LEGO Welcome to Apocalypseburg!
Set #70840 · 2019 · 3,178 pieces · Epic build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 70840
- Name
- Welcome to Apocalypseburg!
- Theme
- The LEGO Movie
- Year
- 2019
- Pieces
- 3,178
- Complexity
- Epic
- Build Time
- 16+ hours
- Ages
- 18+
- Type
- Both play and display
About LEGO Welcome to Apocalypseburg!
LEGO Welcome to Apocalypseburg! (set #70840) is one of the larger LEGO sets, requiring dedication and space with 3,178 pieces from the The LEGO Movie theme, released in 2019. The The LEGO Movie line features builds and vehicles from The LEGO Movie films. At 3,178 pieces, this is a epic-level build with an estimated build time of 16+ hours, suitable for ages 18+. As a licensed set, it recreates elements from the official The LEGO Movie property.
Set Highlights
- 3,178 pieces across multiple numbered bags — staged building keeps the process organized.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Versatile build — display-worthy when complete, durable enough for active play.
- Officially licensed The LEGO Movie set — faithful recreation of the source property.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for The LEGO Movie Fans
The natural overlap between The LEGO Movie fans and LEGO fans makes this a go-to gift. The set brings recognizable characters and scenes into brick form.
Themed Play & Roleplay
Minifigures and themed accessories support imaginative play tied to the The LEGO Movie universe — the play experience extends well beyond the initial build.
Collector's Display Piece
Many fans build licensed sets and display them complete. Limited or retired licensed releases often gain value over time, making them popular with serious collectors.
Build Tips
Open bags one numbered sequence at a time — LEGO orders them to match the build stages and keeps loose piece counts manageable.
Budget 16+ hours across multiple sessions rather than one sitting. Fatigue leads to missed connections that are hard to trace later.
For active play sets, key connection points (hinges, turntables, clip joints) can loosen over time — a small dab of LEGO's own tube clutch lubricant on the stud resolves most looseness without damage.
Finding Instructions
With 3,178 pieces, set #70840 comes with a thick instruction booklet — often split into multiple numbered bags and build stages. The official PDF is available free on LEGO.com, or use LegoFinder's AI to find it instantly from a photo.
Welcome to Apocalypseburg! FAQ
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