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LEGO DC Batman enthusiasts and DC aficionados alike revel in the captivating world of LEGO DC sets, featuring fan-favourite characters, including the Dark Knight himself. From the sleek and powerful Batmobiles to the intricate detailing of the LEGO Batman Tumbler; LEGO set 76240, these LEGO DC creations ignite the imaginations of builders young and old. We take a look at the LEGO Tumbler set, which currently has great discounts at Amazon, below:
Set Details
Inspired by the Dark Knight™ trilogy, the LEGO® DC Batman™ Batmobile™ Tumbler (76240) is an impressive build-and-display Tumbler offers an opening roof for access to the driver and passenger seats, along with a control panel. Complete with Batman and The Joker™ minifigures on a stand, this sturdy base ensures an optimal display of your finished model. Measuring over 16 cm high, 45 cm long, and 25 cm wide, the Tumbler seamlessly integrates with other LEGO® DC Batman™ sets for endless possibilities. A total of 2049 pieces guarantee an engaging construction experience with lasting satisfaction.
| Model Name | LEGO DC Batman Batmobile Tumbler |
| Model Number | 76240 |
| Theme | DC Comics Super Heroes |
| Sub Themes | The Dark Knight Trilogy |
| Pieces | 2049 |
| Minifigures | 2 |
| Launch Date | November 2021 |
| Current Status | LEGO.com Exclusive |
| Date Retired | N/A |
| RRP | £230 |
Investment Potential
This is a great looking set and LEGO® DC Batman™ Batmobile™ Tumbler comes with Unique Batman and the Joker minifigures which themselves are worth £40. The set is expected to retire this year after 3 years of shelf life. With just over 2000 pieces, the RRP makes this an expensive 11p per brick.
LEGO 76240 is currently on offer at Amazon with a £50 (22%) discount to £179.99.
| Launch RRP | £230 |
| Price Per Piece | £0.11 |
| Launch Price per piece | £0.11 |
| 5th Year Value | £290 |
| Percentage Increase | 26% |
| Expected Annual Growth | 6% |
| Theme Growth | 6% |
| Sub Theme Growth | 4% |
Theme Analysis
The overall LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes is a touch disappointing from an investment perspective with average annualised growth of 6% and The Dark Knight Trilogy sub-theme fairs even worse at just 4% annualised growth. That said there are some very good sets in amongst the general mediocre performances.
We have looked at the batman sets from the theme at higher RRPs and whilst most are in line with the theme performance the one real standout is LEGO 1989 Batmobile which has seen over 60% growth in value since retiring at the end of 2021 (27% annualised growth).
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 10937 | Batman: Arkham Asylum Breakout | December 2014 | £130 | £217 | 67% | 6% |
| 76161 | 1989 Batwing | December 2022 | £175 | £184 | 5% | 5% |
| 76139 | 1989 Batmobile | December 2021 | £220 | £355 | 61% | 27% |
| 76052 | Batman Classic TV Series – Batcave | December 2017 | £240 | £218 | -9% | -2% |
Comparable Set Analysis
Looking at the Dark Knight Trilogy sub-theme we see a similar picture albeit from a very small sample size. The 2 older sets that have been retired close to 10 years have seen annualised growth of just 3% and 4% whereas the recently retired LEGO Batman Tumbler: Scarecrow Showdown (76239) has grown nearly 30% in its year since retirement, albeit at a lower price point.
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 76023 | The Tumbler | December 2015 | £160 | £213 | 33% | 4% |
| 76001 | The Bat vs. Bane: Tumbler Chase | December 2014 | £40 | £53 | 33% | 3% |
| 76239 | Batmobile Tumbler: Scarecrow Showdown | December 2022 | £35 | £45 | 29% | 28% |
Conclusion
Sadly, from an investment perspective this theme and sub theme doesn’t offer enough encouragement to make this a must buy investment for us, especially with a high price per brick, albeit slightly offset by 2 excellent, unique and valuable minifigures. There are some successful sets in amongst making it a theme you can successfully pick from but we think there are better investments available. That said it’s a great looking set and we wouldn’t deter DC fans to buying this at the current discount at Amazon to build and display.
