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31208 LEGO Art Hokusai - The Great Wave
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31208 LEGO Art Hokusai - The Great Wave
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LEGO 31208 Hokusai - The Great Wave is a LEGO Art set valued at $103 for new and sealed sets, up 3% from an original retail price of $99.99. The set retired in September 2026 with annual appreciation averaging 0.80% since. On the used market, values range from $84 to $95 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $110 and $139. Demand signals for the set are strengthening, helped by an approaching retirement and stock running short at LEGO or Amazon.

Hokusai - The Great Wave Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Hokusai - The Great Wave since June 2026. Medium accuracy
LEGO 31208 Hokusai – The Great Wave is a LEGO Art Paintings set released in 2023, containing 1,810 pieces. It builds a dimensional wall art rendition of Katsushika Hokusai’s ukiyo-e print The Great Wave off Kanagawa from the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji series, mounted in a brick-built frame. The set includes a decorative tile with Hokusai’s signature and a premium booklet with background on the artwork and building instructions. A QR code provides access to an accompanying audio soundtrack for the build.

A new and sealed Hokusai - The Great Wave is currently valued at around $103. The average used price is $85 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $120 to $150. Our forecast puts it near $116 by next year. The set was available for 44 months, from January 2023 to September 2026.
Collector and Investor Standing
LEGO Art's Paintings line gives collectors a familiar work they can build and display, and Hokusai - The Great Wave is about as recognizable as paintings get. It has broad appeal among members, while its frequent secondary market trades give investors more to go on.
76/100
Collector
More sought after than most
The Great Wave suits the Paintings line
74/100
Investor
Ahead of most
Wanted by many members
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Art: Hokusai The Great Wave (31208)
BrickEconomy Choice
$97.99
(US) Authentic Lego 31208 The Great Wave Hokusai 1810 Pieces Factory Sealed NEW $98.00
-4.8%
(US) Art Hokusai: The Great Wave (31208) New Sealed $99.00
-3.9%
(US) Hokusai The Great Wave Lego Set 31208 - NEW and SEALED $99.99
-2.9%
(US) 31208 Art The Great Wave Housai | 1810 pcs | Brand New Factory Sealed $99.99
-2.9%
(US) Hokusai - The Great Wave from BrickLink seller BrickCollect11 $99.99
-2.9%
(US) Art Hokusai The Great Wave Framed Japanese Wall Art Building Set 31208 $104.99
+1.9%
(US) 31208 Hokusai The Great Wave NEW SEALED Retired $104.99
+1.9%
(US) Art: Hokusai The Great Wave (31208) $105.99
+2.9%
(US) Hokusai - The Great Wave from BrickLink seller upnorth77 $107.78
+4.7%
(US) Hokusai - The Great Wave from BrickLink seller Josh1oreilly $109.33
+6.2%
(US) Art Hokusai The Great Wave - 31208 - 1810 Pcs - New in Box $109.99
+6.8%
(US) 31208 Art The Great Wave Hokusai | 1810 pcs | Brand New Factory Sealed $110.00
+6.8%
(US) Art 31208 Hokusai The Great Wave Iconic Piece of Japanese Artwork NEW $112.80
+9.5%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 31208 Hokusai - The Great Wave.

Market Momentum

Bullish
As retirement gets closer, LEGO stock is running low, so momentum is trending up.
Demand
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
Retirement popAbout typical
+15% value pop expected
Retires12 months after
Outlook:7% bearish·31% neutral·62% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Paintings sets

Hokusai - The Great Wave ranks in the lower half of the Paintings sets on value.

#6 of 6
By value, $103
$103$300
The least valuable in the group.
All Paintings setsValueSince retail
31221 Gustav Klimt - The Kiss$300At retail
31220 Claude Monet - Bridge Over a Pond of Water Lilies$250At retail
31215 Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers$200At retail
31218 Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape$140At retail
31213 Mona Lisa$130+30%
31208 Hokusai - The Great Wave$103+3%

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Hokusai - The Great Wave Questions

How much is LEGO 31208 Hokusai - The Great Wave worth today?

A new, sealed copy of Hokusai - The Great Wave is worth about $103 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $110 and $139. Used copies are worth about $85.

When did LEGO 31208 Hokusai - The Great Wave retire?

LEGO retired Hokusai - The Great Wave in September 2026 after about 4 years on store shelves. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

How much has LEGO 31208 Hokusai - The Great Wave gone up in value?

Hokusai - The Great Wave is now worth 3% more than its $99.99 retail price, or roughly 0.8% a year on average. That trails the Paintings average of 9.2% a year.

What will LEGO 31208 Hokusai - The Great Wave be worth next year?

By this time next year, the forecast has Hokusai - The Great Wave near $116, about 13% more than today. In the short term the market reads bullish too. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How big is LEGO 31208 Hokusai - The Great Wave?

Hokusai - The Great Wave has 1,810 pieces, or $0.06 per piece at retail.

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Hokusai - The Great Wave Reviews

32 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
Brick Fanatics
“The Great Wave makes a big splash in the world of LEGO Art, recreating the Japanese artist’s iconic woodblock print with smart color choices and a ground-breaking building experience. The first print in Hokusai’s Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series, and easily his most... More recognizable work, The Great Wave off Kanagawa (to give it its full title – why the LEGO set shortens it is beyond us) depicts three boats sailing through a stormy sea, while Fuji rests calmly in the background.”
Full review at www.brickfanatics.com
Jays Brick Blog
“A tribute to Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic and influential woodblock painting, 31208 Hokusai The Great Wave features a unique three-dimensional LEGO build, featuring layers and elements of different shapes to portray the lines and depth of Hokusai’s original artwork.”
Full review at jaysbrickblog.com
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About LEGO Art Paintings

The LEGO Art theme, introduced in 2020, offers mosaic-style sets that let builders recreate iconic artworks and cultural symbols. Within this theme, the Paintings subtheme focuses on renowned masterpieces, providing an immersive building experience with display-worthy results. Notable sets include 31208 Hokusai – The Great Wave (2023), a recreation of Katsushika Hokusai's famous woodblock print; 31213 Mona Lisa (2024), a set capturing Leonardo da Vinci’s enigmatic portrait; and 31215 Vincent van Gogh – Sunflowers (2025), a build featuring adjustable petals and a removable frame for added authenticity. These sets celebrate classic artworks while offering a creative and relaxing experience for art enthusiasts and LEGO fans alike.

Paintings was introduced in 2023 and currently consists of 6 sets. As of today, 31213 Mona Lisa is the most valuable Paintings set with an estimated new/sealed value of $130.
Summary
LEGO Art Paintings Hokusai - The Great Wave set 31208 was released in January 2023, retailing for $100, but has since been retired. New, unopened Hokusai - The Great Wave sets are valued at $103, while used sets can be found for $85.
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Lovers of art and classic paintings will adore this incredible LEGO® Art building set for adults. You can create a LEGO replica of one of the art world’s most iconic works Hokusai’s The Great Wave (31208). During the immersive building process, you can completely relax , and indulge in some creative joy and genuine mindfulness.

Display your artistic passion
Recreate Hokusai’s The Great Wave with layers of LEGO bricks to produce a famously bold and dramatic dimensional piece of art. As you build your own premium home décor, scan the QR code and listen to a soundtrack with content tailor-made to enhance your project. Finish the artwork with a decorative tile featuring Hokusai’s signature, and proudly display on your wall.

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