LEGO Dig 'N' Dump 6581-1
LEGO Dig 'N' Dump (6581-1) is worth about $100 on the secondary market today, against a $27 retail price. It has 127 pieces, belongs to the Town theme and was released in 1996. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6581-1
- Theme
- Town
- Subtheme
- Construction
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 127
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $27
- Market value
- $100
- Used value
- $11
- Released
- 1996
- Retirement
- Retired in 1997
Minifigures in LEGO Dig 'N' Dump
Dig 'N' Dump value by year
From $37 in 2016 to $89 in 2026 so far: +145%. Its highest year was 2026, at $89.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $89 | +8.4% |
| 2025 | $82 | +6.9% |
| 2024 | $77 | −4.0% |
| 2023 | $80 | −1.3% |
| 2022 | $81 | +10.5% |
| 2021 | $74 | +27.2% |
| 2020 | $58 | +14.9% |
| 2019 | $50 | −2.2% |
| 2018 | $52 | +17.1% |
| 2017 | $44 | +20.6% |
| 2016 | $37 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $8 together, roughly 8% of the set's value — about typical for Town sets (typically 9%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Dig 'N' Dump (6581-1) worth?
LEGO Dig 'N' Dump is worth approximately $100 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Dig 'N' Dump retired?
Yes — Dig 'N' Dump (6581-1) 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 Dig 'N' Dump gone up in value?
Yes. Dig 'N' Dump launched at $27 and now trades around $100, an increase of 270.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Dig 'N' Dump?
At its $27 retail price across 127 pieces, Dig 'N' Dump works out to about $0.213 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Dig 'N' Dump a good investment?
Dig 'N' Dump currently trades 270.1% above its $27 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 Dig 'N' Dump so expensive?
Dig 'N' Dump was released in 1996 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.