LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figures (40878)

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figures set 40878
Theme
BrickHeadz
Subtheme
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Pieces
567
Retail Price
$39.99
Released
2026
Retirement Date
2028-12-31
Status
Retired

About This Set

With 567 pieces, the LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figures (40878) is a compact build that doesn't waste a piece. It launched in 2026 under the BrickHeadz banner at $39.99.

At $0.071 per piece, you're getting excellent bang for your buck here.

As a LEGO exclusive, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figures has limited retail availability — which often translates to stronger aftermarket performance once it retires.

Key Features

  • 567 pieces — Solid build size with a good level of detail
  • LEGO Exclusive — Only available through LEGO channels, adding scarcity value
  • $0.071 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collection — Sought-after corner of the BrickHeadz lineup
  • Released 2026 — BrickHeadz sets from this period are known for their build quality

Investment Analysis

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figures (40878) isn't retiring anytime soon, so there's no rush from an investment perspective. Sets tend to appreciate most after they leave shelves, so the real opportunity here is down the road. That said, let's look at what it's got going for it.

Overall, the investment outlook is decent with upside.

A few things worth noting:

  • Strong price-per-piece at $0.071 — lots of brick for the money
  • LEGO exclusive distribution — limited availability almost always helps post-retirement pricing

At $39.99 retail, the best strategy is to watch for sales and stock up at a discount. BrickHeadz performs well on the aftermarket, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figures has the right ingredients.

Theme Background

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figures falls under the LEGO BrickHeadz theme, sitting in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles subtheme — a dedicated part of the LEGO catalog. Launched in 2026 at $39.99, it sits in the accessible end of BrickHeadz. At $0.071 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles subcategory within BrickHeadz has its own collector base, and sets in this range tend to hold interest well after retirement. Worth keeping on the radar if you're building a BrickHeadz collection.

Why This Set Is Special

LEGO Exclusive. Only available through LEGO.com and official LEGO stores — limited distribution that typically drives stronger post-retirement appreciation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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