21351 LEGO Ideas Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas | Brick or Treat! Unveil the Magic of Nightmare Before Christmas LEGO!
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As the summer becomes a distant memory, we gear up for the changing seasons with the new LEGO Nightmare Before Christmas set, which is part of the LEGO ideas series. LEGO Ideas sets have become a unique and exciting way for fans to bring their dream projects to life, as they allow builders to submit their own designs for potential production. These sets range across a variety of themes, from beloved TV shows and movies like Friends and Home Alone, to iconic real-world structures and historical moments. The diversity of LEGO Ideas sets means they appeal to a wide range of fans, including collectors, film enthusiasts, and passionate builders looking for something creative and unique to add to their collection. With intricate designs and detailed recreations, these sets often focus on nostalgic and cultural icons that resonate deeply with LEGO fans of all ages. Now, the latest addition to this exciting lineup is the highly anticipated LEGO® Ideas set of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (21351). Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is a 1993 stop-motion animated musical fantasy film directed by Henry Selick and produced/co-written by Tim Burton. The film is set in the fictional world of Halloween Town, where the residents celebrate Halloween all year round. The story follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, who grows tired of Halloween and stumbles upon Christmas Town. Fascinated by the joy and warmth of Christmas, he decides to take over the holiday, but his well-meaning plans turn into a disaster. This new LEGO set is perfect for fans of the spooky holiday crossover, offering a detailed recreation of Halloween Town, complete with iconic characters like Jack Skellington, Sally, and Oogie Boogie. This set combines LEGO’s creative building experience with the quirky charm of the film, making it a must-have for both movie lovers and LEGO enthusiasts alike.
We take a closer look at the Nightmare Before Christmas LEGO set below:
Set Details
The LEGO Ideas Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (21351) is the 59th set in the LEGO Ideas collection, and it's sure to thrill fans of the cult classic film. This great diorama, designed by LEGO fan Simon Scott, who originally showcased it at LEGO exhibitions in the UK, captures the whimsical and eerie essence of Halloween Town. This 2,193-piece kit features three iconic locations from the movie: Spiral Hill, Jack Skellington’s house, and the Halloween Town Hall, each packed with authentic details like the walking bathtub and the blackboard with Jack’s Christmas formula. With eight Minifigures, including Jack, Sally, Santa Claus, Lock, Shock, Barrel, and a brick-built Mayor with two faces, this set brings the spooky world of Tim Burton’s beloved film to life. It's an ideal holiday gift for adults, movie lovers, and collectors alike, and makes for a playful display among Christmas decorations.
Set Details
| Model Name | Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas |
| Model Number | 21351 |
| Theme | Ideas |
| Sub Themes | Ideas Licensed |
| Pieces | 2193 |
| Minifigures | N/A |
| Launch Date | 03/09/2024 |
| Availability | Available |
| Retirement Date | N/A |
| RRP | $200 |
Investment Potential
Another great looking LEGO set from the ever-popular LEGO Ideas theme, this seasonal LEGO set comes with over 2,000 pieces (9c / 8p per brick) and 8 unique LEGO minifigures and is due to be released in the first week of September.
| Launch RRP | 200 |
| 5th Year Value | $329 |
| Theme Growth | 15% |
| Sub Theme Growth | 0% |
Theme Analysis
The LEGO Ideas theme is now in its 15th year since launching 2010 and as popular as ever with LEGO enthusiasts, LEGO collectors and LEGO investors. There have been nearly 70 LEGO sets released within the theme of which more than 40 are now retired LEGO sets.
Across this sample size the performance has been consistently strong with average LEGO investment returns of 17% a year across the retired LEGO sets.
We have taken a look at some of the higher priced LEGO sets within the wider LEGO Ideas theme below including LEGO NASA Apollo Saturn V (92176) which has seen more than 50% increase in value since retiring at the end of 2022 , LEGO Old Fishing Store (21310) which has more than trebled in value since retiring in 2018 (23% annualised growth) and LEGO Maze (21305) which has seen 160% growth since retiring in 2016 (13% annualised growth).
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 21305 | Maze | 31/12/2016 | $70 | $174 | 149% | 12% |
| 21310 | Old Fishing Store | 31/12/2018 | $150 | $442 | 195% | 21% |
| 21322 | Pirates of Barracuda Bay | 31/12/2021 | $200 | $383 | 92% | 27% |
| 92176 | NASA Apollo Saturn V | 31/12/2022 | $120 | $192 | 60% | 31% |
Comparable Set Analysis
The Licensed sub-theme within the LEGO Ideas theme performs very much in line with the wider LEGO Ideas theme with average LEGO investment returns of 16%. We have looked below at some of the retired LEGO Ideas sets including LEGO Voltron (21311) which retired in 2019 with a $180 RRP and is now worth more than double that (17% annualised growth), LEGO Steamboat Willie which retired in 2020 with a $90 RRP and is now worth $140 (13% annualised growth) and LEGO Sesame Street which retired at the end of 2022 and has already seen a 33% appreciation in value from its $120 RRP to its $160 current value (19% annualised growth).
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 21311 | Voltron | 31/12/2019 | $180 | $405 | 125% | 19% |
| 21317 | Steamboat Willie | 31/12/2020 | $90 | $137 | 52% | 12% |
| 21324 | 123 Sesame Street | 31/12/2022 | $120 | $148 | 23% | 13% |
| 21326 | Winnie the Pooh | 31/12/2023 | $100 | $116 | 16% | 22% |
Conclusion
Another great looking LEGO Ideas set and one that is surely going to be very popular heading into the festive season over the next few months. From a LEGO investment perspective this will be going high up our watchlist to keep an eye on initial demand but it’s a LEGO set we expect to be advising as a LEGO investment in the future.
For now, head to LEGO and buy one to build, making sure you take advantage of the current LEGO Gift with Purchase (GWP) offers.
