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LEGO 10246 Detective's Office is a Icons set valued at $494 for new and sealed sets, up 209% from an original retail price of $159.99. The set retired in March 2018 with annual appreciation averaging 13.97% since. Used copies are valued between $284 and $372 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $450 and $511. With member interest rising and value climbing recently, the market for the set holds steady.

Detective's Office Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Detective's Office since March 2018. Very high accuracy
LEGO set 10246 Detective's Office was a 2,262 piece Creator Expert set with 6 minifigs released in January 2015. It is a multi roof line modular set with three buildings and an alley way that includes the main Detective's Office (Ace Brickman) to which the set is named after, a barber's shop, a pool hall, kitchen, bathroom, terrace and an interconnecting section with balconies. In addition, it comes packed with a storyline which is based on the prohibition of sugar, where private detective Ace Brickman is trying to figure out who is smuggling cookies and sweets which is happening right above his office.

A new Detective's Office sells for around $494 today, after averaging 14.0% growth a year since retirement. Give it five years and our forecast has it near $701. The average used price is $310 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $480 to $550. The set was available for 38 months, from January 2015 to March 2018.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (KR) 10246 Detective's Office Modular Building NEW SEALED Retired Fast Ship $428.80
-13.3%
(US) Creator Detective's Office 10246 - New Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$429.92
-13.0%
(US) 10246 Creator Detective's Office - NEW IN SEALED BOX Retired, Rare $435.00
-12.0%
(US) 10246 Detectives Office 2262pcs (New, Unopened) $445.00
-10.0%
(US) CREATOR: Detective's Office (10246) $449.00
-9.2%
(US) Creator Detective's Office Modular City Set 10246 2262 Pieces New Sealed $449.13
-9.1%
(US) Modular Buildings 10246 Detectives Office New Sealed Retired $449.95
-9.0%
(KR) 10246 Detective's Office NEW SEALED Retired Modular Building Creator Expert $449.98
-9.0%
(US) Creator Detective's Office Modular City Set 10246 2262 Pieces New Sealed $450.13
-8.9%
(US) CREATOR: Detective's Office (10246) $455.00
-8.0%
(US) Creator Expert Detective's Office Set 10246 2262 Pieces 16+ Boxed $459.00
-7.1%
(US) Detective's Office from BrickLink seller DaltWisney $462.50
-6.4%
(KR) 10246 Detectives Office 2262pcs SEALED new $463.97
-6.1%
(US) Detective's Office from BrickLink seller rbishop83 $465.00
-5.9%
(KR) Creator Expert 10246 Detective's Office 2262pcs 6 Minifigures NEW Sealed $467.84
-5.4%
(KR) Creator Expert 10246: Detective's Office New & Sealed / express / Genuine $477.78
-3.3%
(US) Creator Expert 10246: Detective's Office New & Sealed [Expedite] $479.00
-3.1%
(KR) Creator Expert 10246: Detective's Office New & Sealed / express / Genuine $479.48
-3.0%
(KR) 10246 Detective's Office $479.68
-3.0%
(US) 10246 Detectives Office New Sealed $479.99
-2.9%
(US) Detective's Office from BrickLink seller AMuller396 $480.00
-2.9%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 10246 Detective's Office.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is climbing and member demand is rising, but momentum is holding level for now.
DemandTop 25% in Icons
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Icons
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+6% typical for Modular Buildings
+9% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·68% neutral·25% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Modular Buildings sets

Two things count for Detective's Office in this group. It is harder to find for sale than most sets ranked lower and it retired back in 2018 long before the sets at the bottom of the group.

#2 of 11
By growth since retail, +209%
+8%+303%
In the top quarter of the group.
$0.22 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.22
Typical
$0.13
About 70% above the group's typical value per piece.
#6 of 11
Used value as a share of new, 63%
57%74%
In the top half of the group.
#2 of 11 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% above the rate of the group's retired sets.
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110251 Brick Bank+303%
210246 Detective's Office+209%
310232 Palace Cinema+165%

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Detective's Office Questions

How much is LEGO 10246 Detective's Office worth today?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Detective's Office is $494. Sealed copies typically change hands for $450 to $511. Its value has climbed 4% over the last 90 days. Used copies are worth about $310.

Has LEGO 10246 Detective's Office been retired?

Yes. LEGO retired Detective's Office in March 2018 after about 3 years on store shelves, about as long as the typical Modular Buildings set. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Has LEGO 10246 Detective's Office increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $159.99 in shops, Detective's Office has risen 209% in value, about 14% a year. It has outgrown the Modular Buildings average of 10.4% a year by a clear margin.

How much could LEGO 10246 Detective's Office be worth in a year?

Our one-year forecast has Detective's Office at around $538 a year from now, about 9% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Demand, supply and price signals are mixed or quiet. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

What comes in LEGO 10246 Detective's Office?

Detective's Office has 2,262 pieces, or $0.07 per piece at retail, and 7 minifigures: Al the Barber, Dart Player, Detective Ace Brickman, Lady in Red, Female Officer and Pool Player (2). Every one of them is exclusive to this set.

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Detective's Office Reviews

25 reviews
4.9
Collectors
Investors
“One of the first things you will notice about the LEGO Detective’s Office is its unusual layout. Most previous LEGO Modular Buildings are basically a big box on a 32×32 baseplate with a walkway at the front, and an alleyway at the back. As LEGO Modular sets are designed for... More older LEGO fans they don’t usually have a back-story and play-features like the sets aimed towards kids. This is another area where the LEGO Detective’s Office breaks away from the norm. It in fact has an elaborate back-story.”
Full review at thebrickblogger.com
New Elementary
“Whilst it's been named Detective's Office, this set is far more than that: there's also a barber's shop, pool hall, kitchen, bathroom, terrace and an interconnecting section with balconies and alleyway. What's more, designer Jamie Berard has concocted an involved storyline... More to accompany this set which he explains in his designer video.”
Full review at www.newelementary.com
Brickset
“It's a really well designed and interesting building that features some excellent construction techniques, a great selection of parts used in unusual ways and wonderful details inside.With 2262-parts, it's certainly not lacking in quantity of pieces so I guess its smaller... More physical size must be due to more being used to provide a higher level of detail than seen in older modulars, particularly the interior.”
Full review at brickset.com

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Summary
Icons Modular Buildings Detective's Office set 10246 was released in January 2015, retailing for $160, but has since been retired. New, unopened Detective's Office sets are valued at $494, while used sets can be found for $310 in good condition.
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Discover a world of mystery and adventure with the LEGO® Creator Expert Detective’s Office! Step through the open archway and into the barbershop, where seated customers are pampered in the reflection of a large wall mirror, while next door, competitors play pool and darts beneath the comforting whir of a rotating ceiling fan. Venture to the first floor and you’ll find the detective’s office, his desk strewn with clues, a safe containing valuable evidence and a concealed wall compartment. Then visit the adjacent bathroom, featuring a classic pull-chain toilet, before taking the stairway to the well-equipped kitchen, from where you can access the roof terrace, complete with large water tower.

This latest addition to the LEGO Modular Building series is packed with unsurpassed detail and hidden surprises. Easy-to-remove roof and ceilings provide access to the delightful interior, while the exterior of the building features a decorative roofline and a beautifully designed...
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