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LEGO 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine is a Ideas set valued at $270 for new and sealed sets, up 351% from an original retail price of $59.99. The set retired in December 2017 with annual appreciation averaging 18.45% since. On the used market, values range from $150 to $222 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $236 and $280. Momentum has settled into a steady pattern, with a forecast in line with similar sets and a value that has held level.

The Beatles Yellow Submarine Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set The Beatles Yellow Submarine since December 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine is an Ideas Licensed set released in 2016, containing 550 pieces and 5 minifigures. Inspired by the 1968 animated film Yellow Submarine, it was submitted by fan designer Kevin Szeto on LEGO Ideas and finalized for production by LEGO designer Justin Ramsden. The set includes minifigures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, plus a Jeremy figure. The submarine features a removable top, a cockpit that seats the four Beatles, two rotating propellers, four periscopes, and an adjustable rudder, and accessories include John’s telescope, Paul’s printed 1x2 Love tile, and gear for Ringo.

Sealed copies of The Beatles Yellow Submarine go for about $270 today. Since it retired, the set has grown roughly 18.5% a year, and our forecast puts it near $285 by this time next year. The average used price is $182 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $254 to $299. The 5 included minifigs account for approximately 84% of the set's total value. The set was available for 13 months, from November 2016 to December 2017.
Collector and Investor Standing
The Yellow Submarine brings the Beatles' trip to Pepperland into LEGO, right down to Jeremy Hillary Boob. Collectors have good reason to notice: the band and Jeremy appear as minifigures only here, and Ideas sets have a keen adult following. Broad interest and the licensed theme's steady record give investors plenty to like.
98/100
Collector
Among the most wanted
Jeremy and the band appear only here
76/100
Investor
Stronger than most
Beatles interest and Ideas collectors keep it sought after
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (AU) Ideas The Beatles Yellow Submarine 21306 553pcs RETIRED $205.49
-24.0%
(KR) NEW LEGO 21306 Ideas: The Beatles Yellow Submarine $210.71
-22.1%
(IT) THE BEATLES 21306 IDEAS #015 YELLOW SUBMARINE UNOBTAINABLE NEW SOLD OUT $232.16
-14.1%
(US) The Beatles Yellow Submarine from BrickLink seller Normalkinetic $220.00
-18.6%
(US) The Beatles Yellow Submarine from BrickLink seller briklovrz $235.00
-13.1%
(KR) NEW LEGO Ideas Yellow Submarine 21306 The Beatles Retired Set Collectible $236.16
-12.6%
(US) The Beatles Yellow Submarine from BrickLink seller McBucketsMerch $239.99
-11.2%
(US) - IDEAS - 21306 - THE BEATLES YELLOW SUBMARINE - NEW IN SEALED BOX $244.99
-9.4%
(US) Ideas The Beatles Yellow Submarine Set 21306 NEW NIB SEALED $245.00
-9.4%
(CA) Ideas (21306) The Beatles Yellow Submarine (New in Box) $245.49
-9.2%
(KR) Ideas Yellow Submarine 21306 The Beatles Collectible Retired Set new $248.99
-7.9%
(KR) Ideas 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine 553pcs NEW Sealed Retired $249.00
-7.9%
(CA) Ideas: The Beatles Yellow Submarine (21306) $249.99
-7.5%
(US) Ideas 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine Set, 553 pcs SEALED RETIRED $249.99
-7.5%
(JP) Ideas: The Beatles Yellow Submarine (21306), Unopened From Japan NEW $249.99
-7.5%
(US) The Beatles Yellow Submarine 21306 Building Toy Set 553 Pcs New $250.00
-7.5%
(US) Ideas: The Beatles Yellow Submarine (21306) $250.00
-7.5%
(KR) 21306 Ideas The Beatles Yellow Submarine Brand New Sealed Fast delivery $253.00
-6.4%
(KR) Ideas 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine New Sealed 553 Pieces Retired $253.94
-6.1%
(DE) (AH 2) LEGO Ideas 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine NEW/MIB $254.25
-5.9%
(US) Ideas: The Beatles Yellow Submarine (21306) | New | Retired | Free Ship $254.95
-5.7%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine.

Market Momentum

Neutral
Member demand is rising, but more listings are appearing, so momentum is holding level.
DemandTop 25% in Ideas
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Ideas
Listings up 8% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+11% typical for Licensed
+12% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:5% bearish·83% neutral·12% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

The Beatles Yellow Submarine Minifigs

The Beatles Yellow Submarine contains 5 minifigures. All 5 minifigs are exclusive to this set.
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George
The Beatles - George Harrison - idea027
Exclusive
Value $47.74
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Jeremy
The Beatles - Jeremy Hillary Boob - idea029
Exclusive
Value $32.29
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John
The Beatles - John Lennon - idea025
Exclusive
Value $60.67
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Paul
The Beatles - Paul McCartney - idea026
Exclusive
Value $44.67
idea028
Ringo
The Beatles - Ringo Starr - idea028
Exclusive
Value $41.45

Compared with other Licensed sets

The sets at the bottom of the group all retired between 2023 and 2026. That alone goes a long way to explain why The Beatles Yellow Submarine places near the top of the Licensed sets.

#5 of 25
By growth since retail, +351%
+0%+527%
In the top quarter of the group.
$0.49 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.49
Typical
$0.19
About 3 times the group's typical value per piece.
#7 of 23
Used value as a share of new, 67%
34%86%
In the top half of the group.
#13 of 26 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
Close to the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
121101 Hayabusa+527%
221314 TRON Legacy+414%
321302 The Big Bang Theory+393%
521306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine+351%

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Pieces 771
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Annual growth 6.4%

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Pieces 677
Availability Retired
21303 LEGO Ideas WALL-E
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Value $270.80
Growth  +351.4%
Annual growth 16.3%

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Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 623 / 6
Availability Retired
21304 LEGO Ideas Doctor Who
Retail $59.99
Value $249.99
Growth  +316.7%
Annual growth 15.4%

21308 Adventure Time

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2017
Pieces 495
Availability Retired
21308 LEGO Ideas Adventure Time
Retail $49.99
Value $130.00
Growth  +160.1%
Annual growth 11.4%

21302 The Big Bang Theory

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 484 / 7
Availability Retired
21302 LEGO Ideas The Big Bang Theory
Retail $59.99
Value $295.72
Growth  +392.9%
Annual growth 17.5%

The Beatles Yellow Submarine Questions

How much is LEGO 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine worth today?

A new, sealed copy of The Beatles Yellow Submarine is worth about $270 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $236 and $280. A used copy in good condition goes for about $182.

Has LEGO 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine been retired?

Yes. The Beatles Yellow Submarine left LEGO's shelves in December 2017 after a run of 13 months, 9 months shorter than the typical Licensed set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

How much has LEGO 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine gone up in value?

The Beatles Yellow Submarine is now worth 351% more than its $59.99 retail price, or roughly 18.5% a year on average. That is well ahead of the Licensed average of 6.9% a year.

What will LEGO 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine be worth next year?

By this time next year, the forecast has The Beatles Yellow Submarine near $285, about 6% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. Demand, supply and price signals are mixed or quiet. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces does LEGO 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine have, and which minifigures are included?

The Beatles Yellow Submarine is built from 550 pieces, or $0.11 per piece at retail. The 5 minifigures included are George, Jeremy, John, Paul and Ringo. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $227, about 84% of the set's value, led by John at $61. None of them appears in any other set.

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The Beatles Yellow Submarine Reviews

33 reviews
4.9
Collectors
Investors
The Brothers Brick
“The Beatles’ psychedelic movie of an undersea voyage may be an unusual subject for a LEGO set, but the model is remarkably well designed and fun to play with, and the figures look great. This set will tap into a much broader audience than traditional LEGO themes.”
Full review at www.brothers-brick.com
Brickset
“The submarine is bright and colorful, whimsical, solidly built, well designed, packed with lovely parts, without a sticker in sight and I can't really find any fault at all with it. The minfigures are faithful representations of the screen versions and are instantly... More recognizable.”
Full review at brickset.com
The Brick Fan
“The sub itself has a decent size to it along with the weight which makes it a great display piece. The colors are bright as it should be with the time period of the source material. The minifigures of the four Beatles as well as Jeremy are pretty accurate and are easily... More recognizable.”
Full review at www.thebrickfan.com
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About Ideas Licensed

Licensed is where LEGO Ideas sets based on films, TV series, games, music and brands are filed. Each began as a fan design that reached 10,000 supporters on the Ideas website before LEGO reviewed it, and the fan whose design is made gets a share of the sales. Licensed ideas are harder to get made, because LEGO also needs an agreement with the owner, and many popular projects have stopped at that step.

Licensed was introduced in 2012 and currently consists of 43 sets. As of today, 21348 Dungeons & Dragons Red Dragon's Tale is the most valuable Licensed set with an estimated new/sealed value of $540.
Summary
Ideas Licensed The Beatles Yellow Submarine set 21306 was released in November 2016, retailing for $60, but has since been retired. New, unopened The Beatles Yellow Submarine sets are valued at $270, while used sets can be found for $182.
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Build this LEGO® version of the iconic Yellow Submarine from the famous 1968 film, and journey back to Pepperland with the Fab Four! The submarine features a removable top for easy play, a cockpit that accommodates the included John, Paul, George and Ringo minifigures, two rotating propellers, four periscopes, an adjustable rudder, plus assorted accessory elements that The Beatles have collected on their journey.

The set also includes a Jeremy figure. An ideal gift for fans of LEGO® and The Beatles, it’s great for role-play or to create a colorful retro display.

Includes 4 minifigures: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, plus a Jeremy figure. Yellow Submarine features a removable top, cockpit that fits all four Beatles minifigures, four rotating periscopes, two rotating propellers and an adjustable rudder, plus a removable display stand. Also includes a minifigure display stand. Accessory elements include John's telescope, Paul's 1x2 ‘Love' tile,...
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