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LEGO 2008 / Architecture Sets

In 2008, LEGO released 4 Architecture sets across 2 subthemes, all of these sets have been retired. Subthemes for that year included Brickstructures and Landmark Series. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $100, today those sets are valued around $2,781, a growth of 2682%.
Most valuable 2008 LEGO Architecture set
19710 Sears Tower $1,333.33
Largest 2008 LEGO Architecture set
19720 John Hancock Center 69 pieces
Most owned 2008 Architecture set
21000 Sears Tower
4 sets

19710 Sears Tower

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Brickstructures
Year 2008
Pieces 68
Availability Retired
19710 LEGO Architecture Brickstructures Sears Tower
Retail $29.99
Value $1,333.33
Growth  +4345.9%
Annual growth 13.2%

19720 John Hancock Center

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Brickstructures
Year 2008
Pieces 69
Availability Retired
19720 LEGO Architecture Brickstructures John Hancock Center
Retail $29.99
Value $1,111.07
Growth  +3604.8%
Annual growth 13.7%

21000 Sears Tower

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Landmark Series
Year 2008
Pieces 69
Availability Retired
21000 LEGO Architecture Sears Tower
Retail $19.99
Value $162.26
Growth  +711.7%
Annual growth 6.9%

21001 John Hancock Center

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Landmark Series
Year 2008
Pieces 69
Availability Retired
21001 LEGO Architecture John Hancock Center
Retail $19.99
Value $173.93
Growth  +770.1%
Annual growth 16.0%

Year Pricing

Retail
$99.96   (for all 4 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$2,780.59
Growth
+2681.70%
Annual growth
+12.23%
Used
Value
$2,111.01

Subtheme Pricing

2008 / Architecture
Annual growth
Brickstructures
+13.25%
Landmark Series
+8.30%

Subthemes

2008 / Architecture
Sets
Brickstructures
2
Landmark Series
2

2008 Set Lifespans

The average lifespan of a 2008 Architecture set is 35 months where 21001 John Hancock Center had the longest lifespan of 36 months.
John Hancock Center
Sears Tower
Average (35 months)
Lifespan in months
0
18
36

Community Stats

The following are the top 4 most owned 2008 Architecture sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Sears Tower
#2John Hancock Center
#3John Hancock Center
#4Sears Tower

About LEGO Architecture

The Architecture theme which was introduced in 2008 contains sets designed by Chicago architect Adam Reed Tucker based on real structures. Adam Reed Tucker's sets focus on incredible man-made sights and structures based upon the real world and comprised of microscale models. Unlike most LEGO, Architecture sets are typically not meant for playing but rather designed for display. The debut sets, released in 2008, were of two Chicagoan classics: Willis Tower, and John Hancock Center then New York City's Empire State Building, followed by Seattle’s Space Needle.
2008 LEGO Sets
2008 celebrated two milestones: the 50th anniversary of the LEGO brick and the 30th anniversary of the minifigure. LEGO Cuusoo (later LEGO Ideas) launched in Japan, paving the way for fan-designed sets. Indiana Jones joined Star Wars as LEGO’s second Lucasfilm theme, and Speed Racer appeared briefly alongside it. In-house lines included Agents and the debut of LEGO Architecture, aimed at adult collectors. The Green Grocer (10185) further elevated the Modular Buildings line, confirming its status among LEGO’s most prestigious collections.