LEGO Build 'n' Play Circus Theme 2221-1
LEGO Build 'n' Play Circus Theme (2221-1) is worth about $119 on the secondary market today. It has 81 pieces, belongs to the Duplo theme and was released in 1996. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 2221-1
- Theme
- Duplo
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 81
- Minifigures
- 4
- Market value
- $119
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Build 'n' Play Circus Theme
- LEGO Duplo Figure - Female, Adult Woman, Red Legs, Blue Top with Lace Collar Pattern, Brown Hair, Nougat Head (75472)
- LEGO Duplo Figure, Male, Blue Legs, White Two Button Cardigan, Brown Hair (75466)
- LEGO Duplo Figure, Child Type 2 Girl, Blue Legs, Red Torso With Flowers Pattern, Collar And 2 Buttons, Yellow Arms, Brown Hair
- LEGO Duplo Figure, Male Clown, Red Legs, Yellow Top with 2 Buttons, Blue Arms, Red Aviator Helmet
Build 'n' Play Circus Theme value by year
From $15 in 1996 to $119 in 2026 so far: +680%. Its highest year was 2023, at $123.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $119 | +32.8% |
| 2025 | $90 | −27.1% |
| 2023 | $123 | +11.9% |
| 2021 | $110 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | $103 | −1.4% |
| 2017 | $105 | +45.3% |
| 2015 | $72 | +22.6% |
| 2013 | $59 | −27.2% |
| 2011 | $81 | +95.6% |
| 2009 | $41 | +7.8% |
| 2007 | $38 | −2.8% |
| 2005 | $39 | −23.4% |
| 2003 | $51 | +19.4% |
| 2001 | $43 | +120.7% |
| 1999 | $20 | −8.5% |
| 1997 | $21 | +39.2% |
| 1996 | $15 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $9 together, roughly 8% of the set's value — about typical for Duplo sets (typically 10%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Build 'n' Play Circus Theme (2221-1) worth?
LEGO Build 'n' Play Circus Theme is worth approximately $119 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Build 'n' Play Circus Theme retired?
Yes — Build 'n' Play Circus Theme (2221-1) 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.
Why is LEGO Build 'n' Play Circus Theme so expensive?
Build 'n' Play Circus Theme was released in 1996 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.