With 1,456 pieces, the LEGO The Ultimate Batmobile (70917) is a mid-range build with plenty to enjoy. It launched in 2017 under the The LEGO Batman Movie banner at $139.99. The set includes 8 minifigures, adding play and display value.
You're looking at $0.096 per piece, which holds up well against other The LEGO Batman Movie sets.
With this piece count and build quality, the The Ultimate Batmobile earns its place in the The LEGO Batman Movie lineup. Good for builders and collectors alike.
Key Features
1,456 pieces — Solid build size with a good level of detail
8 minifigures — Solid roster of characters for play and display
$0.096 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
From 2017 — Modern LEGO design and packaging quality
Theme Background
As a 2017 addition to The LEGO Batman Movie, the The Ultimate Batmobile slots into a meaningful entry point in the The LEGO Batman Movie range. The lego batman movie is part of LEGO's broader product lineup, and at $139.99 this set is priced accordingly. At $0.096 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.
The The LEGO Batman Movie theme has a broad appeal that crosses over between builders, collectors, and investors. The The Ultimate Batmobile fits comfortably into that ecosystem at its price point.
Why This Set Is Special
118% above retail. Now trading at $305.73, up 118% from $139.99 RRP — a 11% annualized return over 7.2 years since retirement.
#3 largest in The LEGO Batman Movie — At 1,456 pieces, this ranks #3 out of 29 sets in The LEGO Batman Movie by piece count.
#3 most minifigures in The LEGO Batman Movie — The 8 minifigures in this set rank #3 in the entire The LEGO Batman Movie lineup.
#3 most-wanted in The LEGO Batman Movie — With 2,706 collectors wanting this set, it ranks #3 out of 29 The LEGO Batman Movie sets by demand — top 10.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions
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