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LEGO 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas is a Ideas set currently available at retail for $199.99 and is expected to retire soon. Current new-sealed secondary market prices range from $223 to $275, with the average above MSRP at $215. The Jack Skellington minifigure is exclusive to this set and is the most sought-after in the lineup. Lately, the market leans up because retirement is close and LEGO has run out in some regions.

Forecast Model

This shows the set's value since release and where our forecast expects it to go.
LEGO 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas is an Ideas Licensed set released in 2024, containing 2,193 pieces and 8 minifigures. The build presents connectible scenes of Spiral Hill, Jack Skellington’s house, and the Halloween Town Hall with details such as a walking bathtub and a classroom chalkboard. Characters include Jack Skellington, Sally, Santa Claus, Lock, Shock, Barrel, Zero the dog, and a buildable, two-faced The Mayor figure. Originally a fan design, the set is based on the 1993 stop-motion film produced by Tim Burton.

A year from now our forecast has The Nightmare Before Christmas near $230, and around $287 five years out, as it heads into retirement in 2026.
Retirement risk. The Nightmare Before Christmas is expected to retire soon, by the end of 2026.
Collector and Investor Standing
Jack Skellington, Sally and the Mayor of Halloween Town appear in no other set, giving the fan designed Ideas diorama its collector pull. Investor interest is strong too, with plenty of members owning or wanting it and a licensed theme that has held its value well.
90/100
Collector
Among the most wanted
Fan designed Ideas diorama appeals to collectors
94/100
Investor
Among the strongest
Before retirement
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

This chart shows the sales listing trends of 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas.
 (US) Ideas Disney Nightmare Before Christmas 21351, 2193 Pieces, Walking Bathtub
BrickEconomy Choice
$185.00
(US) Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Decor 21351, Sealed, US $197.99
-1.0%
(US) Ideas 21351 Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas - New Sealed $199.98
0.0%
(US) The Nightmare Before Christmas from BrickLink seller roygal $189.99
-5.0%
(US) Ideas: Disney Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas 21351 brand new $199.99
(US) Ideas: Disney Nightmare Before Christmas (21351) Retired Factory Sealed $199.99
(US) Ideas 21351 Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas New Sealed $199.99
(US) Official LEGO The Nightmare Before Christmas
Out of stock
$199.99
(US) The Nightmare Before Christmas from BrickLink seller bldgcelebration $199.99
(US) Ideas: Disney Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas (21351) $200.00
(US) Ideas 21351 Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas New Sealed $205.00
+2.5%
(US) 21351 Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas NEW & SEALED Disney $207.95
+4.0%
(US) Ideas: Disney Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas (21351) $209.98
+5.0%
(US) Ideas 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas [NEW/SEALED] $209.99
+5.0%
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For Sale (Used)

 (GB) LEGO The Nightmare Before Christmas (21351) – 2,193 Piece Ideas Set $251.90

Market Momentum

Bullish
21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas has drawn more attention as LEGO nears its retirement. With stock running out in the US and Canada, member interest is rising for this Ideas set.
DemandTop 25% in Ideas
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
Retirement popStronger than typical
+17% value pop expected
Retires (soon)12 months after
Outlook:7% bearish·26% neutral·67% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Ideas Movie sets

The Nightmare Before Christmas has gone into more collections and wanted lists lately than any of the group's sets still at retail, while it also includes more minifigures than most of the Ideas Movie sets.

$0.09 a piece
Retail price per piece
This set
$0.09
Typical
$0.10
Close to the group's typical retail price per piece.
#1 of 8 still at retail
Members adding it, past 4 months
This set
Typical
About 50% above the rate of the group's sets still at retail.
Ideas Movie sets by valueValueSince retail
21363 The Goonies$330At retail
21341 Hocus Pocus The Sanderson Sister Cottage$330+43%
21330 Home Alone$300At retail
21303 WALL-E$271+351%
21354 Twilight Cullen House$220At retail
21360 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory$220At retail
21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas$200At retail
21314 TRON Legacy$180+414%

Ideas Movie Sets

21370 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2026
Pieces 1,226
Availability Retail
21370 LEGO Ideas E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Retail $139.99
Available at retail

21354 Twilight Cullen House

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2025
Pieces / Minifigs 2,001 / 7
Availability Retail
21354 LEGO Ideas Twilight Cullen House
Retail $219.99
Available at retail

21360 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2025
Pieces / Minifigs 2,025 / 9
Availability Retail (Retiring soon)
21360 LEGO Ideas Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Retail $219.99
Available at retail
Retiring soon

21361 Gremlins Gizmo

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2025
Pieces 1,125
Availability Retail
21361 LEGO Ideas Gremlins Gizmo
Retail $109.99
Available at retail

21363 The Goonies

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2025
Pieces / Minifigs 2,912 / 12
Availability Retail
21363 LEGO Ideas The Goonies
Retail $329.99
Available at retail

21350 Jaws

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2024
Pieces / Minifigs 1,497 / 3
Availability Retail (Retiring soon)
21350 LEGO Ideas Jaws
Retail $149.99
Available at retail
Retiring soon

21341 Hocus Pocus The Sanderson Sister Cottage

Theme Ideas
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 2,316 / 6
Availability Retired
21341 LEGO Ideas Hocus Pocus The Sanderson Sister Cottage
Retail $229.99
Value $329.99
Growth  +43.5%
Annual growth 17.6%

21330 Home Alone

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2021
Pieces / Minifigs 3,955 / 5
Availability Limited retail
21330 LEGO Ideas Home Alone
Retail $299.99
Available at retail

21314 TRON Legacy

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2018
Pieces / Minifigs 230 / 3
Availability Retired
21314 LEGO Ideas TRON Legacy
Retail $34.99
Value $179.98
Growth  +414.4%
Annual growth 26.7%

21303 WALL-E

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2015
Pieces 677
Availability Retired
21303 LEGO Ideas WALL-E
Retail $59.99
Value $270.80
Growth  +351.4%
Annual growth 16.3%

21108 Ghostbusters Ecto-1

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2014
Pieces / Minifigs 508 / 4
Availability Retired
21108 LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1
Retail $49.99
Value $176.14
Growth  +252.4%
Annual growth 13.4%

Sets in Ideas / Licensed

21348 Dungeons & Dragons Red Dragon's Tale

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2024
Pieces / Minifigs 3,745 / 11
Availability Retired
21348 LEGO Ideas Dungeons & Dragons Red Dragon's Tale
Retail $359.99
Value $540.00
Growth  +50.0%

21344 Orient Express

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 2,540 / 8
Availability Retired
21344 LEGO Ideas Orient Express
Retail $299.99
Value $476.12
Growth  +58.7%

21347 Red London Telephone Box

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2024
Pieces 1,460
Availability Retired
21347 LEGO Ideas Red London Telephone Box
Retail $114.99
Value $120.00
Growth  +4.4%

21352 Magic of Disney

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2024
Pieces / Minifigs 1,103 / 4
Availability Retired
21352 LEGO Ideas Magic of Disney
Retail $99.99
Value $100.30
Growth  +0.3%

21339 BTS Dynamite

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 749 / 7
Availability Retired
21339 LEGO Ideas BTS Dynamite
Retail $99.99
Value $97.84

21357 Disney Pixar Luxo Jr.

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2025
Pieces 613
Availability Retail
21357 LEGO Ideas Disney Pixar Luxo Jr.
Retail $69.99
Available at retail

21345 Polaroid Camera

Theme / Subtheme Ideas / Licensed
Year 2024
Pieces 516
Availability Retail (Retiring soon)
21345 LEGO Ideas Polaroid Camera
Retail $79.99
Available at retail
Retiring soon

The Nightmare Before Christmas Questions

How much is LEGO 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas worth today?

Right now, The Nightmare Before Christmas is valued at $215 new. Used copies are worth about $166.

Is LEGO 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas still available?

Yes. The Nightmare Before Christmas has been on store shelves since September 2024 and is still available. Retirement looks close, so it may not stay on shelves much longer.

How does the value of LEGO 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas compare with its retail price?

The Nightmare Before Christmas is valued 7% above its $199.99 retail price, at $215.

What will LEGO 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas be worth next year?

BrickEconomy's forecast puts The Nightmare Before Christmas near $230 in twelve months, about 7% more than today. In the short term the market reads bullish too. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas?

The set contains 2,193 pieces, or $0.09 per piece at retail, with 8 minifigures: Barrel, Jack Skellington, Lock, Sally, Santa Claus, Shock, Skeleton and The Mayor of Halloween Town. Together the minifigures are worth about $107, about half of the set's value, and Jack Skellington is the most valuable at $33. Seven of them are exclusive to this set.

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My Collection

The Nightmare Before Christmas Reviews

25 reviews
4.9
Collectors
Investors
Jays Brick Blog
“The LEGO Nightmare Before Christmas set includes eight beloved Disney characters: Jack Skellington, Sally, Santa Claus, Lock, Shock, Barrel, Zero the dog, and a two-faced brick-built figure of The Mayor. Comparing it to the original Ideas submission by Simon Scott, you can... More clearly see that LEGO have scaled down and dramatically simplified the design, which is going to disappoint some of the fans that voted for this particular design.”
Full review at jaysbrickblog.com
“Clocking in at 2,193 pieces, the set contains a trio of builds inspired by Halloween Town: the Town Hall, Jack’s house, and of course, the iconic Spiral Hill, complete with the moon floating perfectly in the background. The shapes of the builds really do a lot to capture the... More kooky, stylized designs of the buildings from the 1993 movie—even Spiral Hill is done with some clever techniques to create its unique curvature in Lego.”
Full review at gizmodo.com
Excerpts from third-party reviews

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.
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Build nostalgia for a classic Tim Burton movie with the LEGO Ideas Disney Tim Burtons The Nightmare Before Christmas diorama kit for adults (21351). A fun holiday gift idea for men, women and any fantasy-film-lovers or movie memorabilia collectors, the set features connectible models of 3 iconic Tim Burtons The Nightmare Before Christmas locations Spiral Hill, Jack Skellingtons house and the Halloween Town Hall. Revel in authentic details, such as the walking bathtub, a chalkboard in Jacks house with his formula for Christmas and a lectern at the Town Hall where Jack gave his speech about Christmas.

A playful LEGO set to display among your Christmas decorations, this includes 8 Tim Burtons The Nightmare Before Christmas characters: Jack Skellington, Sally, Santa Clause, Lock, Shock and Barrel minifigures, plus Zero the dog and a brick-built The Mayor figure with 2 faces.

Find building instructions in the box and on the LEGO Builder app, which also has cool 3D viewing...
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