LEGO Dino Defense HQ 5887-1
LEGO Dino Defense HQ (5887-1) is worth about $419 on the secondary market today, against a $142 retail price. It has 793 pieces, belongs to the Dino theme and was released in 2011. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 5887-1
- Theme
- Dino
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 793
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $142
- Market value
- $419
- Used value
- $118
- Released
- 2011
- Retirement
- Retired in 2012
Minifigures in LEGO Dino Defense HQ
Dino Defense HQ value by year
From $91 in 2012 to $302 in 2026 so far: +231%. Its highest year was 2022, at $381.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $302 | +3.0% |
| 2025 | $293 | −5.8% |
| 2024 | $311 | −13.3% |
| 2023 | $359 | −5.7% |
| 2022 | $381 | +11.2% |
| 2021 | $343 | +15.5% |
| 2020 | $297 | −9.3% |
| 2019 | $327 | +5.3% |
| 2018 | $310 | +11.7% |
| 2017 | $278 | +15.2% |
| 2016 | $241 | +21.8% |
| 2015 | $198 | +28.5% |
| 2014 | $154 | +39.9% |
| 2013 | $110 | +20.8% |
| 2012 | $91 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $17 together, roughly 4% 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 Dino Defense HQ (5887-1) worth?
LEGO Dino Defense HQ is worth approximately $419 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Dino Defense HQ retired?
Yes — Dino Defense HQ (5887-1) 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 Dino Defense HQ gone up in value?
Yes. Dino Defense HQ launched at $142 and now trades around $419, an increase of 195.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Dino Defense HQ?
At its $142 retail price across 793 pieces, Dino Defense HQ works out to about $0.179 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Dino Defense HQ a good investment?
Dino Defense HQ currently trades 195.0% above its $142 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 Dino Defense HQ so expensive?
Dino Defense HQ was released in 2011 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.