1. Sets
  2. Advanced Models
  3. Winter Village
10229 LEGO Winter Village Cottage thumbnail image

10229 LEGO Winter Village Cottage
Images 7Description 
10229 LEGO Winter Village Cottage
  • Winter Village Cottage thumbnail
  • Winter Village Cottage thumbnail
  • Winter Village Cottage thumbnail
  • Winter Village Cottage thumbnail
  • Winter Village Cottage thumbnail
  • Winter Village Cottage thumbnail
  • Winter Village Cottage thumbnail

LEGO 10229 Winter Village Cottage is a Advanced Models set valued at $444 for new and sealed sets, up 344% from an original retail price of $99.99. The set retired in December 2013 with annual appreciation averaging 12.25% since. Used copies are valued between $204 and $277 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $361 and $475. Momentum is building as the set's value climbs over the last three months, supported by rising member interest.

Winter Village Cottage Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Winter Village Cottage since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 10229 Winter Village Cottage is an Advanced Models Winter Village set released in 2012, containing 1,490 pieces and 8 minifigures. The main build centers on a snow-covered cottage with a fireplace-equipped living room and kitchen, accompanied by a storage shed and an igloo. It includes a snowplow vehicle, a streetlamp, and a sled, with accessories such as skiing gear, a chainsaw, a Christmas tree, a wreath, gifts, an armchair, kitchen appliances, and a bed. Minifigures include mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, three children, and a snowplow driver, and the interior features a light brick fireplace, a chandelier, and animals including a kitten and an owl.

A new Winter Village Cottage sells for around $444 today, after averaging 12.2% growth a year since retirement. Give it five years and our forecast has it near $569. The average used price is $231 for those in good overall condition. The 8 included minifigs account for approximately 23% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $400 to $489. The set was available for 14 months, from October 2012 to December 2013.
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Creator Expert: Winter Village Cottage (10229) - IN BOX - HAS MINIFIGURES
BrickEconomy Choice
$340.00
(KR) Creator Expert 10229 Winter Village Cottage Factory New Sealed Retired Set $348.87
-21.3%
(US) 10229 Winter Village Cottage Retired Creator Expert 1490pcs New Sealed 2012 $350.00
-21.1%
(KR) NEW LEGO 10229 Winter Village Cottage 1490pcs Sealed No Tariffs In US $351.51
-20.7%
(US) Creator Expert 10229 Winter Village Cottage Factory New Sealed Retired Set $360.00
-18.8%
(KR) 10229 Winter Village Cottage 1490pcs/ Brand New Sealed Package= $360.99
-18.6%
(US) 10229 Winter Village Cottage 1490pcs Brand New Sealed Package $364.99
-17.7%
(KR) 10229 Winter Village Cottage 1490pcs (New, Unopened) $372.00
-16.1%
(US) 10229 Winter Village Cottage 1490pcs Brand New Sealed Package $375.00
-15.5%
(US) Creator Expert: Winter Village Cottage 10229 Light Brick Truck Mini Figures $375.00
-15.5%
(CA) BRAND NEW LEGO Creator Winter Village Cottage SET 10229 RETRIED 2012 $378.29
-14.7%
(US) Creator Expert Winter Village Cottage 10229 Brand New In Factory Sealed Box $379.00
-14.6%
(US) Winter Village Cottage from BrickLink seller BricksBoy $429.50
-3.2%
(JP) Creator Expert: Winter Village Cottage (10229) New Sealed In Original Box $384.00
-13.4%
(JP) Creator Expert: Winter Village Cottage (10229) New Sealed In Original Box $385.00
-13.2%
(US) Creator Expert 10229 Winter Village Cottage Factory New Sealed Retired Set $390.00
-12.1%
(US) Creator Expert: Winter Village Cottage (10229) GG5 $399.00
-10.0%
(US) Creator Expert Winter Village Cottage (10229) $399.99
-9.8%
(KR) 10229 Winter Village Cottage 1490pcs Sealed MISB Creator Holiday Rare Toy N $400.00
-9.8%
(KR) 10229 Winter Village Cottage 1490pcs (New, Unopened) $410.99
-7.3%
(US) NEW SEALED LEGO 10229 - WINTER VILLAGE COTTAGE / SEASONAL / CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY $423.97
-4.4%
Picked for your regionShow 20 more listings

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 10229 Winter Village Cottage.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 10229 Winter Village Cottage.

Market Momentum

Bullish
Value climbs as member interest picks up and fewer copies hit the market. The set sits in the upper half of retired Advanced Models for yearly growth.
DemandTop 25% in Advanced Models
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Advanced Models
Listings down 9% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+4% typical for Advanced Models
+7% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·45% neutral·48% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Winter Village sets

Winter Village Cottage ranks 3rd of 4 Winter Village sets, and the clearest reason is that copies of it are easier to find than those of any set above it.

#3 of 4
By growth since retail, +344%
+268%+578%
In the bottom half of the group.
$0.30 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.30
Typical
$0.41
About 30% below the group's typical value per piece.
#4 of 4
Used value as a share of new, 52%
52%72%
Used copies keep the least of their new value in the group.
#25 of 31 retired Advanced Models sets
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% below the rate of retired Advanced Models sets.
All Winter Village setsValueSince retail
10222 Winter Village Post Office$474+578%
10229 Winter Village Cottage$444+344%
10216 Winter Village Bakery$363+560%
10199 Winter Village Toy Shop$221+268%

Sets in Advanced Models / Winter Village

10222 Winter Village Post Office

Theme / Subtheme Advanced Models / Winter Village
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 822 / 7
Availability Retired
10222 LEGO Winter Village Post Office
Retail $69.99
Value $474.34
Growth  +577.7%
Annual growth 8.1%

10199 Winter Village Toy Shop

Theme / Subtheme Advanced Models / Winter Village
Year 2009
Pieces / Minifigs 815 / 7
Availability Retired
10199 LEGO Winter Village Toy Shop
Retail $59.99
Value $221.02
Growth  +268.4%
Annual growth 9.1%

10216 Winter Village Bakery

Theme / Subtheme Advanced Models / Winter Village
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 687 / 9
Availability Retired
10216 LEGO Winter Village Bakery
Retail $54.99
Value $362.89
Growth  +559.9%
Annual growth 6.3%

Winter Village Cottage Questions

How much is the Winter Village Cottage set worth?

A new, sealed copy of Winter Village Cottage is worth about $444 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $361 and $475. That is up 11% on three months ago. Used copies are worth about $231.

Is LEGO 10229 Winter Village Cottage retired?

Yes. LEGO retired Winter Village Cottage in December 2013 after 14 months on store shelves, 5 months shorter than the typical Winter Village set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Has LEGO 10229 Winter Village Cottage increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Winter Village Cottage is now worth 344% more than its $99.99 retail price, about 12.2% a year. That is well ahead of the Winter Village average of 7.8% a year.

How much could LEGO 10229 Winter Village Cottage be worth in a year?

Next year's forecast for Winter Village Cottage is $464, about 5% more than today. The short-term reading agrees, with the market reading bullish. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces does LEGO 10229 Winter Village Cottage have, and which minifigures are included?

Winter Village Cottage is built from 1,490 pieces ($0.07 a piece at its retail price). The 8 minifigures included are Winter Village Cottage Female, Female, Male in V-Neck Sweater, Boy (3), Farmer with Green Overalls and Male in Plaid Shirt. Together the minifigures are worth about $103, roughly a quarter of the set's value, and Female is the most valuable at $19. Five of the minifigures appear in no other set.

Top lists

My Collection

Winter Village Cottage Reviews

36 reviews
4.9
Collectors
Investors
Brickset
“It looked amazing when finished. I like the look of the igloo but I dislike how even a short minifigure can't stand up inside, but I guess it would look weird if they made it any taller. This set is a nice Christmas scene for your winter village. It is particularly useful as... More you need at least one house in a village!”
Full review at brickset.com
Playing with Bricks
“For the price, you can't beat this set. You get a ton of figures and a bunch of different pieces. There's plenty of fun stuff for kids to play with - and plenty of loose mini-builds for adult collectors to arrange as it suits them. Of all the sets that I've built (and... More reviewed) for this blog thus far, I think this set has one of the highest play values...and amazingly, it's just as a good for adult collectors.”
Full review at playingwithbricks.blogspot.com
Eurobricks
“The cottage itself is large and well designed, while I don’t like the tiling I do think it’s worth it as the floor looks excellent. The kitchen had a number of nice features, though a new mixer would have been nice. Overall it’s a great build though I do wonder if the... More cottage is to big for the other sets but as they’re packed away at the moment I can’t put them side by side and compare.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com

About Advanced Models Winter Village

Winter Village is a series of Creator/Advanced Model sets that are focused around the winter holiday season. Initially released in 2009 with the Winter Village Toy Shop, LEGO released new sets under the Winter Village subtheme almost yearly around the holidays with sets focusing around Christmas.

Winter Village consists of 4 sets that ran from 2009 to 2012. As of today, 10222 Winter Village Post Office is the most valuable Winter Village set with an estimated new/sealed value of $474.
Summary
Advanced Models Winter Village Winter Village Cottage set 10229 was released in October 2012, retailing for $100, but has since been retired. New, unopened Winter Village Cottage sets are valued at $444, while used sets can be found for $231 in good condition.
Read more
Get a value badge
Show this set's value on your website or blog.
Continuing the winter series, build the Winter Village Cottage for a perfect holiday home. Seat Grandpa snugly by the fireplace with his newspaper as you help Dad to put up the tree, then bake a feast in the kitchen with Mom!

When it's time to stock up the storage shed with firewood, bring the kids for a ride with Dad on the sled watch him cut the wood with his chainsaw deep in the forest. When the snow gets really deep, clear the road with the snowplow, take all of the kids skiing or build an igloo to play in.

There's no cozier place to spend long, frosty nights! Includes 8 minifigures: mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, 3 children and snowplow driver with assorted accessories Features cottage, storage shed, igloo, streetlamp, sled and snowplow Accessories include kitten, owl, fireplace with LEGO light brick function, chandelier, Christmas tree, wreath, gifts, armchair, kitchen appliances and bed Storage shed features tools and firewood elements Igloo features fireplace and...
Description provided by LEGO©