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LEGO Research Institute set 21110-1 box

LEGO Research Institute (21110-1)

The Research Institute (21110-1) is a LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set that was released in August 2014 and retired in February 2015 with a shelf life of 6 months.

This LEGO set has 164 pieces and had a RRP of $19.99 (£15.99 / 19.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.12c (0.10p / 0.12€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 116.5% and now has a value of $43.29 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Dec 21 $56.17 14
Jan 22 $61.44 11
Feb 22 $63.20 9
Mar 22 $56.17 16
Apr 22 $56.17 8
May 22 $66.71 4
Jun 22 $56.17 2
Jul 22 $59.69 2
Aug 22 $70.22 11
Sep 22 $68.46 5
Oct 22 $71.97 6
Nov 22 $66.71 5
Dec 22 $70.22 8
Jan 23 $68.46 6
Feb 23 $73.73 6
Mar 23 $68.46 18
Apr 23 $59.69 4
May 23 $54.42 21
Jun 23 $52.66 3
Jul 23 $59.69 4
Aug 23 $56.17 3
Sep 23 $64.95 3
Oct 23 $57.93 13
Nov 23 $57.93 18
Dec 23 $50.91 10
Jan 24 $57.93 10
Feb 24 $56.17 12
Mar 24 $52.66 2
Apr 24 $63.20 4
May 24 $59.69 7
Jun 24 $56.17 7
Jul 24 $57.93 3
Aug 24 $80.75 4
Sep 24 $56.17 5
Oct 24 $49.15 2
Nov 24 $57.93 5
Dec 24 $54.42 13
Jan 25 $52.66 2
Feb 25 $49.15 5
Mar 25 $63.20 6
Apr 25 $54.42 2
May 25 $68.46 6
Jun 25 $56.17 4
Jul 25 $52.66 4
Aug 25 $61.44 11
Sep 25 $40.38 2
Oct 25 $59.69 5
Nov 25 $43.89 3
Dec 25 $59.69 1
Jan 26 $59.69 3
Feb 26 $75.48 3

Minifigures

This set contains 3 minifigures with a combined value of $19.65. All of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 341 sales of the Research Institute set since Dec 21. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

Value breakdown

The current value of Research Institute is $43.29

The 3 minifigures in this set make up 45% of the total set value.

The Research Scientist Female, White Lab Coat minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 21% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Research Institute

Theme: Ideas and CUUSOO

Set number: 21110-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 11 years, 2 months

Pieces: 164

Minifigures: 3

Released:
US Flag Aug 2, 2014
UK Flag Aug 2, 2014
CA Flag Aug 2, 2014
EU Flag Jan 21, 2015
Retired:
US Flag Dec 14, 2014
UK Flag Feb 2, 2015
CA Flag Dec 14, 2014
EU Flag Feb 2, 2015

Shelf life: 7 months

RRP:
US Flag $19.99
GB Flag £15.99
EU Flag 19.99€
PPP:
US Flag 0.122c
GB Flag 0.098p
EU Flag 0.122€

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $43.29

Increase from RRP: 116.5%

Yearly ROI: 10.4%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Research Scientist Female, White Lab Coat
Least expensive:
Research Scientist Female, Magenta Scarf
% of set value:
45%

Set colors

The Research Institute has 164 pieces and is ranked 5936 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is White

The most common part in this set is Tile 1 x 1 with Groove

Stats

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5936th biggest LEGO set ever made
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76th biggest LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set
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6223rd most valuable LEGO set
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70th most valuable LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Research Institute (21110-1) worth?

The LEGO Research Institute is currently worth $43.29 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $19.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Research Institute?

The LEGO Research Institute (21110-1) contains 164 pieces, making it the 5936th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Research Institute retired?

Yes, the LEGO Research Institute has been retired. It was retired in February 2015 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

How many minifigures are in the LEGO Research Institute?

The LEGO Research Institute contains 3 minifigures, 3 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Research Scientist Female, White Lab Coat, Research Scientist Female, Medium Blue Top, Research Scientist Female, Magenta Scarf.

When was the LEGO Research Institute released?

The LEGO Research Institute (21110-1) was released in August 2014 as part of the Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

Is the LEGO Research Institute a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Research Institute has increased in value by 116.5% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 10.4%.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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