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GOTHAM CITY, NY – In a move that has shattered the fourth wall, the internet, and several studded plastic bricks, the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight set has officially become the most controversial toy of the decade—not for its build, but for its startlingly accurate depiction of billionaire loneliness.

The $499.99 “Ultimate Collector’s Micro-Meltdown” set, which features 8,000 pieces and a fully articulated Batman minifigure, went viral this morning after fans discovered that the “Legacy” is not a new vehicle or base, but a 12-inch tall, fully functional Doom-Scroll Smartphone stand shaped like the Bat-Signal.

“We realized we were building a character who has everything—a jet, a cave, a car—but no ‘Like’ button,” said a LEGO spokesperson, visibly sweating. “So we included a tiny, easy-to-lose Robin figure that sits in the corner, screaming ‘Wait, can we talk about your dad’s feelings?’ into a toy Bat-phone.”

The irony is not lost on social media. The set’s flagship feature, a “Depression Batmobile” that can only drive in circles while playing a mumble-rap version of Danny Elfman’s theme, has led to a flood of reviews calling it “the most relatable Batman ever.”

Trending hashtags include #WhoBuildsTheBats and #JustOneMoreBrickDad.

“I bought it because I wanted to escape,” said user @WayneTechSupport. “But then I spent six hours building a prison for my own happiness. The box art shows him smiling, but the instructions just say, ‘Repeat steps 1-100. Nothing changes.’ It’s a masterpiece.”

Critics are calling it “a brutal satire of the nostalgia economy,” while parents are