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LEGO Rescue from the Merpeople (4762-1)

The Rescue from the Merpeople (4762-1) is a LEGO Harry Potter set that was released in October 2005 and retired in July 2006 with a shelf life of 9 months 30 days.

This LEGO set has 175 pieces and had a RRP of $19.99 (£14.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.11c (0.09p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 879.6% and now has a value of $195.83 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jan 22 $311.64 1
Feb 22 $308.13 0
Mar 22 $304.63 0
Apr 22 $301.13 0
May 22 $297.63 0
Jun 22 $294.13 0
Jul 22 $287.12 1
Aug 22 $299.38 0
Sep 22 $311.64 0
Oct 22 $323.89 0
Nov 22 $332.64 1
Dec 22 $371.16 1
Jan 23 $346.65 1
Feb 23 $341.40 0
Mar 23 $336.15 0
Apr 23 $330.89 0
May 23 $325.64 0
Jun 23 $320.39 0
Jul 23 $315.14 0
Aug 23 $309.88 0
Sep 23 $304.63 0
Oct 23 $299.38 0
Nov 23 $294.13 0
Dec 23 $288.88 0
Jan 24 $283.62 0
Feb 24 $278.37 0
Mar 24 $273.12 0
Apr 24 $267.87 0
May 24 $262.61 1
Jun 24 $257.36 0
Jul 24 $252.11 0
Aug 24 $246.86 0
Sep 24 $241.60 0
Oct 24 $236.35 0
Nov 24 $231.10 0
Dec 24 $225.85 0
Jan 25 $220.60 0
Feb 25 $215.34 0
Mar 25 $204.84 2
Apr 25 $218.85 0
May 25 $232.85 0
Jun 25 $246.86 0
Jul 25 $259.11 1

Minifigures

This set contains 5 minifigures with a combined value of $135.08. 3 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 9 sales of the Rescue from the Merpeople set since Jan 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

Value breakdown

The current value of Rescue from the Merpeople is $195.83

The 5 minifigures in this set make up 69% of the total set value.

The Viktor Krum, Shark Head minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 30% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Rescue from the Merpeople

Theme: Harry Potter

Set number: 4762-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 19 years, 10 months

Pieces: 175

Minifigures: 5

Released:
US Flag Oct 1, 2005
UK Flag Oct 1, 2005
EU Flag Oct 1, 2005
Retired:
US Flag Jul 31, 2006
UK Flag Jul 31, 2006
EU Flag Jul 31, 2006

Shelf life: 10 months

RRP:
US Flag $19.99
GB Flag £14.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.114c
GB Flag 0.086p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Low

Current value: $195.83

Increase from RRP: 879.6%

Yearly ROI: 44.4%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Viktor Krum, Shark Head
Least expensive:
Ron Weasley, Gryffindor Stripe Torso, Sleeping / Awake Face
% of set value:
69%

Set colors

The Rescue from the Merpeople has 175 pieces and is ranked 5721 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Blue

The most common part in this set is Brick 1 x 2

Stats

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5721st biggest LEGO set ever made
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136th biggest LEGO Harry Potter set
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1749th most valuable LEGO set
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24th most valuable LEGO Harry Potter set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Rescue from the Merpeople (4762-1) worth?

The LEGO Rescue from the Merpeople is currently worth $195.83 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $19.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Rescue from the Merpeople?

The LEGO Rescue from the Merpeople (4762-1) contains 175 pieces, making it the 5721st biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Rescue from the Merpeople retired?

Yes, the LEGO Rescue from the Merpeople has been retired. It was retired in July 2006 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

How many minifigures are in the LEGO Rescue from the Merpeople?

The LEGO Rescue from the Merpeople contains 5 minifigures, 3 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Viktor Krum, Shark Head, Harry Potter, Tournament Sleeveless Shirt & Swim Trunks, Flippers, Hermione Granger, Gryffindor Stripe Torso, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Sleeping / Awake Face, Merman - Fish Tail, Long Dark Red Hair, Ron Weasley, Gryffindor Stripe Torso, Sleeping / Awake Face.

When was the LEGO Rescue from the Merpeople released?

The LEGO Rescue from the Merpeople (4762-1) was released in October 2005 as part of the Harry Potter theme.

Is the LEGO Rescue from the Merpeople a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Rescue from the Merpeople has increased in value by 879.6% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 44.4%.

Price data last updated: Jul 25

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