LEGO Big Ben 10253-1
LEGO Big Ben (10253-1) is worth about $523 on the secondary market today, against a $325 retail price. It has 4,163 pieces, belongs to the Creator Expert theme and was released in 2016. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 10253-1
- Theme
- Creator Expert
- Subtheme
- Landmarks
- Year
- 2016
- Pieces
- 4,163
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $325
- Market value
- $523
- Used value
- $222
- Released
- 2016
- Retirement
- Retired in 2018
Big Ben value by year
From $302 in 2016 to $525 in 2026 so far: +74%. Its highest year was 2026, at $525.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $525 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $509 | +14.0% |
| 2024 | $447 | −1.9% |
| 2023 | $455 | −1.7% |
| 2022 | $463 | −1.2% |
| 2021 | $469 | +15.5% |
| 2020 | $406 | +39.9% |
| 2019 | $290 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | $287 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | $287 | −5.0% |
| 2016 | $302 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Big Ben (10253-1) worth?
LEGO Big Ben is worth approximately $523 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Big Ben retired?
Yes — Big Ben (10253-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Big Ben gone up in value?
Yes. Big Ben launched at $325 and now trades around $523, an increase of 60.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Big Ben?
At its $325 retail price across 4,163 pieces, Big Ben works out to about $0.078 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Big Ben a good investment?
Big Ben currently trades 60.9% above its $325 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Big Ben so expensive?
Big Ben was released in 2016 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.