LEGO Vikings: theme history and prices today
Vikings is a short LEGO theme from 2005-2006: horn-helmeted warriors face monsters from Norse mythology, from the Fenris wolf to the Midgard serpent. Just a handful of sets and twenty years of age make it one of the most collectible themes of its era today. Below is the history and current prices.
7
sets in the catalog
7
marked as retired
The history of LEGO Vikings (2005-2006)
The theme debuted in 2005 as a classic action line set in the world of Norse legends. Vikings defended themselves against mythical beasts: the Fenris wolf, the Nidhogg dragon, the Midgard serpent and a giant raven. At its heart stood the Viking fortress besieged by a dragon (7019), joined by warships, catapults and smaller monster skirmishes. The beasts were brick-built in a style close to today's display models, which was rare at the time. After two years and one full wave of sets, LEGO ended production.
Why Vikings is a holy grail today
Twenty years since launch, a small set count and no continuation of any kind make Vikings one of LEGO's rarest adventure themes. The brick-built Norse monsters never got counterparts in any later line, and the horned helmets and shields remained unique elements for years. Sealed boxes have practically vanished from circulation, and complete built sets with instructions reach secondary-market prices incomparable to the originals. It's a theme bought with the heart today, by collectors who remember it from childhood.
Most valuable LEGO Vikings sets today
Retail price (RRP) versus today's best offer in tracked stores. Ranked by today's price relative to RRP.
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Retired Vikings sets you can still buy
Sets with retired status that still have current offers. While stock lasts.