LEGO Expedition Balloon (5956-1)
The Expedition Balloon (5956-1) is a LEGO Adventurers set that was released in January 1999 and retired in December 1999 with a shelf life of 11 months 30 days.
This LEGO set has 175 pieces and had a RRP of $19.99 (£- / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.11c (0.00p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 1,899.0% and now has a value of $399.60 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23 | $210.09 | 1 |
| May 23 | $318.64 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $425.43 | 1 |
| Jul 23 | $484.96 | 0 |
| Aug 23 | $542.74 | 1 |
| Sep 23 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Feb 24 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Mar 24 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $542.74 | 0 |
| May 24 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Nov 24 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Dec 24 | $542.74 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | $528.73 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 4 minifigures with a combined value of $35.85. None of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they all appear in other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 4 sales of the Expedition Balloon set since Apr 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 Expedition Balloon is $399.60
The 4 minifigures in this set make up 9% of the total set value.
The Max Villano with Backpack minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 3% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Expedition Balloon
Theme: Adventurers
Sub Theme: Jungle
Set number: 5956-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 26 years, 5 months
Pieces: 175
Minifigures: 4
Jan 1, 1999
Dec 31, 1999
Shelf life: 1 year,
$19.99
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0.114c
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Set value
Confidence: Low
Current value: $399.60
Increase from RRP: 1,899.0%
Yearly ROI: 71.9%
Minifigures
Set colors
The Expedition Balloon has 175 pieces and is ranked 5723 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Light Gray
The most common part in this set is Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Expedition Balloon (5956-1) worth?
The LEGO Expedition Balloon is currently worth $399.60 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 Expedition Balloon?
The LEGO Expedition Balloon (5956-1) contains 175 pieces, making it the 5723rd biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Expedition Balloon retired?
Yes, the LEGO Expedition Balloon has been retired. It was retired in December 1999 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 Expedition Balloon?
The LEGO Expedition Balloon contains 4 minifigures. The minifigures include: Max Villano with Backpack, Harry Cane, Johnny Thunder (Desert), Dr. Charles Lightning.
When was the LEGO Expedition Balloon released?
The LEGO Expedition Balloon (5956-1) was released in January 1999 as part of the Adventurers theme.
Is the LEGO Expedition Balloon a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Expedition Balloon has increased in value by 1,899.0% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 71.9%.
Price data last updated: Jan 25
