Last updated: March 2026 — powered by live ScoutLoot market data
The LEGO The Kwik-E-Mart (71016) is part of the The Simpsons theme, first released in 2015. With 2,179 pieces and 6 minifigures, this is a substantial build that demands shelf space and building time in equal measure. Visit The Kwik-E-Mart—Springfield’s favorite convenience store! Welcome to The Kwik-E-Mart—your one-stop shop for convenience foods at inconvenient...
At a retail price of €200. The set carries a 4.5/5 rating on Brickset across 3 reviews. 5,720 collectors have this set on their wanted list, a signal of sustained demand. Already owned by 10,363 Brickset members, it has a well-established collector base. With this 2,179-piece The Simpsons build out of production, the collector market is where it changes hands.
Below, we analyze every available signal — from price trends and supply velocity to Crystal Ball projections — to determine whether this set deserves a place in your collection or investment portfolio.
Released in 2015, the Kwik-E-Mart captured The Simpsons' most iconic commercial location — the convenience store that has been a central setting for 35+ seasons. Many consider it a superior set to The Simpsons House for its incredible interior detail and show reference density.
The Kwik-E-Mart is The Simpsons' most iconic store rendered in 2,179 pieces of ridiculously detailed interior — every shelf, freezer section, and Squishee machine packed with show references that fans will discover for years. Many consider it superior to The Simpsons House for its incredible depth of detail and the way it seamlessly integrates into any LEGO city. At 223% appreciation, the discontinued Simpsons theme's scarcity and 4 exclusive minifigures — including Apu, Chief Wiggum, Snake, and Professor Frink — drive sustained collector demand.
Key Facts
| Pieces | 2,179 |
| RRP | €200 / $200 / £180 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Theme | The Simpsons |
| Status | Retired |
| Exit Date | 2017-12-31 |
| Minifigures | 6 |
| Brickset Rating | 4.5/5 (3 reviews) |
| Owned By | 10,363 |
| Wanted By | 5,720 |
Set In Context
Within the Theme
The The Simpsons theme is one of LEGO's established product lines. LEGO The Kwik-E-Mart, first released in 2015, occupies a premium position within the lineup with its 2,179-piece build (€0.09 per piece).
Retirement Timeline
LEGO The Kwik-E-Mart has been retired by LEGO, with an exit date of 2017-12-31. It was available at retail for approximately 11 years. All new copies now come from the secondary market — eBay, BrickLink, BrickOwl, and Amazon third-party sellers. Historically, retired LEGO sets begin their steepest appreciation 12–24 months after the exit date, once retail stock is fully absorbed.
Community Interest
Brickset community data shows growing collector demand: the "wanted" count has risen from 5,714 to 5,720 (0.1%) over the tracked period. Meanwhile, ownership has moved from 10,355 to 10,363 (0.1%). Both metrics rising simultaneously suggests sustained popularity and a growing collector base — a positive signal for future value.
| Date | Owned | Wanted |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | 10,363 | 5,720 |
| 2026-03-15 | 10,360 | 5,720 |
| 2026-03-08 | 10,357 | 5,720 |
| 2026-03-02 | 10,355 | 5,714 |
Design & Creation
Key design highlights include 2,179-piece Kwik-E-Mart — Apu's convenience store from The Simpsons, Ridiculously detailed shop interior with huge amount of stock items and show references, 6 minifigures with 4 exclusives: Apu, Chief Wiggum, Snake, Professor Frink, Removable roof revealing full interior with checkout, freezer section, magazine rack, and Squishee machine, and Can integrate seamlessly into a LEGO city as a convenience store beyond the Simpsons theme.
Community Reception
Reviews have been Called a fabulous set for the money with great ingenious design features. Many view it as superior to The Simpsons House. The ridiculously huge amount of shop stock and show references earned universal praise. Can seamlessly become any LEGO city's convenience store..
Brickset called it a fabulous set replete with show references fans will appreciate
New Elementary described it as a Slow-E-Mart of detail worth lingering over
Bricks for Bricks praised the seamless integration potential into any LEGO city
Intelligence Analysis
Executive Summary: ScoutLoot's intelligence engine rates this set's post-retirement investment potential as Likely with a composite score of 63/100 (high confidence, 10 signals evaluated). Market activity sits at 56/100.
| Signal | Grade | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Ball | Likely | Good prospects for post-retirement value increase. Score: 63/100. |
| Timing | Fair | No data available yet. |
| Heat Index | 56/100 | Above-average market activity. |
| Price Direction | — | No data available yet. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Moderate trading volume (~0/mo). |
| Supply Velocity | — | No data available yet. |
| Demand Score | 66/100 | Moderate demand (66/100). |
Crystal Ball (Likely): With a Likely grade, the algorithm sees positive but not overwhelming signals. LEGO The Kwik-E-Mart has enough going for it — community interest, theme strength, or pricing dynamics — to suggest post-retirement appreciation, but one or two weaker signals introduce some uncertainty. The composite score of 63/100 places it in the middle tier of tracked sets.
Timing (Fair): The timing signal recommends waiting (1%). Current conditions — perhaps rising supply, above-average pricing, or distant retirement — suggest better buying opportunities may emerge.
Liquidity (Medium): Medium liquidity (roughly 0 monthly sales). The set trades regularly enough that finding buyers or sellers is not difficult, though it may take slightly longer than high-volume sets to transact at your target price.
Demand Score (66/100): Moderate demand at 66/100. The set has a meaningful collector following but is not among the most sought-after in its theme or price range. Appreciation is possible but likely to be gradual rather than explosive.
Signal Synthesis: Signals are mixed, with 1 positive and 0 negative indicators. In mixed environments, the safest approach is to wait for clarity — either additional signals confirming the bullish case, or a price correction that offers a better entry point.
Minifigure Breakdown
| Minifigure | Value | Rarity | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Snake sim024 | €86 | Exclusive |
 | Chief Wiggum with Dark Pink Frosting Splotches on Face and Shirt sim023 | €31 | Exclusive |
 | Marge Simpson - White Hips sim027 | €14 | Exclusive |
 | Apu Nahasapeemapetilon with Name Tag sim025 | €12 | Exclusive |
 | Homer Simpson, The Simpsons, Series 1 (Minifigure Only without Stand and Accessories) sim007 | €11 | 4 sets |
 | Bart Simpson sim026 | €6 | 3 sets |
| Total Minifigure Value | €159 |
Exclusive Minifigures: 4 of the 6 minifigures in this set are exclusive — they cannot be obtained from any other LEGO set. These include Snake, Chief Wiggum with Dark Pink Frosting Splotches on Face and Shirt, Marge Simpson - White Hips and 1 more. The combined market value of these exclusives alone is €142. Exclusive minifigures are the single strongest driver of post-retirement value for LEGO sets, because demand for them can only be fulfilled by purchasing this specific set on the secondary market.
Portfolio Value: The combined minifigure portfolio is worth €159 — 79% of the set's retail price. When the minifigure value exceeds 50% of RRP, it means the minifigures alone provide substantial resale value, reducing the effective cost of the bricks to the buyer.
Price Analysis
BrickLink shows 29 active new-condition listings starting at €692 (average asking price: €775).
| Current Best Price (New) | — |
| Deals Found (New) | 0 |
| 7-Day Avg | €651.46 |
| 30-Day Avg | €644.67 |
| 90-Day Avg | €645.08 |
| 90-Day Low | €604.37 |
| 90-Day Price Trend | Stable |
| BrickLink Stock | 29 listings (min: €692) |
Price Trend Detail: Over the last 7 days, the average deal price has been €651.46, essentially flat compared to the 30-day average of €644.67 (+1.1%). The 90-day average sits at €645.08, giving a longer-term trend of +1.0%. The lowest price recorded in the past 90 days was €604.37 — current prices are 8% above that floor.
Our Verdict: Wait
The recommendation for LEGO The Kwik-E-Mart is to wait for a better entry point. The signals are not uniformly negative — there is investment potential here — but current pricing, timing, or signal strength do not justify immediate action.
Crystal Ball: Likely · Timing: Fair
From an investment perspective, Appreciated 223% from $200 to ~$646-820 since 2017 retirement. As the second of only two LEGO Simpsons sets, it benefits from the discontinued theme's scarcity. The Simpsons' 35+ year cultural permanence sustains demand. 4 exclusive minifigures drive significant collector interest.
Compared to similar sets in the current market, One of only 2 LEGO Simpsons buildings — the theme's discontinuation makes both entries scarce collector items.
At 223% appreciation from $200, the Kwik-E-Mart benefits from the Simpsons theme's discontinuation making both entries scarce. The Simpsons is the longest-running American animated series with 35+ years of cultural permanence, ensuring demand that does not fade. The 4 exclusive minifigures and the set's superior reviewer reception over The Simpsons House position it as the stronger investment of the two Simpsons buildings. For discontinued-theme investors, the Simpsons IP's permanence makes these among the safest scarcity plays.
Similar Retired Sets
| Set | Year | RRP | Current Value | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Simpsons House (71006) | 2014 | €200 | €419 | +110.0% |
Scenario Analysis (based on 1 retired The Simpsons sets in the €100–€400 price range):
- Best case (+110.0%): Market value reaches €420 — matching the best-performing precedent set.
- Base case (+110.0%): Market value reaches €420 — the average across all precedents.
- Worst case (+110.0%): Market value reaches €420 — matching the weakest performer.
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