The LEGO Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night (21333) is a substantial set with a lot going on, clocking in at 2,316 pieces. Released in 2022 as part of the Ideas Licensed collection, it retails for $169.99. It comes packed with 1 minifig — always a nice bonus for collectors.
The price-per-piece lands at $0.073 — that's really strong value.
The Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night is one of those sets that works well on a shelf and in a portfolio — a solid all-rounder in the Ideas range.
Key Features
2,316 pieces — A substantial build with real depth and detail
1 minifigure — Collectible character from Ideas
$0.073 per piece — Better value than the Ideas average
Licensed subtheme — A popular subcategory within Ideas
2022 release — Part of LEGO's modern era with strong design standards
Investment Analysis
With the Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night (21333) retiring this year, the investment window is wide open. History shows us that Ideas sets tend to see a price bump once they're no longer available at retail. Now's the time to grab one if you haven't already.
The outlook here? Strong.
Here's what stands out:
At $0.073 per piece, you're getting solid value per dollar spent
Solid piece count at 2,316 — builds in this range tend to hold value well
At $169.99 retail, the Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night is worth grabbing before it disappears. The Ideas aftermarket has been kind to sets like this.
Theme Background
LEGO's Ideas theme is a theme with its own loyal following, and the Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night is a 2022 release that lands in the core of the Ideas catalog at $169.99. The $0.073 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in Ideas right now.
Within Ideas, the Licensed sets have carved out their own niche. If you're tracking Ideas for investment or just collecting, the Licensed releases are usually among the more interesting ones to watch.
Why This Set Is Special
Part-out value 2.0x retail. The individual parts are worth $345.17 on BrickLink — 2.0x the $169.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
18+ adult collector set — Designed for adult builders with more complex techniques and display-quality results.
Retirement Outlook
This set has a projected retirement date of December 2026. Check the retirement countdown above for the latest status.
Released in 2022 as part of the Ideas theme, the Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night has been a part of the LEGO lineup since its debut. Post-retirement, Ideas sets in this price range have historically seen appreciation on the secondary market.
We recommend adding this set to your watchlist to receive alerts when retirement dates are confirmed or pricing changes occur.
Frequently Asked Questions
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