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Dr. Octopus Minifigure - Doc Ock (Otto Octavius) wearing red sunglasses and a light bluish gray suit - sh040

Dr. Octopus Minifigure

The LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Dr. Octopus minifig was first introduced in 2012 in the set 6873 Doc Ock Ambush and is currently estimated to be valued around $25 and an annual growth of about 5.8%.
sh040 Doc Ock (Otto Octavius) wearing red sunglasses and a light bluish gray suit. This version of the minifigure is exclusive to the LEGO Doc Ock Ambush set.
Dr. Octopus, also known as Otto Octavius, is a Marvel Comics character who is a brilliant scientist with mechanical tentacles, often depicted as a villain in Spider-Man stories and the "Ultimate Spider-Man" series.

Dr. Octopus Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig Dr. Octopus since 2012. High accuracy
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For Sale (New/Loose)

 (US) Lego Dr. Octopus (Otto Octavius) Doc Ock Minifigure #sh0727 Set #76178./
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$17.99
(US) LEGO Minifig sh1037 - Dr. Octopus Minifigure NEW $17.99
-29.3%
(US) Lego Dr. Octopus (Otto Octavius) Doc Ock Minifigure #sh0727 Set #76178./ $17.99
-29.3%
(IT) LEGO SUPER HEROES MINIFIGURE sh0890 Dr. Octopus (Otto Octavius) | NEW $18.64
-26.8%
(US) LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Minifig sh0727 - Dr. Octopus (Otto Octavius) $18.69
-26.6%
(US) LEGO Super Heroes Minifigure Dr. Octopus (Otto Octavius) / Doc Ock (Genuine) $18.99
-25.4%
(SG) LEGO Super Heroes Dr. Octopus Minifigure $19.00
-25.4%
(US) LEGO Doc Ock Minifigure Marvel Otto Octavis Mechanical Arms Spider-Man Comic $19.00
-25.4%
(US) LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man Dr. Octopus Minifigure (Genuine) sh0548 -MB $19.49
-23.4%
(US) LEGO Spider-Man Minifigure Dr. Octopus (Genuine) $19.99
-21.5%
(US) Dr. Octopus LEGO Minifigure - 76178 Daily Bugle Doc Ock Otto Octavius sh0727 NEW $19.99
-21.5%
(US) LEGO Dr. Octopus (Otto Octavius) / Doc Ock - Dark Green Outfit, Dark Brow sh1120 $19.99
-21.5%
(US) LEGO Marvel Doctor Octopus Minifigure from final battle set $20.00
-21.4%
(AU) LEGO Super Heroes Minifigure Dr. Octopus sh1060 76321 $20.24
-20.5%
(US) LEGO Spider-Man Minifigure Dr. Octopus (Otto Octavius) (Genuine) $20.99
-17.6%
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For Sale Ranges

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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

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Market Momentum

Neutral
This minifigure is lagging other minifigures in Ultimate SpiderMan and copies sell slowly, so momentum is holding level.
DemandLower half in Marvel Super Heroes
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
Value trendFlat over 3 months
Down 4% over the year
12 months agoToday
SalesSold prices steady
Selling slower
MaySep
Outlook:13% bearish·80% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Dr. Octopus Appears in the Following LEGO Set

6873 Doc Ock Ambush

Theme / Subtheme Marvel Super Heroes / Ultimate Spider-Man
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 295 / 3
Availability Retired
6873 LEGO Ultimate Spider-Man Doc Ock Ambush
Retail $29.99
Value $100.67
Growth  +235.7%
Annual growth 8.7%

Compared with Other Dr. Octopus Minifigures

Dr. Octopus (sh040) holds a middle spot among the Dr. Octopus minifigures. Copies of this one are scarcer on the market than those of most of the figures below. Then again, over the past year this minifigure fell back while similar figures moved ahead.

#7 of 17
By value, $25
$6.26$84
In the top half of the group.
#5 of 16
By growth since release, +409%
+50%+1,578%
In the top half of the group.
Most valuable Dr. Octopus MinifiguresValue
1Dr. Octopus spd016$84
2Dr. Octopus spd026$83
3Dr. Octopus spd015$81
7Dr. Octopus sh040$25

Dr. Octopus Questions

How much is the Dr. Octopus minifigure (sh040) worth?

Today's value for Dr. Octopus, new and loose, is $25.46. The value rose 10% over the last 12 months.

What set is Dr. Octopus (sh040) from?

Dr. Octopus is exclusive to 6873 Doc Ock Ambush (2012).

Is Dr. Octopus (sh040) retired?

Yes. The only set with Dr. Octopus, 6873 Doc Ock Ambush (2012), has retired.

Is Dr. Octopus (sh040) worth more than when released?

Yes. Since release, the value of Dr. Octopus is up 409%. On average that is 5.8% a year.

What will Dr. Octopus (sh040) be worth next year?

The one-year forecast for Dr. Octopus is $27.91, about 10% above today's value. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

Are there other versions of Dr. Octopus (sh040)?

Yes, LEGO has made several Dr. Octopus minifigures. The most valuable is Dr. Octopus (spd016) at $83.92.

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Dr. Octopus Reviews

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Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?
“Although its growth has eased to around 3.3% annually, the Dr. Octopus minifig remains a key item for LEGO Marvel Super Heroes / Ultimate Spider-Man collectors.”
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Community Stats

Dr. Octopus (sh040) currently ranks #7 out of the top owned loose minifigs that are related.
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About Marvel Super Heroes Ultimate Spider-Man

The Ultimate Spider-Man subtheme includes minifigures such as Spider-Man, Iron Spider, and various villains. The storyline is based on the animated series, following Spider-Man's adventures as he trains under S.H.I.E.L.D. and battles a range of supervillains.
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