With 159 pieces, the LEGO Minecraft Steve BigFig with Parrot (21148) is a smaller set that's great for a quick session. It launched in 2019 under the Minecraft banner at $14.99.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.094, which is solid for what you're getting.
Licensed Minecraft sets like this tend to attract both LEGO fans and franchise enthusiasts, which keeps demand high even after retirement.
Key Features
159 pieces — Compact and purpose-built — great for a quick session
$0.094 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
BigFig Series 1 collection — Sought-after corner of the Minecraft lineup
Released 2019 — Minecraft sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Minecraft Steve BigFig with Parrot falls under the LEGO Minecraft theme, sitting in the BigFig Series 1 subtheme — a dedicated part of the LEGO catalog. Launched in 2019 at $14.99, it sits in the accessible end of Minecraft. At $0.094 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.
The BigFig Series 1 subcategory within Minecraft has its own collector base, and sets in this range tend to hold interest well after retirement. Worth keeping on the radar if you're building a Minecraft collection.
Why This Set Is Special
567% above retail. Now trading at $99.99, up 567% from $14.99 RRP — a 36% annualized return over 6.2 years since retirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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