LEGO Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe 2431-1
LEGO Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe (2431-1) is estimated at about $42 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $5). Retired · 3 pieces · 1998 Duplo.
- Set number
- 2431-1
- Theme
- Duplo
- Year
- 1998
- Pieces
- 3
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $5
- Market value
- $42 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe
Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe value by year
From $14 in 2006 to $42 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +209%. Its highest year was 2026, at $40.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $42 | +12.0% |
| 2026 (so far) | $40 | +5.8% |
| 2025 | $38 | +52.8% |
| 2024 | $25 | +46.2% |
| 2023 | $17 | −50.5% |
| 2022 | $34 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $34 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | $33 | +6.0% |
| 2019 | $31 | +4.6% |
| 2018 | $29 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | $28 | +6.8% |
| 2016 | $26 | +19.2% |
| 2015 | $22 | −2.1% |
| 2014 | $23 | −3.8% |
| 2013 | $24 | +26.6% |
| 2012 | $19 | −10.2% |
| 2011 | $21 | +32.3% |
| 2010 | $16 | −5.5% |
| 2009 | $17 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | $16 | +3.4% |
| 2007 | $15 | +9.4% |
| 2006 | $14 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $4 together, roughly 9% of the set's value — about typical for Duplo sets (typically 10%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe (2431-1) worth?
LEGO Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe is worth approximately $42 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe retired?
Yes — Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe (2431-1) 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 Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe gone up in value?
Yes. Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe launched at $5 and now trades around $42, an increase of 748.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe?
At its $5 retail price across 3 pieces, Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe works out to about $1.667 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe a good investment?
Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe currently trades 748.6% above its $5 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 Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe so expensive?
Big Chief Brown Bear and Canoe 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.