LEGO dropped the Minions and Gru's Family Mansion (75583) in 2024 as part of the Despicable Me Despicable Me 4 collection — a solid build with a good amount of detail at 868 pieces with a retail price of $99.99. You get 9 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.115, which is solid for what you're getting.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what Despicable Me does best.
Key Features
868 pieces — A well-balanced build that hits the sweet spot
9 minifigures — Great character selection from the Despicable Me universe
$0.115 per piece — Better value than the Despicable Me average
Despicable Me 4 subtheme — A popular subcategory within Despicable Me
Released 2024 — Despicable Me sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Minions and Gru's Family Mansion falls under the LEGO Despicable Me theme, sitting in the Despicable Me 4 subtheme — a dedicated part of the LEGO catalog. Launched in 2024 at $99.99, it sits in the accessible end of Despicable Me. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.115, which is reasonable for what Despicable Me typically runs.
The Despicable Me 4 subcategory within Despicable Me 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 Despicable Me collection.
Why This Set Is Special
Most minifigures in Despicable Me. With 9 minifigures, this has more figures than any other Despicable Me set.
#2 largest in Despicable Me — At 868 pieces, this ranks #2 out of 11 sets in Despicable Me by piece count.
Strong part-out value at 1.9x — Parts are worth $192.64 vs $99.99 retail (1.9x ratio). Theme average is 2.0x.
Trading below retail — Currently at $78.99, 21% below its $99.99 RRP — a potential opportunity if fundamentals are strong.
Frequently Asked Questions
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