On a drizzly afternoon (it ceased to be drizzle and turned into an epic flood – I saw Noah in Dalkey harbour saying I told you so!), Redmond’s Forge struck gold in Dalkey. €200 for an incredible haul of 45 LEGO BrickHeadz, most in excellent condition, and 42 with original manuals intact. This wasn’t just a LEGO deal; it was a collection-defining moment.
We squeezed into the car, spirits high, as we packed away box after box filled with these stylised pop-culture icons. From seasonal cheer to superheroes, Hogwarts to Hawkins, this was a who’s who of LEGO BrickHeadz brilliance. 20 of which I didn’t already have from 143 LEGO Brick Headz already in the Forge’s Museum.
🔎 The Haul Highlights
Here’s a breakdown of the full collection, with a few extra insights on where they might best fit in our future plans; the Forge’s LEGO Museum or the Redmond’s Forge Resale Shop:
🎄 Seasonal & Chinese New Year
- Mr. & Mrs. Claus (40273, 40274) – perfect for a festive corner in the Museum
- Chick, Reindeer, Elf, Elfie (40350, 40353) – adorable additions for a holiday display
- Dragon Dance Guy (40354) & Year of the Ox (40417) – ideal for a cultural celebration exhibit
🎓 Iconic Cultural Figures
- Lady Liberty (40367) – great for a “World Wonders” theme
- Monkey King (40380) – potential display in a Mythology section
🎬 TV, Film & Pop Culture
- Gru, Stuart, Otto (40420) – crowd-pleasers for kids, fit for Museum
- Frankenstein (40422) – classic Halloween display potential
- Stranger Things: Demogorgon & Eleven (40549) – cult classics, straight to the Museum
- Toy Story: Woody & Bo Peep (40553) – nostalgic favourites for family display
🧙♂️ Harry Potter Universe
- Quad Pack: Harry, Hermione, Ron, Hagrid (40495) – these will shine in the LEGO Wizarding World wing
- Hermione (41616) – duplicate for resale or custom diorama builds
🦸♂️ DC & Marvel Heroes
- DC (Series 1 & 2): Batgirl, Robin, Joker, Flash, Wonder Woman, Aquaman
- Marvel: Iron Man, Captain America, Star-Lord, Gamora, Groot, Rocket
– Superhero fans rejoice; these will rotate through our Museum or form part of a comic book shop scene in a LEGO display in the LEGO City – think Gargoyles.
🚀 Star Wars Galaxy
- Kylo Ren, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Luke, Yoda, Leia, Grogu, The Mandalorian
– Just wow. An entire display shelf dedicated to a galaxy far, far away. Two of these (Kylo Ren and Leia) were missing manuals, but the figures themselves are excellent and I had all these aready in the Brick Headz display in the Museum
🤪 Wildcard Additions
- Homer & Krusty (41632) – rare and full of charm, bound for the Museum comedy corner
📊 Value & Verdict
- Cost: €200
- Total Figures: 45
- With Manuals: 42
- Retail Value (Original): Estimated at €500+
- Museum Worthiness: The 20 Bick Headz I didn’t have, plus the Year of the Ox
- Best for Resale: The 25 duplicates – Simpsons, DC heroes, Star Wars – could fetch €6–€8 each
🧱 What’s Next?
With these all catalogued, each BrickHead officially in Redmond’s Forge records, the non-duplicates will head to Brick Headz display in the LEGO Museum; some will enter a rotating display at our LEGO City’s Pop Culture Quarter. The duplicates and spares? Keep an eye on our resale cabinet. You might spot one of these legends waiting for their next home.
🎯 “New Addition” Sets (Never Owned Previously)
Seasonal & Cultural
- 40350 Easter Chick – MSRP €9.99 / current ~€13.50–€14.70 brickeconomy.com
Fit: Perfect for a seasonal rotation in the Museum display. - 40353 Reindeer, Elf, Elfie (3‑set) – MSRP €9.99 each
Fit: Holiday shelf staples; ideal Museum showpieces or resale rack if duplicates emerge. - 40354 Dragon Dance Guy – MSRP €9.99 / value ~€14.60 brickeconomy.com
Fit: Great cultural addition–museum-worthy. - 40367 Lady Liberty – MSRP €9.99 / value ~€18.50 brickeconomy.com
Fit: Strong display value in “World Icons” exhibit. - 40380 Monkey King – MSRP €9.99
Fit: Populates the Museum’s Mythology wing nicely. - 40420 (Gru, Stuart, Otto) – MSRP €9.99 each
Fit: Minions are crowd pleasers; rotate between Museum. - 40422 Frankenstein – MSRP €9.99
Fit: Halloween display X-factor or collectible in resale. - 40495 (Harry, Hermione, Ron, Hagrid) – MSRP €24.99 (4-pack) / current ~€39 brickeconomy.com
Fit: LEGO Wizarding World showcase mainstay. - 40549 (Demogorgon & Eleven) – MSRP €19.99
Fit: Must-have Stranger Things exhibit pieces. - 40553 (Woody & Bo Peep) – MSRP €19.99
Fit: Family-friendly section: strong display or resale interest.
✅ Sets Already Owned (One or More)
These have backup copies; evaluate between Museum, LEGO City Gargoyles, or resale:
- 40273 Turkey – MSRP €9.99 / value ~€14–16 idisplayit.com+7brickset.com+7brickeconomy.com+7en.wikipedia.org+1brickeconomy.com+1brickset.com+7brickeconomy.com+7ebay.com+7
Fit: Seasonal museum display; resale if duplicates mount. - 40274 Mr Claus & Mrs Claus – MSRP €19.99 (2-pack) brickeconomy.com
- 40270 Bee; 40271 Bunny; 40272 Witch; 40351 Ghost – seasonal range, excellent rotate/display for holidays.
- 41586–41590 DC & Marvel Series 1 sets – MSRP €9.99–€14.99; consistently collectable and resale-friendly.
- 41594 Captain Armando Salazar; 41598–41600 DC Series 2; Gamora (41607) – similarly strong Museum superheroes shelf; good resale potential.
- 41603 Kylo Ren; Star-Lord (41606); Han Solo (41608); Chewbacca (41609); Luke & Yoda (41627); Leia (41628) – Star Wars staples, especially Yoda/Luke pair.
- Note: Kylo Ren & Leia have no manuals; better fit for display dioramas.
- 41616 Hermione Granger (duplicate) – Wizarding World exhibit or resale; high collector interest – with hte mis-printed instruction, she is #51 her book says #61 brickeconomy.com
- 41626 (Groot & Rocket) – Marvel Avengers robust display value.
- 41632 Homer & Krusty (Simpsons 2-pack) – quirky museum exhibit; fan-favourite resale.
- 75317 Grogu & Mando – Mandalorian duo, high value; key highlight in Museum and high resale demand brickeconomy.com.
🧩 Strategic Recommendations
| Category | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Museum Display | Reserve iconic/pop-culture & seasonal sets like wizardry, Star Wars, Simpsons, and Stranger Things as primary exhibits. |
| Seasonal Rotation | Use Turkey, Mr Claus, Mrs Claus, Bee, Bunny, Witch, Ghost, Elf trio for holiday-centric Museum displays. |
| Resale Cabinet | Move duplicates and mass-collectible brick heads—Batman, Marvel heroes, Springfield duo, Hermione duplicate—over time. High-demand sets like Hermione might fetch €25–40 each sealed. |
| LEGO City Pop‑Up | Use Minions, Toy Story, Marvel to animate customer-facing scenes with broad appeal. |
🎯 Next Steps
- Add all sets in the Forge register; include manuals and condition check.
- Assign primary allocation: Museum, City, or Resale label.
- Plan seasonal rotations: curate themed exhibits around holidays/cultural events.
- Price duplicates based on current market trends—e.g., Hermione ~ (€35–50 sealed)
- Prioritise display-quality pieces for photo op spots; Stranger Things, Grogu/Mando, Simpsons duo.
Thanks, Dalkey. This haul was a BrickHeadz dream. And at €200, an absolute steal. Noah, I hope you got home safe.
🚗 Onward to the next adventure!
