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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figures

Name: LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figures 40878
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40878
Rating: 4.84 (68 reviews)

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2026567 pcsHigh agreement · 100%

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LOVED (8)

01Great brick-built versions of the popular foursome
02Weapons can be stowed on their backs
03Each figure has correctly coloured eye masks
04Different shades of green skin tone for each turtle
05Distinct weapons for each character
061x1 round tile printed with each turtle's initial on belt buckle
07Easter Egg feature hidden inside the figures
08All four turtles with signature weapons and unique expressions

CRITICIZED (7)

01Leonardo and Raphael's skin colour should have been swapped
02Limited individuality when viewed individually
03No supporting characters (Splinter, Shredder, April) included
04Shell construction is effective but simple
05Limited technique variety across four similar builds
06LEGO exclusive means no third-party discount availability
07Not the most technique-heavy build

What reviewers are saying

"Cowabunga! The four heroes in a half shell return to LEGO for the first time in over a decade."

The Earl of Bricks

"It's been 12 years since the amphibious quartet last appeared in LEGO form"

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Mandalorian BrickHeadz — Pairs well with other pop culture BrickHeadz sets; TMNT figures work alongside Mandalorian BrickHeadz in display context

Gremlins Gizmo — Can be placed near character sculptures like Gizmo to create fun cross-franchise display

other four-figure BrickHeadz packs — Holds up well compared to other multi-character sets in broader LEGO catalogue; build variety, strong display value, and competitive price point make it an easy recommendation

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BUY

The Earl of Bricks

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BUY

"Cowabunga! The four heroes in a half shell return to LEGO for the first time in over a decade."

Key Pros

✓All four turtles with signature weapons and unique expressions
✓Excellent value at ten dollars per figure
✓Strong group display presence with colour-coded masks

Key Cons

✕No supporting characters (Splinter, Shredder, April) included
✕Shell construction is effective but simple

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

"It's been 12 years since the amphibious quartet last appeared in LEGO form"

Key Pros

✓Great brick-built versions of the popular foursome
✓Weapons can be stowed on their backs
✓Each figure has correctly coloured eye masks

Key Cons

✕Leonardo and Raphael's skin colour should have been swapped
✕Limited individuality when viewed individually

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Value drivers

The Earl of Bricks: Exclusive printed face elements unique to each turtle are the most collectible pieces and essential for anyone wanting TMNT representation

Exclusivity

The Earl of Bricks: LEGO exclusive—not available at third-party retailers, no third-party discounts available

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail availability at LEGO.com and authorized retailers

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed face elements (unique to each turtle)Value
Exclusive to this release and essential for TMNT representation; each turtle gets a unique printed expression capturing personality
Curved slopes used in shell construction
Most interesting structural element, adding a rounded back profile that breaks the standard BrickHeadz cube shape and gives turtles a distinctive silhouette
Brick-built pizza slice
Character-specific detail for Michelangelo that demonstrates purposeful variation in the BrickHeadz format
1x1 round tile with printed initialsValue
Printed belt buckle pieces with each turtle's initial (L, R, D, M); adds character differentiation and identification detail
Four distinct shades of green plastic
Each turtle uses a different shade of green for skin tone to represent character differences
Bandana tail pieces with different tie knotsValue
Each figure has differently tied bandanas behind the head to increase visual distinction between the four figures