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10405 LEGO Building Bigger Thinking Mission to Mars
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LEGO 10405 Mission to Mars is a Classic set valued at $108 for new and sealed sets, up 81% from an original retail price of $59.99. The set retired in December 2018 with annual appreciation averaging 4.58% since. Used copies are valued between $29 and $43 depending on condition. Its market is holding steady for now, even with a growing number of listings.

Mission to Mars Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Mission to Mars since December 2018. Very high accuracy
LEGO 10405 Mission to Mars is a Classic Building Bigger Thinking set released in 2018, containing 871 pieces and 3 minifigures. Issued to mark the 60th anniversary of the LEGO brick, it includes a special printed commemorative tile. The set provides a broad assortment of colorful basic and specialty elements, such as wheels and eyes, supporting open-ended space-themed builds. A brick separator is included.

At around $108 for a sealed copy, Mission to Mars has averaged 4.6% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $133 within five years. The average used price is $36 for those in good overall condition. The 3 included minifigs account for approximately 12% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $96 to $113. The set was available for 9 months, from March 2018 to December 2018.
Collector and Investor Standing
Colorful bricks give builders room to invent their own builds. Its anniversary tile gives collectors something specific to notice, though interest remains limited. Few members own or want the set, and market activity is cooling.
33/100
Collector
Minimal collector interest
Anniversary tile draws modest interest
47/100
Investor
A modest showing
Few want this open ended build
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (CA) 10405 Mission to Mars Building Bigger Thinking Tub 871 Pieces NEW $87.67
-19.2%
(AU) Mission to Mars from BrickLink seller Brickmen11011 $81.39
-25.0%
(US) NEW SEALED LEGO 10405 MISSION TO MARS TUB / CLASSIC / BUCKET / 60TH ANNIVERSARY
BrickEconomy Choice
$107.97
-0.5%
(US) Mission to Mars from BrickLink seller micbelt $110.00
+1.4%
(US) Classic Mission to Mars (10405) New & Factory Sealed $114.95
+6.0%
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Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 10405 Mission to Mars.

Market Momentum

Neutral
More listings are appearing and member demand is cooling, so momentum is holding level.
SupplyTypical for Classic
Listings up 20% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers-5% typical for Building Bigger Thinking
+3% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:40% bearish·51% neutral·9% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Building Bigger Thinking sets

Mission to Mars is the best performer among the Building Bigger Thinking sets for two reasons. Copies of it are scarcer on the market than those of every set below it and its value kept climbing over the past year while similar sets did not.

#1 of 5
By growth since retail, +81%
+17%+81%
The best performer in the group.
$0.12 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.12
Typical
$0.08
About 55% above the group's typical value per piece.
#5 of 5
Used value as a share of new, 33%
33%71%
Used copies keep the least of their new value in the group.
#18 of 42 retired Classic sets
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% above the rate of retired Classic sets.
All Building Bigger Thinking setsValueSince retail
10405 Mission to Mars$108+81%
10404 Ocean's Bottom$35+17%
10403 World Fun$23+17%
10402 Fun Future$13+32%
10401 Rainbow Fun$8.07+62%

Sets in Classic / Building Bigger Thinking

10404 Ocean's Bottom

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Building Bigger Thinking
Year 2018
Pieces / Minifigs 579 / 2
Availability Retired
10404 LEGO Building Bigger Thinking Ocean's Bottom
Retail $29.99
Value $35.00
Growth  +16.7%
Annual growth 2.0%

10403 World Fun

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Building Bigger Thinking
Year 2018
Pieces / Minifigs 295 / 2
Availability Retired
10403 LEGO Building Bigger Thinking World Fun
Retail $19.99
Value $23.44
Growth  +17.3%
Annual growth 2.6%

10402 Fun Future

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Building Bigger Thinking
Year 2018
Pieces / Minifigs 186 / 1
Availability Retired
10402 LEGO Building Bigger Thinking Fun Future
Retail $9.99
Value $13.18
Growth  +31.9%
Annual growth 2.3%

10401 Rainbow Fun

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Building Bigger Thinking
Year 2018
Pieces 85
Availability Retired
10401 LEGO Building Bigger Thinking Rainbow Fun
Retail $4.99
Value $8.07
Growth  +61.7%
Annual growth 3.5%

Mission to Mars Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 10405 Mission to Mars?

Sealed in its box, Mission to Mars is currently valued at $108. Used copies are worth about $36.

When did LEGO 10405 Mission to Mars retire?

LEGO retired Mission to Mars in December 2018 after 9 months on store shelves, about as long as the typical Building Bigger Thinking set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Is LEGO 10405 Mission to Mars worth more than it cost?

Yes. Mission to Mars is now worth 81% more than its $59.99 retail price, about 4.6% a year. That is well ahead of the Building Bigger Thinking average of 2.4% a year.

Will LEGO 10405 Mission to Mars go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. In twelve months, Mission to Mars could be worth around $111, about 3% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Signals from demand, supply and price are mixed. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces does LEGO 10405 Mission to Mars have, and which minifigures are included?

Mission to Mars is built from 871 pieces ($0.07 a piece at its retail price). The 3 minifigures included are Building Bigger Thinking Male, Building Bigger Thinking Female and Building Bigger Thinking Pirate. Together the minifigures are worth about $13, about 12% of the set's value, and Building Bigger Thinking Pirate is the most valuable at $5.73. Every one of them is exclusive to this set.

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Mission to Mars Reviews

18 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
Brickset
“If you want a cheap way to get parts, this is the thing for you! It comes with so many parts. With this many parts, you can build anything. It also includes instructions to help you build some of the things you see on the cover. ”
Full review at brickset.com
“Don't be too distracted by the "Mission to Mars", the theme of the various LEGO boxes refer to a couple of pieces that let you build, in this case, a rocket ship, and let you know that there are instructions that have to do with this theme inside the box.”
Full review at www.amazon.com
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About Classic Building Bigger Thinking

The LEGO Group celebrated their 60th anniversary of its iconic plastic brick in 2018 by releasing a new theme called Building Bigger Thinking, which features five sets paying tribute to classic LEGO themes of old such as Space, Castle, Pirates, and Town. Each set included a 60 year printed 2×4 tile to signify the 60th anniversary of the brick.

Building Bigger Thinking was introduced in 2018 and currently consists of 5 sets. As of today, 10405 Mission to Mars is the most valuable Building Bigger Thinking set with an estimated new/sealed value of $108.
Summary
Classic Building Bigger Thinking Mission to Mars set 10405 was released on March 2, 2018, retailing for $60, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $108, while used sets sell around $36.
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Free your child s imagination with these special edition LEGO® bricks!
Help your child think bigger, build bigger and use their creativity with this special edition adventure-filled LEGO® set, featuring a range of colorful bricks and elements, plus a unique 60th anniversary LEGO tile. No matter how big a child’s imagination is, expand it with LEGO bricks. This building toy offers varying levels of building complexity, makes an excellent starter set for budding LEGO builders and includes 3 minifigures. What will your big thinker build?

Includes 3 minifigures.
Features a mix of bright and colorful LEGO® pieces that allow for open-ended creative play, special pieces including wheels, shapes and eyes, plus a special edition tile celebrating 60 years of the LEGO brick.
Let your child answer some of the biggest questions in the world with this special edition LEGO® set.
Provides varying degrees of building complexity to suit builders of different levels.
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