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LEGO 71386 Para-Beetle is a Super Mario set valued at $6 for new and sealed sets, up 20% from an original retail price of $4.99. The set retired in July 2021 with annual appreciation averaging 2.17% since. 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 $9. Lately, the set holds steady as rising member interest balances out a recent dip in its value.

Para-Beetle Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Para-Beetle since July 2021. Very high accuracy
LEGO 71386-6 Para-Beetle is a Super Mario Character Pack Series 2 set released in 2021, containing 10 pieces and 1 buildable character figure. The model depicts a winged beetle-like enemy using the Koopa Troopa shell element, with added connection points for attachable wings and spikes. It was included as one of the characters in Super Mario Character Pack Series 2, a blind-bag assortment designed for interactive play with the LEGO Super Mario starter course figures. The character is based on the Para-Beetle enemy seen in the Mario game series, including appearances in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.

Para-Beetle has climbed about 2.2% a year since retirement and is worth around $6 sealed. If the forecast is right, it keeps going, to about $8 in five years. The average used price is $3 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $8 to $11. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Super Mario Series 2 Character 71386 Minifigures Para Beetle
BrickEconomy Choice
$5.99
(US) 71386 Super Mario Series 2 Character Pack #6 Para-Beetle $5.99
(US) 71386 Super Mario Series 2 Character Pack #6 Para-Beetle $5.99
(US) Para-Beetle from BrickLink seller V22driver $5.00
-16.5%
(US) Para-Beetle from BrickLink seller dfresh $5.33
-11.0%
(US) Para-Beetle from BrickLink seller recordmogul $5.99
(CA) NEW SEALED LEGO Character Packs Super Mario Series 2 (71386) $7.14
+19.2%
(US) (71386) Minifigure Super Mario Bros. Series-2 Para-Beetle $7.77
+29.7%
(US) 71386 Super Mario Para- Beetle Character Series 2 CHAR02-6 $7.85
+31.1%
(US) 71386 "2020 Super Mario Companion" Para- Beetle $7.99
+33.4%
(US) Super Mario Series 2 para-Beetle Character Pack 71386 $8.32
+38.9%
(US) Super Mario Series 2 para-Beetle Character Pack 71386 $8.32
+38.9%
(US) Super Mario 71386 Character Pack Series 2 - Para-Beetle $8.88
+48.2%
(US) 71386 Minifigure Super Mario Series 2 Para-Beetle New $8.97
+49.7%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed Para-Beetle.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed Para-Beetle.

Market Momentum

Neutral
71386 Para-Beetle has eased over the last three months, even as member interest climbs. The set sits below the pace of other retired Super Mario Character Pack Series 2 packs, with 71386 Thwimp leading that group's growth.
SupplyTypical for Super Mario
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers-28% typical for Character Pack Series 2
-33% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:45% bearish·33% neutral·22% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Character Pack Series 2 sets

Para-Beetle places in the middle of the pack among the Character Pack Series 2 sets, largely because it has lost more ground than similar sets over the last twelve months.

#7 of 13
By growth since retail, +20%
+10%+40%
In the top half of the group.
#9 of 10
Used value as a share of new, 56%
50%76%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
Top sets by growthSince retail
1Character Pack Series 2 Complete Set+40%
2Fly Guy+38%
3Character Pack Series 2 Random Bag+20%
7Para-Beetle+20%

Sets in Super Mario / Character Pack Series 2

Foo

Theme / Subtheme Super Mario / Character Pack Series 2
Year 2021
Pieces / Figures 15 / 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Character Pack Series 2 Foo
Retail $4.99
Value $5.99
Growth  +20.0%
Annual growth 3.5%

Ninji

Theme / Subtheme Super Mario / Character Pack Series 2
Year 2021
Pieces / Figures 10 / 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Character Pack Series 2 Ninji
Retail $4.99
Value $5.49
Growth  +10.0%
Annual growth 2.5%

Thwimp

Theme / Subtheme Super Mario / Character Pack Series 2
Year 2021
Pieces / Figures 10 / 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Character Pack Series 2 Thwimp
Retail $4.99
Value $5.96
Growth  +19.4%
Annual growth 6.3%

Bone Goomba

Theme / Subtheme Super Mario / Character Pack Series 2
Year 2021
Pieces / Figures 10 / 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Character Pack Series 2 Bone Goomba
Retail $4.99
Value $5.84
Growth  +17.0%
Annual growth 2.7%

Parachute Goomba

Theme / Subtheme Super Mario / Character Pack Series 2
Year 2021
Pieces / Figures 9 / 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Character Pack Series 2 Parachute Goomba
Retail $4.99
Value $5.78
Growth  +15.8%
Annual growth 3.1%

Huckit Crab

Theme / Subtheme Super Mario / Character Pack Series 2
Year 2021
Pieces / Figures 8 / 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Character Pack Series 2 Huckit Crab
Retail $4.99
Value $5.99
Growth  +20.0%
Annual growth 3.1%

Spiny Cheep Cheep

Theme / Subtheme Super Mario / Character Pack Series 2
Year 2021
Pieces / Figures 8 / 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Character Pack Series 2 Spiny Cheep Cheep
Retail $4.99
Value $5.99
Growth  +20.0%
Annual growth 3.5%

Fly Guy

Theme / Subtheme Super Mario / Character Pack Series 2
Year 2021
Pieces / Figures 7 / 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Character Pack Series 2 Fly Guy
Retail $4.99
Value $6.91
Growth  +38.5%
Annual growth 6.3%

Poison Mushroom

Theme / Subtheme Super Mario / Character Pack Series 2
Year 2021
Pieces / Figures 6 / 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Character Pack Series 2 Poison Mushroom
Retail $4.99
Value $5.89
Growth  +18.0%
Annual growth 7.6%

Character Pack Series 2 Random Bag

Theme / Subtheme Super Mario / Character Pack Series 2
Year 2021
Figures 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Character Pack Series 2 Random Bag
Retail $4.99
Value $6.00
Growth  +20.2%
Annual growth 2.0%

Character Pack Series 2 Complete Set

Theme / Subtheme Super Mario / Character Pack Series 2
Year 2021
Figures 10
Availability Retired
LEGO Character Pack Series 2 Complete Set
Retail $49.99
Value $70.00
Growth  +40.0%
Annual growth 4.3%

Character Pack Series 2 Sealed Box

Theme / Subtheme Super Mario / Character Pack Series 2
Year 2021
Figures 20
Availability Retired
LEGO Character Pack Series 2 Sealed Box
Retail $99.50
Value $109.40
Growth  +9.9%
Annual growth 2.6%

Para-Beetle Questions

How much is the Para-Beetle set worth?

Sealed in its box, Para-Beetle is valued at $6, with most sales landing between $5 and $9. Used copies are worth about $3.

Is LEGO 71386 Para-Beetle still available?

No. LEGO retired Para-Beetle in July 2021 after 6 months on store shelves, about as long as the typical Character Pack Series 2 set. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

How has LEGO 71386 Para-Beetle performed since its release?

Para-Beetle has gained 20% on its original retail price of $4.99, or roughly 2.2% a year on average. That trails the Character Pack Series 2 average of 8.2% a year.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 71386 Para-Beetle?

BrickEconomy's forecast puts Para-Beetle near $6 in twelve months, about 4% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. Demand, supply and price show no clear direction. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How big is LEGO 71386 Para-Beetle?

Para-Beetle has 10 pieces ($0.50 a piece at its retail price).

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Para-Beetle Reviews

22 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
Bricksfanz
“May look like Koopa Troopa hidden within their shell, but Para-Beetles are far more tricky to dispatch than their turtle-like companions. The Para-Beetle first appeared in Super Mario Bros. 3 and take the form of armoured beetle-like, winged creature. The LEGO version uses... More the same shell element as the Koopa Troopa, with a couple of the spikes swapped out for connection points, where you can attach a couple of wings.”
Full review at bricksfanz.com
Brickset
“Para-Beetles are flying Buzzy Beetles, of which a dark blue one featured in series one of the character packs. The shell is a new mold, though, with two holes on the sides for the wings. It takes two scans to defeat this hard-shelled foe.”
Full review at brickset.com

About Super Mario Character Pack Series 2

This is the second series of Character Packs (71386). A random figure is included in each pack. Figures include Huckit Crab, Spiny Cheep Cheep, Ninji, Foo, Parachute Goomba, Para-Beetle, Poison Mushroom, Thwimp, Fly Guy and Bone Goomba. These characters are designed to be used with a Starter Course set, which is required for interactive play.

Character Pack Series 2 was introduced in 2021 and currently consists of 13 sets. As of today, Character Pack Series 2 Sealed Box is the most valuable Character Pack Series 2 set with an estimated new/sealed value of $109.
Summary
Super Mario Character Pack Series 2 Para-Beetle set 71386 was released on January 2, 2021, retailing for $5, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $6, used ones can be found for $3.
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