LEGO 20216 Master Builder Academy Robot & Micro Designer

Name: LEGO Master Builder Academy Robot & Micro Designer
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 20216-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (62 reviews)

LEGO 20216 Robot & Micro Designer is a Master Builder Academy set valued at $86 for new and sealed sets, up 71% from an original retail price of $49.99. The set retired in January 2015 with annual appreciation averaging 4.29% since. On the used market, values range from $64 to $78 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $80 and $100. The market for it is holding level, with a forecast that beats similar sets balanced by more copies coming up for sale.

Robot & Micro Designer Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Robot & Micro Designer since November 2016. Very high accuracy

LEGO 20216 Robot & Micro Designer is a Master Builder Academy set released in 2013, containing 383 pieces. It includes two 84-page Designer Handbooks that teach five LEGO Master Builder techniques and present 63 building tips from model designers. The set provides six designs in total, with three robot models and three micro-scale models, and it is structured around two bags of bricks paired with matching books. Builders can construct two models at a time, one robot and one micro model.

A sealed Robot & Micro Designer is worth about $86. It has grown by roughly 4.3% a year since retiring, and our forecast adds another 3% or so next year. The average used price is $65 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $80 to $108. The set was available for 19 months, from June 2013 to January 2015.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) New LEGO Master Builder Academy Robot & Micro Designer 20216	BrickEconomy Choice $84.87
	(US) Robot & Micro Designer from BrickLink seller SMBMW332is	$59.99 -29.9%
	(US) Robot & Micro Designer from BrickLink seller BrickFam25	$79.99 -6.6%
	(US) Robot & Micro Designer from BrickLink seller sevennnnnit	$80.00 -6.6%
	(US) Robot & Micro Designer from BrickLink seller kuschelig	$82.75 -3.3%
	(US) Master Builder Academy: Robot & Micro Designer (20216)	$85.00 -0.7%
	(US) FREE SHIPPING NEW LEGO 20216 MASTER BUILDER ACADEMY ROBOT AND MICRO DESIGNER	$85.00 -0.7%
	(US) 20216 Master Builder Academy Robot & Micro Designer Factory Sealed Retired	$88.00 +2.8%
	(DK) Robot & Micro Designer from BrickLink seller skovsten	$90.05 +5.2%
	(GB) Robot & Micro Designer from BrickLink seller GoodGrrrl	$92.60 +8.2%
	(US) Robot & Micro Designer from BrickLink seller BricksvilleOKC	$99.99 +16.8%
	(NL) Robot & Micro Designer from BrickLink seller jnederlof	$101.04 +18.0%
	(US) Robot & Micro Designer from BrickLink seller TimsBrickHouse	$104.13 +21.6%
	(CA) Robot & Micro Designer from BrickLink seller Prescribed_Brix	$107.34 +25.4%
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	(CA) Robot & Micro Designer from BrickLink seller RAPIDOS2	$139.95 +63.5%
	(US) Master Builder Academy Robot & Micro Designer Set #20216 NIB	$149.99 +75.2%
	(US) Robot & Micro Designer from BrickLink seller Rafi_l	$150.00 +75.2%
	(US) 20216 robot and micro designer	$185.95 +117.2%
	(US) Robot & Micro Designer from BrickLink seller xgambit69	$235.95 +175.6%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 20216 Robot & Micro Designer.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 20216 Robot & Micro Designer.

Market Momentum

Neutral

This set's forecast is ahead of similar sets, but more listings are appearing, so momentum is holding level.

BearishBullish

SupplyTypical for Master Builder Academy

Listings up 40% this week

12 months agoToday

Growth vs peers-6% typical for Master Builder Academy

-17% over the past year

12 months agoToday

Outlook:23% bearish·62% neutral·15% bullish

Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Master Builder Academy Level 4 sets

One thing stands out in Robot & Micro Designer's case. It started from a much lower retail price than most sets ranked lower.

#1 of 4

By growth since retail, +71%

+34%+71%

The best performer in the group.

$0.22 a piece

New and sealed value per piece

This set

$0.22

Typical

$0.19

About 20% above the group's typical value per piece.

#3 of 3

Used value as a share of new, 76%

76%89%

Used copies keep the least of their new value in the group.

#3 of 4 retired

Wanted for each member who owns it

This set

Typical

Close to the rate of the group's retired sets.

All Master Builder Academy Level 4 sets	Year	Value	Since retail	Per piece
20217 Action Designer	2013	$119	+49%	$0.21
20215 Invention Designer	2013	$116	+44%	$0.17
20214 Adventure Designer	2013	$107	+34%	$0.17
20216 Robot & Micro Designer	2013	$86	+71%	$0.22

Master Builder Academy Level 4 Sets


	20214 Adventure Designer Theme Master Builder Academy Year 2013 Pieces 638 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $79.99 Value $107.00 Growth +33.8% Annual growth 2.5% I own this set I want this set

	20215 Invention Designer Theme Master Builder Academy Year 2013 Pieces / Minifigs 675 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $79.99 Value $115.50 Growth +44.4% Annual growth 3.7% I own this set I want this set

	20217 Action Designer Theme Master Builder Academy Year 2013 Pieces 576 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $79.99 Value $119.33 Growth +49.2% Annual growth 3.4% I own this set I want this set

Sets in Master Builder Academy


	20215 Invention Designer Theme Master Builder Academy Year 2013 Pieces / Minifigs 675 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $79.99 Value $115.50 Growth +44.4% Annual growth 3.7% I own this set I want this set

	20214 Adventure Designer Theme Master Builder Academy Year 2013 Pieces 638 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $79.99 Value $107.00 Growth +33.8% Annual growth 2.5% I own this set I want this set

	20217 Action Designer Theme Master Builder Academy Year 2013 Pieces 576 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $79.99 Value $119.33 Growth +49.2% Annual growth 3.4% I own this set I want this set

Robot & Micro Designer Questions

How much is LEGO 20216 Robot & Micro Designer worth today?

A new, sealed copy of Robot & Micro Designer is worth about $86 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $80 and $100. That is down 5% on three months ago. A used copy in good condition goes for about $65.

Has LEGO 20216 Robot & Micro Designer been retired?

Yes. Robot & Micro Designer left LEGO's shelves in January 2015 after a run of 19 months. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

How much has LEGO 20216 Robot & Micro Designer gone up in value?

Robot & Micro Designer is now worth 71% more than its $49.99 retail price, or roughly 4.3% a year on average. That matches the Master Builder Academy average of 3.9% a year closely.

What will LEGO 20216 Robot & Micro Designer be worth next year?

BrickEconomy's forecast puts Robot & Micro Designer near $88 in twelve months, about 3% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. Demand, supply and price signals are mixed or quiet. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces are in LEGO 20216 Robot & Micro Designer?

The set contains 383 pieces, or $0.13 per piece at retail.

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Set Details

Set number

20216-1

Name

Robot & Micro Designer

Theme

Master Builder Academy

Year

2013

Released

June 29, 2013

Retired

January 10, 2015

Availability

Retired

Pieces

383 (PPP $0.13)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$49.99

New/Sealed

Value

$85.61

Growth

+71.25%

Annual growth

+4.29% Decreasing

2025 growth

+4.15%

90-day change

-4.61%

1-year growth

+2.84% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+4.13% (2-5 year outlook)

Used

Value

$65.00

Range

$63.70 - $78.00

Quick Buy

eBay

In stockBuy

Best price

$84.87

BrickLink

Buy

Lowest price

$59.99

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$85.61

1 year forecast

$88.04+2.84%

5 year forecast

$103.51+20.91%

Weaker outlook

Stronger outlook

The forecast puts 20216 Robot & Micro Designer at about $103.51 in five years. Most sets have a stronger outlook.

Insights

Released in 2013 under the Master Builder Academy line, Robot & Micro Designer is an exclusive, limited-distribution kit with educational handbooks that helped create modest scarcity, and its niche format and lack of minifigures have kept demand steady but thin, favoring patient, collector-led holds rather than rapid gains.

Set Facts

The set includes two 84-page Designer Handbooks that teach 5 LEGO Master Builder techniques.
It contains 6 designs in total, with 3 Robot and 3 Micro designs.
The set allows you to build 2 models at a time, one from each theme.

Barcodes

UPC

673419201728

Robot & Micro Designer Reviews

62 reviews

4.7

Collectors

Investors

BrickEconomy Member Review

“The LEGO Master Builder Academy: Space Designer set (20200) is a great starter kit for younger builders and newcomers to LEGO, offering 178 pieces and three unique space-themed builds: the H-Craft, Rocket, and Space Fighter. While the building techniques—like sideways building and locking—may be simple for experienced fans, the set shines with a cool exclusive minifigure, creative designs, and a sturdy, reusable storage box.”

Theme Analysis

Master Builder Academy

Sets

Years

2011 - 2013

Lifespan

19 mos (this set 19 mos)

Annual growth

+3.89% (this set +4.29%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Robot & Micro Designer currently ranks #4 out of the top most owned sets in Master Builder Academy.

#1Space Designer

#2Invention Designer

#3Adventure Designer

#4Robot & Micro Designer

#5Robots

#6Airplanes Flight Designer

#7Micro-Scale

#8Action Designer

About Master Builder Academy

LEGO Master Builder Academy is a series of sets that were released to help LEGO fans learn new techniques that Master Builders use. Each Master Builder Academy kit includes a building instruction handbook full of tips on the building techniques.

Summary

Master Builder Academy Robot & Micro Designer set 20216 was released on June 29, 2013, retailing for $50, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $86, used ones can be found for $65.

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Create your own robots and micro models! Includes 2 separately packed bags of bricks each with a matching book. Find new and creative uses for even the smallest pieces in your collection with Microbuild Designer! And with Robot Designer, discover how to create some of the coolest robot and mecha models around!

Use the 5 techniques in this set to combine pieces to make your own amazing creations! This set includes: • 6 designs - 3 Robot and 3 Micro designs.

Build 2 models at a time, one from each theme!• 63 official LEGO building tips and techniques from the actual designers of the models

Two 84-page Designer Handbooks teaching 5 LEGO Master Builder techniques.

20216 LEGO Master Builder Academy Robot & Micro Designer