LEGO Road Sweeper (4978-1)
The Road Sweeper (4978-1) is a LEGO Town set that was released in October 2007 and retired in December 2009 with a shelf life of 2 years and 2 months 7 days.
This LEGO set has 11 pieces and had a RRP of $14.99 (£9.79 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 1.36c (0.89p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 77.6% and now has a value of $26.62 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23 | $35.42 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 1 minifigures with a combined value of $3.99. All of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 1 sales of the Road Sweeper set since Dec 23. 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 Road Sweeper is $26.62
The 1 minifigures in this set make up 15% of the total set value.
The Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male, Orange Legs, Nougat Hands, Orange Top with Recycle Logo, Black Hair, Brown Eyes minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 15% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Road Sweeper
Theme: Town
Sub Theme: Legoville
Set number: 4978-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 16 years, 4 months
Pieces: 11
Minifigures: 1
Oct 24, 2007
Oct 24, 2007
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Shelf life: 2 years, 3 months
$14.99
£9.79
-€
1.363c
0.890p
-
Set value
Confidence: Low
Current value: $26.62
Increase from RRP: 77.6%
Yearly ROI: 4.7%
Set colors
The Road Sweeper has 11 pieces and is ranked 15250 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Green
The most common part in this set is Duplo, Brick 2 x 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Road Sweeper (4978-1) worth?
The LEGO Road Sweeper is currently worth $26.62 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $14.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Road Sweeper?
The LEGO Road Sweeper (4978-1) contains 11 pieces, making it the 15250th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Road Sweeper retired?
Yes, the LEGO Road Sweeper has been retired. It was retired in December 2009 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 Road Sweeper?
The LEGO Road Sweeper contains 1 minifigure, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male, Orange Legs, Nougat Hands, Orange Top with Recycle Logo, Black Hair, Brown Eyes.
When was the LEGO Road Sweeper released?
The LEGO Road Sweeper (4978-1) was released in October 2007 as part of the Town theme.
Is the LEGO Road Sweeper a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Road Sweeper has increased in value by 77.6% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 4.7%.
Price data last updated: Dec 23
