While we are heading into the second half of 2026, we have reached the first major milestone of the year for product lifecycles. While the vast majority of products exit production in December, a select group of high-profile sets face a mid-year production cutoff.
In this article, we will analyze the sets retiring at the end of this month according to jaysbrickblog, and rank the top 5 models with the strongest secondary market investment potential.
Disclaimer: This article is based purely on my personal playbook and market analysis for reselling collectibles. It does not constitute formal financial advice. All referenced eBay data strictly reflects completed sales for new and factory-sealed items over the past week and a half.
Honorable Mention
The Dark Falcon (75389) breaks the technical rules of this list, which is why it sits as an honorable mention. Retailing at $179.99, it currently commands a $182.70 average sale price on eBay, representing a 1.5% premium over retail. With a tight BrickLink inventory volume of just 428 units and a massive wanted list count of 1,001 users, the market supply is exceptionally scarce.
Official distribution sources indicate its production run actually extends until December 2026, yet it has already completely vanished from major retail shelves and sat on severe backorder for months. Seeing a set consistently command a premium before it even officially retires is a massive green flag. Furthermore, its massive wishlist count ready to absorb secondary market supply eclipses many main-list sets. If you can track down copies at retail price before winter, secure them.
#5 LEGO Ideas Jaws
Rounding out the bottom of the list is the iconic movie diorama, LEGO Ideas Jaws (21350). With a retail price of $150.00, this set has been trending slightly lower on the secondary market, carrying a current eBay average sale price of $140.82, which puts it roughly 6.12% below retail. BrickLink data shows a healthy baseline supply wave with 1,021 active units listed and 613 users tracking it on their wanted lists.
It currently holds a standard pre-retirement market discount. With over 1,000 active listings on BrickLink and a relatively modest wanted list, the short-term supply is somewhat saturated. While the pop-culture nostalgia behind the brick-built shark and exclusive minifigures will generate steady, reliable growth over time, the lack of immediate supply scarcity keeps it at the number 5 spot.
#4 LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter
At number four, the LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter (10327) stands out as the most interesting and highly debated risk play of this wave. The set retails for $164.99, but recent eBay data shows an average sale price of $140.70, which is a modest 14.73% dip below MSRP. It currently features a higher inventory volume on BrickLink with 1,501 units available as investors track ongoing demand.
This model was subjected to massive clearance velocity at big-box retail, famously hitting Walmart shelves at a 50% discount last summer. The high volume of active BrickLink listings reflects investors hoarding stock from those exact clearance events. However, the secondary market is absorbing this inventory beautifully. An average market recovery price of $140.70, safely outperforming typical store sales margins, demonstrates that the collector demand for these exclusive figures and the complex wing mechanics is incredibly resilient.
#3 LEGO Star Wars AT-TE Walker
Moving into the top three, the LEGO Star Wars AT-TE Walker (75337) is where we cross into the sets that inspire maximum investment confidence. This $139.99 retail set is holding incredibly strong right up to the finish line, with a current eBay average sale price of $133.40, representing a tiny 4.71% drop from retail. Supply is surprisingly constrained with only 715 active units on BrickLink, while tracked demand is through the roof with 1,960 users adding it to their wanted lists.
Historically, multi-passenger Star Wars walkers are incredibly safe vehicles for steady growth, and with no replacement AT-TE models anywhere on the horizon, late-to-the-game collectors will eventually become desperate. For a set that has maintained a 4-year lifespan and seen repeated 20% to 30% discounts, an active supply of under 800 units is shockingly low. Combined with a massive wanted list that completely doubles the engagement of almost every other set here, it is a premier target.
#2 LEGO Ideas Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale
Our number two spot goes to the LEGO Ideas Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale (21348), a massive set whose secondary market performance over the last several weeks has been staggering. Despite its steep $360.00 retail entry point, the set is currently commanding an astronomical average sale price of $471.20 on eBay, which is a massive 30.89% premium. This high-value demand holds true even with a larger supply pool of 1,179 listings currently active on BrickLink.
Normally, an inventory block of nearly 1,200 active units would suppress resale values due to undercutting. The fact that the price continues to rise aggressively despite high supply volumes signals overwhelming consumer demand. The only reason this isn’t taking the number one spot is the high barrier to entry; at current secondary market buy-in rates of $470+, capturing huge percentage returns moving forward becomes significantly harder.
#1 LEGO Architecture Great Pyramid of Giza
Taking the crown as our number one investment play is the LEGO Architecture Great Pyramid of Giza (21058). Originally retailing for $129.99, it features an incredibly low supply floor of just 198 total active listings globally on BrickLink. Its current eBay sales average sits at $110.50, a standard 15% decrease below retail, but its long-term setup is unmatched.
This model has spent a massive portion of its lifespan locked behind rolling 60-day backorders on LEGO.com, indicating either an intentionally limited production footprint or highly sustained consumer demand. Despite being on shelves for 4 years, it features an incredibly scarce supply floor. While its current eBay average sits at a standard discount, this low market volume sets it up perfectly for an explosive post-retirement upswing. Once retail stock completely dries up, the severe lack of secondary market supply means prices can be dictated entirely by sellers, making it the highest upside play of the July wave.
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