With 3,178 pieces, the LEGO Welcome to Apocalypseburg! (70840) is one of the bigger builds out there. It launched in 2019 under the The LEGO Movie 2 banner at $299.99. It comes packed with 13 minifigs — always a nice bonus for collectors.
At $0.094 per piece, the value here is reasonable — right in line with what you'd expect from The LEGO Movie 2.
Being a LEGO exclusive means this one's trickier to find at discount, but the limited distribution usually pays off for collectors down the road.
Key Features
3,178 pieces — Massive set with hours upon hours of build time
13 minifigures — One of the best minifig selections in The LEGO Movie 2
LEGO Exclusive — Only available through LEGO channels, adding scarcity value
$0.094 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
2019 release — Part of LEGO's modern era with strong design standards
Theme Background
LEGO's The LEGO Movie 2 theme is a theme with its own loyal following, and the Welcome to Apocalypseburg! is a 2019 release that lands in the core of the The LEGO Movie 2 catalog at $299.99. At $0.094 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.
For collectors and investors, The LEGO Movie 2 remains a reliable theme to watch. Sets at this price point tend to find their audience, especially once they start approaching retirement.
Why This Set Is Special
Largest set in The LEGO Movie 2. At 3,178 pieces, this is the single largest set in the entire The LEGO Movie 2 theme.
Most minifigures in The LEGO Movie 2 — With 13 minifigures, this has more figures than any other The LEGO Movie 2 set.
#1 most-wanted in The LEGO Movie 2 — With 4,210 collectors wanting this set, it ranks #1 out of 31 The LEGO Movie 2 sets by demand — top 3.2%.
247% above retail — Now trading at $1,042.11, up 247% from $299.99 RRP — a 22% annualized return over 6.2 years since retirement.
Flagship The LEGO Movie 2 set — At $299.99, this is the highest-priced set in the The LEGO Movie 2 theme — flagship sets tend to be the strongest appreciators.
Frequently Asked Questions
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