LEGO Caterpillar 1457-1
LEGO Caterpillar (1457-1) is worth about $17 on the secondary market today, against a $15 retail price. It has 3 pieces, belongs to the Baby theme and was released in 2001. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market. It curr
- Set number
- 1457-1
- Theme
- Baby
- Year
- 2001
- Pieces
- 3
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $15
- Market value
- $17
- Used value
- $8
- Released
- 2001
- Retirement
- Retired
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Caterpillar (1457-1) worth?
LEGO Caterpillar is worth approximately $17 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Caterpillar retired?
Yes — Caterpillar (1457-1) 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 Caterpillar gone up in value?
Yes. Caterpillar launched at $15 and now trades around $17, an increase of 11.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Caterpillar?
At its $15 retail price across 3 pieces, Caterpillar works out to about $5.000 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Caterpillar a good investment?
Caterpillar currently trades 11.4% above its $15 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 Caterpillar so expensive?
Caterpillar was released in 2001 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.