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LEGO DC sets have become a staple among fans, thanks to their captivating blend of iconic characters and storylines from the DC universe. Among the most loved figures is LEGO Batman, whose popularity transcends both LEGO and DC fandoms. With an array of sets featuring the Dark Knight, from intricate Batmobiles to expansive Batcaves, DC LEGO captures the essence of Gotham City’s legendary hero. As part of the broader DC LEGO collection, these sets continue to captivate enthusiasts with their attention to detail, imaginative designs, and faithful representation of the beloved characters and settings from the DC universe. We take a look at a huge new release, Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City™, below:
Set Details
Get ready to immerse yourself in the iconic world of Gotham City™ with the LEGO Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City™ set. Boasting an impressive 4,210 pieces, this buildable backdrop captures the essence of the beloved animated series with meticulous detail. Measuring over 76 cm wide, 41 cm high, and 6 cm deep, the set features 15 removable panels that unveil the interiors of Wayne Manor, the Batcave™, and Arkham Asylum, along with the nefarious activities of numerous villains from the series. The set also includes four minifigures – Batman, The Joker™, Harley Quinn™, and Catwoman™ – alongside a removable Batmobile™ and Batwing™. Whether mounted on a wall or displayed on a surface with its flip-out stand, this model promises to be a stunning centrepiece for any LEGO or Batman enthusiast.
| Model Name | The Animated Series Gotham City |
| Model Number | 76271 |
| Theme | DC Comic Super Heroes |
| Sub Themes | Batman |
| Pieces | 4210 |
| RRP | $300 / £260 / €300 |
| Price per Piece | 7c / 6p / 7c |
| Minifigures | 4 |
| Minifigures Value | $40 / £32 / €38 |
| Launch Date | April 2024 |
| Current Status | Coming Soon |
| Retirement Date | (Projected) December 2026 |
Investment Potential
An amazing looking LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes set with over 4,000 pieces and 4 minifigures, LEGO 76271 is due to launch at the start of April 2024 and is sure to appeal to DC Comics Super Heroes fans and especially Batman fans within the LEGO family and looks like it will be an enthralling build. But will it make for a good investment?
| Projected 5 Yr Value | $370 / £294 / €352 |
| % Increase ($) | 23% |
| Projected Future Annual Growth | 10% |
| Theme Growth | 7% |
| Sub-Theme Growth | N/A |
Theme Analysis
The LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes theme is a bit of a mixed one, containing over 150 sets and delivering average annualised growth of 7% but there is quite a large variety of performance within that making this very much a set pickers theme for us here at Investabrick.
Some previously retired sets within the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes theme include LEGO 76075 Wonder Woman Warrior Battle which has all but doubled in value from its $30 RRP since retiring in 2017 (11% annualised growth) and LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Darkseid Invasion which has seen 83% growth since retiring in 2015 (8% annualised growth).
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 76095 | Aquaman: Black Manta Strike | December 2019 | $30 | $71 | 137% | 23% |
| 76025 | Green Lantern vs. Sinestro | December 2016 | $20 | $55 | 175% | 15% |
| 76075 | Wonder Woman Warrior Battle | December 2017 | $30 | $59 | 97% | 11% |
| 76028 | Darkseid Invasion | December 2015 | $70 | $128 | 83% | 8% |
Comparable Set Analysis
We have taken a look at some of the larger Batman themed sets with LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes theme that have previously retired and we see a similar picture to the overall theme with average performance broadly in line with the 7% but there are some sets that outperform this average.
LEGO 10937 Batman: Arkham Asylum Breakout is a good example of the average theme, having grown nearly 70% in nearly 10 years (6% annualised growth) whereas LEGO 76139 1989 Batmobile is massively outperforming the average having seen 77% growth in just over 2 years of retirement (29% annualised growth).%
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 76139 | 1989 Batmobile | December 2021 | $250 | $442 | 77% | 29% |
| 76023 | The Tumbler | December 2015 | $200 | $265 | 33% | 3% |
| 76161 | 1989 Batwing | December 2022 | $200 | $229 | 15% | 12% |
| 76899 | 10937 Batman: Arkham Asylum Breakout | December 2014 | $160 | $269 | 68% | 6% |
Conclusion
For now, this is a pre-launch set with a high price tag and a likely 2 year+ shelf life ahead of it, so for us it is not an investment to consider for now. That said, it is one to go on our watchlist to monitor as it approaches its retirement and it definitely looks like a great set to build, especially for DC Comics Super Heroes fans.
You can pre-order it at LEGO now!
