LEGO The Lab 30111-1
LEGO The Lab (30111-1) is worth about $13 on the secondary market today, against a $6 retail price. It has 34 pieces, belongs to the Harry Potter theme and was released in 2011. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 30111-1
- Theme
- Harry Potter
- Subtheme
- Mini Building Set
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 34
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $6
- Market value
- $13
- Used value
- $3
- Released
- 2011
- Retirement
- Retired in 2011
Minifigures in LEGO The Lab
The Lab value by year
From $5 in 2011 to $9 in 2026 so far: +91%. Its highest year was 2017, at $11.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $9 | +7.9% |
| 2025 | $8 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $8 | −7.0% |
| 2023 | $9 | −9.1% |
| 2022 | $9 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $9 | +7.0% |
| 2020 | $8 | −7.5% |
| 2019 | $9 | −3.8% |
| 2018 | $9 | −13.1% |
| 2017 | $11 | +32.2% |
| 2016 | $8 | +51.3% |
| 2015 | $5 | +11.5% |
| 2014 | $5 | +7.3% |
| 2013 | $5 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | $5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | $5 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $3 together, roughly 21% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO The Lab (30111-1) worth?
LEGO The Lab is worth approximately $13 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO The Lab retired?
Yes — The Lab (30111-1) 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 The Lab gone up in value?
Yes. The Lab launched at $6 and now trades around $13, an increase of 116.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for The Lab?
At its $6 retail price across 34 pieces, The Lab works out to about $0.176 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO The Lab a good investment?
The Lab currently trades 116.5% above its $6 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 The Lab so expensive?
The Lab was released in 2011 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.