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40016 LEGO Valentine's Day Valentine Letter Set
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40016 LEGO Valentine's Day Valentine Letter Set
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LEGO 40016 Valentine Letter Set is a Seasonal set from 2011 currently valued at $17 for new and sealed sets. Originally retailing for $4.99, the set has gained 248% in value since retiring in February 2011, with annual appreciation averaging 12.22%. On the used market, values range from $14 to $17 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Valentine Letter Set since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 40016 Valentine Letter Set is a Seasonal Valentine’s Day set released in 2011, containing 41 pieces. The build features brick-built letters spelling “I love you,” each mounted on individual red base plates. Each base measures approximately 2 x 2 inches, allowing the letters to be displayed together or separately. It was part of the LEGO Seasonal Valentine’s Day subtheme.

A new and sealed Valentine Letter Set is currently valued at around $17, with annual growth of 8.2% that is expected to level off to around 4.3% in the coming year. The average used price is $14 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $11 to $19. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (SG) BrickLink store ClearAllbricks $10.96
-36.9%
(DE) BrickLink store barando $14.27
-17.8%
(US) eBay listing for Valentine Letter Set $16.84
-3.0%
(US) BrickLink store Constructibles $17.99
+3.6%
(DK) BrickLink store Maxprime $18.99
+9.4%
(US) Brand New, Factory sealed Polybag. Stored in a smoke-free & A/C controlled environm... $19.20
+10.6%

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 40016 Valentine Letter Set.

Sets in Seasonal / Valentine's Day

40824 Sweetheart Tweety Bird

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2025
Pieces 412
Availability Exclusive (Retiring soon)
40824 LEGO Valentine's Day Sweetheart Tweety Bird
Retail $34.99
Available at retail
Retiring soon

40867 Love Letters

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2026
Pieces 345
Availability Retail
40867 LEGO Valentine's Day Love Letters
Retail $19.99
Available at retail

40522 Valentine Lovebirds

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2022
Pieces 298
Availability Retired
40522 LEGO Valentine's Day Valentine Lovebirds
Retail $12.99
Value $39.95
Growth  +207.5%
Annual growth 29.4%

40821 Love Bears

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2025
Pieces 287
Availability Retired
40821 LEGO Valentine's Day Love Bears
Retail $14.99
Value $20.71
Growth  +38.2%

40886 Penguins in Love

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2026
Pieces 278
Availability Retired
40886 LEGO Valentine's Day Penguins in Love
promotional
Value $16.99

40462 Valentine's Brown Bear

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2021
Pieces 245
Availability Retired
40462 LEGO Valentine's Day Valentine's Brown Bear
Retail $14.99
Value $18.49
Growth  +23.3%
Annual growth 6.0%

40679 Love Gift Box

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2024
Pieces 159
Availability Retired
40679 LEGO Valentine's Day Love Gift Box
promotional
Value $14.00
Annual growth 13.3%

40201 Valentine's Cupid Dog

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2016
Pieces 150
Availability Retired
40201 LEGO Valentine's Day Valentine's Cupid Dog
Retail $9.99
Value $29.68
Growth  +197.1%
Annual growth 7.3%

40085 LEGO Valentine

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2014
Pieces 127
Availability Retired
40085 Valentine's Day LEGO Valentine
Retail $9.99
Value $19.77
Growth  +97.9%
Annual growth 6.9%

40236 Romantic Valentine Picnic

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2017
Pieces / Minifigs 126 / 2
Availability Retired
40236 LEGO Valentine's Day Romantic Valentine Picnic
Retail $9.99
Value $24.64
Growth  +146.6%
Annual growth 5.9%

40120 Valentine's Day Dinner

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 114 / 2
Availability Retired
40120 LEGO Valentine's Day Dinner
Retail $9.99
Value $22.82
Growth  +128.4%
Annual growth 3.6%

40187 Flower Display

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2018
Pieces 100
Availability Retired
40187 LEGO Valentine's Day Flower Display
Retail $5.99
Value $13.91
Growth  +132.2%
Annual growth 6.1%

40051 Valentine's Day Heart Box

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2013
Pieces 54
Availability Retired
40051 LEGO Valentine's Day Heart Box
Retail $4.99
Value $19.97
Growth  +300.2%
Annual growth 5.6%

40015 Heart Book

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2011
Pieces 51
Availability Retired
40015 LEGO Valentine's Day Heart Book
Retail $4.99
Value $15.87
Growth  +218.0%
Annual growth 4.5%

40029 Valentine's Day Box

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2012
Pieces 51
Availability Retired
40029 LEGO Valentine's Day Box
Retail $4.99
Value $18.37
Growth  +268.1%
Annual growth 9.3%

40004 Heart

Theme / Subtheme Seasonal / Valentine's Day
Year 2010
Pieces 26
Availability Retired
40004 LEGO Valentine's Day Heart
Retail $4.99
Value $22.78
Growth  +356.5%
Annual growth 5.2%

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Valentine Letter Set Reviews

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Is this LEGO set a good investment?
“Although annual growth has eased slightly over the past year, Valentine Letter Set continues to represent a solid investment for Seasonal enthusiasts. Over recent years, Valentine Letter Set has maintained an average yearly return of about 8%, with any future decline expected to be no more than one or two percentage points. In comparison, most Seasonal sets average an annual return closer to 6%.”
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About Seasonal Valentine's Day

LEGO Seasonal Valentine's Day sets are special edition sets released to celebrate Valentine's Day. These sets typically feature romantic themes and symbols associated with the holiday, such as hearts, flowers, and couples. Notable examples include the "Valentine's Day Heart Box" (Set 40236), which includes a buildable heart-shaped box with a teddy bear and a rose inside, and the "Valentine's Brown Bear" (Set 40462), featuring a buildable bear holding a heart. These sets are designed to capture the spirit of love and romance, making them popular gifts and decorations for Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day was introduced in 2010 and currently consists of 17 sets.
Summary
Seasonal Valentine's Day Valentine Letter Set set 40016 was released on January 4, 2011, retailing for $5, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $17, used ones can be found for $14.
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This Valentine's Day, build a special message to your valentine. Say 'I love you' in bricks! Each letter comes on its own red base plate. Makes a special keepsake for LEGO fans. Build this special keepsake for your valentine! Makes a great gift!
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