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LEGO Squidman Escape (5969-1)

The Squidman Escape (5969-1) is a LEGO Space set that was released in May 2009 and retired in December 2010 with a shelf life of 1 year and 7 months 1 day.

This LEGO set has 42 pieces and had a RRP of $5.99 (£4.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.14c (0.12p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 285.1% and now has a value of $23.07 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Apr 22 $24.86 1
May 22 $31.96 3
Jun 22 $30.19 0
Jul 22 $28.41 1
Aug 22 $24.86 2
Sep 22 $26.64 2
Oct 22 $31.96 2
Nov 22 $26.64 1
Dec 22 $26.64 2
Jan 23 $15.98 2
Feb 23 $21.31 4
Mar 23 $15.98 16
Apr 23 $15.98 4
May 23 $26.64 2
Jun 23 $23.08 5
Jul 23 $31.96 3
Aug 23 $21.31 2
Sep 23 $23.08 2
Oct 23 $42.62 2
Nov 23 $21.31 1
Dec 23 $23.08 0
Jan 24 $24.86 2
Feb 24 $31.96 1
Mar 24 $26.64 0
Apr 24 $23.08 2
May 24 $24.86 0
Jun 24 $26.64 0
Jul 24 $28.41 0
Aug 24 $31.96 3
Sep 24 $28.41 1
Oct 24 $26.64 3
Nov 24 $23.08 0
Dec 24 $21.31 3
Jan 25 $49.72 1
Feb 25 $24.86 1
Mar 25 $28.41 1
Apr 25 $19.53 2
May 25 $35.51 2
Jun 25 $30.19 3
Jul 25 $21.31 2
Aug 25 $28.41 5
Sep 25 $30.19 0
Oct 25 $31.96 0
Nov 25 $33.74 3
Dec 25 $33.74 1
Jan 26 $31.96 1
Feb 26 $15.98 1

Minifigures

This set contains 2 minifigures with a combined value of $10.11. 1 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 95 sales of the Squidman Escape set since Apr 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 Squidman Escape is $23.07

The 2 minifigures in this set make up 44% of the total set value.

The Space Police 3 Alien - Squidman minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 26% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Squidman Escape

Theme: Space

Sub Theme: Space Police III

Set number: 5969-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 15 years, 4 months

Pieces: 42

Minifigures: 2

Released:
US Flag May 30, 2009
UK Flag Jun 4, 2009
CA Flag Sep 24, 2010
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2010
UK Flag Dec 31, 2010
CA Flag Dec 31, 2010
EU Flag Dec 31, 2010

Shelf life: 1 year, 8 months

RRP:
US Flag $5.99
GB Flag £4.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.143c
GB Flag 0.119p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $23.07

Increase from RRP: 285.1%

Yearly ROI: 18.6%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Space Police 3 Alien - Squidman
Least expensive:
Space Police 3 Officer 1
% of set value:
44%

Set colors

The Squidman Escape has 42 pieces and is ranked 11013 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is White

The most common part in this set is Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3

Stats

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11013th biggest LEGO set ever made
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15th biggest LEGO Space set
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8330th most valuable LEGO set
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17th most valuable LEGO Space set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Squidman Escape (5969-1) worth?

The LEGO Squidman Escape is currently worth $23.07 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $5.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Squidman Escape?

The LEGO Squidman Escape (5969-1) contains 42 pieces, making it the 11013th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Squidman Escape retired?

Yes, the LEGO Squidman Escape has been retired. It was retired in December 2010 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 Squidman Escape?

The LEGO Squidman Escape contains 2 minifigures, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Space Police 3 Alien - Squidman, Space Police 3 Officer 1.

When was the LEGO Squidman Escape released?

The LEGO Squidman Escape (5969-1) was released in May 2009 as part of the Space theme.

Is the LEGO Squidman Escape a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Squidman Escape has increased in value by 285.1% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 18.6%.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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