Batman™ can 'power up' for battle in the power chamber, which lights up the figure with cool sound effects as kids turn the Power Pad.

Over 2 1/2 feet tall and 4 feet wide, this extra-large playset is sized for big-time battles (and it folds for storage! Actually, as a general rule, you’ll never go wrong with superhero toys, especially when it comes to boys.Featuring three ways to play, the playset can prompt kids' play with security checks from the Batcomputer, super-fun adventure starters featuring some of the biggest baddies, and breaking news about what's happening in Gotham City™. As well as the Batcave, you also get a selection of Bartman weapons – batterangs and a sword and axe – and missiles for kids to load into button-activated cannons. Playset comes with 13 accessories and 5 exclusive Imaginext® figures, including Batman™, Robin™, The Joker™, Catwoman™ and Mr. If you’re worried about space, don’t forget this set folds in on itself, so when closed it’d be two and a half feet by two feet.

With that out the way, let’s take a look at what makes the Imaginext Batcave this year’s must-have toy. Just stand a figure on the red platforms, of which there are eight, turn them, and something cool happens, like watching as a Batsuit vault spins into view or a cell door springs open.Younger kids really get a kick out of making things move, and Imaginext does a really great job of making fun accessible for youngsters who don’t quite have the same dexterity as older kids.

The Imaginext Batcave is going to be one of the hottest toys this year, so the chances of it selling out are higher than usual.

It’s all designed for younger kids, too, so you don’t need to worry about something being too complex. If so, you’re going to want to add the excellent Imaginext Super Surround Batcave to your gift list. They’re pretty much the modern version of cops and robbers, essentially, so of course kids will find them cool.