LEGO Arctic Expedition 6573-1
LEGO Arctic Expedition (6573-1) is estimated at about $48 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $15). Retired 2001 · 121 pieces · 2000 Town.
- Set number
- 6573-1
- Theme
- Town
- Year
- 2000
- Pieces
- 121
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $15
- Market value
- $48 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Released
- 2000
- Retirement
- Retired in 2001
Minifigures in LEGO Arctic Expedition
Arctic Expedition value by year
From $40 in 2016 to $48 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +18%. Its highest year was 2023, at $67.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $48 | −3.4% |
| 2026 (so far) | $47 | −4.9% |
| 2025 | $49 | −21.3% |
| 2024 | $62 | −7.4% |
| 2023 | $67 | +41.2% |
| 2022 | $48 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $48 | +13.7% |
| 2020 | $42 | −8.2% |
| 2019 | $46 | +42.8% |
| 2018 | $32 | −24.2% |
| 2017 | $42 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | $40 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $8 together, roughly 16% of the set's value — high for Town sets, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 9%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Arctic Expedition (6573-1) worth?
LEGO Arctic Expedition is worth approximately $48 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Arctic Expedition retired?
Yes — Arctic Expedition (6573-1) 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.
Has LEGO Arctic Expedition gone up in value?
Yes. Arctic Expedition launched at $15 and now trades around $48, an increase of 217.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Arctic Expedition?
At its $15 retail price across 121 pieces, Arctic Expedition works out to about $0.124 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Arctic Expedition a good investment?
Arctic Expedition currently trades 217.1% above its $15 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Arctic Expedition so expensive?
Arctic Expedition was released in 2000 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.