LEGO Big City Zoo 5635-1
LEGO Big City Zoo (5635-1) is worth about $173 on the secondary market today, against a $135 retail price. It has 125 pieces, belongs to the Duplo theme and was released in 2009. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market. I
- Set number
- 5635-1
- Theme
- Duplo
- Subtheme
- LEGO Ville
- Year
- 2009
- Pieces
- 125
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $135
- Market value
- $173
- Used value
- $75
- Released
- 2009
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Minifigures in LEGO Big City Zoo
- LEGO Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Child Girl, White Legs, Bright Pink Top, Dark Pink Arms, Reddish Brown Hair with Braids
- LEGO Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Female, Medium Blue Legs, Magenta Top, Black Hair, Brown Eyes
- LEGO Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male, Dark Blue Legs, Sand Green Top with Buttons, Reddish Brown Hair, Brown Eyes
- LEGO Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male, Dark Tan Legs, Tan Top, Black Hair, Brown Eyes (Zoo Keeper)
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $13 together, roughly 7% of the set's value — about typical for Duplo sets (typically 10%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Big City Zoo (5635-1) worth?
LEGO Big City Zoo is worth approximately $173 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Big City Zoo retired?
Yes — Big City Zoo (5635-1) 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 City Zoo gone up in value?
Yes. Big City Zoo launched at $135 and now trades around $173, an increase of 28.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Big City Zoo?
At its $135 retail price across 125 pieces, Big City Zoo works out to about $1.080 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Big City Zoo a good investment?
Big City Zoo currently trades 28.1% above its $135 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 City Zoo so expensive?
Big City Zoo was released in 2009 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.