LEGO Black Thunder 5542-1
LEGO Black Thunder (5542-1) is worth about $172 on the secondary market today, against a $80 retail price. It has 483 pieces, belongs to the Model Team theme and was released in 1998. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale mark
- Set number
- 5542-1
- Theme
- Model Team
- Year
- 1998
- Pieces
- 483
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $80
- Market value
- $172
- Used value
- $105
- Retirement
- Retired
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Black Thunder (5542-1) worth?
LEGO Black Thunder is worth approximately $172 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Black Thunder retired?
Yes — Black Thunder (5542-1) 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 Black Thunder gone up in value?
Yes. Black Thunder launched at $80 and now trades around $172, an increase of 115.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Black Thunder?
At its $80 retail price across 483 pieces, Black Thunder works out to about $0.166 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Black Thunder a good investment?
Black Thunder currently trades 115.0% above its $80 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 Black Thunder so expensive?
Black Thunder 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.