Winter Village Cottage (10229-1) is a LEGO LEGO set released in 2012, currently averaging $301.50 used on BrickLink. It comes with 8 minifigures worth a combined $36.38. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 301 pieces.
Part-out value
The minifigures make up only 12% of this set's value ($36.38 out of $301.50). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.
Seller notes
8 minifigures at $36.38 combined value. That's a solid minifig haul. Consider listing the figures individually on BrickLink where per-figure prices tend to be highest.
How much is LEGO Winter Village Cottage (10229-1) worth?
Winter Village Cottage sells for an average of $301.50 used and $328.69 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness. Missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.
What minifigures come in LEGO set 10229-1?
This set includes 8 minifigures: Plaid Button Shirt, Dark Tan Legs, Dark Red Short Bill Cap, Dark Bluish Gray Beard and Eyebrows ($5.52), Overalls Farmer Green, Dark Bluish Gray Knit Cap ($1.69), Female Corset with Gold Panel Front and Lace Up Back Pattern, Black Legs, Black Bob Cut Hair ($4.27), Winter Jacket Zipper, Tan Short Legs, Dark Orange Short Tousled Hair ($4.39), plus 4 more. The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $36.38. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
Is it worth parting out LEGO Winter Village Cottage?
The minifigures make up about 12% of the set value ($36.38 out of $301.50). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.
Is LEGO Winter Village Cottage (10229-1) retired?
Yes, Winter Village Cottage was released in 2012 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.
How do I check if my Winter Village Cottage set is complete?
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 8 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.
