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LEGO Minecraft has emerged as an absolute sensation among builders and gamers alike. Merging the beloved world of Minecraft with the versatility of LEGO, this combination has struck a chord with enthusiasts of all ages. The intricate LEGO sets bring the pixelated landscapes of Minecraft to life, allowing fans to construct their own brick-based adventures. Whether it’s reimagining iconic scenes from the game or crafting custom creations, LEGO Minecraft sets have become the go-to destination for fans who seek a tangible connection to the virtual world they love. We take a look below at a set which is now hard to find: LEGO Minecraft Training Grounds.
Set Details
LEGO® Minecraft® The Training Grounds (21183) offers a sprawling, intricately designed playset that promises enduring enjoyment for both Minecraft enthusiasts and children aged 8 and above who relish creative construction and imaginative play. This hands-on Lego Minecraft set not only presents young builders with a gratifying project but also immerses them in an exciting gaming experience, producing an eye-catching model perfect for display. On the upper floor, there’s a dojo, where Minecraft warriors live and hone their skills, while downstairs, a blacksmith’s cave is equipped with an anvil, oven, and an armour stand, allowing kids to craft and repair their weaponry. Connecting these two levels is a cleverly operated trapdoor, activated by pushing a block beneath a tree, adding an element of surprise. This remarkable set even introduces thrilling battle action, courtesy of a marauding skeleton. And, when it’s time for a change, the levels can be separated and rearranged to create an entirely new play scenario.
| Model Name | The Training Grounds |
| Model Number | 21183 |
| Theme | Minecraft |
| Sub Themes | Minifigure Scale |
| Pieces | 534 |
| Minifigures | 3 |
| Launch Date | January 2022 |
| Current Status | Retiring Soon |
| Date Retired | N/A |
| RRP | £60 |
Investment Potential
A great looking set from the popular LEGO Minecraft theme, but will it make a good investment when it retires?
Currently available at the RRP of £59.99 at LEGO.com, it is scheduled to retire at the end of this year so you don’t have long to purchase! There doesn’t seem to be many discounts offered currently but
you could save £10 off the RRP by buying at John Lewis using the code LEGOSPEND (which will get you £10 off £50 spend, £30 off £150 or £50 off £250).
| Launch RRP | £60 |
| Price Per Piece | £0.11 |
| Launch Price per piece | £0.11 |
| 5th Year Value | £83 |
| Percentage Increase | 38% |
| Expected Annual Growth | 7% |
| Theme Growth | 7% |
| Sub Theme Growth | N/A |
Theme Analysis
The Minecraft theme has returned annualised growth of 7% and contains some very successful sets over the years. We have looked at some of our favourites which include LEGO Minecraft The village (21128) which has more than doubled its £180 RRP since retiring at the end of 2017 (14% annualised return) and LEGO Minecraft the Mine (21118) which has increased in value by nearly 150% since retiring in 2015 (12% annualised growth).
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 21118 | The Mine | December 2015 | £90 | £222 | 147% | 12% |
| 21127 | The Fortress | December 2017 | £100 | £184 | 84% | 11% |
| 21136 | The Ocean Monument | December 2018 | £120 | £199 | 66% | 11% |
| 21128 | The Village | December 2017 | £180 | £393 | 118% | 14% |
Comparable Set Analysis
The majority of the LEGO Minecraft sets are minifig-scale which this set is, we’ve taken a closer look at some of the other minifig-scale sets with a similar price point that have retired. The performance is a little mixed; LEGO Minecraft The Bedrock Adventures (21147) has grown by 40% since retiring at the end of 2019 (9% annualised growth) whereas LEGO Minecraft The Desert Oupost has only grown 17% since retiring in 2017 (annualised growth of 3%).
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 21122 | The Nether Fortress | December 2017 | £75 | £114 | 52% | 7% |
| 21147 | The Bedrock Adventures | December 2019 | £80 | £112 | 40% | 9% |
| 21121 | The Desert Outpost | December 2017 | £65 | £77 | 18% | 3% |
| 21134 | The Waterfall Base | December 2018 | £75 | £103 | 37% | 7% |
Conclusion
The theme is solid enough and there are plenty of very good examples within the retired sets. In the comparable sets the picture is a little cloudier with some good sets and some that don’t perform as well and drag down the overall theme average.
This is a set we like and think will be a solid enough investment at the discounted price just below £50 with retirement just around the corner.
