LEGO Flying Machine 2539-1
LEGO Flying Machine (2539-1) is worth about $34 on the secondary market today, against a $4 retail price. It has 21 pieces, belongs to the Castle theme and was released in 1998. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 2539-1
- Theme
- Castle
- Subtheme
- Fright Knights
- Year
- 1998
- Pieces
- 21
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $4
- Market value
- $34
- Used value
- $14
- Released
- 1998
- Retirement
- Retired in 1999
Minifigures in LEGO Flying Machine
Flying Machine value by year
From $9 in 2016 to $24 in 2026 so far: +178%. Its highest year was 2024, at $27.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $24 | −5.8% |
| 2025 | $25 | −7.1% |
| 2024 | $27 | +10.4% |
| 2023 | $25 | +15.2% |
| 2022 | $21 | +33.4% |
| 2021 | $16 | −3.6% |
| 2020 | $17 | −2.9% |
| 2019 | $17 | +10.2% |
| 2018 | $15 | +46.5% |
| 2017 | $11 | +23.8% |
| 2016 | $9 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $8 together, roughly 23% of the set's value — about typical for Castle sets (typically 23%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Flying Machine (2539-1) worth?
LEGO Flying Machine is worth approximately $34 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Flying Machine retired?
Yes — Flying Machine (2539-1) 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 Flying Machine gone up in value?
Yes. Flying Machine launched at $4 and now trades around $34, an increase of 741.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Flying Machine?
At its $4 retail price across 21 pieces, Flying Machine works out to about $0.190 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Flying Machine a good investment?
Flying Machine currently trades 741.0% above its $4 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 Flying Machine so expensive?
Flying Machine was released in 1998 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.