Coming in at 112 pieces, the Road Plates (60304) is a bite-sized build from the City lineup. It debuted in 2021 at $19.99.
The $0.178 per piece price point is on the premium side, though the build quality matches.
The Road Plates is a solid entry in the City range — nothing flashy, but well-built and fun.
Key Features
112 pieces — Compact and purpose-built — great for a quick session
$0.178 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
Road Plates collection — Sought-after corner of the City lineup
2021 release — Part of LEGO's modern era with strong design standards
Investment Analysis
With the Road Plates (60304) retiring this year, the investment window is wide open. History shows us that City sets tend to see a price bump once they're no longer available at retail. Now's the time to grab one if you haven't already.
The outlook here? Modest but worth tracking.
At $19.99 retail, the Road Plates is worth grabbing before it disappears. The City aftermarket has been kind to sets like this.
Theme Background
LEGO's City theme is a powerhouse in the LEGO lineup with serious collector following, and the Road Plates is a 2021 release that lands in a great entry point into the City theme at $19.99. At $0.178 per piece, you're paying a premium — though that's typical for City sets in this range.
Within City, the Road Plates sets have carved out their own niche. If you're tracking City for investment or just collecting, the Road Plates releases are usually among the more interesting ones to watch.
Why This Set Is Special
Strong part-out value at 1.7x. Parts are worth $34.63 vs $19.99 retail (1.7x ratio). Theme average is 1.5x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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