With 1,959 pieces, the LEGO Monkie Kid's Team Secret HQ (80013) is a big build that delivers on the details. It launched in 2020 under the Monkie Kid banner at $169.99. The set includes 8 minifigures, adding play and display value.
You're looking at $0.087 per piece, which holds up well against other Monkie Kid sets.
LEGO exclusives like the Monkie Kid's Team Secret HQ tend to fly under the radar at first, but their limited availability makes them interesting long-term holds.
Key Features
1,959 pieces — Big enough to be impressive, packed with interesting techniques
8 minifigures — Solid roster of characters for play and display
LEGO Exclusive — Only available through LEGO channels, adding scarcity value
$0.087 per piece — Strong price-per-piece for this theme
A Hero is Born collection — Sought-after corner of the Monkie Kid lineup
From 2020 — Modern LEGO design and packaging quality
Theme Background
As a 2020 addition to Monkie Kid, part of the A Hero is Born subcollection, the Monkie Kid's Team Secret HQ slots into a meaningful entry point in the Monkie Kid range. Monkie kid is part of LEGO's broader product lineup, and at $169.99 this set is priced accordingly. At $0.087 per piece, it punches above its weight on value.
Collectors following Monkie Kid specifically should note the A Hero is Born subtheme — it's a category that tends to draw attention and hold value, especially as sets in this tier age out of production.
Why This Set Is Special
Part-out value 2.2x retail. The individual parts are worth $368.96 on BrickLink — 2.2x the $169.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
#5 most-wanted in Monkie Kid — With 1,203 collectors wanting this set, it ranks #5 out of 51 Monkie Kid sets by demand — top 9.8%.
Top 5 most owned in Monkie Kid — 1,703 collectors report owning this set — #5 of 51 in Monkie Kid.
LEGO Exclusive — Only available through LEGO.com and official LEGO stores — limited distribution that typically drives stronger post-retirement appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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