LEGO Hemlock Stronghold 6046-1
LEGO Hemlock Stronghold (6046-1) is worth about $521 on the secondary market today, against a $50 retail price. It has 216 pieces, belongs to the Castle 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
- 6046-1
- Theme
- Castle
- Subtheme
- Dark Forest
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 216
- Minifigures
- 5
- RRP
- $50
- Market value
- $521
- Used value
- $277
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Hemlock Stronghold
Hemlock Stronghold value by year
From $183 in 2016 to $514 in 2026 so far: +181%. Its highest year was 2024, at $616.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $514 | −8.6% |
| 2025 | $562 | −8.7% |
| 2024 | $616 | +27.3% |
| 2023 | $484 | −3.1% |
| 2022 | $500 | +15.0% |
| 2021 | $435 | +28.9% |
| 2020 | $337 | +22.2% |
| 2019 | $276 | −1.1% |
| 2018 | $279 | +25.6% |
| 2017 | $222 | +21.8% |
| 2016 | $183 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 5 priced minifigures are worth about $377 together, roughly 72% of the set's value — high for Castle sets, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 23%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Hemlock Stronghold (6046-1) worth?
LEGO Hemlock Stronghold is worth approximately $521 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Hemlock Stronghold retired?
Yes — Hemlock Stronghold (6046-1) 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 Hemlock Stronghold gone up in value?
Yes. Hemlock Stronghold launched at $50 and now trades around $521, an increase of 942.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Hemlock Stronghold?
At its $50 retail price across 216 pieces, Hemlock Stronghold works out to about $0.231 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Hemlock Stronghold a good investment?
Hemlock Stronghold currently trades 942.6% above its $50 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 Hemlock Stronghold so expensive?
Hemlock Stronghold 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.