LEGO Hovercraft Hideout 7045-1
LEGO Hovercraft Hideout (7045-1) is worth about $65 on the secondary market today, against a $52 retail price. It has 274 pieces, belongs to the World City theme and was released in 2004. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 7045-1
- Theme
- World City
- Subtheme
- Police and Rescue
- Year
- 2004
- Pieces
- 274
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $52
- Market value
- $65
- Used value
- $14
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Hovercraft Hideout
Hovercraft Hideout value by year
From $38 in 2016 to $42 in 2026 so far: +12%. Its highest year was 2018, at $52.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $42 | −1.6% |
| 2025 | $43 | −7.0% |
| 2024 | $46 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | $44 | −9.8% |
| 2022 | $48 | −1.5% |
| 2021 | $49 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | $48 | −3.7% |
| 2019 | $50 | −3.7% |
| 2018 | $52 | +22.9% |
| 2017 | $42 | +10.5% |
| 2016 | $38 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $7 together, roughly 10% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Hovercraft Hideout (7045-1) worth?
LEGO Hovercraft Hideout is worth approximately $65 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Hovercraft Hideout retired?
Yes — Hovercraft Hideout (7045-1) 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 Hovercraft Hideout gone up in value?
Yes. Hovercraft Hideout launched at $52 and now trades around $65, an increase of 25.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Hovercraft Hideout?
At its $52 retail price across 274 pieces, Hovercraft Hideout works out to about $0.190 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Hovercraft Hideout a good investment?
Hovercraft Hideout currently trades 25.0% above its $52 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 Hovercraft Hideout so expensive?
Hovercraft Hideout was released in 2004 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.