LEGO William Shakespeare 71004-8
LEGO William Shakespeare (71004-8) is worth about $34 on the secondary market today, against a $4 retail price. It has 8 pieces, belongs to the Collectable Minifigures theme and was released in 2014. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 71004-8
- Theme
- Collectable Minifigures
- Subtheme
- The LEGO Movie Series
- Year
- 2014
- Pieces
- 8
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $4
- Market value
- $34
- Released
- 2014
- Retirement
- Retired in 2014
Minifigures in LEGO William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare value by year
From $3 in 2015 to $34 in 2026 so far: +1077%. Its highest year was 2026, at $34.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $34 | +17.8% |
| 2025 | $29 | +20.7% |
| 2024 | $24 | −5.6% |
| 2023 | $25 | +11.4% |
| 2022 | $23 | +6.0% |
| 2021 | $21 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | $21 | +6.0% |
| 2019 | $20 | +27.6% |
| 2018 | $16 | −5.7% |
| 2017 | $17 | +170.0% |
| 2016 | $6 | +112.1% |
| 2015 | $3 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $27 together, roughly 78% of the set's value — about typical for Collectable Minifigures sets (typically 74%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO William Shakespeare (71004-8) worth?
LEGO William Shakespeare is worth approximately $34 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO William Shakespeare retired?
Yes — William Shakespeare (71004-8) 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 William Shakespeare gone up in value?
Yes. William Shakespeare launched at $4 and now trades around $34, an increase of 750.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for William Shakespeare?
At its $4 retail price across 8 pieces, William Shakespeare works out to about $0.500 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO William Shakespeare a good investment?
William Shakespeare currently trades 750.5% above its $4 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 William Shakespeare so expensive?
William Shakespeare was released in 2014 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.