2000 LEGO Sets

In 2000 LEGO proved once again to be a fantastic year for collectors with the release of 325 sets, many highly sought after. This included 27 promotional and special released sets in addition to the 298 retail sets released through LEGO.com, the LEGO store and various other retail channels.

Based on the 325 sets released for that year, the retail value was $5,850.88 with a current value of $35,525.42 for the combined new/factory sealed sets. As of present, the best performing theme for 2000 is currently Rock Raiders which has seen an average annual growth of upwards of 12% to date. All together 2000 saw the release of sets covering 19 themes and 40 subthemes with Bulk Bricks having the highest release count of 71 sets.

2000 was a year of transition and innovation for LEGO. The company introduced RoboRiders, Knights’ Kingdom, Life on Mars, Studios, and a Soccer/Football theme while retiring veteran designer Jens Nygaard Knudsen, creator of the minifigure. Star Wars launched its first Ultimate Collector Series sets—the X-wing Fighter (7191) and TIE Interceptor (7181)—establishing LEGO’s adult collector market. BIONICLE debuted in select regions, setting the stage for a major global launch. Recognized as 'Toy of the Century,' the LEGO brick entered the new millennium as both a cultural icon and a growing creative platform.