LEGO Model Team sets that gained the most value
All 15 LEGO Model Team sets whose estimated value new is the highest compared with their original US retail price, out of 15 sets now estimated above it.
| # | Set | Name | Year | Pieces | Retail (USD) | Retail today CPI-U | Value new estimate | vs retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5563-1 | Racing Truck | 1999 | 787 | $80.00 | $151 | $690–860 | 4.6 to 5.7× |
| 2 | 5571-1 | Giant Truck | 1996 | 1,746 | $139.00 | $278 | $950–1,200 | 3.4 to 4.3× |
| 3 | 5561-1 | Big Foot 4x4 | 1997 | 749 | $88.00 | $172 | $580–720 | 3.4 to 4.2× |
| 4 | 5580-1 | Highway Rig | 1986 | 668 | $79.99 | $229 | $760–940 | 3.3 to 4.1× |
| 5 | 5541-1 | Blue Fury | 1995 | 421 | $39.50 | $81 | $250–320 | 3.1 to 3.9× |
| 6 | 5590-1 | Whirl and Wheel Super Truck | 1990 | 1,064 | $80.00 | $192 | $600–740 | 3.1 to 3.9× |
| 7 | 5591-1 | Mach II Red Bird Rig | 1994 | 1,173 | $110.00 | $233 | $710–880 | 3.0 to 3.8× |
| 8 | 10151-1 | Hot Rod | 2004 | 422 | $40.00 | $66 | $200–250 | 3.0 to 3.8× |
| 9 | 5550-1 | Custom Rally Van | 1991 | 525 | $49.50 | $114 | $310–390 | 2.7 to 3.4× |
| 10 | 5581-1 | Magic Flash | 1993 | 786 | $79.00 | $172 | $430–540 | 2.5 to 3.1× |
| 11 | 5510-1 | Off-Road 4x4 | 1986 | 285 | $24.99 | $72 | $180–230 | 2.5 to 3.2× |
| 12 | 5540-1 | Formula 1 Racer | 1986 | 447 | $39.99 | $114 | $250–310 | 2.2 to 2.7× |
| 13 | 5542-1 | Black Thunder | 1998 | 483 | $40.00 | $77 | $150–200 | 1.9 to 2.6× |
| 14 | 5521-1 | Sea Jet | 1993 | 401 | $36.50 | $79 | $150–200 | 1.9 to 2.5× |
| 15 | 5533-1 | Red Fury | 1999 | 393 | $50.00 | $94 | $120–160 | 1.3 to 1.7× |
How this list is made
Retail prices are adjusted for US inflation (CPI-U) to today's dollars where the inflation table covers the release year; newer sets are compared with their price as it was. Estimated market values are ranges from marketplace data, for orientation only, and the "vs retail" figure is computed from the ends of the range. Only sets with a US retail price of at least $10 and 50 or more pieces are listed.