LEGO Hydro Search Sub 6180-1
LEGO Hydro Search Sub (6180-1) is worth about $235 on the secondary market today, against a $101 retail price. It has 297 pieces, belongs to the Aquazone theme and was released in 1998. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale ma
- Set number
- 6180-1
- Theme
- Aquazone
- Subtheme
- Hydronauts
- Year
- 1998
- Pieces
- 297
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $101
- Market value
- $235
- Used value
- $85
- Released
- 1998
- Retirement
- Retired in 1998
Minifigures in LEGO Hydro Search Sub
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $39 together, roughly 17% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Hydro Search Sub (6180-1) worth?
LEGO Hydro Search Sub is worth approximately $235 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Hydro Search Sub retired?
Yes — Hydro Search Sub (6180-1) 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 Hydro Search Sub gone up in value?
Yes. Hydro Search Sub launched at $101 and now trades around $235, an increase of 132.7%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Hydro Search Sub?
At its $101 retail price across 297 pieces, Hydro Search Sub works out to about $0.340 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Hydro Search Sub a good investment?
Hydro Search Sub currently trades 132.7% above its $101 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 Hydro Search Sub so expensive?
Hydro Search Sub 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.