LEGO dropped the Venice (21026) in 2016 as part of the Architecture Skylines collection — a bite-sized build at 212 pieces with a retail price of $29.99.
The $0.141 per piece price point is on the premium side, though the build quality matches.
The Venice is a solid entry in the Architecture range — nothing flashy, but well-built and fun.
Key Features
212 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
$0.141 per piece — In line with Architecture pricing
Skylines subtheme — A popular subcategory within Architecture
2016 release — Part of LEGO's modern era with strong design standards
Theme Background
LEGO's Architecture theme is a theme with its own loyal following, and the Venice is a 2016 release that lands in a great entry point into the Architecture theme at $29.99. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.141, which is reasonable for what Architecture typically runs.
Within Architecture, the Skylines sets have carved out their own niche. If you're tracking Architecture for investment or just collecting, the Skylines releases are usually among the more interesting ones to watch.
Why This Set Is Special
943% above retail. Now trading at $312.92, up 943% from $29.99 RRP — a 33% annualized return over 8.2 years since retirement.
Part-out value 5.0x retail — The individual parts are worth $151.31 on BrickLink — 5.0x the $29.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
Frequently Asked Questions
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