The LEGO Superman & Krypto Team-Up (76096) is a smaller set that's great for a quick session, clocking in at 199 pieces. Released in 2018 as part of the DC Comics Super Heroes Justice League collection, it retails for $19.99. You get 2 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.100, which is solid for what you're getting.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what DC Comics Super Heroes does best.
Key Features
199 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
2 minifigures — Collectible characters from DC Comics Super Heroes
$0.100 per piece — Better value than the DC Comics Super Heroes average
Justice League subtheme — A popular subcategory within DC Comics Super Heroes
Released 2018 — DC Comics Super Heroes sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Superman & Krypto Team-Up falls under the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes theme, sitting in the Justice League subtheme — a dedicated part of the LEGO catalog. Launched in 2018 at $19.99, it sits in the accessible end of DC Comics Super Heroes. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.100, which is reasonable for what DC Comics Super Heroes typically runs.
The Justice League subcategory within DC Comics Super Heroes 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 DC Comics Super Heroes collection.
Why This Set Is Special
397% above retail. Now trading at $99.29, up 397% from $19.99 RRP — a 25% annualized return over 7.2 years since retirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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