Coming in at 131 pieces, the Miles 'Tails' Prower (40628) is a smaller set that's great for a quick session from the BrickHeadz lineup. It debuted in 2023 at $9.99.
At $0.076 per piece, you're getting excellent bang for your buck here.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what BrickHeadz does best.
Key Features
131 pieces — Compact and purpose-built — great for a quick session
$0.076 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
Sonic the Hedgehog collection — Sought-after corner of the BrickHeadz lineup
Released 2023 — BrickHeadz sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Miles 'Tails' Prower falls under the LEGO BrickHeadz theme, sitting in the Sonic the Hedgehog subtheme — a dedicated part of the LEGO catalog. Launched in 2023 at $9.99, it sits in the accessible end of BrickHeadz. At $0.076 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.
The Sonic the Hedgehog subcategory within BrickHeadz 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 BrickHeadz collection.
Why This Set Is Special
130% above retail. Now trading at $23.00, up 130% from $9.99 RRP — a 100% annualized return over 1.2 years since retirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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