LEGO Sungnyemun 21016-1
LEGO Sungnyemun (21016-1) is worth about $312 on the secondary market today, against a $49 retail price. It has 325 pieces, belongs to the Architecture 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
- 21016-1
- Theme
- Architecture
- Subtheme
- Landmark Series
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 325
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $49
- Market value
- $313
- Used value
- $107
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2013
Sungnyemun value by year
From $56 in 2013 to $300 in 2026 so far: +438%. Its highest year was 2022, at $382.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $300 | −1.3% |
| 2025 | $304 | −7.5% |
| 2024 | $329 | −13.4% |
| 2023 | $380 | −0.7% |
| 2022 | $382 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $372 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | $353 | +25.8% |
| 2019 | $280 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | $280 | +31.3% |
| 2017 | $213 | −10.2% |
| 2016 | $238 | +29.2% |
| 2015 | $184 | +54.9% |
| 2014 | $119 | +112.9% |
| 2013 | $56 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Sungnyemun (21016-1) worth?
LEGO Sungnyemun is worth approximately $312 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Sungnyemun retired?
Yes — Sungnyemun (21016-1) 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 Sungnyemun gone up in value?
Yes. Sungnyemun launched at $49 and now trades around $312, an increase of 537.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Sungnyemun?
At its $49 retail price across 325 pieces, Sungnyemun works out to about $0.151 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Sungnyemun a good investment?
Sungnyemun currently trades 537.8% above its $49 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 Sungnyemun so expensive?
Sungnyemun 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.