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30012 LEGO City Airport Microlight
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LEGO 30012 Microlight is a City set currently valued at $6 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.16% since release. On the used market, values range from $3 to $4 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $5 and $7.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Microlight since February 2021. Very high accuracy
LEGO 30012 Microlight is a City Airport promotional polybag released in 2010, containing 34 pieces and 1 minifigure. The set builds a small microlight aircraft and includes a pilot. It was distributed through multiple regional promotions, including a free giveaway with the Daily Mirror in the UK on October 23, 2010, qualifying LEGO Store purchases in the US, and complimentary copies at Kruidvat in Belgium and the Netherlands in late 2010 and 2011. It was also available at a discounted price at Five Below in the US and sold through an Esso promotion in 2011 for £1.50.

A new and sealed Microlight is currently valued at around $6, with annual growth of 2.1% that is expected to level off to around 1.6% in the coming year. The average used price is $3 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $6 within the next year. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 73% of the set's total value.
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) eBay listing for Microlight $6.11
-3.0%
(US) BrickLink store CALIFORNIA BRICK STORE $6.30
(US) Amazon listing for Microlight $6.62
+5.0%
(US) BrickLink store ibrickshop $7.29
+15.7%
(US) BrickLink store Old Grey Bricks $8.00
+27.0%
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For Sale (Used)

 (UK) Used - No original packaging $2.42
(UK) Used - Complete build with minifig and instructions, no bag or extra parts. Note inst... $2.83
(US) Used - Complete set in excellent condition with instructions. No bag. See image of ac... $2.95
(US) Used - 30012 City Airport Microlight 100% Complete with Minifig and Manual
$4.00
(US) Used - CITY: Police Microlight (30018) 100% Complete With Instructions No Bag
$4.00

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 30012 Microlight.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 30012 Microlight.

Minifigs

Microlight contains 1 minifig. The minifigure is exclusive to this set.
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Male in space jacket
Minifigure wearing a red shirt with 3 silver logos, dark blue arms, blue legs, a blue helmet, and orange sunglasses - cty0196
Exclusive
Value $4.62

Daily Mirror 2010 Autumn Promotion Sets

30010 Fire Chief

Theme / Subtheme City / Fire
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 31 / 1
Availability Retired
30010 LEGO City Fire Chief
Retail $2.99
Value $4.65
Growth  +55.5%
Annual growth 2.4%

30011 Police Dinghy

Theme / Subtheme City / Police
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 16 / 1
Availability Retired
30011 LEGO City Police Dinghy
promotional
Value $8.20
Annual growth 1.9%

30013 Police Buggy

Theme / Subtheme City / Police
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 34 / 1
Availability Retired
30013 LEGO City Police Buggy
Retail $3.99
Value $5.60
Growth  +40.4%
Annual growth 2.7%

30021 Parrot

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional
Year 2010
Pieces 51
Availability Retired
30021 LEGO Creator Parrot
promotional
Value $7.42
Annual growth 5.4%

30041 Piranha

Theme Atlantis
Year 2010
Pieces 49
Availability Retired
30041 LEGO Atlantis Piranha
promotional
Value $9.28
Annual growth 4.7%

30042 Mini Sub

Theme Atlantis
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 36 / 1
Availability Retired
30042 LEGO Atlantis Mini Sub
Retail $3.99
Value $6.85
Growth  +71.7%
Annual growth 3.4%

7808 Yellow Airplane

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Promotional
Year 2009
Pieces 34
Availability Retired
7808 LEGO Creator Yellow Airplane
promotional
Value $5.99
Annual growth 1.5%

30008 Snowman

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Seasonal
Year 2009
Pieces 44
Availability Retired
30008 LEGO Creator Snowman
Retail $3.49
Value $9.81
Growth  +181.1%
Annual growth 4.4%

30009 Christmas Tree

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Seasonal
Year 2009
Pieces 47
Availability Retired
30009 LEGO Creator Christmas Tree
Retail $3.49
Value $7.14
Growth  +104.6%
Annual growth 2.9%

Sets in City / Airport

3182 Airport

Theme / Subtheme City / Airport
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 703 / 5
Availability Retired
3182 LEGO City Airport
Retail $99.99
Value $348.70
Growth  +248.7%
Annual growth 5.3%

3181 Passenger Plane

Theme / Subtheme City / Airport
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 309 / 3
Availability Retired
3181 LEGO City Airport Passenger Plane
Retail $39.99
Value $146.22
Growth  +265.6%
Annual growth 5.5%

3222 Helicopter and Limousine

Theme / Subtheme City / Airport
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 267 / 4
Availability Retired
3222 LEGO City Airport Helicopter and Limousine
Retail $29.99
Value $174.76
Growth  +482.7%
Annual growth 7.5%

7688 LEGO Sports Plane

Theme / Subtheme City / Airport
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 105 / 1
Availability Retired
7688 City Airport LEGO Sports Plane
Retail $15.99
Value $29.07
Growth  +81.8%
Annual growth 4.2%

3178 Seaplane

Theme / Subtheme City / Airport
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 102 / 1
Availability Retired
3178 LEGO City Airport Seaplane
Retail $10.99
Value $25.19
Growth  +129.2%
Annual growth 4.0%

7567 Traveller

Theme / Subtheme City / Airport
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
7567 LEGO City Airport Traveller
Retail $3.99
Value $9.97
Growth  +149.9%
Annual growth 3.8%

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Microlight Reviews

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BrickEconomy Expert Review
“This promotional LEGO set impresses with its simple yet engaging build and diverse part selection, appealing to collectors. The inclusion of a single high-quality minifigure enhances its collectibility, while its playability is noted for its smooth movement. Its standout feature is the unbeatable value, being free with a newspaper.”
 

About City Airport

The LEGO City Airport theme is a subset of the larger LEGO City line, dedicated to capturing the world of aviation in brick form. Introduced in various iterations over the years, this theme includes sets representing airport terminals, a variety of aircraft ranging from commercial airliners to cargo planes, and essential ground vehicles like fuel trucks and baggage carriers.

Airport was introduced in 2005 and currently consists of 31 sets. As of today, 7894 Airport is the most valuable Airport set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $487.
Summary
City Airport Microlight set 30012 was released on October 23, 2010, retailing for $4, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $6, used ones can be found for $3.
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