LEGO Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables 5388-1
LEGO Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables (5388-1) is estimated at about $11 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $3). Retired · 26 pieces · 1998 Service Packs.
- Set number
- 5388-1
- Theme
- Service Packs
- Year
- 1998
- Pieces
- 26
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $3
- Market value
- $11 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Retirement
- Retired
Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables value by year
From $9 in 2016 to $11 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +20%. Its highest year was 2025, at $14.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $11 | −20.1% |
| 2026 (so far) | $11 | −21.7% |
| 2025 | $14 | +39.5% |
| 2024 | $10 | −24.2% |
| 2023 | $13 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $13 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | $12 | −3.3% |
| 2020 | $12 | +12.6% |
| 2019 | $11 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | $11 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | $10 | +12.0% |
| 2016 | $9 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables (5388-1) worth?
LEGO Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables is worth approximately $11 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables retired?
Yes — Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables (5388-1) 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 Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables gone up in value?
Yes. Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables launched at $3 and now trades around $11, an increase of 262.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables?
At its $3 retail price across 26 pieces, Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables works out to about $0.115 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables a good investment?
Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables currently trades 262.3% above its $3 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 Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables so expensive?
Hinges, Couplings, Turn Tables 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.