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LEGO Marvel sets have soared in popularity, captivating fans of both LEGO and the Marvel Universe. With iconic characters like Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Captain America brought to life in brick form, these sets offer endless opportunities for imaginative play and display and also LEGO investment. Some of the most popular retired Marvel LEGO sets include the Avengers Tower (76166), Iron Man Hall of Armor (76125), and Spider-Man: Web Warriors Ultimate Bridge Battle (76057). Whether recreating epic battles or inventing new adventures, Marvel LEGO sets continue to attract fans of all ages with their blend of superhero action and creative building fun. One of our favourite Spiderman LEGO sets is LEGO 76178, and although it is not retired, it is hard to find. Part of the Marvel LEGO Sets, this Daily Bugle LEGO Set is a sky-scraping action-packed model, ready for a host of encounters for not only Spider-Man and his enemies, but also Peter Parker and the Daily Bugle’s owner J. Jonah Jameson.
The fictional New York City tabloid newspaper; The Daily Bugle, is not only a major source of news and gossip in the Marvel Universe but it also adds to the fun and excitement by covering Spiderman’s adventures. Whether it’s his heroic deeds, altercations with villains, or whatever else he gets up to, The Daily Bugle has been there every step of the way.
Peter Parker’s job at the Daily Bugle has been a source of much speculation to the public. While he does take pictures for the paper, many readers are unaware that Peter Parker is actually Spider-Man in disguise. This means that whenever a villain makes an appearance, Peter often must find a way to sneak away and put on his iconic suit. As a result, it’s not uncommon for the Bugle’s readers to find photos with Spider-Man in them and wonder why their favourite photographer is missing from the scene. At the end of the day, Peter Parker’s job at the Daily Bugle is a balancing act between his duties as photographer and his identity as Spider-Man. Despite the challenges, he always manages to both in style.
Set Details
The classic Marvel Universe has been given a LEGO makeover in the Daily Bugle set (76178). This 3,772-piece build-and-display construction project features a 4-storey office tower that stands over 82 cm tall, giving fans of the comic book series an impressive addition to their LEGO Marvel collection. Open up its detachable facades to reveal an impressive replica of the Daily Bugle itself packed full of detail, including the penthouse office of the Editor in Chief.
Not only is this set an impressive display piece, it also comes with a fantastic cast of 25 minifigures for you to enjoy. This includes familiar faces such as Spider-Man, Doctor Octopus, Venom, Green Goblin, Peter Parker, and Miles Morales, as well as several new
characters that have been introduced just for this set; Blade the vampire hunter, J. Jonah Jameson, the owner of the Daily Bugle, Black Cat and let’s not forget the awesome Spider-Man buggy!
The LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Daily Bugle is the ultimate set for Marvel enthusiasts and fans of LEGO alike. And as the man himself says “With great power comes great responsibility” so read on as we share our responsibility of letting you all know if we think this is a great investment or not!
| Model Name | Daily Bugle |
| Model Number | 76178 |
| Theme | Spiderman |
| Sub Themes | – |
| Pieces | 3772 |
| Minifigures | 25 |
| Launch Date | May 2021 |
| Current Status | Current |
| Date Retired | N/A |
| RRP | £300 |
Investment Potential
The Marvel franchise has produced some massive blockbuster films and it’s no surprise that LEGO Marvel sets are often incredible LEGO Investments. This set has the potential to be a true blockbuster in every sense. With a whopping 25 LEGO Minifigures in total many of these (19) being unique and these alone are valued at £130. I think we can tell already where we are going with this investment assessment. Let’s get into this.
| Launch RRP | £275 |
| Price Per Piece | £0.08 |
| Launch Price per piece | £0.07 |
| 5th Year Value | £451 |
| Percentage Increase | 50% |
| Expected Annual Growth | 11% |
| Theme Growth | 9% |
| Sub Theme Growth | 15% |
Theme Analysis
LEGO Marvel Superheroes has been a literal super-hero for LEGO since it was first rolled out. With an astonishing average annual growth of 9%. This is even more exciting for LEGO investors when you consider the size of this theme with over 250 LEGO sets created to date and over 200 sets to analyse. Its very easy to develop strong confidence in any set released in this theme. The following is a snapshot of sets we analysed. We looked at LEGO Shield Helicarrier, LEGO Hulkbuster Ultron Edition, LEGO Sanctum Sanctorum Showdown and LEGO Avengers Quinjet City Chase. As per the overall theme average these were nestled nicely at 9% annualised growth.
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 76042 | Shield Helicarrier | November 2017 | £270 | £386 | 43% | 7% |
| 76105 | Hulkbuster Ultron Edition | December 2019 | £120 | £148 | 23% | 6% |
| 76108 | Sanctum Sanctorum Showdown | December 2019 | £90 | £154 | 71% | 17% |
| 76032 | Avengers Quinjet City Chase | December 2016 | £70 | £118 | 69% | 9% |
Comparable Set Analysis
If you want to feel like a superhero today then owning lots of LEGO Spiderman sets could send your portfolio into orbit at a faster pace than Ironman. With earth shattering performance not seen since the last Avengers theme, A game changing average annualised growth of 15% is awaiting investors. We looked at this theme in detail and included some of the sets below in our analysis. LEGO Spiderman Web Warriors Ultimate Bridge Battle, LEGO Spider Mech vs. Venom, LEGO Spiderman Doc Ock’s Tentacle Trap, LEGO Spidermans Spider Crawler. As per the overall theme average these sit at just over 15% annualised growth. Among these Spider-Man-themed LEGO sets, the Spider-Man Web Warriors Ultimate Bridge Battle (76057) stands out with a significant total growth of 86%, reflecting its enduring popularity since its retirement in December 2017. The set, originally priced at £100, has appreciated to £186, showcasing its appeal to collectors and fans alike. Meanwhile, sets like the Spider Mech vs. Venom (76115) and Spider-Man Doc Ock’s Tentacle Trap (76059) have also experienced notable growth rates of 71% and 31% respectively, indicating a strong demand for Spider-Man-themed LEGO sets. Additionally, the Spider-Man Spider Crawler (76114) has seen impressive growth, appreciating by 69% since its retirement in November 2020, highlighting the enduring appeal of Spider-Man’s iconic vehicles and battles in LEGO form.
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 76057 | Spiderman Web Warriors Ultimate Bridge Battle | December 2017 | £100 | £186 | 86% | 12% |
| 76115 | Spider Mech vs. Venom | November 2020 | £45 | £77 | 71% | 25% |
| 76059 | Spiderman Doc Ock’s Tentacle Trap | November 2017 | £45 | £59 | 31% | 5% |
| 76114 | Spidermans Spider Crawler | November 2020 | £35 | £59 | 69% | 24% |
Conclusion
Let’s be honest we would all love to save the world every other day. While I am unable to swing from skyscrapers or run faster then a bullet train, I can though use my crystal ball (or should I say press the on switch on the Investabrick master computer) and with wholehearted confidence tell you to fly, swing, jump or maybe drive to your nearest LEGO Store and buy this stunning set. The financial projections are outstanding and in truth its just an incredible set to add to your portfolio even if you are not a fan of the Marvel franchise. 15% annualised growth and 25 minifigures and a strong parent theme equally an enormous thumbs up from us.
