LEGO Chrome Crusher 4970-1
LEGO Chrome Crusher (4970-1) is worth about $250 on the secondary market today, against a $57 retail price. It has 168 pieces, belongs to the Rock Raiders theme and was released in 1999. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 4970-1
- Theme
- Rock Raiders
- Year
- 1999
- Pieces
- 168
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $57
- Market value
- $250
- Used value
- $83
- Released
- 1999
- Retirement
- Retired in 2000
Minifigures in LEGO Chrome Crusher
Chrome Crusher value by year
From $109 in 2016 to $235 in 2026 so far: +115%. Its highest year was 2024, at $283.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $235 | −15.8% |
| 2025 | $279 | −1.6% |
| 2024 | $283 | +7.5% |
| 2023 | $263 | −3.0% |
| 2022 | $272 | +74.6% |
| 2021 | $156 | +23.1% |
| 2020 | $126 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | $124 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | $121 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | $116 | +6.4% |
| 2016 | $109 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $18 together, roughly 7% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Chrome Crusher (4970-1) worth?
LEGO Chrome Crusher is worth approximately $250 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Chrome Crusher retired?
Yes — Chrome Crusher (4970-1) 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 Chrome Crusher gone up in value?
Yes. Chrome Crusher launched at $57 and now trades around $250, an increase of 339.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Chrome Crusher?
At its $57 retail price across 168 pieces, Chrome Crusher works out to about $0.339 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Chrome Crusher a good investment?
Chrome Crusher currently trades 339.3% above its $57 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 Chrome Crusher so expensive?
Chrome Crusher was released in 1999 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.