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LEGO Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush (6873-1)

The Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush (6873-1) is a LEGO Super Heroes Marvel set that was released in July 2012 and retired in December 2013 with a shelf life of 1 year and 5 months 7 days.

This LEGO set has 296 pieces and had a RRP of $29.99 (£34.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.10c (0.12p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 133.2% and now has a value of $69.95 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Dec 21 $66.71 2
Jan 22 $75.48 3
Feb 22 $100.06 2
Mar 22 $68.46 5
Apr 22 $73.73 1
May 22 $66.71 2
Jun 22 $75.48 2
Jul 22 $79.00 0
Aug 22 $82.51 0
Sep 22 $86.02 0
Oct 22 $89.53 0
Nov 22 $89.53 2
Dec 22 $105.33 9
Jan 23 $103.57 3
Feb 23 $105.33 1
Mar 23 $77.24 1
Apr 23 $73.73 0
May 23 $70.22 0
Jun 23 $68.46 4
Jul 23 $98.31 5
Aug 23 $96.55 0
Sep 23 $96.55 1
Oct 23 $94.79 2
Nov 23 $93.04 0
Dec 23 $91.28 2
Jan 24 $89.53 0
Feb 24 $87.77 1
Mar 24 $110.59 3
Apr 24 $110.59 1
May 24 $93.04 2
Jun 24 $63.20 1
Jul 24 $61.44 2
Aug 24 $70.22 0
Sep 24 $77.24 3
Oct 24 $73.73 2
Nov 24 $70.22 2
Dec 24 $70.22 1
Jan 25 $129.90 1
Feb 25 $70.22 2
Mar 25 $84.26 0
Apr 25 $98.31 0
May 25 $114.10 1
Jun 25 $80.75 1
Jul 25 $77.24 0
Aug 25 $75.48 1
Sep 25 $70.22 0
Oct 25 $64.95 1
Nov 25 $96.55 2
Dec 25 $79.00 0
Jan 26 $61.44 1
Feb 26 $108.84 3

Minifigures

This set contains 3 minifigures with a combined value of $50.35. 2 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 78 sales of the Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush set since Dec 21. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

Value breakdown

The current value of Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush is $69.95

The 3 minifigures in this set make up 72% of the total set value.

The Iron Fist minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 35% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush

Theme: Super Heroes Marvel

Sub Theme: Spider-Man

Set number: 6873-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 12 years, 4 months

Pieces: 296

Minifigures: 3

Released:
US Flag Jul 24, 2012
UK Flag Aug 1, 2012
CA Flag Jul 24, 2012
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2013
UK Flag Dec 31, 2013
CA Flag Dec 31, 2013
EU Flag Dec 31, 2013

Shelf life: 1 year, 6 months

RRP:
US Flag $29.99
GB Flag £34.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.101c
GB Flag 0.118p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $69.95

Increase from RRP: 133.2%

Yearly ROI: 10.8%

Set rating

This set has been given an average rating of 5.7 / 10 based on 3 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.

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Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Iron Fist
Least expensive:
Spider-Man - Black Web Pattern
% of set value:
72%

Set colors

The Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush has 296 pieces and is ranked 3908 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Black

The most common part in this set is Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud

Stats

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3908th biggest LEGO set ever made
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89th biggest LEGO Super Heroes Marvel set
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5008th most valuable LEGO set
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67th most valuable LEGO Super Heroes Marvel set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush (6873-1) worth?

The LEGO Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush is currently worth $69.95 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $29.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush?

The LEGO Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush (6873-1) contains 296 pieces, making it the 3908th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush retired?

Yes, the LEGO Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush has been retired. It was retired in December 2013 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

How many minifigures are in the LEGO Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush?

The LEGO Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush contains 3 minifigures, 2 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Iron Fist, Dr. Octopus (Otto Octavius) / Doc Ock, Red Sunglasses, Light Bluish Gray Suit, Spider-Man - Black Web Pattern.

When was the LEGO Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush released?

The LEGO Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush (6873-1) was released in July 2012 as part of the Super Heroes Marvel theme.

Is the LEGO Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush has increased in value by 133.2% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 10.8%.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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