LEGO Tuxedo Cat (21349)

Theme: Ideas
Subtheme: N/A
Pieces: 1710
Retail Price: $99.99
Released: 2024
Retirement Date: 2026-12-31
Status: Available
Market Value: $86.15

About This Set

Coming in at 1,710 pieces, the Tuxedo Cat (21349) is a substantial set with a lot going on from the Ideas lineup. It debuted in 2024 at $99.99.

The price-per-piece lands at $0.058 — that's really strong value.

The Tuxedo Cat 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

1,710 pieces — Big enough to be impressive, packed with interesting techniques
$0.058 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
2024 release — Part of LEGO's modern era with strong design standards

Investment Analysis

With the Tuxedo Cat (21349) 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? Very promising.

Key factors to consider:

At $0.058 per piece, you're getting solid value per dollar spent
The 1,710-piece count puts it in a good spot for aftermarket appreciation

At $99.99 retail, the Tuxedo Cat 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 Tuxedo Cat is a 2024 release that lands in a great entry point into the Ideas theme at $99.99. At $0.058 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.

For collectors and investors, Ideas remains a reliable theme to watch. Sets at this price point tend to find their audience, especially once they start approaching retirement.

Why This Set Is Special

Part-out value 2.6x retail. The individual parts are worth $261.93 on BrickLink — 2.6x the $99.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.

Top 10% value in Ideas — At $0.058 per piece (#4 of 76), this is one of the best value-for-money sets in Ideas.
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 2024 as part of the Ideas theme, the Tuxedo Cat 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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