LEGO Dino Research Compound 5987-1
LEGO Dino Research Compound (5987-1) is worth about $481 on the secondary market today, against a $148 retail price. It has 617 pieces, belongs to the Adventurers theme and was released in 2000. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 5987-1
- Theme
- Adventurers
- Subtheme
- Dino Island
- Year
- 2000
- Pieces
- 617
- Minifigures
- 6
- RRP
- $148
- Market value
- $481
- Released
- 2000
- Retirement
- Retired in 2001
Minifigures in LEGO Dino Research Compound
- LEGO Dr. Kilroy / Dr. Charles Lightning - White Shirt and Suspenders, Green Legs, White Pith Helmet
- LEGO Johnny Thunder (Desert)
- LEGO Lord Sam Sinister / Baron von Barron - Tan Shirt, Light Gray Legs, White Pith Helmet, White Epaulettes
- LEGO Mike
- LEGO Mr. Cunningham with Brown Hips
- LEGO Pippin Reed / Miss Gail Storm - Green Open Shirt, Red Legs, White Pith Helmet
Dino Research Compound value by year
From $201 in 2016 to $469 in 2026 so far: +133%. Its highest year was 2026, at $469.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $469 | +30.5% |
| 2025 | $359 | −4.5% |
| 2024 | $376 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $367 | +10.1% |
| 2022 | $333 | +36.5% |
| 2021 | $244 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | $232 | −6.4% |
| 2019 | $248 | +13.4% |
| 2018 | $219 | +15.3% |
| 2017 | $190 | −5.5% |
| 2016 | $201 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 6 priced minifigures are worth about $61 together, roughly 13% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Dino Research Compound (5987-1) worth?
LEGO Dino Research Compound is worth approximately $481 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Dino Research Compound retired?
Yes — Dino Research Compound (5987-1) 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 Research Compound gone up in value?
Yes. Dino Research Compound launched at $148 and now trades around $481, an increase of 224.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Dino Research Compound?
At its $148 retail price across 617 pieces, Dino Research Compound works out to about $0.240 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Dino Research Compound a good investment?
Dino Research Compound currently trades 224.9% above its $148 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 Research Compound so expensive?
Dino Research Compound was released in 2000 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.