LEGO Sydney Opera House 21012-1
LEGO Sydney Opera House (21012-1) is worth about $180 sealed (retail $40). Retired 2014 · 270 pieces · 2012 Architecture. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 21012-1
- Theme
- Architecture
- Subtheme
- Landmark Series
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 270
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $40
- Market value
- $180
- Used value
- $40
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2014
Sydney Opera House value by year
From $45 in 2015 to $180 today: +300%. Its highest year was 2023, at $149.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | $180 | +30.7% |
| 2026 (so far) | $129 | −5.9% |
| 2025 | $137 | −0.9% |
| 2024 | $139 | −7.0% |
| 2023 | $149 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $144 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $143 | +24.6% |
| 2020 | $115 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | $112 | +8.8% |
| 2018 | $103 | +35.3% |
| 2017 | $76 | +18.1% |
| 2016 | $65 | +43.9% |
| 2015 | $45 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Sydney Opera House (21012-1) worth?
LEGO Sydney Opera House is worth approximately $180 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Sydney Opera House retired?
Yes — Sydney Opera House (21012-1) 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 Sydney Opera House gone up in value?
Yes. Sydney Opera House launched at $40 and now trades around $180, an increase of 348.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Sydney Opera House?
At its $40 retail price across 270 pieces, Sydney Opera House works out to about $0.148 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Sydney Opera House a good investment?
Sydney Opera House currently trades 348.9% above its $40 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 Sydney Opera House so expensive?
Sydney Opera House 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.