LEGO Public Works (5611-1)
The Public Works (5611-1) is a LEGO City set that was released in January 2008 and retired in December 2008 with a shelf life of 11 months 29 days.
This LEGO set has 31 pieces and had a RRP of $3.49 (£1.95 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.11c (0.06p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 62.6% and now has a value of $5.68 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22 | $8.87 | 1 |
| Feb 22 | $8.87 | 3 |
| Mar 22 | $8.87 | 1 |
| Apr 22 | $7.10 | 0 |
| May 22 | $7.10 | 1 |
| Jun 22 | $12.42 | 1 |
| Jul 22 | $10.65 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | $8.87 | 1 |
| Sep 22 | $10.65 | 2 |
| Oct 22 | $10.65 | 3 |
| Nov 22 | $10.65 | 1 |
| Dec 22 | $10.65 | 2 |
| Jan 23 | $7.10 | 2 |
| Feb 23 | $8.87 | 7 |
| Mar 23 | $7.10 | 2 |
| Apr 23 | $12.42 | 2 |
| May 23 | $8.87 | 1 |
| Jun 23 | $7.10 | 5 |
| Jul 23 | $8.87 | 2 |
| Aug 23 | $10.65 | 1 |
| Sep 23 | $10.65 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $10.65 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | $10.65 | 5 |
| Dec 23 | $8.87 | 2 |
| Jan 24 | $5.32 | 6 |
| Feb 24 | $8.87 | 1 |
| Mar 24 | $12.42 | 4 |
| Apr 24 | $10.65 | 7 |
| May 24 | $8.87 | 1 |
| Jun 24 | $7.10 | 8 |
| Jul 24 | $8.87 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $10.65 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | $10.65 | 2 |
| Oct 24 | $8.87 | 4 |
| Nov 24 | $10.65 | 1 |
| Dec 24 | $10.65 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | $10.65 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | $8.87 | 2 |
| Mar 25 | $5.32 | 1 |
| Apr 25 | $7.10 | 1 |
| May 25 | $10.65 | 8 |
| Jun 25 | $8.87 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | $7.10 | 4 |
| Aug 25 | $7.10 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | $7.10 | 3 |
| Oct 25 | $12.42 | 3 |
| Nov 25 | $7.10 | 1 |
| Dec 25 | $5.32 | 1 |
| Jan 26 | $5.32 | 2 |
| Feb 26 | $5.32 | 5 |
| Mar 26 | $12.42 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 1 minifigures with a combined value of $1.78. All of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 111 sales of the Public Works 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 Public Works is $5.68
The 1 minifigures in this set make up 31% of the total set value.
The Sanitary Engineer 3 - Orange Legs minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 31% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Public Works
Theme: City
Sub Theme: Traffic
Set number: 5611-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 17 years, 4 months
Pieces: 31
Minifigures: 1
Jun 1, 2008
Jan 2, 2008
Dec 31, 2008
Dec 31, 2008
Dec 31, 2008
Dec 31, 2008
Shelf life: 1 year,
$3.49
£1.95
-€
0.113c
0.063p
-
Set value
Confidence: High
Current value: $5.68
Increase from RRP: 62.6%
Yearly ROI: 3.6%
Set colors
The Public Works has 31 pieces and is ranked 12223 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Dark Bluish Gray
The most common part in this set is Plate, Round 1 x 1
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Public Works (5611-1) worth?
The LEGO Public Works is currently worth $5.68 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $3.49.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Public Works?
The LEGO Public Works (5611-1) contains 31 pieces, making it the 12223rd biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Public Works retired?
Yes, the LEGO Public Works has been retired. It was retired in December 2008 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 Public Works?
The LEGO Public Works contains 1 minifigure, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Sanitary Engineer 3 - Orange Legs.
When was the LEGO Public Works released?
The LEGO Public Works (5611-1) was released in January 2008 as part of the City theme.
Is the LEGO Public Works a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Public Works has increased in value by 62.6% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 3.6%.
Price data last updated: Mar 26
