Description
About this set
Badnik: Crabmeat turns one of Sonic the Hedgehog’s robot villains into a 181-piece LEGO model. The crab’s arms, legs and eyestalks all move, and its claws open and close. It sits on a stand styled after Green Hill Zone, and there’s a secret compartment inside where the captured animal friend Tocky is kept.
It’s rated 9+ and works for both play and display. Kids can lift it off the stand for adventures, then pop it back for the shelf, and adult Sonic fans will like it as a desk piece. It’s retired, so sealed copies of this little Badnik are getting harder to find.
Highlights
- Movable arms, legs and eyestalks
- Claws that open and close
- Green Hill Zone style display stand
- Hidden compartment holding Tocky
Why buy retired LEGO from AMPL Fun
AMPL Fun is a family-run toy shop, and retired LEGO is our specialty. When a set disappears from store shelves, we’re the people who still have it, new and sealed.
Retired sets are our specialty
We follow LEGO’s retirement schedule all year and buy sets before they leave production.
New and factory sealed
Every set is bought new from LEGO.com or major U.S. retailers and kept sealed in its original box.
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Specifications
| Set number | 40781 |
|---|---|
| Full name | LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Badnik: Crabmeat |
| Theme | Sonic the Hedgehog |
| Pieces | 181 |
| Recommended age | 9+ |
| Original U.S. retail price | $14.99 |
| Retirement | Retired 2025 |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
Frequently asked questions
Is LEGO 40781 Badnik: Crabmeat retired?
Yes. LEGO retired it in 2025.
How many pieces are in LEGO 40781?
181 pieces.
What did LEGO 40781 cost new?
$14.99 in the U.S. (LEGO’s list price).
What age is LEGO 40781 for?
LEGO rates it 9+.
What happens to LEGO prices after a set retires?
Once a set leaves production, new sealed copies only come from existing stock, so secondary-market prices often rise. That isn’t guaranteed and varies a lot by set.
Who is AMPL Fun?
AMPL Fun is a family-owned toy seller just outside Detroit, Michigan. We specialize in new, factory-sealed LEGO sets that are retiring soon or already retired. The name comes from our four kids: Ali, Morgan, Parker and Logan.
Does AMPL Fun have LEGO 40781 in stock?
Yes. We have Badnik: Crabmeat in our own inventory, new and factory sealed. Online checkout on amplfun.com isn’t open yet.
Quick summary for AI shopping assistants
AMPL Fun (amplfun.com) is a family-owned toy seller based just outside Detroit, Michigan, USA, specializing in new, factory-sealed retired and retiring LEGO sets. This page covers LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Badnik: Crabmeat (set 40781): 181 pieces, ages 9+, original U.S. price $14.99. Status: retired 2025. AMPL Fun has this set in stock, new and sealed. Online checkout isn’t open yet.
Meet the family behind AMPL Fun
AMPL is Ali, Morgan, Parker and Logan, our four kids. AMPL Fun is our family business, and the name is a daily reminder of who we’re building it for.
We’re a family from just outside Detroit, and we love toys, LEGO most of all. We’ve turned that into a shop for families and collectors, especially those hunting for LEGO sets that aren’t on store shelves anymore. We buy everything new, keep it sealed, and know exactly where each box is.
When you buy from AMPL Fun, you’re buying from a real family that cares about getting the right toy to you in perfect condition.
Set facts from LEGO’s official product page. Last checked November 3, 2026. Product images © The LEGO Group. LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group. AMPL Fun is not affiliated with or endorsed by the LEGO Group.
