LEGO Construction Site (7243-1)
The Construction Site (7243-1) is a LEGO City set that was released in March 2005 and retired in December 2006 with a shelf life of 1 year and 9 months 30 days.
This LEGO set has 301 pieces and had a RRP of $39.99 (£24.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.13c (0.08p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 168.0% and now has a value of $107.18 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22 | $171.57 | 2 |
| Apr 22 | $168.07 | 0 |
| May 22 | $164.57 | 0 |
| Jun 22 | $161.07 | 0 |
| Jul 22 | $157.57 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | $154.07 | 0 |
| Sep 22 | $152.32 | 1 |
| Oct 22 | $189.08 | 1 |
| Nov 22 | $175.08 | 0 |
| Dec 22 | $162.82 | 2 |
| Jan 23 | $143.56 | 1 |
| Feb 23 | $185.58 | 1 |
| Mar 23 | $145.31 | 0 |
| Apr 23 | $106.80 | 1 |
| May 23 | $143.56 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $178.58 | 1 |
| Jul 23 | $176.83 | 0 |
| Aug 23 | $175.08 | 0 |
| Sep 23 | $173.33 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $171.57 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | $169.82 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | $168.07 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | $166.32 | 0 |
| Feb 24 | $164.57 | 0 |
| Mar 24 | $162.82 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $161.07 | 0 |
| May 24 | $159.32 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $157.57 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $155.82 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $154.07 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | $147.06 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | $133.06 | 1 |
| Nov 24 | $143.56 | 2 |
| Dec 24 | $152.32 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | $161.07 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | $169.82 | 0 |
| Mar 25 | $178.58 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | $187.33 | 0 |
| May 25 | $197.84 | 1 |
| Jun 25 | $190.83 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | $183.83 | 0 |
| Aug 25 | $176.83 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | $169.82 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | $166.32 | 1 |
| Nov 25 | $150.57 | 0 |
| Dec 25 | $134.81 | 0 |
| Jan 26 | $117.30 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 3 minifigures with a combined value of $9.14. 2 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 17 sales of the Construction Site 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 Construction Site is $107.18
The 3 minifigures in this set make up 9% of the total set value.
The Construction Foreman - Orange Jacket with Blue Shirt, Dark Blue Tie, Red Construction Helmet minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 3% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Construction Site
Theme: City
Sub Theme: Construction
Set number: 7243-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 19 years, 5 months
Pieces: 301
Minifigures: 3
Mar 1, 2005
Mar 1, 2005
Mar 1, 2005
Dec 31, 2006
Dec 31, 2006
Dec 31, 2006
Shelf life: 1 year, 10 months
$39.99
£24.99
-€
0.133c
0.083p
-
Set value
Confidence: Medium
Current value: $107.18
Increase from RRP: 168.0%
Yearly ROI: 8.7%
Minifigures
Set colors
The Construction Site has 301 pieces and is ranked 3848 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Yellow
The most common part in this set is Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Construction Site (7243-1) worth?
The LEGO Construction Site is currently worth $107.18 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $39.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Construction Site?
The LEGO Construction Site (7243-1) contains 301 pieces, making it the 3848th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Construction Site retired?
Yes, the LEGO Construction Site has been retired. It was retired in December 2006 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 Construction Site?
The LEGO Construction Site contains 3 minifigures, 2 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Construction Foreman - Orange Jacket with Blue Shirt, Dark Blue Tie, Red Construction Helmet, Construction Worker - Orange Zipper, Safety Stripes, Blue Arms, Orange Legs, Red Construction Helmet, Construction Worker - Orange Zipper, Safety Stripes, Orange Arms, Orange Legs, Red Construction Helmet, Moustache and Stubble.
When was the LEGO Construction Site released?
The LEGO Construction Site (7243-1) was released in March 2005 as part of the City theme.
Is the LEGO Construction Site a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Construction Site has increased in value by 168.0% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 8.7%.
Price data last updated: Jan 26
