LEGO Deep Sea Operation Base 60096-1
LEGO Deep Sea Operation Base (60096-1) is worth about $77 on the secondary market today, against a $136 retail price. It has 907 pieces, belongs to the City theme and was released in 2015. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale
- Set number
- 60096-1
- Theme
- City
- Subtheme
- Deep Sea Explorers
- Year
- 2015
- Pieces
- 907
- Minifigures
- 5
- RRP
- $136
- Market value
- $77
- Used value
- $84
- Released
- 2015
- Retirement
- Retired in 2016
Minifigures in LEGO Deep Sea Operation Base
What you are paying for
Its 5 priced minifigures are worth about $11 together, roughly 14% of the set's value — about typical for City sets (typically 20%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Deep Sea Operation Base (60096-1) worth?
LEGO Deep Sea Operation Base is worth approximately $77 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Deep Sea Operation Base retired?
Yes — Deep Sea Operation Base (60096-1) 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 Deep Sea Operation Base gone up in value?
Not currently. Deep Sea Operation Base launched at $136 and trades around $77 today, 43.1% below its retail price. The price history chart shows the full trend.
What is the price per piece for Deep Sea Operation Base?
At its $136 retail price across 907 pieces, Deep Sea Operation Base works out to about $0.150 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Deep Sea Operation Base a good investment?
Deep Sea Operation Base currently trades 43.1% below its $136 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 Deep Sea Operation Base so expensive?
Deep Sea Operation Base was released in 2015 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.