History MythologyGag / TheLegoBatmanMovie

* Batman's massive collection of Batmobiles include his cars from ''Film/Batman1989'', ''Film/BatmanForever'', ''Film/BatmanAndRobin'', and the Tumbler from ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy''.

* When Batman and Robin become BackToBackBadasses, Batman tells Robin that they're going to [[WrittenSoundEffect hit so hard, the force of their punches will spontaneously form words]]. Cue the big, flashy, comic-book "BAM!" "KAPOW!" "BLAMMO!" from the 1960's show.
* During the final battle [[spoiler:Alfred's]] costume looks like Kato's from ''Series/TheGreenHornet'' which crossed over with ''Series/{{Batman|1966}}''. [[note]] Both shows were produced by William Dozier and Lorenzo Semple, Jr. [[/note]]

* At one point, Batman confronts Joker in a corridor that he's vandalized in [[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamAsylum a very familiar-looking way]]. Shortly thereafter, the two [[ComicBook/BatmanTheDarkKnightReturns fight in a hall of mirrors]]...which leads to a chamber that includes a [[ComicBook/TheKillingJoke throne surrounded by piles of dolls]].
* "[[Series/Batman1966 Atomic batteries to power. Turbines to speed.]]" Though said by 'Puter rather than Robin.

* Using just a rope tied around the control as the Batplane's "autopilot", looks like a dig at how Two-Face used "The Club" automobile locking device to lock a helicopter's steering in ''Film/BatmanForever''.
* The second orphan to get Bruce's signature after Dick has red hair like some incarnations of Jason Todd.

* When Dick Grayson is running amok in the Batcave and having fangasms over all of Batman's stuff, Batman finally allows him to touch the Bat-Shark-Repellent Spray, which famously appeared in the beginning of 1966's 'Film/BatmanTheMovie' as a parody of how CrazyPrepared Batman is. In both movies, the spray also defeats an unexpected, fake-looking shark attacking Batman's legs.

* In the Collectible Minifigure series, Dick Grayson comes with a can of [[Series/Batman1966 Shark-Repellent Bat-Spray]] (which also makes an appearance in the movie).
* [[Film/BatmanReturns The Penguin]] and [[Film/Batman1989 Two-Face]] are based solely on the Creator/TimBurton versions of the characters, with the latter even being voiced by his actor ''in'' said Tim Burton version (Creator/BillyDeeWilliams).
** The Penguin even rides on a vehicle looking like a rubber ducky from ''Batman Returns''.

** Alfred dons the 1966 Batman outfit, stating he [[TheSixties missed the 60's]]. (Alan Napier, who played Alfred in the 60's, once donned the 1966 Batman outfit during the show.)
** When Barbara Gordon describes Batman's long history we see a screen from Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice as well as other LEGO recreations of title and poster shots of Film/TheDarkKnight, the famous shot from the opening credits of ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' of Batman posing dramatically on top of a skyscraper in a lightning storm, the cover of ComicBook/BatmanTheDarkKnightReturns, Batman as one of the WesternAnimation/SuperFriends, [[Series/Batman1966 Batman trying to dispose of a bomb]], the Batman and Robin (minus Robin) in the spotlight cover of Batman Issue number 9, then Detective Comics number 27 (the first ever Batman comic), and a shot from [[Film/BatmanAndRobinSerial the 1940s Batman movie serial]].

* During the opening logos, Batman refers to DC Comics as "The House that Batman Built". The company is named after Detective Comics, best known for introducing Batman.
** Additionally, the Batman symbol from ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' can be seen behind the DC logo.

* Several villains appear in the movie but are not explicitly named; often based on one particular incarnation of the character.

* The fortress of solitude's doorbell plays the opening of Music/JohnWilliams' main ''Film/SupermanTheMovie'' theme.
** The Fortress resembles the crystal versions from the Christopher Reeve Superman movies, but has the giant gold colored door and keyhole (sans the giant key) from [[UsefulNotes/TheSilverAgeOfComicBooks Silver Age]] Superman comics.
** Jor-El is the Marlon Brando version of the character.

* At one point, Batman does a RapidFireNo, which segues into the Creator/AdamWest ''Series/{{Batman|1966}}'' TV series theme song. The seat belt gags might also be a reference to the show, as seat belts were relatively new back then and the producers had Batman and Robin buckle up as a joke on how they're such goodie-goodies.
** When Batman and Robin become BackToBackBadasses, Batman tells Robin that they're going to [[WrittenSoundEffect hit so hard, the force of their punches will spontaneously form words]]. Cue "BAM!" "KAPOW!" "BLAMMO!"
** During the final battle [[spoiler:Alfred's]] costume looks like Kato's from ''Series/TheGreenHornet'' which crossed over with ''Series/{{Batman|1966}}''. [[note]] Both shows were produced by William Dozier and Lorenzo Semple, Jr. [[/note]]

* At one point, Harley [[Film/SuicideSquad fights people in an elevator.]]

* Among the weapons arsenal that Batman turns in to enter Arkham is a live dolphin. A scene in the [[Film/BatmanTheMovie made-for-tv movie spun off]] from the [[Series/Batman1966 Adam West TV series]] has a quick mention about a dolphin saving the Dynamic Duo from a torpedo (by HeroicSacrifice).

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-->'''Batman:''' The first lesson is: life doesn't give you seatbelts

* The Joker has tattoos on his forearms, similar to his portrayal in ''Film/SuicideSquad2016'', has SharkTeeth like he did in ''WesternAnimation/TheBatman'', and his hairstyle is reminiscent of the ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries'' series design, with the purple suit from the '60s Batman TV show and the 1989 ''Batman'' movie and yellow eyes from ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries''.

-->'''Croc:''' I'm doing something!

* The T-shirts Batman gives to the orphans have ''WesternAnimation/TheBatman'' logo on them, with "The" removed.

-->Claims he [[Recap/BatmanTheAnimatedSeriesE46AlmostGotIm almost "got" Batman]] once by throwing a really big rock at him.

** During the final battle [[spoiler:Alfred's]] costume looks like Kato's from ''Franchise/TheGreenHornet'' which crossed over with ''Series/{{Batman|1966}}''. [[note]] Both shows were produced by William Dozier and Lorenzo Semple, Jr. [[/note]]

* Batman tells Joker "You wanna get nuts? Let's get nuts!", much like Bruce does in the [[{{Film/Batman}} 1989 Batman movie]].

* Batman's massive collection of Batmobiles include his cars from ''Film/{{Batman}}'', ''Film/BatmanForever'', ''Film/BatmanAndRobin'', and the Tumbler from ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy''.

* Harley Quinn wears a [[Film/{{Batman}} Smylex]] T-shirt. She also wears roller skates, referencing her New 52 solo series. At one point, she gains a nurse outfit, likely a reference to her outfit in ''Videogame/BatmanArkhamAsylum''. One of her weapons is a baseball bat, which either refers to her use of it in ''Film/SuicideSquad2016'', or her earlier bat-wielding in the ''Arkham'' games.. Lastly, her Harleen Quinzel getup includes an argyle sweater under her jacket -- a nod to her alter ego's famous motif.

* [[Film/BatmanReturns The Penguin]] and [[Film/{{Batman}} Two-Face]] are based solely on the Creator/TimBurton versions of the characters, with the latter even being voiced by his actor ''in'' said Tim Burton version (Creator/BillyDeeWilliams).

* When confronting Batman about his brooding, Alfred remarks that he's seen him undergo such phases before in [[Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice 2016]], [[Film/TheDarkKnightRises 2012]], [[Film/TheDarkKnight 2008]], [[Film/BatmanBegins 2005]], [[Film/BatmanAndRobin 1997]], [[Film/BatmanForever 1995]], [[Film/BatmanReturns 1992]], [[Film/{{Batman}} 1989]] and [[Series/Batman1966 "that weird one]] [[Film/BatmanTheMovie in 1966."]] Each phase (with the [[MediumBlending exceptions]] of 1997 and 1966) is accompanied by a shot ripped straight from its respective film, recreated in the LEGO artstyle.

* Early on when Joker hijacks the plane full of explosives, the pilot flying asks him if it's anything like his plan with [[Film/TheDarkKnight the two boats]] or the one with [[Film/{{Batman}} the parade and the Prince music]].

* [[Film/{{Batman}} The Joker gleefully states he now knows]] WhereDoesHeGetAllThoseWonderfulToys when plundering the Batcave.

* At one point, Batman does a RapidFireNo, which segues into the Creator/AdamWest ''Series/{{Batman}}'' TV series theme song. The seat belt gags might also be a reference to the show, as seat belts were relatively new back then and the producers had Batman and Robin buckle up as a joke on how they're such goodie-goodies.

** During the final battle [[spoiler:Alfred's]] costume looks like Kato's from ''Franchise/TheGreenHornet'' which crossed over with ''Series/{{Batman}}''. [[note]] Both shows were produced by William Dozier and Lorenzo Semple, Jr. [[/note]]

* Another scene shows various civilians showing their support to Batman with signs. One sign has the onomatopeia [[Series/{{Batman}} POW!]] written on it, while there's another that says "Film/BatmanForever".

* In the Collectible Minifigure series, Dick Grayson comes with a can of [[Series/{{Batman}} Shark-Repellent Bat-Spray]] (which also makes an appearance in the movie).

* When confronting Batman about his brooding, Alfred remarks that he's seen him undergo such phases before in [[Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice 2016]], [[Film/TheDarkKnightRises 2012]], [[Film/TheDarkKnight 2008]], [[Film/BatmanBegins 2005]], [[Film/BatmanAndRobin 1997]], [[Film/BatmanForever 1995]], [[Film/BatmanReturns 1992]], [[Film/{{Batman}} 1989]] and [[Series/{{Batman}} "that weird one]] [[Film/BatmanTheMovie in 1966."]] Each phase (with the [[MediumBlending exceptions]] of 1997 and 1966) is accompanied by a shot ripped straight from its respective film, recreated in the LEGO artstyle.

** When Barbara Gordon describes Batman's long history we see a screen from Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice as well as other LEGO recreations of title and poster shots of Film/TheDarkKnight, the famous shot from the opening credits of ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' of Batman posing dramatically on top of a skyscraper in a lightning storm, the cover of ComicBook/BatmanTheDarkKnightReturns, Batman as one of the WesternAnimation/SuperFriends, [[Series/{{Batman}} Batman trying to dispose of a bomb]], the Batman and Robin (minus Robin) in the spotlight cover of Batman Issue number 9, then Detective Comics number 27 (the first ever Batman comic), and a shot from [[Film/BatmanAndRobinSerial the 1940s Batman movie serial]].

* "[[Series/{{Batman}} Atomic batteries to power. Turbines to speed.]]" Though said by 'Puter rather than Robin.

* Among the weapons arsenal that Batman turns in to enter Arkham is a live dolphin. A scene in the [[Film/BatmanTheMovie made-for-tv movie spun off]] from the [[Series/{{Batman}} Adam West TV series]] has a quick mention about a dolphin saving the Dynamic Duo from a torpedo (by HeroicSacrifice).

* The Riddler wears a smoking jacket and bowler hat similar to his design from the 60's Batman TV show but sports scraggly red hair much like Jim Carrey's version from ''Film/BatmanForever''.

* Though this Robin is Dick Grayson, his use of green-tinted glasses as opposed to the traditional mask is taken from [[ComicBook/TheDarkKnightReturns Carrie Kelly]].

** When Barbara Gordon describes Batman's long history we see a screen from Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice as well as other LEGO recreations of title and poster shots of Film/TheDarkKnight, the famous shot from the opening credits of ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' of Batman posing dramatically on top of a skyscraper in a lightning storm, the cover of ComicBook/TheDarkKnightReturns, Batman as one of the WesternAnimation/SuperFriends, [[Series/{{Batman}} Batman trying to dispose of a bomb]], the Batman and Robin (minus Robin) in the spotlight cover of Batman Issue number 9, then Detective Comics number 27 (the first ever Batman comic), and a shot from [[Film/BatmanAndRobinSerial the 1940s Batman movie serial]].

* A FreezeFrameBonus one -- the parenting book that Alfred reads was written by Bartholomew Wolper, the quack psychiatrist from ''ComicBook/TheDarkKnightReturns''.

* At one point, Batman confronts Joker in a corridor that he's vandalized in [[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamAsylum a very familiar-looking way]]. Shortly thereafter, the two [[ComicBook/TheDarkKnightReturns fight in a hall of mirrors]]...which leads to a chamber that includes a [[ComicBook/TheKillingJoke throne surrounded by piles of dolls]].

* Among the weapons arsenal that Batman turns in to enter Arkham is a ''live dolphin''. The made-for-tv movie spun off from the [[Series/{{Batman}} Adam West TV series]] includes a quick line about a dolphin saving the Dynamic Duo from a torpedo (by HeroicSacrifice).

* Using just a rope tied around the control as the Batplane's "autopilot", looks like a dig at how Two-Face used an automotive Club to lock a helicopter's steering in ''Film/BatmanForever''.

** When Barbara Gordon describes Batman's long history we see a screen from Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice as well as other LEGO recreations of title and poster shots of Film/TheDarkKnight, the famous shot from the opening credits of ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' of Batman posing dramatically on top of a skyscraper in a lightning storm, the cover of ComicBook/TheDarkKnightReturns, Batman as one of the WesternAnimation/SuperFriends, [[Series/{{Batman}} Batman trying to dispose of a bomb]] the Batman and Robin (minus Robin) in the spotlight cover of Batman Issue number 9 and Detective Comics 27 (the first ever Batman comic) and a shot from [[Film/BatmanAndRobinSerial the 1940s Batman movie serial]].

* Batman's ''many'' batsuits include his costumes from ''ComicBook/New52'', ''Gotham by Gaslight'', ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'', the Knightmare sequence in ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'', caveman garb reminiscent of his resurrection in the ComicBook/{{Grant Morrison|sBatman}} run and the original 1939 ''Batman'' comics.

* [[Film/BatmanReturns The Penguin]] and [[Film/{{Batman}} Two-Face]] are based solely on the Creator/TimBurton versions of the characters, with the latter even being voiced by his actor ''in'' said Tim Burton version (Billy Dee Williams).