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LEGO 76040 Brainiac Attack is a DC Comics Super Heroes set valued at $300 for new and sealed sets, up 1099% from an original retail price of $24.99. The set retired in November 2015 with annual appreciation averaging 18.93% since. Used copies are valued between $177 and $216 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $273 and $317.

Brainiac Attack Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Brainiac Attack since October 2022. Very high accuracy
LEGO 76040 Brainiac Attack is a DC Comics Super Heroes Justice League set released in 2015, containing 179 pieces and 4 minifigures. The set includes Brainiac, Superman, Supergirl, and Martian Manhunter, with Brainiac and Supergirl exclusive to this set. The main build is Brainiac’s Skull Ship featuring an opening cockpit with a computer control screen, a cannon, a flick missile, rocket booster exhaust, and poseable alien tentacles with translucent elements.

A new and sealed Brainiac Attack is currently valued at around $300, with annual growth of about 18.9% that is expected to level off to around 16.1% in the coming year, making it a solid investment. The average used price is $180 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $342 within the next year. The 4 included minifigs account for approximately 92% of the set's total value. The set was available for 10 months, from January 2015 to November 2015.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (AU) - DC Comics Super Heroes - Brainiac Attack (76040) - Brand New & Sealed $261.65
-12.7%
(AU) - DC Comics Super Heroes - Brainiac Attack (76040) - Brand New & Sealed $265.04
-11.6%
(AU) DC Comics Super Heroes 76040 Brainiac Attack New sealed $268.84
-10.3%
(US) DC Comics Super Heroes: Brainiac Attack (76040) Brand New Factory Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$279.95
-6.6%
(US) DC Super Heroes Brainiac Attack (76040) $299.99
+0.1%
(US) DC Super Heroes Brainiac Attack (76040) $300.00
+0.1%
(US) 76040 DC Superheroes: Brainiac Attack 2015 Mint BRAND NEW Factory Sealed $305.99
+2.1%
(TW) DC COMICS SUPER HEROES BRAINIAC ATTACK SET 76040 Sealed Free Shipping $315.00
+5.1%
(US) DC COMICS 76040 Super Heroes: Brainiac Attack New Factory Sealed $320.00
+6.8%
(US) DC Comics Super Heroes 76040 Brainiac Attack NISB $320.00
+6.8%
(US) NEW Sealed Lego 76040 Brainiac Attack - MINOR damage to box $324.99
+8.4%
(US) DC Comics Super Heroes: Brainiac Attack (76040) $325.04
+8.5%
(US) BRAND NEW Sealed Lego DC Comics Super Heroes 76040 Brainiac Attack $379.00
+26.5%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) LEGO DC 76040 Brainiac Attack Set Used 2015 - Does NOT include sh0157, sh0158, sh0159 mini... $210.99

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

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Market Momentum

Bullish
Listings hold steady while member interest climbs. The set leans up because its minifigures have gained value recently. It is outpacing other retired Justice League sets in growth over the past year.
DemandTop 10% in DC Comics Super Heroes
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyFewer than most in DC Comics Super Heroes
Listings steady this week
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+82% typical for Justice League
+200% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:12% bearish·1% neutral·87% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

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Theme / Subtheme DC Comics Super Heroes / Justice League
Year 2018
Pieces / Minifigs 271 / 4
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Growth  +1468.0%
Annual growth 23.2%

76096 Superman & Krypto Team-Up

Theme / Subtheme DC Comics Super Heroes / Justice League
Year 2018
Pieces / Minifigs 199 / 2
Availability Retired
76096 LEGO Justice League Superman & Krypto Team-Up
Retail $19.99
Value $200.00
Growth  +900.5%
Annual growth 23.9%

76025 Green Lantern vs. Sinestro

Theme / Subtheme DC Comics Super Heroes / Justice League
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 174 / 3
Availability Retired
76025 LEGO Justice League Green Lantern vs. Sinestro
Retail $19.99
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Annual growth 18.0%

30617 Green Lantern Jessica Cruz

Theme / Subtheme DC Comics Super Heroes / Justice League
Year 2018
Pieces / Minifigs 4 / 1
Availability Retired
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promotional
Value $29.99
Annual growth 6.7%

5002126 Martian Manhunter

Theme / Subtheme DC Comics Super Heroes / Justice League
Year 2014
Pieces / Minifigs 4 / 1
Availability Retired
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promotional
Value $23.79
Annual growth 8.9%

5004081 Plastic Man

Theme / Subtheme DC Comics Super Heroes / Justice League
Year 2014
Pieces / Minifigs 4 / 1
Availability Retired
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Value $35.00
Annual growth 9.9%

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Brainiac Attack Reviews

37 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
“This set is from LEGO's DC Comics Super Heroes line and comes with everything needed to create and stage a battle scene between Brainiac and the superheroes. Brainiac and the Skull Ship can also be used for recreating scenes from the LEGO Batman 3 video game. ”
Full review at ttpm.com
Jays Brick Blog
“At $40, this set has crazy value especially if you're a new DC Super Heroes fan. This new wave of DC sets are doing it right – giving everyone equal opportunity to collect all the important DC Super Heroes, even if some of the sets are quite expensive. Thankfully, Brainiac... More Attack manages to do things right by offering what all LEGO Super Heroes fans love – tantalising minifigures and a terrific model.”
Full review at jaysbrickblog.com
New Elementary
“This is definitely a set to get hold of if you're collecting the Super Heroes minifigures, not least because of the exclusive Brainiac and Supergirl. For the builders, Brainiac's machine offers something different in terms of space craft or enemy vehicles, and there are a... More few great techniques we can pick up: most impressive for me was the way the skull face was constructed, as well as the innovative use of the tail parts.”
Full review at www.newelementary.com

About DC Comics Super Heroes Justice League

The LEGO Justice League subtheme falls under the broader LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes theme. It specifically revolves around sets inspired by the Justice League characters, storylines, and media adaptations. The Justice League is a team of superheroes from the DC Universe, with core members including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, Cyborg, and Green Lantern. Over the years, LEGO has produced sets that capture key moments, battles, and vehicles associated with the Justice League, whether they're based on comic storylines, animated series, or live-action films like the Justice League movie from the DC Extended Universe.

Justice League consists of 11 sets that ran from 2014 to 2018. As of today, 76098 Speed Force Freeze Pursuit is the most valuable Justice League set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $470.
Summary
DC Comics Super Heroes Justice League Brainiac Attack set 76040 was released on January 7, 2015, retailing for $25, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $300, while used sets sell around $180.
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Panic grips Metropolis as the evil Brainiac leads an Earth invasion in his tentacular Skull Ship! Martian Manhunter is cornered and needs help, so rush to the rescue with Superman™ and Supergirl. Dodge the spaceship’s flick missiles and activate the Super Jumper to disable the cannon. The threat is greater than ever, so the Super Heroes must work as a team to foil Brainiac’s destructive mission. Includes 4 minifigures: Brainiac, Superman™, Supergirl and Martian Manhunter.

Brainiac’s Skull Ship features an opening cockpit, computer control screen, cannon, flick missile, rocket booster exhaust, alien tentacles and translucent elements
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