With 468 pieces, the LEGO Arcade Machine (40805) is a quick but satisfying build. It launched in 2025 under the Miscellaneous banner at $39.99. The set includes 1 minifigure, adding play and display value.
You're looking at $0.085 per piece, which holds up well against other Miscellaneous sets.
For the price point, the Arcade Machine delivers a clean Miscellaneous build that's easy to recommend.
Key Features
468 pieces — Compact and purpose-built — great for a quick session
1 minifigure — Adds play value and aftermarket appeal
$0.085 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
From 2025 — Modern LEGO design and packaging quality
Investment Analysis
The LEGO Arcade Machine (40805) is set to retire this year, which puts it squarely in the sweet spot for investors. Retail availability is winding down, and aftermarket demand typically picks up from here.
Investment-wise, we'd call this one modest but worth tracking.
A few things worth noting:
The $0.085 price-per-piece is well below average — good sign for value retention
Bottom line: Miscellaneous sets that retire with this profile usually see meaningful appreciation. If you spot the Arcade Machine on sale, don't overthink it.
Theme Background
As a 2025 addition to Miscellaneous, the Arcade Machine slots into the more affordable side of Miscellaneous. Miscellaneous is part of LEGO's broader product lineup, and at $39.99 this set is priced accordingly. At $0.085 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.
The Miscellaneous theme has a broad appeal that crosses over between builders, collectors, and investors. The Arcade Machine fits comfortably into that ecosystem at its price point.
Why This Set Is Special
Part-out value 2.3x retail. The individual parts are worth $89.98 on BrickLink — 2.3x the $39.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
#4 most-wanted in Miscellaneous — With 1,171 collectors wanting this set, it ranks #4 out of 49 Miscellaneous sets by demand — top 8.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions
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