On a brisk Dublin afternoon, we made our latest LEGO stop in Cabra; and a hidden gem of a haul that brought home 21 LEGO sets and 15 sealed CMFs (Collectible Minifigures) for just €170 (€140 for the sets and €30 for the CMFs). With most sets still sealed (albeit no boxes, bar 4), this haul offered a tantalising mix of Classic, Creator, City, Technic, and even Harry Potter. But was it worth it? Let’s break it down, one set at a time.
🔍 Set-by-Set Breakdown (19 Sets Reviewed – 2 Double Purchases)
| Set No. | Name | RRP (€) | Value Fit | Museum / City / Resale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11021 | Classic – 90 Years of Play | €49.99 | Timeless tribute | Museum ⭐️ |
| 31073 | Creator – Mythical Creatures | €14.99 | Fun fantasy builds | Museum |
| 31081 | Creator – Modular Skate House | €34.99 | Modern detail | City 🛹 |
| 31092 | Creator – Helicopter Adventure | €9.99 | Small, smart build | City |
| 42148 | Technic – Snow Groomer | €9.99 | Great value Technic intro | City – Arctic Area |
| 60171 | City – Mountain Fugitives | €9.99 | Classic cops & robbers | City (crime scene) 🚓 |
| 60206 | City – Jet Patrol | €9.99 | Sky-high chase fun | City |
| 60207 | City – Sky Police Drone Chase | €19.99 | Action set | City (air patrol) |
| 60213 x2 | City – Dock Side Fire | €9.99 x2 | Water rescue drama | City / Resale (1x) |
| 60225 | City – Rover Testing Drive | €19.99 | STEM and space crossover | Museum / Space Exhibit 🚀 |
| 60255 | City – Stunt Team | €9.99 | Bikes and action | City |
| 60264 | City – Ocean Exploration Submarine | €19.99 | Underwater theme | City / Museum (marine) |
| 60303 x2 | City – Advent Calendar | €19.99 x2 | Great parts value | Display / Resale (1x) |
| 60234 | City – Mobile Crane | €19.99 | Great construction gear | Duplicate – City (keep 1) |
| 60342 | City – Shark Attack Stunt Challenge | €19.99 | Silly fun | Museum / Events 🦈 |
| 60348 | City – Lunar Roving Vehicle | €29.99 | Realistic NASA vibes | Museum / Space Port |
| 60369 | City – Mobile Police Dog Training | €19.99 | Brilliant detail | Duplicate – City (keep 1) |
| 60430 | City – Interstellar Spaceship | €19.99 | 2024 release! | Museum / Showcase |
| 76390 | Harry Potter – Advent Calendar | €39.99 | Premium CMFs & builds | Museum / Christmas Display |
🧳 CMFs – 15 Minifigs for €30
That’s just €2 per figure, unbeatable value. Assuming they’re from recent series, resale values could range between €3–€6 per figure, some even more depending on rarity. We’ll open them with care and likely:
- Display 3–5 in the Museum
- Sell 10+ as blind packs or singles
💰 Total Estimated RRP: ~€500+
- 19 unique sets, 21 reviewed = ~€420+ retail
- 15 CMFs = ~€70–90 retail
- Total Spent: €170
- Effective Discount: ~66% off retail
🎯 Verdict – Was It Worth It?
Absolutely. For €170:
- We added real gems to the Museum (11021, 76390, 60430).
- Expanded our City build options (skate park, docks, police & space themes).
- Stocked plenty of resale sets to fund future builds (42148, 31092, 60342, etc.).
- Gained a box of CMFs at rock-bottom pricing.
🚦Next steps: Sort, catalogue, list key resale items, and open a few for fun – especially those CMFs!
