2021 LEGO Sets

In 2021 LEGO proved once again to be a supurb year for collectors with the release of 723 sets, many highly sought after. This included 151 promotional and special released sets in addition to the 572 retail sets released through LEGO.com, the LEGO store and various other retail channels.

Based on the 723 sets released for that year, the retail value was $31,463.57 with a current value of $50,715.59 for the combined new/factory sealed sets. As of present, the best performing theme for 2021 is currently Ideas which has seen an average annual growth of upwards of 17% to date.

In 2021, LEGO explored digital-physical play with LEGO VIDIYO, a collaboration with Universal Music Group that let users create augmented-reality music videos using minifigures and collectible BeatBits. Although short-lived, the experiment reflected LEGO’s continued pursuit of hybrid play experiences. The LEGO Art series expanded with more display sets inspired by pop culture and design icons, strengthening LEGO’s appeal among adult builders. Established themes such as Star Wars, City, and Technic maintained momentum, while LEGO unveiled prototype bricks made from recycled materials—an early step toward fully sustainable production.