LEGO dropped the The Llama Village (21188) in 2022 as part of the Minecraft Minifig-scale collection — a solid build with a good amount of detail at 1,252 pieces with a retail price of $129.99. You get 6 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.104, 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
1,252 pieces — A well-balanced build that hits the sweet spot
6 minifigures — Great character selection from the Minecraft universe
$0.104 per piece — Better value than the Minecraft average
Minifig-scale subtheme — A popular subcategory within Minecraft
Released 2022 — Minecraft sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The The Llama Village falls under the LEGO Minecraft theme, sitting in the Minifig-scale subtheme — a dedicated part of the LEGO catalog. Launched in 2022 at $129.99, it sits in a solid mid-to-upper range entry in Minecraft. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.104, which is reasonable for what Minecraft typically runs.
The Minifig-scale 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
131% above retail. Now trading at $300.00, up 131% from $129.99 RRP — a 46% annualized return over 2.2 years since retirement.
#3 largest in Minecraft — At 1,252 pieces, this ranks #3 out of 135 sets in Minecraft by piece count.
Strong part-out value at 1.7x — Parts are worth $218.59 vs $129.99 retail (1.7x ratio). Theme average is 1.7x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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