LEGO Alien Jet 5617-1
LEGO Alien Jet (5617-1) is worth about $6 on the secondary market today. It has 21 pieces, belongs to the Space theme and was released in 2008. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 5617-1
- Theme
- Space
- Subtheme
- Mars Mission
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 21
- Minifigures
- 1
- Market value
- $6
- Used value
- $5
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2008
Minifigures in LEGO Alien Jet
Alien Jet value by year
From $4 in 2016 to $7 in 2026 so far: +88%. Its highest year was 2017, at $7.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $7 | +40.7% |
| 2025 | $5 | −2.2% |
| 2024 | $5 | −2.0% |
| 2023 | $5 | −10.8% |
| 2022 | $6 | −10.3% |
| 2021 | $6 | +10.0% |
| 2020 | $6 | +12.4% |
| 2019 | $5 | −19.7% |
| 2018 | $6 | −8.1% |
| 2017 | $7 | +91.3% |
| 2016 | $4 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $1 together, roughly 25% of the set's value — high for Space sets, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 11%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Alien Jet (5617-1) worth?
LEGO Alien Jet is worth approximately $6 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Alien Jet retired?
Yes — Alien Jet (5617-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Why is LEGO Alien Jet so expensive?
Alien Jet was released in 2008 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.