LEGO NEX 6221-1
LEGO NEX (6221-1) is worth about $101 on the secondary market today, against a $13 retail price. It has 39 pieces, belongs to the HERO Factory theme and was released in 2012. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6221-1
- Theme
- HERO Factory
- Subtheme
- Breakout
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 39
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $13
- Market value
- $101
- Used value
- $10
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2013
NEX value by year
From $8 in 2013 to $95 in 2026 so far: +1094%. Its highest year was 2026, at $95.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $95 | +120.8% |
| 2025 | $43 | +6.1% |
| 2024 | $41 | −0.7% |
| 2023 | $41 | −4.8% |
| 2022 | $43 | −10.7% |
| 2021 | $48 | +31.9% |
| 2020 | $36 | +10.2% |
| 2019 | $33 | +18.1% |
| 2018 | $28 | +21.1% |
| 2017 | $23 | +65.5% |
| 2016 | $14 | +26.6% |
| 2015 | $11 | +27.5% |
| 2014 | $9 | +8.7% |
| 2013 | $8 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO NEX (6221-1) worth?
LEGO NEX is worth approximately $101 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO NEX retired?
Yes — NEX (6221-1) 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 NEX gone up in value?
Yes. NEX launched at $13 and now trades around $101, an increase of 676.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for NEX?
At its $13 retail price across 39 pieces, NEX works out to about $0.333 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO NEX a good investment?
NEX currently trades 676.5% above its $13 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 NEX so expensive?
NEX was released in 2012 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.