LEGO Ariel's Treasure Chest 43229-1
LEGO Ariel's Treasure Chest (43229-1) is worth about $54 on the secondary market today, against a $45 retail price. It has 370 pieces, belongs to the Disney theme and was released in 2023. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 43229-1
- Theme
- Disney
- Subtheme
- The Little Mermaid
- Year
- 2023
- Pieces
- 370
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $45
- Market value
- $54
- Released
- 2023
- Retirement
- Retired in 2025
Minifigures in LEGO Ariel's Treasure Chest
Ariel's Treasure Chest value by year
From $41 in 2022 to $56 in 2026 so far: +38%. Its highest year was 2025, at $56.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $56 | −0.7% |
| 2025 | $56 | +39.4% |
| 2024 | $41 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | $41 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $41 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $10 together, roughly 19% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Ariel's Treasure Chest (43229-1) worth?
LEGO Ariel's Treasure Chest is worth approximately $54 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Ariel's Treasure Chest retired?
Yes — Ariel's Treasure Chest (43229-1) 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 Ariel's Treasure Chest gone up in value?
Yes. Ariel's Treasure Chest launched at $45 and now trades around $54, an increase of 19.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Ariel's Treasure Chest?
At its $45 retail price across 370 pieces, Ariel's Treasure Chest works out to about $0.122 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Ariel's Treasure Chest a good investment?
Ariel's Treasure Chest currently trades 19.2% above its $45 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 Ariel's Treasure Chest so expensive?
Ariel's Treasure Chest was released in 2023 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.