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21253 LEGO Minecraft The Animal Sanctuary
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LEGO 21253 The Animal Sanctuary is a Minecraft set valued at $30 for new and sealed sets, up 48% from an original retail price of $19.99. The set retired in December 2024 with annual appreciation averaging 11.65% since. Used copies are valued between $15 and $27 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $23 and $32. Signals for the set point upward at the moment, led by a value on the rise, along with faster growth than similar sets.

The Animal Sanctuary Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set The Animal Sanctuary since December 2024. Very high accuracy
LEGO 21253 The Animal Sanctuary is a Minecraft Minifig-scale set released in 2023, containing 206 pieces and 1 minifigure. It builds a fenced animal area with a gated entrance and feeding space, a picnic table under a tree, and a resting carpet. The set includes the Efe minifigure as the animal caretaker, a baby zombie, and six baby animal mobs, plus a chest with a bone, carrot, and wheat. The model is designed to connect with set 21254.

A new The Animal Sanctuary sells for around $30 today, after averaging 11.7% growth a year since retirement. Give it five years and our forecast has it near $38. The average used price is $25 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $23 to $30. The set was available for 12 months, from December 2023 to December 2024.
Collector and Investor Standing
Minecraft collectors get Efe only in this animal sanctuary, which gives the set a clear place in the line. Even so, it sits mostly in collections rather than on wanted lists. Investors see more action: the sanctuary trades often on the secondary market, activity is picking up, and the theme has held its value well.
46/100
Collector
A small following
Efe appears only here; mostly owned
68/100
Investor
Stronger than most
Sanctuary trades often; Minecraft holds value
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Minecraft: The Animal Sanctuary (21253) 206 pcs Age 7+ Steve Box
BrickEconomy Choice
$19.50
(US) Minecraft 21253. NEW F-Sealed. Ages 7+. PCS 206. $19.99
-32.6%
(US) Minecraft: The Animal Sanctuary 21253 $19.99
-32.6%
(US) 21253 Minecraft The Animal Sanctuary 206 Pieces Toy Brand New Sealed (CB) $19.99
-32.6%
(US) MINECRAFT #21253 The Animal Sanctuary Set SEALED BOX BRAND NEW $19.99
-32.6%
(US) 21253 Minecraft The Animal Sanctuary $19.99
-32.6%
(US) 21253: Minecraft - The Animal Sanctuary - New Sealed $20.00
-32.6%
(US) Minecraft: The Animal Sanctuary (21253) $20.00
-32.6%
(US) Minecraft Legos set - The Animal Sanctuary 21253 Sealed NIB $20.87
-29.7%
(CA) MINECRAFT The Animal Sanctuary 21253 New FACTORY SEALED $21.02
-29.2%
(US) Minecraft The Animal Sanctuary 21253 Brand New / Sealed $22.00
-25.9%
(US) Minecraft: The ANIMAL Sanctuary 21253 Brand New Sealed 206 pieces $22.50
-24.2%
(US) The Animal Sanctuary from BrickLink seller chadvicki $24.50
-17.5%
(US) Minecraft Animal Sanctuary 21253 Set 206 Pieces Baby Cat Rabbit Cow Sheep $22.95
-22.7%
(US) Minecraft 21253 The Animal Sanctuary Magenta/Purple Baby & Adult Sheep NEW $22.99
-22.5%
(US) Minecraft 21253 The Animal Sanctuary New Sealed Retired $23.70
-20.1%
(US) 21253 Minecraft The Animal Sanctuary NEW SEALED RETIRED $23.99
-19.2%
(US) Minecraft The Animal Sanctuary 21253 - New (206 Pcs) $24.00
-19.1%
(US) Minecraft Animal Sanctuary 21253 Set 206 Pieces Baby Cat Rabbit Cow Sheep $24.38
-17.9%
(US) Minecraft 21253 The Animal Sanctuary Building Set Sealed NIB $24.99
-15.8%
(US) Sealed LEGO Minecraft The Animal Sanctuary Building Set 21253 Gift for Gamers $24.99
-15.8%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 21253 The Animal Sanctuary.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 21253 The Animal Sanctuary.

Market Momentum

Bullish
Value has climbed sharply over the last three months, and the set is growing faster than similar retired sets. It leans up as it outpaces its Minecraft Minifigscale peers.
DemandLower half in Minecraft
High demand but falling
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Minecraft
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+7% typical for Minifigscale
+62% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:12% bearish·25% neutral·63% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

The Animal Sanctuary Minifigs

The Animal Sanctuary contains the following minifigures. Efe is exclusive to this set.
min127
Chicken Jockey
Baby Zombie chicken jockey with a plain torso - min127
5 sets
Value $2.30
min159
Efe
Efe - min159
Exclusive
Value $3.39

Compared with other Minifig-scale sets

The Animal Sanctuary lands mid-table among the Minifig-scale sets. Similar sets have not kept pace with it over the past year, which helps, but it has more copies listed for sale than most sets above it.

#55 of 94
By growth since retail, +48%
+0%+533%
In the bottom half of the group.
$0.14 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.14
Typical
$0.18
About 20% below the group's typical value per piece.
Top sets by growthSince retail
121137 The Mountain Cave+533%
221163 The Redstone Battle+454%
321132 Jungle Temple+403%
5521253 The Animal Sanctuary+48%

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The Animal Sanctuary Questions

How much is LEGO 21253 The Animal Sanctuary worth today?

A new, sealed copy of The Animal Sanctuary is worth about $30 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $23 and $32. Its value has climbed 20% over the last 90 days. On the used market, expect to pay around $25.

When did LEGO 21253 The Animal Sanctuary retire?

The Animal Sanctuary retired in December 2024, having been in production for 12 months, 10 months shorter than the typical Minifig-scale set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Has LEGO 21253 The Animal Sanctuary increased in value?

Yes. The Animal Sanctuary is now worth 48% more than its $19.99 retail price, about 11.7% a year. That is well ahead of the Minifig-scale average of 6.8% a year.

How much could LEGO 21253 The Animal Sanctuary be worth in a year?

If our forecast holds, The Animal Sanctuary should be worth close to $31 next year, about 5% more than today. The short-term reading agrees, with the market reading bullish. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How many pieces does LEGO 21253 The Animal Sanctuary have, and which minifigures are included?

The Animal Sanctuary is built from 206 pieces, about $0.10 each at retail. The 2 minifigures included are Chicken Jockey and Efe. Efe cannot be found in any other set.

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The Animal Sanctuary Reviews

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“The inclusion of Effie, one of the new default skins, is a refreshing change from the usual Steve and Alex characters, showcasing LEGO’s effort to diversify the character options. The overall design is colorful, with the cherry blossom tree being a nice nod to Minecraft's recent updates. The small details, like the chest with food items, the picnic blanket, and the pen for the animals, enhance the set’s interactive potential.”
 

About Minecraft Minifig-scale

The LEGO Minecraft theme is based on the video game Minecraft and a collaboration between Mojang and the LEGO Group. Sets in this theme were all based on the traditional LEGO minifigure scale. Minecraft is a sandbox indie game originally created by Notch (Markus Persson) and later developed and published by Mojang / Microsoft. The official release occurred in 2013 with the first set, Minecraft: Micro World: The Forest, released under LEGO Ideas and was created by Mojang through the LEGO CUUSOO program in 2012. At MineCon 2013, LEGO announced brand new minifigure-scale Minecraft sets.

Minifig-scale was introduced in 2014 and currently consists of 129 sets. As of today, 21137 The Mountain Cave is the most valuable Minifig-scale set with an estimated new/sealed value of $1,583.
Summary
Minecraft Minifig-scale The Animal Sanctuary set 21253 was released in December 2023, retailing for $20, but has since been retired. New, unopened The Animal Sanctuary sets are valued at $30, while used sets can be found for $25 in good condition.
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LEGO® Minecraft® The Animal Sanctuary (21253) is a versatile brick building gift idea for gamers and kids. The toy includes 6 Minecraft animals for girls and boys aged 7+ to care for, and the first appearance of LEGO Minecraft character Efe for gaming-action role play. This plains biome animal set contains 3 areas: a fenced-in play-space with a gate and a room housing a chest full of animal food, including a bone, a carrot and wheat; a picnic area with a table beneath a tree; and a carpet where tired animals can rest. As well as the animal caretaker, Efe, the set’s baby mobs include a Minecraft cat, magenta sheep, wolf, rabbit, cow… and even a Minecraft Baby Zombie. This LEGO Minecraft building set for kids is a video game toy gift idea for kids and animal lovers. It encourages independent role play and integrates easily with other LEGO Minecraft toys (sold separately). For extra digital fun, the LEGO Builder app allows builders to zoom in, rotate models in 3D and track their...
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