LEGO dropped the James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (10262) in 2018 as part of the Creator Expert Vehicles collection — a mid-range build with plenty to enjoy at 1,290 pieces with a retail price of $149.99.
You're looking at $0.116 per piece, which holds up well against other Creator Expert sets.
LEGO exclusives like the James Bond Aston Martin DB5 tend to fly under the radar at first, but their limited availability makes them interesting long-term holds.
Key Features
1,290 pieces — A well-balanced build that hits the sweet spot
LEGO Exclusive — Limited distribution that typically drives stronger aftermarket value
$0.116 per piece — In line with Creator Expert pricing
Vehicles subtheme — A popular subcategory within Creator Expert
From 2018 — Modern LEGO design and packaging quality
Theme Background
As a 2018 addition to Creator Expert, part of the Vehicles subcollection, the James Bond Aston Martin DB5 slots into a meaningful entry point in the Creator Expert range. Creator expert is consistently one of the top-performing LEGO themes, and at $149.99 this set is priced accordingly. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.116, which is reasonable for what Creator Expert typically runs.
Collectors following Creator Expert specifically should note the Vehicles subtheme — it's a category that tends to draw attention and hold value, especially as sets in this tier age out of production.
Why This Set Is Special
140% above retail. Now trading at $359.99, up 140% from $149.99 RRP — a 23% annualized return over 4.2 years since retirement.
Strong part-out value at 1.7x — Parts are worth $248.18 vs $149.99 retail (1.7x ratio). Theme average is 2.4x.
LEGO Exclusive — Only available through LEGO.com and official LEGO stores — limited distribution that typically drives stronger post-retirement appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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