10303 LEGO Icons Loop Coaster | Add the amazing LEGO Loop Coaster from the LEGO Fairground Collection to your watchlist!

The LEGO Fairground collection sub-theme has become one of the most sought-after series in the world of LEGO Icons enthusiasts, especially the LEGO rollercoaster – LEGO Loop Coaster. Whether you’re a child who loves building and playing, or an adult who treasures the nostalgia of their childhood, the LEGO Fairground collection offer endless hours of entertainment. Not only are they intricately designed, but they also capture the magic and excitement of a real-life carnival or amusement park. Every set in the Fairground series has unique features, ranging from LEGO Ferris Wheels to LEGO Rollercoaster and even a LEGO Carousel. These sets allow us to create and customize our own fun, all while becoming fully immersed in a playful world of our own making. With such a diverse range of options available, it’s no wonder why LEGO Fairgrounds have become an all-time favourite among LEGO fans across the globe. One of the most impressive creations in the set is the Loop Coaster LEGO set, which features a functioning chain lift, a main drop, and a full loop. Buckle in and let’s take a closer look at the Loop Coaster now.

Set Details

Get ready to experience the excitement of your favourite rollercoaster rides! The LEGO® Icons Loop Coaster (10303) is a fascinating building project designed for adults. This gravity-driven coaster features a train, a boarding station with opening barriers and a control panel. Secure the riders by lowering the bars before releasing the brake to send the train racing down to the foot of the elevator lift. Activate the elevator lift and enjoy the thrill as the carriages zoom through loops and turns. For a motorized elevator lift, you can upgrade the coaster with LEGO Powered Up (sold separately). Additionally, you’ll find accessories like a park bench, a map, a balloon cart, a pretzel cart, a hot-dog stand, and a height marker to complement your rollercoaster experience.

Investment Potential

Launched this time last year, LEGO Icons Loop Coaster sits within the Fairground sub-theme and currently only has limited retail availability and can be purchased at its RRP of 344.99 at either LEGO.com or at Smyths toys and to our knowledge as yet this set hasn’t been offered on discount since it was launched.

But is it a good set to add to your investment portfolio?

Theme Analysis

The Icons theme is a very solid one and one we often recommend sets from. Including the sets that were in the LEGO Creator Expert sub-theme across 38 retired sets there has been annualised average growth of 12%.

The Icons theme obviously covers a very broad range of sets, these include LEGO icons Big Ben (10253) which has increased in value from £180 RRP to just over £300 now (12% annualised growth) and LEGO icons Vestas wind Turbine (10268) which has increased by 31% since retiring at the end of 2020 (11% annualised growth).

Comparable Set Analysis

In the fairground sub-theme there have been 4 retired sets and their average performance is broadly in line with that of the overall theme, providing annualised growth of 13% (albeit on a small sample size).

The 2 standout performers have been LEGO Icons Carousel (10257) which has more than doubled in value since retiring in 2019 (22% annualised growth) and LEGO Icons Ferris Wheel (10247) which has increased in value by 90% since the end of 2018 retirement (15% annualised growth).

Conclusion

A great looking set, from a strong and popular theme, and with decent performance form the few retired sets within the sub theme too makes this a very serious consideration as an investment for us. The slight hesitancy is the considerable price tag, the lack of available discounts and the likelihood it still has at least another 18 months of shelf life.

For us this is a set we really like but for now it will go firmly onto our watch list with a view to looking to purchase if discounts arise in future closer to its likely retirement date.