LEGO Build Me 'Emotions' 45018-1
LEGO Build Me 'Emotions' (45018-1) is estimated at about $193 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $95). Retired 2021 · 188 pieces · 2016 Education.
- Set number
- 45018-1
- Theme
- Education
- Subtheme
- Duplo
- Year
- 2016
- Pieces
- 188
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $95
- Market value
- $193 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Released
- 2016
- Retirement
- Retired in 2021
Build Me 'Emotions' value by year
From $108 in 2016 to $193 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +78%. Its highest year was 2025, at $170.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $193 | +13.2% |
| 2026 (so far) | $161 | −5.3% |
| 2025 | $170 | +49.9% |
| 2024 | $114 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | $108 | −16.9% |
| 2022 | $130 | +38.3% |
| 2021 | $94 | −11.2% |
| 2020 | $106 | +5.6% |
| 2019 | $100 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | $100 | −7.2% |
| 2017 | $108 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | $108 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Build Me 'Emotions' (45018-1) worth?
LEGO Build Me 'Emotions' is worth approximately $193 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Build Me 'Emotions' retired?
Yes — Build Me 'Emotions' (45018-1) 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 Build Me 'Emotions' gone up in value?
Yes. Build Me 'Emotions' launched at $95 and now trades around $193, an increase of 103.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Build Me 'Emotions'?
At its $95 retail price across 188 pieces, Build Me 'Emotions' works out to about $0.505 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Build Me 'Emotions' a good investment?
Build Me 'Emotions' currently trades 103.1% above its $95 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 Build Me 'Emotions' so expensive?
Build Me 'Emotions' 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.