Backstory
Dick Grayson was a circus acrobat in Haly Circus and their main act, The Flying Graysons when his parents were killed by mobster Anthony Zucco. Bruce Wayne saw it happen and instantly realized the connection between them. He then took Dick as his ward. He then showed Dick the Batcave and revealed himself as Batman. Bruce then offered Dick the mantle of Robin. Dick gladly accepted, and Robin was born. Over the years, Dick had grown to become too old for the mantle and gave it up to become the mantle based on the legendary vigilante, Nightwing.
In between, Batman caught a child named Jason Todd stealing the wheels off the Batmobile. Wanting to help young Jason and stop him from continuing his life of petty crime, Batman took him in as the second Robin. They both grew a strong connection with each other, but Jason was getting noticeably more violent. Then in an incident, Jason was kidnapped and murdered by the Joker, yet years later, Jason returned as a neutral vigilante named the Red Hood.
When Dick was visiting Haly's Circus, he met a young boy named Tim Drake who admitted he knew that Batman was Bruce Wayne. With help from Dick, Tim convinced Batman that he needed a Robin as a balance. Tim was very willing to become that balance and Batman was reluctant at first but eventually followed his heart and made the right choice.
In LEGO Batman: The Videogame
In the first LEGO Batman game, Robin serves as the deuteragonist to Batman during the heroes' story campaign. Like Batman, Robin can use Batarangs as projectiles to hit enemies and objects otherwise unreachable, and can change into multiple useful outfits using special stations:
- Magnet Suit, which allows Robin to walk on special metallic surfaces to reach otherwise inaccessible areas.
- Water Suit, which automatically sinks Robin to the bottom of the water to reach levers, studs, and tunnels.
- Technology Suit, which allows Robin to operate tech panels to control 'robotic' equipment such as robots and vehicles within levels.
- Attract Suit, which gives Robin a vacuum to collect red, green and yellow LEGO pieces to fill canisters which use the pieces to make LEGO builds or minikits.
In LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
In LEGO Batman 2, Robin once again plays a primary playable role in the story, acting as Batman's sidekick for many levels. He can once again use batarangs and make use of special stations to change into 4 new suits:
- Acrobat Suit, which gives Robin a double-jump, gives him a pole to stick to walls and jump with and lets him use an Acrobat Ball to activate special switches.
- Magnet Suit, which allows Robin to move glowing blue objects and walk-up glowing blue walls.
- Ice Suit, which allows Robin to use a gun to freeze water and launch snowballs to activate special switches.
- Hazard Suit, which allows Robin to walk in toxic waste, and store liquids such as water and waste in a canister to shoot at switches.
In LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
In LEGO Batman 3, Robin is again a primary playable character and Batman's sidekick. This time, Robin has a double-jump and uses a baton, which can be used to stick into walls and swing across paths. Robin can change into special suits, this time from any location, to help solve puzzles and reach new areas:
- Dive Suit, which allows Robin to dive underwater and gives him a laser to destroy golden objects.
- Hazard Suit, which allows Robin to walk in toxic waste, and use a vacuum to collect red, green and yellow LEGO pieces to fill canisters to create LEGO builds or minikits.
- Helmet Suit, which allows Robin to mind-control targets and becomes immune to Brainiac's mind control.
- Illumination Suit, which allows Robin to make use of charging stations to light himself up and illuminate dark areas.
- Magnet Suit, which allows Robin to move glowing blue objects and walk-up glowing blue walls.
- Sphere Suit, which allows Robin to create a Zorb Ball to activate special switches.
- Techno Suit, which allows Robin to operate tech panels to activate switches, and summon the Toy Wonder drone to fit into small areas and activate switches.
In LEGO DC Super-Villains
In DC Super-Villains, Robin serves as a secondary character who is absent for most of the game. He is shown talking to news reporters about Batman's disappearance during a cutscene, and later when Batman returns, he becomes playable for a single level as part of the story. In this game, Robin can use his batarangs, but there are not any suits for him to change into. He can now also use a black baton for melee attacks.
Identity
The name Robin does not necessarily refer to one person, as multiple characters have taken up the title over the years. As a result, the true identity of Robin is somewhat unclear. Beyond Gotham has proven that Robin was Tim Drake at the time, and the character's new design in DC Super-Villains (as well as the existence of Red Robin in the roster) clearly shows Damian Wayne is the new Robin, with Tim Drake having grown past the title. However, DC Superheroes claimed that its incarnation of Robin was Dick Grayson even when that game's depiction of Robin looked exactly the same as its successor's; this also brings up the mystery of Nightwing being later added to the roster through DLC despite Dick apparently already existing. Meanwhile, the 1st game provides no information on Robin's real name at all.
An official guide to the minifigures of LEGO Batman soon confirmed the designs used for each version of Robin, with a yellow cape being worn by Dick Grayson & the black cape belonging to Tim Drake. This highly suggests that DC Superheroes' Robin is in fact Tim, and calling him Dick was an error on the developers' part. On the contrary, despite looking very similar, Dick's design doesn't match that of the Videogame's Robin-- the minifigure has shorter sleeves, messy hair, & the same black mask that Tim Drake is wearing. With this in mind, as well as Nightwing's being in the roster already, no true conclusion can be made on who holds the title of Robin in the original game, but the common assumption is that Tim was Robin for most of the series until the name was passed on to Damian in DC Super-Villains.
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Physical Appearance
In LEGO Batman: The Videogame, Robin wears a green domino mask, a red vest with a yellow R on it, a utility belt, green arm sleeves, a yellow cape, and green trousers with slick, black hair and red tights.
In LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes, Robin wears a black domino mask, a red vest with a yellow R on it, a utility belt, red arm sleeves, a black cape, and red trousers with slick, black hair and black tights.
In LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, Robin's design is virtually unchanged, the only difference being some detail on his suit.
In LEGO DC Super-Villains, Robin's look is changed to be more reminiscent of his original game look, with an updated version of his old suit, featuring black tights and footwear, green gloves, a red torso with his 'R' emblem and a yellow utility belt. His green mask now features spiked bottoms, and his yellow cape now features scalloped edges. Another major noticeable difference is Robin's height (he is much shorter now), and the fact that he is hooded.