Set Facts
- The set was designed by themfledge. The original project has been designed by Hayden P - FlancrestEnterprises at LEGO Ideas. Hayden's original LEGO Ideas submission had 473 parts. The model underwent a few revisions and updates with a few additional parts added.
- The kakapo (Strigops habroptila) is an iconic flightless, nocturnal parrot that is only found in New Zealand.
- The Round 1 BrickLink Designer sets were manufactured beginning in September 2021.
- The model depicts a kakapo, a critically endangered, flightless parrot native to New Zealand, with a current population of just over 200 individuals.
- Constructed from over 1,000 bricks, the free-standing model features rotatable and extendable wings, as well as posable tail feathers.
- The set includes a mini-build baby kakapo alongside the adult kakapo model.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Kakapo Reviews
Brick Fanatics
“The model, which is based on an endangered species of flightless parrot from New Zealand has proven more popular amongst builds than some may have been expecting with a unique and adorable build that may remind some of a larger version of 21301 Birds. The model, which is... More based on an endangered species of flightless parrot from New Zealand has proven more popular amongst builds than some may have been expecting with a unique and adorable build that may remind some of a larger version of 21301 Birds..”
Brickset
“It has also been great to see this project evolve into a set through the BrickLink Designer Program. It is impressive that it was also selected in Round 1. The Kakapo has a more groomed look than the original LEGO Ideas submission. Hayden and his original LEGO Ideas... More submission, as well as this model, have helped raise awareness of the plight of these critically endangered flightless birds.”
Full review at brickset.com
Subtheme Analysis
Annual growth
+8.95% (this set +9.22%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Kakapo currently ranks #15 out of the top most owned sets in BrickLink Designer Program.
About BrickLink Designer Program
The BrickLink Designer Program is a collab between BrickLink and the LEGO group (which now owns BrickLink). The first round of the program tool place in 2021 and was called the 2021 Designer Program.
Designer Program consists of 15 sets that ran from 2021 to 2022. As of today,
910008 Modular Construction Site is the most valuable Designer Program set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $933.
Summary
BrickLink Designer Program Kakapo set 910017 was released in July 2021, retailing for $80, but has since been retired. New, unopened Kakapo sets are valued at $179, while used sets can be found for $91.
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The kakapo (Strigops habroptila) is an iconic flightless, nocturnal parrot that is only found in New Zealand. It is critically endangered and currently has a population of just over 200 individuals.
I chose to design and build the kakapo as I am passionate about New Zealand and its unique wildlife. It is my intention that this model will raise awareness for the kakapo, as well as other endangered species from around the world.
The new and improved design is constructed from just over 1,000 bricks. The model is free-standing and completely flightless, just like a real kakapo! It features rotatable and extendable wings, posable tail feathers, and also comes with a mini-build baby kakapo.
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