LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ 4221-1
LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ (4221-1) is estimated at about $10 sealed as of Sep 2026. Retired · 61 pieces · 1998 Basic. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 4221-1
- Theme
- Basic
- Year
- 1998
- Pieces
- 61
- Minifigures
- 1
- Market value
- $10 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $5
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+
Basic Building Set, 5+ value by year
From $7 in 2011 to $10 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +36%. Its highest year was 2020, at $10.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $10 | +2.9% |
| 2026 (so far) | $10 | +6.3% |
| 2025 | $9 | −4.9% |
| 2024 | $10 | −5.1% |
| 2023 | $10 | +13.9% |
| 2022 | $9 | −12.8% |
| 2021 | $10 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | $10 | +32.4% |
| 2019 | $8 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | $8 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | $8 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | $8 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | $7 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | $7 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | $7 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $7 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | $7 | — |
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 9% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ (4221-1) worth?
LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ is worth approximately $10 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Basic Building Set, 5+ retired?
Yes — Basic Building Set, 5+ (4221-1) 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 Basic Building Set, 5+ so expensive?
Basic Building Set, 5+ was released in 1998 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.