The LEGO Mia's Shopping Play Cube (41408) is a smaller set that's great for a quick session, clocking in at 37 pieces. Released in 2020 as part of the Friends Play Cube Series 2 collection, it retails for $9.99. You get 1 minifigure in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
At $0.270 per piece, it runs a bit higher — but that often reflects larger or more specialized elements.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what Friends does best.
Key Features
37 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
1 minifigure — Collectible character from Friends
$0.270 per piece — In line with Friends pricing
Play Cube Series 2 subtheme — A popular subcategory within Friends
Released 2020 — Friends sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Mia's Shopping Play Cube falls under the LEGO Friends theme, sitting in the Play Cube Series 2 subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2020 at $9.99, it sits in the accessible end of Friends. The $0.270 per piece reflects the specialized elements and licensing that come with Friends.
The Play Cube Series 2 subcategory within Friends 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 Friends collection.
Why This Set Is Special
310% above retail. Now trading at $41.00, up 310% from $9.99 RRP — a 28% annualized return over 5.7 years since retirement.
Strong part-out value at 1.7x — Parts are worth $16.62 vs $9.99 retail (1.7x ratio). Theme average is 1.6x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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