It will cost you nearly $800 to get the full experience of the new LEGO video game

LEGO debuted its latest video game, "LEGO Dimensions," on September 27th.

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The toy-to-life game, which allows you to play simultaneously with characters from Batman, "Jurassic World," "The Lord of the Rings," and more, is going to be a must-have on children's holiday wish lists. 

While it's undeniably fun, parents are going to have to dig deep for this one.

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LEGO's newest video game "LEGO Dimensions," allows you to interact with characters like Batman, Wyldstyle ("The LEGO Movie"), and Doctor Who all in one game. WB Games/LEGO/Tt Games

A starter pack for the video game, which comes with three characters, costs $100.

While you can beat the game with the characters provided, there are plenty of locked items and areas you can't complete without other characters.

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20 additional expansion packs, ranging in price from $14.99 - $29.99, were released at launch. Another 17 will trickle out in the coming months in several waves. 

In addition to the starter pack, if you were to purchase everything right now, there's $464.79 worth of "LEGO Dimensions" content available in stores. If you buy everything from now until next May, that will bring you to a grand total of $789.62 before tax. 

Here's everything you'd have to buy to get the most out of "LEGO Dimensions."

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When you purchase the $100 "LEGO Dimensions" starter pack, you begin with three characters: Batman, Wyldstyle ("The LEGO Movie"), and Gandalf ("The Lord of the Rings").

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While you can beat the game with the characters provided, there are plenty of locked items and areas you can't complete without other characters.

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Here's a pop up that appears in the first level when you go up to a pile of silver LEGOs. WB Games/LEGO/Tt Games
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In total, 37 different playsets will be available over the course of the next year.

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The expansion packs are broken into level packs ($29.99), which come with a character, vehicle, gadget, and a new game level; team packs ($24.99), which come with two characters, a vehicle, and gadget; and fun packs ($14.99), which come with a character and vehicle or gadget.

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20 expansion packs were released September 27. They include Homer Simpson and his iconic car.

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Price: $29.99

Homer will be available with his car, television set, and a new level. He has the ability to grow and have super strength along with sonar smash.

 

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A "Portal 2" level pack based on the game will come with character Chell.

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Price: $29.99

The set will come with Chell, a companion cube, and a Sentry Turret. It will unlock the "Aperture Science" level. If you're going to get a level pack, this is a good one to have handy, since Chell's the only character allowing you to create portals so far. 

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The "Back to the Future" level pack let's you play as Marty McFly.

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Price: $29.99

Not only does Marty rock out to his guitar but he also has the iconic DeLorean time machine and Hoverboard. You'll also be able to head to Hill Valley. 

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The "Jurassic World" team pack let's you play as Chris Pratt's dino trainer, Owen, and one of his velociraptors.

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Price: $24.99

Owen and his velociraptor come with a gyrosphere and a member of the Asset Containment Unit who's responsible for keeping the dinos in check.

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Scooby-Doo and Shaggy are available in another team pack.

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Price: $24.99

The duo come with the Mystery Machine and a Scooby snack. 

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10 smaller "fun packs" are currently available, too. There's the "Wizard of Oz" Wicked Witch.

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Price: $14.99

The Wicked Witch comes with one of her blue winged monkeys and allows you to harness several abilities the main three characters can't like blowing up silver LEGOs and using mind control.  

Tech Insider was told this one was expected to be popular with collectors. 

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A few "The Lord of the Rings" characters will be available. There's a Legolas fun pack.

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Price: $14.99

It comes with Legolas and an arrow launcher.

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Gollum comes with Shelob the Great spider.

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Price: $14.99

Gimli comes with an axe chariot.

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Price: $14.99

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Cragger and a swamp skimmer come in another pack.

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Price: $14.99

 

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Eris and an eagle interceptor are also available.

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Price: $14.99

 

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Benny will come with his spaceship.

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Price: $14.99

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Good Cop/Bad Cop will come with his police car.

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Price: $14.99

 

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There are also characters available from LEGO's Ninjago series. There's Zane and a ninjacopter ...

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Price: $14.99

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... as well as Nya and a Samurai Mech.

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Price: $14.99

 

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Here's Jay and a stormfighter.

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Price: $14.99

 

 

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In addition to Batman, other DC characters are available at launch including Wonder Woman.

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Price: $14.99

She comes with her invisible jet. 

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Cyborg is also currently available.

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Price: $14.99

The following sets will come out in wave two on November 3, 2015.

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Actress Alison Brie reprises her role as Unikitty from "The LEGO Movie"

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Price: $14.99

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"Doctor Who" will be making his entry as a LEGO character!

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Price: $29.99

If you're going to get any expansion pack, this is the one. This will be the first time "Doctor Who" characters will be released in LEGO form. The BBC worked closely with developer Tt Games to make sure every detail of the character was perfect for fans. 

In addition to a LEGO version of the 12th doctor, voiced by Peter Capaldi, fans will also be able to play as every incarnation of the Doctor.

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Homer Simpson's son Bart will be part of a fun pack.

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Price: $14.99

Instead of his iconic skateboard, Bart will come with a gravity sprinter vehicle. 

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Krusty the Clown will also come in a fun pack.

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Price: $14.99

Krusty will come with a clown bike. He'll have the ability to grow and clean up hazardous messes. 

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Kai and Cole will be available in a LEGO Ninjago pack.

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Price: $24.99

The following packs will be available January 19, 2016 in wave 3.

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You'll be able to play as Peter Venkman and the "Ghostbusters" gang.

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Price: $29.99

Venkman will come with a ghost trap, the Ecto-1, and a new level. 

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Sensei Wu will be available in a LEGO Ninjago fun pack.

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Price: $14.99

If you still don't have enough "Doctor Who," you'll be able to pick up a Cyberman and Dalek.

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Price: $14.99

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Doc Brown and his time-travelling train will pair nicely with Marty.

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Price: $14.99

Four sets will currently debut in wave 4 March 15, 2016.

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You'll have to wait until right before the release of "Batman v Superman" in theaters to get your hands on Superman.

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Price: $14.99

Aquaman will help flesh out the growing Justice League members in the game.

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Price: $14.99

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Your "Ghostbusters" collection won't be complete without the Stay Puft marshmallow.

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Price: $14.99

Gamer Kid will give a nod to classic Midway Arcade games.

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Price: $29.99

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Three sets are currently set for release May 10, 2016 in wave five. Lloyd will round out the Ninjago series.

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Price: $14.99

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Batman nemesis Bane will join the DC Comics' villains.

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Price: $14.99

 

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Finally, you'll be to get your hands on green ghost Slimer from "Ghostbusters," too.

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Price: $14.99

 

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