LEGO Gingerbread Man 5005156-1
LEGO Gingerbread Man (5005156-1) is worth about $28 on the secondary market today, against a $6 retail price. It has 3 pieces, belongs to the Seasonal theme and was released in 2016. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 5005156-1
- Theme
- Seasonal
- Subtheme
- Christmas
- Year
- 2016
- Pieces
- 3
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $6
- Market value
- $28
- Used value
- $7
- Released
- 2016
- Retirement
- Retired in 2016
Minifigures in LEGO Gingerbread Man
Gingerbread Man value by year
From $5 in 2016 to $9 in 2026 so far: +66%. Its highest year was 2017, at $9.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $9 | +14.1% |
| 2025 | $8 | +11.0% |
| 2024 | $7 | −2.9% |
| 2023 | $7 | −6.4% |
| 2022 | $8 | +9.7% |
| 2021 | $7 | −15.0% |
| 2020 | $8 | −8.7% |
| 2019 | $9 | +12.8% |
| 2018 | $8 | −14.0% |
| 2017 | $9 | +75.0% |
| 2016 | $5 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $7 together, roughly 24% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Gingerbread Man (5005156-1) worth?
LEGO Gingerbread Man is worth approximately $28 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Gingerbread Man retired?
Yes — Gingerbread Man (5005156-1) 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 Gingerbread Man gone up in value?
Yes. Gingerbread Man launched at $6 and now trades around $28, an increase of 367.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Gingerbread Man?
At its $6 retail price across 3 pieces, Gingerbread Man works out to about $1.997 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Gingerbread Man a good investment?
Gingerbread Man currently trades 367.1% above its $6 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 Gingerbread Man so expensive?
Gingerbread Man was released in 2016 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.