The Best LEGO Icons Investment sets to purchase in 2025 | Top 5 Icons LEGO Sets Retiring in 2025 – Must-Buy Collectibles Before They're Gone!

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LEGO Icons sets have become a staple for collectors and enthusiasts, offering highly detailed builds that celebrate everything from classic vehicles and architectural landmarks to nostalgic pop culture moments. As one of LEGO’s premium themes, LEGO Icons sets are known for their intricate designs, advanced building techniques, and strong display value—making them highly sought after by both casual fans and serious investors. However, like all LEGO sets, they don’t stay on shelves forever. As certain sets approach retirement, demand often skyrockets, leading to increased value in the aftermarket. With several standout LEGO Icons sets expected to retire this year, now is the time to act. Read on to discover the top five retiring sets we’d recommend grabbing before they disappear—whether for your personal collection or as a smart investment opportunity!

 

Set Details

We have taken a closer look at each of the 5 sets below:

 

Jazz Club

 

 

This LEGO Icons 10312 Jazz Club set is perfect for adults who want to capture the atmosphere of a lively night out at a jazz venue. With 2,899 pieces, the build includes eight detailed minifigures, along with accessories like a mini microphone, saxophone, and LP record, setting the stage for an unforgettable performance. Designed as part of the LEGO Modular Buildings series, it features the classic modular connectors, allowing seamless integration with other sets (sold separately) to expand your LEGO city. The attention to detail in this set is second to none, featuring a jazz stage, a pizzeria, and a dressing room for the band—bringing the club’s story to life. Whether you're a jazz enthusiast, music lover, or dedicated LEGO collector, the Jazz Club set is sure to keep you entertained and coming back for more!

A stunning set from the LEGO modular Buildings Collection with the LEGO Icons theme, this is a set we at Investabrick will perform really strongly post-retirement, with a projection that it will more than double in value inside the first 3 years. This is a must add to your investment portfolio before the end of the year!

Medieval Town Square

 

 

When is a LEGO Icons set modular but not modular! Well LEGO 10332 is as close as it gets! The LEGO 10332 Medieval Town Square is a stunning tribute to classic LEGO Castle themes, offering a richly detailed medieval village packed with charm and nostalgia. With 3,304 pieces, this expansive set features two half-timbered buildings, a blacksmith’s workshop, a marketplace, and a tavern, all brimming with authentic medieval architecture. The set also includes a working drawbridge, a horse-drawn cart, and a variety of minifigures, bringing the bustling town to life. Designed with modular compatibility, 10332 allows builders to expand their medieval world seamlessly. 

This is another great set that we are forecasting to be a strong LEGO investment post-retirement with a decent bump in year one and over 110% growth in the first 5 years.

Lion Knights' Castle

 

 

The LEGO 10305 Lion Knights' Castle is a stunning tribute to the classic LEGO Castle theme, celebrating its rich history with a modern, highly detailed design. With 4,514 pieces, this impressive fortress is packed with intricate features, including a working drawbridge, hidden passages, and a grand throne room. The set comes with 22 minifigures, including knights, soldiers, a wizard, and a queen, bringing the medieval world to life. 

A must have LEGO exclusive LEGO Icons set when launched in 2022, LEGO Lion Knights Castle this medieval LEGO set is sure to appeal to collectors as it has done with builders and prove a strong medium to long term LEGO investment when it retires with 90% growth in the first 3 years projected.

Alpine Lodge

 

 

The LEGO Icons 10325 Alpine Lodge is a charming, snow-covered retreat that brings the magic of a winter getaway to life. With 1,517 pieces, this cozy lodge features a detailed interior, complete with a welcoming fireplace, a festive Christmas tree, and a rooftop bedroom for guests to enjoy the snowy scenery. The set also includes a working light brick to add warmth to the scene, along with several minifigures, a snowmobile, and adorable animal figures like an owl and a squirrel. Designed to fit seamlessly into the LEGO Winter Village collection, the Alpine Lodge is a must-have for fans looking to create a festive holiday display or add a touch of seasonal charm to their LEGO world.

This LEGO Icons Winter Village set is expected to be a strong performing LEGO investment, with a strong 50% growth in the first year after retirement and then slower more consistent growth in the following years and will have a wide appeal to LEGO investors.

Boutique Hotel

 

 

The LEGO 10297 Boutique Hotel is a stunning addition to the LEGO Modular Buildings collection, offering a luxurious and architecturally rich design inspired by grand European hotels. With 3,066 pieces, this elegant corner building features an array of intricate details, including an opulent lobby, stylish guest rooms, a rooftop terrace, and an attached art gallery. Its unique triangular layout and ornate façade set it apart from previous modular builds, making it a standout piece in any LEGO city display. Complete with seven detailed minifigures, this set captures the charm and sophistication of a high-end hotel, making it a must-have for collectors and LEGO architecture enthusiasts alike.

Another great set from the LEGO Icons Modular Buildings Collection and another we expect to perform strongly post-retirement, especially in the medium to long term with wide appeal to LEGO builders, LEGO collectors and LEGO investors!

 

Conclusion

Since the first LEGO Icons sets from 2012, there has been a range of sets coming together which have formed a strong LEGO theme, popular with LEGO Builders, LEGO collectors and especially for us, LEGO investors. Over 100 sets have been launched to date and these are 5 very strong LEGO Icons sets that are expected to retire in 2025 and soon to become additions to our LEGO investment portfolio from what is fast becoming one of our favourite LEGO themes at Investabrick. To date the retired sets have delivered average annualised growth of 9% but we are expecting stronger performance from some of the currently retiring sets, especially those that have been LEGO exclusive sets for the duration of their time at retail sale.

We have looked at some of the best LEGO sets to invest in from the retired LEGO icons sets including LEGO Ferrari F40 (10248) which has more than trebled in value to just over £250 (19% annualised growth), LEGO Downtown Diner (10260) which has more than doubled in value since retiring at the end of 2020 (22% annualised growth) and Palace Cinema which has also doubled in value (13% annualised growth).

The LEGO Icons theme is providing some very strong LEGO investment opportunities this year and we have looked in detail at 5 sets above, from 3 different sub themes that we expect to prove solid investments once they retire. In the main these sets will provide a decent appreciation on retirement so will work for short term LEGO investors, but we expect them to continue to grow in value making them ideal medium and even long term LEGO investments.

Head to LEGO now to start adding the LEGO Icons to your LEGO investment portfolio, keep an eye out for LEGO 2x points and LEGO GWP offers!