LEGO dropped the Lakitu Sky World (71389) in 2021 as part of the Super Mario Expansion Set collection — a fun, focused build at 484 pieces with a retail price of $39.99. It comes packed with 3 minifigs — always a nice bonus for collectors.
At $0.083 per piece, the value here is reasonable — right in line with what you'd expect from Super Mario.
The Super Mario license gives the Lakitu Sky World a built-in audience — something that often shows up in aftermarket pricing once production stops.
Key Features
484 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
3 minifigures — Collectible characters from Super Mario
$0.083 per piece — Better value than the Super Mario average
Expansion Set subtheme — A popular subcategory within Super Mario
2021 release — Part of LEGO's modern era with strong design standards
Theme Background
LEGO's Super Mario theme is a theme with its own loyal following, and the Lakitu Sky World is a 2021 release that lands in a great entry point into the Super Mario theme at $39.99. The $0.083 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in Super Mario right now.
Within Super Mario, the Expansion Set sets have carved out their own niche. If you're tracking Super Mario for investment or just collecting, the Expansion Set releases are usually among the more interesting ones to watch.
Why This Set Is Special
Top 10% value in Super Mario. At $0.083 per piece (#9 of 96), this is one of the best value-for-money sets in Super Mario.
Strong part-out value at 1.6x — Parts are worth $64.16 vs $39.99 retail (1.6x ratio). Theme average is 2.5x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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