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21012 LEGO Architecture Architect Series Sydney Opera House
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LEGO 21012 Sydney Opera House is a Architecture set valued at $145 for new and sealed sets, up 263% from an original retail price of $39.99. The set retired in December 2014 with annual appreciation averaging 8.66% since. On the used market, values range from $40 to $54 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $126 and $180.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Sydney Opera House since November 2022. Very high accuracy
LEGO 21012 Sydney Opera House is an Architecture Architect Series set released in 2012, containing 270 pieces. It builds a model of the Sydney Opera House with detailing of the interlocking vaulted shell roofs, along with the surrounding steps and waterfront base. The real building, designed by architect Jørn Utzon and completed in 1973 in Sydney, Australia, is represented at a small scale with a printed nameplate. The set includes a booklet with information on the landmark’s design, construction, and history.

A new and sealed Sydney Opera House is currently valued at around $145, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $45 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $158 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $140 to $230. The set was available for 33 months, from March 2012 to December 2014.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Box has light wear and some light scratching. Other than that seals are immaculate an... $102.99
-29.0%
(US) ARCHITECTURE: Sydney Opera House (21012)
BrickEconomy Choice
$114.99
-20.7%
(US) ARCHITECTURE: Sydney Opera House (21012) $129.99
-10.4%
(NL) NEW , never opened, part of adult LEGO collection.No smoke, no animal, no sunlight. $133.82
-7.7%
(NL) NEW MISB , never opened, part of adult LEGO collection.No smoke, no animal, no sunli... $133.82
-7.7%
(BE) new and sealed, some light shelfware $136.50
-5.9%
(US) Architecture: Sydney Opera House 21012 - NISB $139.99
-3.5%
(CA) BrickLink store Prescribed Bricks $140.00
-3.5%
(CA) The set is new, sealed and in good condition. Don't hesitate to message me for any in... $140.00
-3.5%
(US) Retired LEGO ARCHITECTURE: Sydney Opera House (21012) MINT NISB From 2012 $145.00
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(US) ARCHITECTURE: Sydney Opera House (21012) $149.99
+3.4%
(US) BrickLink store Brion's Extras... No Min.. $149.99
+3.4%
(US) ARCHITECTURE: Sydney Opera House (21012) $150.00
+3.4%
(US) BrickLink store A&W Brick House $150.00
+3.4%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

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Sets in Architecture / Architect Series

21010 Robie House

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Architect Series
Year 2011
Pieces 2,276
Availability Retired
21010 LEGO Architecture Architect Series Robie House
Retail $199.99
Value $600.00
Growth  +200.0%
Annual growth 5.2%

21017 Imperial Hotel

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Architect Series
Year 2013
Pieces 1,188
Availability Retired
21017 LEGO Architecture Architect Series Imperial Hotel
Retail $129.99
Value $202.84
Growth  +56.0%
Annual growth 4.9%

21005 Fallingwater

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Architect Series
Year 2009
Pieces 811
Availability Retired
21005 LEGO Architecture Architect Series Fallingwater
Retail $99.99
Value $444.71
Growth  +344.8%
Annual growth 6.5%

21014 Villa Savoye

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Architect Series
Year 2012
Pieces 660
Availability Retired
21014 LEGO Architecture Architect Series Villa Savoye
Retail $69.99
Value $252.65
Growth  +261.0%
Annual growth 7.5%

21009 Farnsworth House

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Architect Series
Year 2011
Pieces 546
Availability Retired
21009 LEGO Architecture Architect Series Farnsworth House
Retail $59.99
Value $322.47
Growth  +437.5%
Annual growth 7.2%

21007 Rockefeller Center

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Architect Series
Year 2011
Pieces 240
Availability Retired
21007 LEGO Architecture Architect Series Rockefeller Center
Retail $39.99
Value $136.02
Growth  +240.1%
Annual growth 9.4%

21004 Solomon Guggenheim Museum

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Architect Series
Year 2009
Pieces 208
Availability Retired
21004 LEGO Architecture Architect Series Solomon Guggenheim Museum
Retail $39.99
Value $138.49
Growth  +246.3%
Annual growth 10.4%

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Sydney Opera House Reviews

38 reviews
4.9
Collectors
Investors
Eurobricks
“The model is quite successful in pulling off a very complicated design in a small model. This size is perfect for someone to buy as something to take home as an Australia souvenir, and unlike many, I suspect this would stay in a place of pride for a long time.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
Brickset
“Like all the other architecture sets, it has a really nicely bound, extra big instructions book. It's a total of 83 pages with plenty of extras related to the opera house in general. While it was a super-difficult subject to re-create, it does not pull it off very well. I... More think the scale is just too small to pull it over very well.”
Full review at brickset.com

About Architecture Architect Series

The LEGO Architect Series is a line of LEGO sets that allows users to build detailed models of famous landmarks and architectural structures from around the world. The sets are designed to be educational, and are intended to teach users about the history, design, and engineering of these structures.

Architect Series consists of 8 sets that ran from 2009 to 2013. As of today, 21010 Robie House is the most valuable Architect Series set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $600.
Summary
Architecture Architect Series Sydney Opera House set 21012 was released on March 3, 2012, retailing for $40, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $145, used ones can be found for $45.
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Introducing the world-renowned Sydney Opera House™. This masterpiece of expressionist architecture is the vision of young Danish architect, Jørn Utzon, whose unique interlocking vaulted ‘shell’ design beat 933 competitors from 28 countries to win an international design competition held by the New South Wales government in 1959. Combined with the beautiful setting of Sydney Harbor, the opera house has become a true symbol of late modern architecture and one of the most iconic buildings of the 20th century. This LEGO® Architecture series interpretation of the Sydney Opera House was designed by US architect Adam Reed Tucker in collaboration with the LEGO design team. Interpretation of real-world architectural landmark Sydney Opera House™ Booklet included with details on design and history (English language only. Other languages available for download) Collect the entire landmark series LEGO® Architecture inspires future architects, engineers and designers as well as...
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