LEGO Lighting Bricks, 4.5V 816-1
LEGO Lighting Bricks, 4.5V (816-1) is estimated at about $29 sealed (retail $10). Retired · 18 pieces · 1986 Basic. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 816-1
- Theme
- Basic
- Subtheme
- Supplementaries
- Year
- 1986
- Pieces
- 18
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $10
- Market value
- $29 (Estimate)
- Used value
- $6
- Retirement
- Retired
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Lighting Bricks, 4.5V (816-1) worth?
LEGO Lighting Bricks, 4.5V is worth approximately $29 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Lighting Bricks, 4.5V retired?
Yes — Lighting Bricks, 4.5V (816-1) 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 Lighting Bricks, 4.5V gone up in value?
Yes. Lighting Bricks, 4.5V launched at $10 and now trades around $29, an increase of 201.7%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Lighting Bricks, 4.5V?
At its $10 retail price across 18 pieces, Lighting Bricks, 4.5V works out to about $0.528 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Lighting Bricks, 4.5V a good investment?
Lighting Bricks, 4.5V currently trades 201.7% above its $10 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 Lighting Bricks, 4.5V so expensive?
Lighting Bricks, 4.5V 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.