LEGO Sets Retiring in 2023 - IGN (2024)

LEGO is a company that’s constantly announcing and releasing new sets. And since production capabilities and retail shelf space are in limited supply, these sets can’t stay available forever. That’s why LEGO is also constantly retiring sets. Since no one wants to miss out on buying a set they’ve had an eye on, it’s good to know what’s going away and when. Below, we’ve hand-picked some of the coolest sets that are scheduled to retire this year. Let’s take a look.

These Sets Are Retiring Soon

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LEGO Horizon Forbidden West Tallneck

One of the most popular LEGO sets with our audience for the past year, this Tallneck from Horizon Forbidden West is ridiculously cool.

20% off

$89.99

$71.99

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LEGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker's X-Wing Fighter

There are other X-Wing LEGO sets, including a new one in the Ultimate Collector Series, but this one hits a nice, easy-on-the-wallet price point.

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$49.99

$39.99

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LEGO Minifigure Series 24 - 6-Pack

LEGO churns through the various series of minifigures pretty quickly. These ones are going away in April 2023, to make way for the Disney 100 sets, and (presumably) series 25.

17% off

$29.99

$25.00

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LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System

All the cool kids from the '80s and '90s had one of these gray wonders, fueling our gaming habits for life.

$269.99

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LEGO Star Wars BD-1

$99.95

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LEGO Star Wars Dagobah Jedi Training Diorama

Yoda's home is Luke's training ground. This display set looks positively swampy, and I especially love the X-Wing wing poking out of the water.

11% off

$89.99

$79.99

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LEGO Star Wars Death Star Trench Run Diorama

The climactic sequence in the original Star Wars film when Luke pilots his X-Wing through the trenches of the Death Star gets re-created in this display-worthy diorama.

$69.99

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LEGO Star Wars Death Star Trash Compactor Diorama

Things get tense in the Death Star trash compactor -- and the walls here actually do compress.

20% off

$89.99

$72.00

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LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship

This set from the Ultimate Collector's Series might be pricy, but it's a big statement piece that's all but guaranteed to spark conversation.

$399.00

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LEGO Technic The Batman – Batmobile

Batman's vehicle looks downright beastly in this LEGO Technic set that features working steering, two light-up bricks, and a spinning flame.

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LEGO Ideas Sonic The Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone

Sonic, we hardly knew ye. This Green Hill Zone set is awesome, but it's on the chopping block (even as new Sonic sets are coming in August). Pick up this one before it goes the way of Sega's hardware business.

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$79.99

$69.99

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LEGO Atari 2600

Gamers of a certain age fondly remember this wood-paneled gaming console. In addition to buildable game cartridges, the LEGO set recreation has some really cool Easter eggs.

$232.90

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LEGO Star Wars The Razor Crest

The Mandalorian's ship is a very cool piece of space tech, and this LEGO version really does it justice.

$139.99

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LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett’s Throne Room

Boba Fett is king in this set that features minifigures of lots of delightful creatures from what was once Jaba's palace.

11% off

$89.99

$79.99

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LEGO Jurassic Park T-Rex Breakout

One of the most memorable scenes in movie history is re-created in LEGO form, with a giant dinosaur scaring some kids and eating a lawyer.

$99.99

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LEGO Icons The Friends Apartments

The Friends apartments are among the most recognizable sets in sitcom history. This sizable LEGO set recreates both domiciles, complete with tons of Easter eggs from the show.

$175.00

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LEGO Harry Potter Hedwig

A number of Harry Potter sets are retiring this year, including this handsome one of Hedwig.

$69.88

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LEGO Jim Lee Batman Collection

If you want to hang a portrait of the Dark Knight made from LEGO on your wall, now's your chance.

$119.95

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LEGO Architecture - The White House

The great presidential suite in Washington D.C. is going away this year -- at least the LEGO version is.

$98.06

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LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster

Is there a more iconic guitar than the Fender Stratocaster? Nope, not a chance. This LEGO set is being retired this year, so grab it before it's gone.

17% off

$119.99

$99.99

You can see all the sets scheduled to retire this year and next on this Reddit thread, which apparently uses data scraped from LEGO's website to keep fans informed.

For more, check out our picks for the best Star Wars LEGO sets, as well as the best LEGO car sets and the best LEGO sets for kids.

Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed or on Mastodon @chrislreed.

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FAQs

What is the most popular LEGO set 2023? ›

It won't be a surprise at all, but 10316 Lord of the Rings: Rivendell has been crowned Best LEGO Set of 2023 by your votes! In the Final Round, 10316 Lord of the Rings: Rivendell bested 21338 A-Frame Cabin handily, winning by 2466 votes to 1005, capping one of the most dominant runs yet!

Why are so many LEGO sets retiring? ›

The most common reason for sets to retire is LEGO wanting to make room for new sets and/or themes. By retiring older sets, LEGO can introduce fresh designs and concepts to keep the brand exciting and relevant.

What LEGO is retiring in 2024? ›

At the end of 2024, the sets currently scheduled to retire include the massive 75290 Mos Eisley Cantina and its many exclusive minifigures. Keep in mind that 75308 R2-D2 is retiring soon too, in case you've been needing to finish the collection of brick-built droids.

What happens to unsold retired LEGO sets? ›

What Happens to Unsold Retired Lego Sets? Once Lego sets retire, the company pulls them from the shelves and retailers give their unsold products to markdown stores. Lego takes what's left and sells it in bulk, donates it or reuses it.

What are the most collectible LEGO sets ever? ›

The 10 Most Valuable LEGO® Sets EVER!
  • Café Corner (10182) ...
  • Green Grocer (10185) ...
  • Ultimate Collectors Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer (75252) ...
  • Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon (75192) ...
  • Eiffel Tower (10181) ...
  • Statue of Liberty (3450) ...
  • Grand Carousel (10196) ...
  • Star Wars Cloud City (10123)
Apr 2, 2024

What is the biggest LEGO set ever? ›

As of November 2021, the largest LEGO set is the LEGO Art World Map. It measures over 65cm high and 104cm wide and includes 11695 pieces, which is 2600 more than the LEGO Titanic and the previous largest set the Colosseum, and 4154 more than the Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon.

Is it possible to get a retired LEGO set? ›

You may be able to still find some older sets through different retailers or online shops. Keep in mind that these aren't our websites so the LEGO Group isn't responsible for their content, and the items they're selling could be new or used. Here's a list of some popular retired LEGO® themes: LEGO® BIONICLE®

Is LEGO losing popularity? ›

Lego reported a 4% rise in consumer sales in 2023, outperforming both a 7% drop in the global toy market and the sales performance of it rivals.

Does LEGO ever bring retired sets back? ›

DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE POPULAR LEGO MODELS

So, grab them while you can. LEGO will almost never bring back a set once it's retired, save for the occasional release or reimagined set years later, so this is your last opportunity to collect these must-have LEGO models.

Who buys retired LEGO? ›

ThePlasticBrick.com pays for a wide variety of used, vintage and unopened LEGO® brand sets. It doesn't matter if you have all the pieces, instructions or boxes. We pay the shipping and do all the work to make it easy on you. You will always get a price that is based on fair market value.

Is LEGO Friends being discontinued? ›

In September 2021, Matthew Ashton, The Lego Group's vice president of design announced that Lego Friends alongside City, Creator, Classic, Technic, Speed Champions, Monkie Kid, Ninjago, Collectible Minifigures and DOTS themes will continue until at least 2023.

How do you know when a LEGO set is going to be retired? ›

The EOL date depends on both the popularity and the theme of the Lego® set. The more popular a set is, the longer it will be on sale. In most cases, however, sets retire after 1 to 3 years after release.

What LEGO sets will be worth money in the future? ›

Let's have a look at different Lego building kits which are excellent for investment in 2024.
  • Lego Icons 10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell. ...
  • Lego Star Wars 75367 Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser. ...
  • Lego Harry Potter 76417 Gringotts Wizarding Bank – Collector's Edition. ...
  • Lego Star Wars 75290 Mos Eisley Cantina.
Mar 3, 2024

Do all retired LEGO sets go up in value? ›

As the modular sets are released and retired, their values will rise over time. So even if those sets haven't yet doubled in value, down the road, they'll gain that value quickly. Some will inevitably become rarer and more expensive than others, but they're a sure bet for any LEGO collection.

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