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LEGO Dino Research Compound (5987-1)

The Dino Research Compound (5987-1) is a LEGO Adventurers set that was released in July 2000 and retired in December 2000 with a shelf life of 5 months 30 days.

This LEGO set has 624 pieces and had a RRP of $79.99 (£- / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.13c (0.00p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 219.7% and now has a value of $255.71 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Mar 22 $317.74 1
Apr 22 $107.08 1
May 22 $184.32 0
Jun 22 $261.56 0
Jul 22 $338.80 0
Aug 22 $416.04 0
Sep 22 $493.28 0
Oct 22 $574.03 1
Nov 22 $519.61 0
Dec 22 $465.19 0
Jan 23 $410.77 0
Feb 23 $356.36 0
Mar 23 $301.94 0
Apr 23 $247.52 1
May 23 $287.89 0
Jun 23 $328.27 0
Jul 23 $370.40 1
Aug 23 $386.20 0
Sep 23 $402.00 0
Oct 23 $417.80 0
Nov 23 $433.60 0
Dec 23 $449.39 0
Jan 24 $465.19 0
Feb 24 $480.99 0
Mar 24 $496.79 0
Apr 24 $512.59 1
May 24 $524.88 0
Jun 24 $537.17 0
Jul 24 $549.46 0
Aug 24 $561.74 0
Sep 24 $574.03 0
Oct 24 $584.56 1
Nov 24 $579.30 0
Dec 24 $574.03 0
Jan 25 $568.76 0
Feb 25 $565.25 1
Mar 25 $554.72 0
Apr 25 $544.19 0
May 25 $533.66 0
Jun 25 $523.12 0
Jul 25 $512.59 0
Aug 25 $498.55 1
Sep 25 $475.73 0
Oct 25 $452.91 0
Nov 25 $430.08 0
Dec 25 $407.26 0
Jan 26 $384.44 0
Feb 26 $361.62 0
Mar 26 $338.80 1

Minifigures

This set contains 6 minifigures with a combined value of $52.45. None of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they all appear in other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 10 sales of the Dino Research Compound set since Mar 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 Dino Research Compound is $255.71

The 6 minifigures in this set make up 21% of the total set value.

The Baron Von Barron with Pith Helmet and White Epaulettes minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 5% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Dino Research Compound

Theme: Adventurers

Sub Theme: Dino Island

Set number: 5987-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 25 years, 4 months

Pieces: 624

Minifigures: 6

Released:
US Flag Jul 1, 2000
UK Flag Jul 1, 2000
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2000
UK Flag Dec 31, 2000

Shelf life: 6 months

RRP:
US Flag $79.99
GB Flag £-
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.128c
GB Flag -
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Low

Current value: $255.71

Increase from RRP: 219.7%

Yearly ROI: 8.7%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Baron Von Barron with Pith Helmet and White Epaulettes
Least expensive:
Miss Gail Storm (Jungle) with Pith Helmet
% of set value:
21%

Set colors

The Dino Research Compound has 624 pieces and is ranked 1819 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 Brick 2 x 2

Stats

Faded medal
1819th biggest LEGO set ever made
Gold medal
1st biggest LEGO Adventurers set
Faded medal
739th most valuable LEGO set
Bronze medal
3rd most valuable LEGO Adventurers set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Dino Research Compound (5987-1) worth?

The LEGO Dino Research Compound is currently worth $255.71 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $79.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Dino Research Compound?

The LEGO Dino Research Compound (5987-1) contains 624 pieces, making it the 1819th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Dino Research Compound retired?

Yes, the LEGO Dino Research Compound has been retired. It was retired in December 2000 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 Dino Research Compound?

The LEGO Dino Research Compound contains 6 minifigures. The minifigures include: Baron Von Barron with Pith Helmet and White Epaulettes, Mr. Cunningham with Brown Hips, Johnny Thunder (Desert), Mike, Dr. Charles Lightning.

When was the LEGO Dino Research Compound released?

The LEGO Dino Research Compound (5987-1) was released in July 2000 as part of the Adventurers theme.

Is the LEGO Dino Research Compound a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Dino Research Compound has increased in value by 219.7% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 8.7%.

Price data last updated: Mar 26

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