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LEGO Arctic Expedition (6573-1)

The Arctic Expedition (6573-1) is a LEGO Town set that was released in January 2000 and retired in December 2001 with a shelf life of 1 year and 11 months 30 days.

This LEGO set has 121 pieces and had a RRP of $14.99 (£11.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.12c (0.10p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 227.0% and now has a value of $49.02 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jan 22 $54.42 5
Feb 22 $56.17 2
Mar 22 $54.42 0
Apr 22 $54.42 1
May 22 $64.95 0
Jun 22 $75.48 0
Jul 22 $86.02 0
Aug 22 $96.55 1
Sep 22 $86.02 0
Oct 22 $75.48 0
Nov 22 $64.95 0
Dec 22 $54.42 0
Jan 23 $43.89 0
Feb 23 $31.60 1
Mar 23 $33.35 0
Apr 23 $35.11 0
May 23 $36.86 0
Jun 23 $38.62 0
Jul 23 $40.38 0
Aug 23 $42.13 0
Sep 23 $43.89 0
Oct 23 $45.64 0
Nov 23 $47.40 0
Dec 23 $49.15 0
Jan 24 $50.91 0
Feb 24 $52.66 0
Mar 24 $54.42 0
Apr 24 $56.17 0
May 24 $57.93 0
Jun 24 $59.69 0
Jul 24 $61.44 0
Aug 24 $63.20 0
Sep 24 $64.95 0
Oct 24 $66.71 0
Nov 24 $77.24 1
Dec 24 $75.48 0
Jan 25 $73.73 0
Feb 25 $71.97 0
Mar 25 $70.22 0
Apr 25 $68.46 0
May 25 $66.71 0
Jun 25 $64.95 0
Jul 25 $63.20 0
Aug 25 $64.95 1

Minifigures

This set contains 2 minifigures with a combined value of $10.93. 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 12 sales of the Arctic Expedition 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 Arctic Expedition is $49.02

The 2 minifigures in this set make up 22% of the total set value.

The Arctic - Blue, Blue Hood, Black Legs, Snowshoes minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 15% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Arctic Expedition

Theme: Town

Sub Theme: Arctic

Set number: 6573-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 24 years, 4 months

Pieces: 121

Minifigures: 2

Released:
US Flag Jan 1, 2000
UK Flag Jan 1, 2000
EU Flag Jan 1, 2000
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2001
UK Flag Dec 31, 2001
EU Flag Dec 31, 2001

Shelf life: 2 years,

RRP:
US Flag $14.99
GB Flag £11.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.124c
GB Flag 0.099p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Medium

Current value: $49.02

Increase from RRP: 227.0%

Yearly ROI: 9.3%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Arctic - Blue, Blue Hood, Black Legs, Snowshoes
Least expensive:
Arctic - Green, Green Cap
% of set value:
22%

Set colors

The Arctic Expedition has 121 pieces and is ranked 6932 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Black

The most common part in this set is Plate, Round 1 x 1

Stats

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6932nd biggest LEGO set ever made
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4th biggest LEGO Town set
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5675th most valuable LEGO set
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11th most valuable LEGO Town set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Arctic Expedition (6573-1) worth?

The LEGO Arctic Expedition is currently worth $49.02 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 Arctic Expedition?

The LEGO Arctic Expedition (6573-1) contains 121 pieces, making it the 6932nd biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Arctic Expedition retired?

Yes, the LEGO Arctic Expedition has been retired. It was retired in December 2001 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 Arctic Expedition?

The LEGO Arctic Expedition contains 2 minifigures, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Arctic - Blue, Blue Hood, Black Legs, Snowshoes, Arctic - Green, Green Cap.

When was the LEGO Arctic Expedition released?

The LEGO Arctic Expedition (6573-1) was released in January 2000 as part of the Town theme.

Is the LEGO Arctic Expedition a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Arctic Expedition has increased in value by 227.0% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 9.3%.

Price data last updated: Aug 25

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