LEGO Hook and Ladder Truck 6480-1
LEGO Hook and Ladder Truck (6480-1) is worth about $279 on the secondary market today, against a $60 retail price. It has 118 pieces, belongs to the Town theme and was released in 1986. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6480-1
- Theme
- Town
- Subtheme
- Fire
- Year
- 1986
- Pieces
- 118
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $60
- Market value
- $279
- Used value
- $32
- Released
- 1986
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Hook and Ladder Truck
Hook and Ladder Truck value by year
From $256 in 2017 to $237 in 2026 so far: −8%. Its highest year was 2020, at $257.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $237 | +8.6% |
| 2025 | $218 | −14.4% |
| 2024 | $255 | +7.0% |
| 2023 | $239 | −5.1% |
| 2022 | $251 | +9.8% |
| 2021 | $229 | −11.1% |
| 2020 | $257 | +16.0% |
| 2019 | $222 | −0.3% |
| 2018 | $223 | −13.2% |
| 2017 | $256 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $3 together, roughly 1% of the set's value — low for Town sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 9%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Hook and Ladder Truck (6480-1) worth?
LEGO Hook and Ladder Truck is worth approximately $279 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Hook and Ladder Truck retired?
Yes — Hook and Ladder Truck (6480-1) 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 Hook and Ladder Truck gone up in value?
Yes. Hook and Ladder Truck launched at $60 and now trades around $279, an increase of 365.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Hook and Ladder Truck?
At its $60 retail price across 118 pieces, Hook and Ladder Truck works out to about $0.508 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Hook and Ladder Truck a good investment?
Hook and Ladder Truck currently trades 365.8% above its $60 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 Hook and Ladder Truck so expensive?
Hook and Ladder Truck was released in 1986 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.