LEGO Balloon Tyres 49.6 mm 5281-1
LEGO Balloon Tyres 49.6 mm (5281-1) is estimated at about $6 sealed (retail $4). Retired · 4 pieces · 1994 Service Packs. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 5281-1
- Theme
- Service Packs
- Year
- 1994
- Pieces
- 4
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $4
- Market value
- $6 (Estimate)
- Retirement
- Retired
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Balloon Tyres 49.6 mm (5281-1) worth?
LEGO Balloon Tyres 49.6 mm is worth approximately $6 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Balloon Tyres 49.6 mm retired?
Yes — Balloon Tyres 49.6 mm (5281-1) 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 Balloon Tyres 49.6 mm gone up in value?
Yes. Balloon Tyres 49.6 mm launched at $4 and now trades around $6, an increase of 51.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Balloon Tyres 49.6 mm?
At its $4 retail price across 4 pieces, Balloon Tyres 49.6 mm works out to about $1.000 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Balloon Tyres 49.6 mm a good investment?
Balloon Tyres 49.6 mm currently trades 51.5% above its $4 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 Balloon Tyres 49.6 mm so expensive?
Balloon Tyres 49.6 mm was released in 1994 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.