LEGO Central Precinct HQ 6398-1
LEGO Central Precinct HQ (6398-1) is worth about $411 on the secondary market today, against a $165 retail price. It has 615 pieces, belongs to the Town theme and was released in 1993. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6398-1
- Theme
- Town
- Subtheme
- Police
- Year
- 1993
- Pieces
- 615
- Minifigures
- 5
- RRP
- $165
- Market value
- $411
- Used value
- $88
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Central Precinct HQ
- LEGO Police - Jailbreak Joe, Light Gray Legs
- LEGO Police - Sheriff Star and 2 Pockets, Light Gray Legs, White Arms, Black Cap with Police Pattern
- LEGO Police - Suit with Sheriff Star, Black Legs, White Hat
- LEGO Police - Zipper with Sheriff Star, White Cap
- LEGO Police - Zipper with Sheriff Star, White Helmet, Trans-Light Blue Visor, Sunglasses
Central Precinct HQ value by year
From $183 in 2016 to $339 in 2026 so far: +85%. Its highest year was 2020, at $435.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $339 | −17.6% |
| 2025 | $411 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $401 | −3.8% |
| 2023 | $417 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | $396 | −4.2% |
| 2021 | $414 | −4.8% |
| 2020 | $435 | +23.3% |
| 2019 | $353 | −10.0% |
| 2018 | $392 | +20.5% |
| 2017 | $325 | +77.2% |
| 2016 | $183 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 5 priced minifigures are worth about $14 together, roughly 3% of the set's value — low for Town sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 9%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Central Precinct HQ (6398-1) worth?
LEGO Central Precinct HQ is worth approximately $411 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Central Precinct HQ retired?
Yes — Central Precinct HQ (6398-1) 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 Central Precinct HQ gone up in value?
Yes. Central Precinct HQ launched at $165 and now trades around $411, an increase of 149.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Central Precinct HQ?
At its $165 retail price across 615 pieces, Central Precinct HQ works out to about $0.268 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Central Precinct HQ a good investment?
Central Precinct HQ currently trades 149.3% above its $165 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 Central Precinct HQ so expensive?
Central Precinct HQ was released in 1993 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.