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LEGO Polar Base (6575-1)

The Polar Base (6575-1) 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 441 pieces and had a RRP of $59.99 (£49.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.14c (0.11p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 248.8% and now has a value of $209.23 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jan 22 $309.88 1
Feb 22 $357.16 0
Mar 22 $404.43 0
Apr 22 $453.45 1
May 22 $444.69 0
Jun 22 $435.94 0
Jul 22 $427.19 0
Aug 22 $418.43 0
Sep 22 $409.68 0
Oct 22 $400.92 0
Nov 22 $392.17 0
Dec 22 $383.42 0
Jan 23 $374.66 0
Feb 23 $358.91 1
Mar 23 $400.92 0
Apr 23 $441.19 1
May 23 $434.19 0
Jun 23 $427.19 0
Jul 23 $420.18 0
Aug 23 $413.18 0
Sep 23 $406.18 0
Oct 23 $399.17 0
Nov 23 $392.17 0
Dec 23 $385.17 0
Jan 24 $378.16 0
Feb 24 $371.16 0
Mar 24 $364.16 0
Apr 24 $357.16 0
May 24 $350.15 0
Jun 24 $343.15 0
Jul 24 $336.15 0
Aug 24 $329.14 0
Sep 24 $322.14 0
Oct 24 $315.14 0
Nov 24 $315.14 1
Dec 24 $420.18 1
Jan 25 $411.43 0
Feb 25 $402.67 0
Mar 25 $393.92 0
Apr 25 $385.17 0
May 25 $376.41 0
Jun 25 $367.66 0
Jul 25 $358.91 0
Aug 25 $350.15 0
Sep 25 $341.40 0
Oct 25 $332.64 0
Nov 25 $325.64 1
Dec 25 $276.62 0
Jan 26 $229.35 1

Minifigures

This set contains 6 minifigures with a combined value of $31.52. 4 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 8 sales of the Polar Base 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 Polar Base is $209.23

The 6 minifigures in this set make up 15% of the total set value.

The Arctic - Red, White Helmet minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 4% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Polar Base

Theme: Town

Sub Theme: Arctic

Set number: 6575-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 24 years, 5 months

Pieces: 441

Minifigures: 6

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 $59.99
GB Flag £49.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.136c
GB Flag 0.113p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Low

Current value: $209.23

Increase from RRP: 248.8%

Yearly ROI: 10.2%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Arctic - Red, White Helmet
Least expensive:
Arctic - Black, White Cap
% of set value:
15%

Set colors

The Polar Base has 441 pieces and is ranked 2708 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

Faded medal
2708th biggest LEGO set ever made
Silver medal
2nd biggest LEGO Town set
Faded medal
1603rd most valuable LEGO set
Silver medal
2nd most valuable LEGO Town set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Polar Base (6575-1) worth?

The LEGO Polar Base is currently worth $209.23 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $59.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Polar Base?

The LEGO Polar Base (6575-1) contains 441 pieces, making it the 2708th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Polar Base retired?

Yes, the LEGO Polar Base 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 Polar Base?

The LEGO Polar Base contains 6 minifigures, 4 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Arctic - Red, White Helmet, Arctic - Blue, Blue Hood, Black Legs, Arctic - Red, Medic, Arctic - Green, Green Hood, Arctic - Green, Green Cap.

When was the LEGO Polar Base released?

The LEGO Polar Base (6575-1) was released in January 2000 as part of the Town theme.

Is the LEGO Polar Base a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Polar Base has increased in value by 248.8% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 10.2%.

Price data last updated: Jan 26

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