LEGO dropped the Valentine Lovebirds (40522) in 2022 as part of the Seasonal Valentine's Day collection — a bite-sized build at 298 pieces with a retail price of $12.99.
The price-per-piece lands at $0.044 — that's really strong value.
Being a LEGO exclusive means this one's trickier to find at discount, but the limited distribution usually pays off for collectors down the road.
Key Features
298 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
LEGO Exclusive — Limited distribution that typically drives stronger aftermarket value
$0.044 per piece — Better value than the Seasonal average
Valentine's Day subtheme — A popular subcategory within Seasonal
2022 release — Part of LEGO's modern era with strong design standards
Theme Background
LEGO's Seasonal theme is a theme with its own loyal following, and the Valentine Lovebirds is a 2022 release that lands in a great entry point into the Seasonal theme at $12.99. The $0.044 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in Seasonal right now.
Within Seasonal, the Valentine's Day sets have carved out their own niche. If you're tracking Seasonal for investment or just collecting, the Valentine's Day releases are usually among the more interesting ones to watch.
Why This Set Is Special
101% above retail. Now trading at $26.08, up 101% from $12.99 RRP — a 37% annualized return over 2.2 years since retirement.
Part-out value 2.2x retail — The individual parts are worth $28.51 on BrickLink — 2.2x the $12.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
Top 10% value in Seasonal — At $0.044 per piece (#7 of 162), this is one of the best value-for-money sets in Seasonal.
LEGO Exclusive — Only available through LEGO.com and official LEGO stores — limited distribution that typically drives stronger post-retirement appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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