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LEGO 21012 Sydney Opera House is a Architecture set valued at $137 for new and sealed sets, up 241% from an original retail price of $39.99. The set retired in December 2014 with annual appreciation averaging 9.24% since. On the used market, values range from $39 to $48 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $110 and $151. Momentum for the set is level for now, with fewer copies listed for sale cancelling out a value that has eased in recent months.

Sydney Opera House Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Sydney Opera House since November 2016. 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.

Sealed copies of Sydney Opera House go for about $137 today. Since it retired, the set has grown roughly 9.2% a year, and our forecast puts it near $143 by this time next year. The average used price is $40 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $145 to $190. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year. The set was available for 33 months, from March 2012 to December 2014.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (PT) sydney opera house 21012 Brand new and Sealed $95.00
-30.4%
(KR) 21012 Architecture Sydney Opera House 270pcs Factory-Sealed $95.99
-29.7%
(US) Architecture Sydney Opera House Set 21012 Retired NEW SEALED in box 270pcs
BrickEconomy Choice
$109.00
-20.1%
(US) ARCHITECTURE: Sydney Opera House (21012) $109.99
-19.4%
(US) Architecture Sydney Opera House 21012 Architect Series 270pcs 12+ $110.00
-19.4%
(US) ARCHITECTURE: Sydney Opera House (21012) $114.99
-15.8%
(US) Architecture: Sydney Opera House (21012) - New & Sealed $145.00
+6.2%
(US) ARCHITECTURE: Sydney Opera House (21012) $149.99
+9.9%
(US) ARCHITECTURE: Sydney Opera House (21012) $150.00
+9.9%
(US) Sydney Opera House from BrickLink seller Houseoflegos $150.00
+9.9%
(AU) - Architecture - Sydney Opera House (21012) - Brand New & Sealed $150.70
+10.4%
(DE) Architecture 21012 Sydney Opera House NEW $156.70
+14.8%
(US) LEGO ARCHITECTURE: Sydney Opera House (21012) Sealed. $159.00
+16.5%
(US) Architecture: Sydney Opera House (21012) - New & Sealed $160.00
+17.2%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 21012 Sydney Opera House.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 21012 Sydney Opera House.

Market Momentum

Neutral
Listings are thinning out, but this set's value is slipping, so momentum is holding level.
DemandBottom 25% in Architecture
Very high demand but falling
12 months agoToday
SupplyFewer than most in Architecture
Listings down 30% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers-2% typical for Architect Series
-3% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:12% bearish·70% neutral·18% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Architect Series sets

Most sets below Sydney Opera House cost several times as much at launch, which goes a long way to explain why it places in the middle of the pack among the Architect Series sets.

#5 of 8
By growth since retail, +241%
+52%+397%
In the bottom half of the group.
$0.51 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.51
Typical
$0.51
Close to the group's typical value per piece.
#6 of 8
Used value as a share of new, 29%
21%65%
In the bottom half of the group.
#6 of 8 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
Close to the rate of the group's retired sets.
All Architect Series setsValueSince retail
21010 Robie House$563+182%
21005 Fallingwater$424+324%
21009 Farnsworth House$298+397%
21014 Villa Savoye$270+286%
21017 Imperial Hotel$197+52%
21004 Solomon Guggenheim Museum$140+250%
21012 Sydney Opera House$137+241%
21007 Rockefeller Center$131+227%

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 $563.03
Growth  +181.5%
Annual growth 5.7%

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 $197.47
Growth  +51.9%
Annual growth 6.2%

21005 Fallingwater

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Architect Series
Year 2009
Pieces 811
Availability Retired
21005 LEGO Architecture Architect Series Fallingwater
Retail $99.99
Value $424.32
Growth  +324.4%
Annual growth 7.6%

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 $270.43
Growth  +286.4%
Annual growth 7.0%

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 $298.06
Growth  +396.8%
Annual growth 6.6%

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 $130.78
Growth  +227.0%
Annual growth 10.0%

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 $140.00
Growth  +250.1%
Annual growth 5.1%

Sydney Opera House Questions

What is LEGO 21012 Sydney Opera House worth?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Sydney Opera House is $137. Sealed copies typically change hands for $110 to $151. That is down 5% on three months ago. On the used market, expect to pay around $40.

Is LEGO 21012 Sydney Opera House still available?

No. Sydney Opera House retired in December 2014, having been in production for about 3 years, 3 months shorter than the typical Architect Series set. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

How much has LEGO 21012 Sydney Opera House gone up in value?

Since it sold for $39.99 in shops, Sydney Opera House has risen 241% in value, or roughly 9.2% a year on average. It has outgrown the Architect Series average of 6.3% a year by a clear margin.

What will LEGO 21012 Sydney Opera House be worth next year?

By this time next year, the forecast has Sydney Opera House near $143, about 5% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. On balance, demand, supply and price are level. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

What is the piece count of LEGO 21012 Sydney Opera House?

Sydney Opera House is built from 270 pieces, or $0.15 per piece at retail.

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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/sealed value of $563.
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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 $137, used ones can be found for $40.
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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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