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LEGO 19720 John Hancock Center is a Architecture set currently valued at $947 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 13.02% since release. Used copies are valued between $771 and $875 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $925 and $1,204. The set's market is under some pressure, with more copies coming up for sale, together with a recent dip in value.

John Hancock Center Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set John Hancock Center since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 19720-1 John Hancock Center is an Architecture Brickstructures set released in 2008, containing 69 pieces. Designed by Adam Reed Tucker and produced under his Brickstructures brand in a limited run of 1,250 sets licensed by LEGO, it preceded the official LEGO Architecture series. The model depicts Chicago’s John Hancock Center with its tapered profile and external X-bracing.

The real building was completed in Chicago in 1969 for the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company and is often known as “Big John.”

At around $947 for a sealed copy, John Hancock Center has averaged 13.0% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $1,280 within five years. The average used price is $786 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $670 to $1,106.
Collector and Investor Standing
The Architecture line is built for display and collected as a series, which makes the John Hancock Center an appealing piece for collectors. Limited production adds to that appeal; this tower gets more attention than its ownership suggests. Investors have the theme's steady record behind it, too.
80/100
Collector
Among the most wanted
Architecture series appeal meets limited production
76/100
Investor
Stronger than most
Architecture has held its value well
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 2007 LEGO BrickStructures Adam Reed Tucker 19720 JOHN HANCOCK CENTER Set SEALED
BrickEconomy Choice
$649.99
(US) Architecture Adam Reed Tucker John Hancock Center 19720 67 pcs. SEALED $650.00
-31.4%
(US) Architecture John Hancock Center 19720 Brickstructures Chicago Skyline $699.00
-26.2%
(US) John Hancock Center from BrickLink seller chromeking71 $950.00
+0.3%
(US) Adam Reed Tucker 19720 JOHN HANCOCK CENTER 2008 Convention Exclusive SEALED $999.99
+5.6%
(AT) John Hancock Center from BrickLink seller Gertschiii $1,006.11
+6.3%
(US) - ARCHITECTURE - 19720 JOHN HANCOCK CENTER - NEW IN SEALED BOX RARE $1,099.99
+16.2%
(US) ARCHITECTURE: John Hancock Center (19720)SIGNED By Adam Reed TuckerNEW $1,110.00
+17.2%
(AT) John Hancock Center from BrickLink seller GabrielHU $1,117.91
+18.1%
(US) John Hancock Center from BrickLink seller BrickVibe $1,250.00
+32.0%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 19720 John Hancock Center.

Market Momentum

Bearish
More listings are appearing and this set's value is slipping.
DemandBottom 25% in Architecture
High demand but falling
12 months agoToday
SupplyFewer than most in Architecture
Listings up 40% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+8% typical for Architecture
-11% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:73% bearish·17% neutral·10% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

John Hancock Center Sets

21001 John Hancock Center

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Landmark Series
Year 2008
Pieces 69
Availability Retired
21001 LEGO Architecture John Hancock Center
Retail $19.99
Value $200.59
Growth  +903.5%
Annual growth 7.1%

Sets in Architecture / Brickstructures

19710 Sears Tower

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Brickstructures
Year 2008
Pieces 68
Availability Retired
19710 LEGO Architecture Brickstructures Sears Tower
Retail $29.99
Value $1,330.00
Growth  +4334.8%
Annual growth 13.0%

John Hancock Center Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 19720 John Hancock Center?

Sealed in its box, John Hancock Center is valued at $947, with most sales landing between $925 and $1,204. Its value has eased 10% over the last 90 days. On the used market, expect to pay around $786.

Can you still buy LEGO 19720 John Hancock Center from LEGO?

No. LEGO no longer makes John Hancock Center. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Is LEGO 19720 John Hancock Center worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. John Hancock Center has gained 3,057% on its original retail price of $29.99, about 13% a year. That is in line with the Brickstructures average of 13% a year.

Will LEGO 19720 John Hancock Center go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. In twelve months, John Hancock Center could be worth around $1,014, about 7% more than today. That is the year-ahead picture. In the short term, though, the market reads bearish. Signals from demand, supply and price point down. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

What is the piece count of LEGO 19720 John Hancock Center?

John Hancock Center is built from 69 pieces, about $0.43 each at retail.

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“The John Hancock Center set, designed by Adam Reed Tucker, holds a pivotal place in LEGO's history as a precursor to the official LEGO Architecture series. Created in 2007 and limited to 1,250 sets, it was not only a BrickWorld event kit but also a sort of prototype for the later LEGO Architecture set 21001, showcasing the John Hancock Center. This early collaboration under the Brickstructures brand, coupled with its limited release, underscores its significance in the evolution of LEGO's architectural series.”
 

About Architecture Brickstructures

LEGO Brickstructures was a subtheme of Architecture that was released in 2008 and contained two of the very first sets created by Adam Reed Tucker, the Sears Tower and the John Hancock Center. Because Adam Reed Tucker was a Chicago architect the first models reflected his hometown inspiration. Both these original structures were re-released and slightly re-imaged in the Landmark Series subtheme.
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