With 95 pieces, the LEGO McLaren Solus GT (30657) is a smaller set that's great for a quick session. It launched in 2023 under the Speed Champions banner at $4.99.
At $0.053 per piece, you're getting excellent bang for your buck here.
Licensed Speed Champions sets like this tend to attract both LEGO fans and franchise enthusiasts, which keeps demand high even after retirement.
Key Features
95 pieces — Compact and purpose-built — great for a quick session
$0.053 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
McLaren collection — Sought-after corner of the Speed Champions lineup
Released 2023 — Speed Champions sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The McLaren Solus GT falls under the LEGO Speed Champions theme, sitting in the McLaren subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2023 at $4.99, it sits in the accessible end of Speed Champions. At $0.053 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.
The McLaren subcategory within Speed Champions 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 Speed Champions collection.
Why This Set Is Special
180% above retail. Now trading at $13.95, up 180% from $4.99 RRP — a 60% annualized return over 2.2 years since retirement.
Part-out value 2.1x retail — The individual parts are worth $10.62 on BrickLink — 2.1x the $4.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
Top 10% value in Speed Champions — At $0.053 per piece (#3 of 92), this is one of the best value-for-money sets in Speed Champions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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