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LEGO 21018 United Nations Headquarters is a Architecture set valued at $121 for new and sealed sets, up 143% from an original retail price of $49.99. The set retired in December 2015 with annual appreciation averaging 7.37% 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 $115 and $164. It has eased over the last three months, as its slower growth than similar retired sets outweighs the forecast.

United Nations Headquarters Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set United Nations Headquarters since December 2023. Very high accuracy
LEGO 21018 United Nations Headquarters is an Architecture Landmark Series set released in 2013, containing 597 pieces. It depicts the UN complex in New York City with a focus on the glass-clad Secretariat tower, accompanied by the adjacent low-rise General Assembly and Conference buildings on a tiled plaza base. The model sits on a display base with a printed nameplate. The real complex was designed by an international team led by Wallace Harrison, with contributions from Le Corbusier and Oscar Niemeyer, and was completed in 1952.

A new and sealed United Nations Headquarters is currently valued at around $121, with annual growth of approximately 5%, which is lower than other Landmark Series sets. The average used price is $45 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $120 to $167. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $130 within the next year. The set was available for 26 months, from October 2013 to December 2015.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (CA) New LEGO Architecture - United Nations Headquarters (21018) - Sealed Box $92.83
-23.6%
(US) Architecture United Nations Headquarters 21018 New York Landmark Retired
BrickEconomy Choice
$99.95
-17.7%
(US) Architecture: United Nations Headquarters (21018) BRAND NEW SEALED $99.99
-17.7%
(US) ARCHITECTURE: United Nations Headquarters (21018) $99.99
-17.7%
(KR) 21018 Architecture United Nations Headquarters 597pcs SEALED $105.99
-12.7%
(US) ARCHITECTURE: United Nations Headquarters (21018) NEW SEALED $110.00
-9.4%
(US) United Nations Headquarters from BrickLink seller FCBricks $110.00
-9.4%
(US) United Nations Headquarters from BrickLink seller HicksBricks $110.40
-9.1%
(US) United Nations Headquarters from BrickLink seller PanthicLegos $114.00
-6.1%
(US) ARCHITECTURE: United Nations Headquarters (21018) $115.00
-5.3%
(US) 21018 Architecture United Nations Headquarters Sealed Retired Fast Shipping $117.00
-3.6%
(US) ARCHITECTURE: United Nations Headquarters (21018) $119.95
-1.2%
(US) Architecture United Nations Headquarters (21018) $119.95
-1.2%
(US) ARCHITECTURE: United Nations Headquarters (21018) $119.97
-1.2%
(US) 21018 ARCHITECTURE UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS NYC $120.00
-1.2%
(US) ARCHITECTURE United Nations Headquarters 21018 New Sealed Box $120.00
-1.2%
(US) Architecture 21018 United Nations Headquarters - NEW $120.00
-1.2%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

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Market Momentum

Bearish
The value of 21018 United Nations Headquarters has eased over the last three months. This trend continues as the set has grown slower than similar retired Architecture Landmark Series builds over the past year. It currently sits in the lower half of that group for growth.
DemandLower half in Architecture
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Architecture
More copies than a year ago
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+9% typical for Landmark Series
+0% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:50% bearish·32% neutral·18% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Landmark Series sets

#21 of 31
By growth since retail, +143%
+8%+1,200%
In the bottom half of the group.
$0.20 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.20
Typical
$0.25
About 20% below the group's typical value per piece.
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United Nations Headquarters Questions

What is LEGO 21018 United Nations Headquarters worth?

Sealed in its box, United Nations Headquarters is valued at $121, with most sales landing between $115 and $164. Used copies are worth about $45.

Is LEGO 21018 United Nations Headquarters retired?

Yes. LEGO retired United Nations Headquarters in December 2015 after about 2 years on sale, 4 months shorter than the typical Landmark Series set. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

How much has LEGO 21018 United Nations Headquarters gone up in value?

United Nations Headquarters has gained 143% on its original retail price of $49.99, or roughly 7.4% a year on average. That matches the Landmark Series average of 7.8% a year closely.

What will LEGO 21018 United Nations Headquarters be worth next year?

BrickEconomy's forecast, built on its long-run growth, puts United Nations Headquarters near $130 in twelve months, about 7% more than today. That is the long-run view. In the short term the market reads bearish. On balance, demand, supply and price point down. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How big is LEGO 21018 United Nations Headquarters?

United Nations Headquarters has 597 pieces ($0.08 a piece at its retail price).

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United Nations Headquarters Reviews

30 reviews
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New Elementary
“Overall, the model is not difficult to build; there are no terribly tricky steps and almost no weak connections. It must have been challenging to design but the simplicity of the LEGO System and the methodical instructions mean that perhaps a ten-year-old should be fine... More without help, should they have the patience. But it isn't a boring build; it is an inspiring primer in using SNOT to create fine microscale details. For the most part, the buildings are represented brilliantly in such minute scale. The set is not so small that it seems unsatisfying, nor is it so large that you get bored.”
Full review at www.newelementary.com
HispaBrick
“The 16×8 plates are for the set's base, and from there, the construction starts layer by layer, with the exception of the main building with windows, which is built in three blocks of several layers each one. And as a grand finale…the details of the flagpoles, simply... More great!!”
Full review at www.hispabrickmagazine.com

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The LEGO Architecture Landmark Series started in 2008 and consists primarily of models that represent the world's most famous structures. Initially the sets were focused on major cities in the United States such as models of the Sears Tower, John Hancock Center, the Empire State Building, and the Seattle Space Needle followed by international landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Brandenburg Gate, the Sydney Opera House and dozens more. Within the subtheme the scale of the sets differ widely.

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Summary
Architecture Landmark Series United Nations Headquarters set 21018 was released on October 2, 2013, retailing for $50, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $121, used ones can be found for $45.
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Standing on the banks of New York City's East River, the United Nations Headquarters has become one of the world's most iconic buildings. Now you can recreate this amazing tribute to modernism in no less than 597 LEGO bricks, from the smooth facade to the building at its base. Designed mainly by Le Corbusier and Oscar Niemeyer, the cornerstone was laid in 1949 and it was completed just three years later. This soaring architectural triumph is part of the LEGO Landmark series that pays tribute to some of the world's greatest buildings and makes a fine addition to your desk, office or playroom.

This building is part of the LEGO Landmark series celebrating iconic world buildings

Read the enclosed booklet in English and French giving fascinating details of its design and history

Build the United Nations Headquarters from 597 individual LEGO bricks

Build one of Le Corbusier and Niemeyer's greatest achievements in LEGO bricks

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