LEGO Advanced Models sets that gained the most value
All 31 LEGO Advanced Models sets whose estimated value new is the highest compared with their original US retail price, out of 31 sets now estimated above it.
| # | Set | Name | Year | Pieces | Retail (USD) | Retail today CPI-U | Value new estimate | vs retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3724-1 | Lego Dragon | 2001 | 1,535 | $99.00 | $175 | $4,100–5,100 | 23 to 29× |
| 2 | 10182-1 | Cafe Corner | 2007 | 2,058 | $139.99 | $212 | $3,000–3,750 | 14 to 18× |
| 3 | 10185-1 | Green Grocer | 2008 | 2,358 | $149.99 | $219 | $1,700–2,100 | 7.8 to 9.6× |
| 4 | 10196-1 | Grand Carousel | 2009 | 3,261 | $249.99 | $366 | $2,550–3,200 | 7.0 to 8.8× |
| 5 | 3450-1 | Statue of Liberty | 2000 | 2,882 | $199.00 | $363 | $2,300–2,900 | 6.3 to 8.0× |
| 6 | 10177-1 | Boeing 787 Dreamliner | 2006 | 1,197 | $79.99 | $124 | $670–830 | 5.4 to 6.7× |
| 7 | 10187-1 | Volkswagen Beetle | 2008 | 1,626 | $119.99 | $175 | $860–1,060 | 4.9 to 6.1× |
| 8 | 10194-1 | Emerald Night | 2009 | 1,089 | $99.99 | $146 | $680–840 | 4.7 to 5.7× |
| 9 | 10024-1 | Red Baron | 2002 | 670 | $50.00 | $87 | $380–480 | 4.4 to 5.5× |
| 10 | 10222-1 | Winter Village Post Office | 2011 | 822 | $69.99 | $98 | $420–530 | 4.3 to 5.4× |
| 11 | 10181-1 | Eiffel Tower 1:300 | 2007 | 3,428 | $199.99 | $303 | $1,300–1,650 | 4.3 to 5.5× |
| 12 | 10216-1 | Winter Village Bakery | 2010 | 687 | $54.99 | $79 | $320–400 | 4.0 to 5.1× |
| 13 | 3723-1 | Lego Minifigure | 2000 | 1,850 | $149.00 | $271 | $1,000–1,300 | 3.7 to 4.8× |
| 14 | 10124-1 | Wright Flyer | 2003 | 663 | $60.00 | $102 | $370–460 | 3.6 to 4.5× |
| 15 | 10224-1 | Town Hall | 2012 | 2,772 | $199.99 | $273 | $950–1,200 | 3.5 to 4.4× |
| 16 | 10219-1 | Maersk Container Train | 2011 | 1,233 | $119.99 | $167 | $540–670 | 3.2 to 4.0× |
| 17 | 10231-1 | Shuttle Expedition | 2011 | 1,230 | $99.99 | $139 | $430–530 | 3.1 to 3.8× |
| 18 | 10229-1 | Winter Village Cottage | 2012 | 1,492 | $99.99 | $137 | $390–490 | 2.9 to 3.6× |
| 19 | 10213-1 | Shuttle Adventure | 2010 | 1,204 | $99.99 | $144 | $400–500 | 2.8 to 3.5× |
| 20 | 10197-1 | Fire Brigade | 2009 | 2,236 | $149.99 | $219 | $610–760 | 2.8 to 3.5× |
| 21 | 3451-1 | Sopwith Camel | 2001 | 577 | $50.00 | $89 | $230–290 | 2.6 to 3.3× |
| 22 | 10152-1 | Maersk Sealand Container Ship 2004 Edition | 2004 | 988 | $75.00 | $125 | $280–360 | 2.2 to 2.9× |
| 23 | 10199-1 | Winter Toy Shop | 2009 | 815 | $59.99 | $88 | $190–250 | 2.2 to 2.9× |
| 24 | 10189-1 | Taj Mahal | 2008 | 5,922 | $299.99 | $437 | $900–1,200 | 2.1 to 2.7× |
| 25 | 10211-1 | Grand Emporium | 2010 | 2,187 | $149.99 | $216 | $430–540 | 2.0 to 2.5× |
| 26 | 10155-1 | Maersk Line Container Ship 2010 Edition | 2010 | 990 | $119.99 | $173 | $340–430 | 2.0 to 2.5× |
| 27 | 10241-1 | Maersk Line Triple-E | 2014 | 1,518 | $149.99 | $199 | $370–470 | 1.9 to 2.4× |
| 28 | 10226-1 | Sopwith Camel | 2012 | 879 | $99.99 | $137 | $230–290 | 1.7 to 2.1× |
| 29 | 10230-1 | Mini Modulars | 2012 | 1,356 | $79.99 | $109 | $170–220 | 1.6 to 2.0× |
| 30 | 10218-1 | Pet Shop | 2011 | 2,034 | $149.99 | $209 | $260–330 | 1.2 to 1.6× |
| 31 | 10220-1 | Volkswagen T1 Camper Van | 2011 | 1,332 | $119.99 | $167 | $160–200 | 1.0 to 1.2× |
How this list is made
Retail prices are adjusted for US inflation (CPI-U) to today's dollars where the inflation table covers the release year; newer sets are compared with their price as it was. Estimated market values are ranges from marketplace data, for orientation only, and the "vs retail" figure is computed from the ends of the range. Only sets with a US retail price of at least $10 and 50 or more pieces are listed.