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William Shakespeare

The LEGO Movie Minifigure Series William Shakespeare

Name: The LEGO Movie Minifigure Series William Shakespeare
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71004-8
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.90 (42 reviews)

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LEGO 71004 William Shakespeare is a collectable minifigure from The LEGO Movie Series that was available for $2.99 and is currently valued at $37. Secondary market prices typically fall between $32 and $40.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set William Shakespeare since August 2021. Very high accuracy

LEGO 71004-8 William Shakespeare is a The LEGO Movie Series minifigure released in 2014, consisting of 7 pieces and 1 minifigure. The minifigure portrays William Shakespeare as he appears in The LEGO Movie, dressed in an ornate green and brown Elizabethan outfit with ruffled collar detailing. It includes a quill pen and a printed tile reading “To build or not to build,” referencing his literary legacy.

A new and sealed William Shakespeare is currently valued at around $37. The average used price is $22 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $38 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $33 to $41.

All regions

All regions 11
United States 11

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) * Best US listing for William Shakespeare *	BrickEconomy Choice $36.95
	(US) Excellent condition	$32.00 -12.5%
	(US) Opened to Verify	$33.37 -8.7%
	(US) Free Shipping	$33.99 -7.0%
	(US) The Movie Series 1 Collectible Minifigures 71004 William Shakespeare SEALED	$36.95 +1.1%
	(US) - New in ziploc bag. Includes instruction booklet. No original bag.	$37.50 +2.6%
	(US) BrickLink store Premium Minifigs	$37.79 +3.4%
	(US) in ziploc bag	$39.99 +9.4%
	(US) The figure has been assembled and does not include packaging or extra pieces	$40.00 +9.4%
	(US) BrickLink store TheHobbyist	$40.00 +9.4%
	(US) FREE shipping on minifig orders over $75	$44.97 +23.0%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed William Shakespeare.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed William Shakespeare.

Minifigs

William Shakespeare contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 1 other set.

Sets in Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series


	The LEGO Movie Series Complete Set Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 94 / 16 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $63.99 Value $154.09 Growth +140.8% Annual growth 5.2% I own this set I want this set

	Taco Tuesday Guy Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 9 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $14.80 Growth +395.0% Annual growth 11.7% I own this set I want this set

	Calamity Drone Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 7 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $10.55 Growth +252.8% Annual growth 9.0% I own this set I want this set

	Wiley Fusebot Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 7 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $5.00 Growth +67.2% Annual growth 4.2% I own this set I want this set

	Wild West Wyldstyle Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 6 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $7.69 Growth +157.2% Annual growth 6.7% I own this set I want this set

	Abraham Lincoln Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 6 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $16.81 Growth +462.2% Annual growth 11.9% I own this set I want this set

	Scribble-Face Bad Cop Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 6 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $5.91 Growth +97.7% Annual growth 3.5% I own this set I want this set

	Marsha Queen of the Mermaids Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 6 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $14.62 Growth +389.0% Annual growth 6.3% I own this set I want this set

	President Business Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 5 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $6.81 Growth +127.8% Annual growth 4.0% I own this set I want this set

	Hard Hat Emmet Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 5 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $6.00 Growth +100.7% Annual growth 5.4% I own this set I want this set

	Mrs. Scratchen-Post Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 5 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $12.34 Growth +312.7% Annual growth 8.1% I own this set I want this set

	Gail the Construction Worker Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 5 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $7.86 Growth +162.9% Annual growth 4.1% I own this set I want this set

	Larry the Barista Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 5 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $7.80 Growth +160.9% Annual growth 8.7% I own this set I want this set

	Velma Staplebot Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 5 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $8.14 Growth +172.2% Annual growth 9.1% I own this set I want this set

	Where are my Pants? Guy Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 5 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $7.90 Growth +164.2% Annual growth 7.5% I own this set I want this set

	Panda Guy Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Pieces / Minifigs 5 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $8.99 Growth +200.7% Annual growth 4.6% I own this set I want this set

	The LEGO Movie Series Random Bag Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Minifigs 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $9.84 Growth +229.1% Annual growth 11.0% I own this set I want this set

	The LEGO Movie Series Sealed Box Theme / Subtheme Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series Year 2014 Minifigs 60 Availability Retired Buy this set at ebay Bricklink	Retail $239.99 Value $379.99 Growth +58.3% Annual growth 4.1% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

71004-8

Name

William Shakespeare

Theme

Minifigure Series

Subtheme

The LEGO Movie Series

Year

2014

Released

January 2014

Retired

December 2014

Availability

Retired

Packaging

Foil Pack

Pieces

7 (PPP $0.43)

Minifigs

1 (Value $43.11)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$2.99

New/Sealed

Value

$36.56

Growth

+1122.74%

Annual growth

+12.99%

2025 growth

+2.96%

Future growth

+8.33% (2-3 year outlook)

90-day change

11.93%

Used

Value

$22.16

Range

$20.66 - $26.60

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$36.95

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$26.39 (IT)

Highest price

$47.41

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$36.56

1 year forecast

$38.23+4.58%

5 year forecast

$50.89+39.19%

$48

$52

William Shakespeare is projected to be valued between $48 - $52 within five years.

Insights

Released in 2014 and retired the same year, William Shakespeare, a Collectable Minifigures entry from The LEGO Movie Series, is a limited-run blind-bag minifigure with distinctive prints and accessories, and its short production run supports scarcity while condition sensitivity and CMF volatility temper upside.

Set Facts

The William Shakespeare minifigure comes with a feather pen, a script, and a collar. It is the first appearance of the Lego bald with long side hair combination head piece.

Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)

United States

$2.99

United Kingdom

£2.49

Canada

$3.49

Europe

€2.49

Australia

$4.99

Barcodes

UPC

738076846139

William Shakespeare Reviews

42 reviews

4.9

Collectors

Investors

Eurobricks

“The parts assortment is not too bad as it include a quill and a 2x2 printed tile which feature an interesting quote "To build or not to build", which is very nice to note for LEGO fans like ourselves to contemplate whether if we should go ahead to build or not to build a... More LEGO set. This is very delightful surprise and I came out with my own rendition of "To brick or not to brick".”

Full review at www.eurobricks.com

FBTB

“William Shakespeare bald head is probably one of my favorite new elements in the series. I am still waiting for LEGO to make just a bald element with no hair but in the meantime, the different iterations we have so far will keep me sated until then. The printed tile has the... More words “To build or not to build” which I feel is a bit of a cop out.”

Full review at www.fbtb.net

Subtheme Analysis

Minifigure Series / The LEGO Movie Series

Sets

Year

2014

Annual growth

+5.21% (this set +12.99%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

William Shakespeare currently ranks #12 out of the top most owned sets in Minifigure Series The LEGO Movie Series.

#12William Shakespeare

#13Calamity Drone

#14Mrs. Scratchen-Post

About Minifigure Series The LEGO Movie Series

The LEGO Movie Series (71004) is a series of collectable minifigures released in January 2014 and includes 16 characters from The LEGO Movie. It includes William Shakespeare, Abraham Lincoln, Panda Guy, Marsha, Queen of the Mermaids, Velma Staplebot, Scribble-Face Bad Cop, Wild West Wyldstyle, Hard Hat Emmet, Gail the Construction Worker, "Where Are My Pants?" Guy, Mrs. Scratchen-Post, Wiley Fusebot, President Business, Calamity Drone, Taco Tuesday Man and Larry the Barista.

The LEGO Movie Series was introduced in 2014 and currently consists of 19 sets. As of today, The LEGO Movie Series Sealed Box is the most valuable The LEGO Movie Series set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $380.

Summary

Minifigure Series The LEGO Movie Series William Shakespeare set 71004 was released in January 2014, retailing for $3, but has since been retired. New, unopened William Shakespeare sets are valued at $37, while used sets can be found for $22 in good condition.

“Some are born Master Builders, some achieve it, and some have it thrust upon them.”

The celebrated wordsmith William Shakespeare is also a celebrated Master Builder, constructing brick creations with the same wit and grace with which he composes epic sonnets and speeches for his plays.

When Emmet addresses the gathered Master Builders at their secret meeting place in Cloud Cuckoo Land, everyone expects him to give a brilliant and rousing speech. But when Emmet’s words fail to inspire, Shakespeare is the first to express his disdain!

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$36.56

Value (in a year)

$41.31

Value (in 2 years)

$46.07

Accuracy

0.962500 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$33.31

Value (in a year)

$35.44

Value (in two years)

$37.58

Accuracy

0.415665 Low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$22.16

Value (low range)

$20.66

Value (high range)

$26.60

Accuracy

0.907500 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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