LEGO Metroliner 4558-1
LEGO Metroliner (4558-1) is worth about $1,151 on the secondary market today, against a $358 retail price. It has 784 pieces, belongs to the Trains theme and was released in 1991. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 4558-1
- Theme
- Trains
- Subtheme
- 9V
- Year
- 1991
- Pieces
- 784
- Minifigures
- 11
- RRP
- $358
- Market value
- $1,151
- Used value
- $340
- Released
- 1991
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Metroliner
- LEGO Horizontal Lines Blue - Blue Arms - Blue Legs, Black Male Hair, Brown Backpack
- LEGO Horizontal Lines Blue - Blue Arms - Blue Legs, Brown Male Hair
- LEGO Horizontal Lines Red - Red Arms - Red Legs, Black Female Hair
- LEGO Necklace Gold - White Legs, Brown Female Hair
- LEGO Necklace Red - Red Legs, Black Pigtails Hair
- LEGO Railway Employee 1, Black Legs
- LEGO Railway Employee, Brown Female Hair
- LEGO Red & White Stripes - Blue Legs, Red Hat
What you are paying for
Its 8 priced minifigures are worth about $61 together, roughly 5% 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 Metroliner (4558-1) worth?
LEGO Metroliner is worth approximately $1,151 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Metroliner retired?
Yes — Metroliner (4558-1) 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 Metroliner gone up in value?
Yes. Metroliner launched at $358 and now trades around $1,151, an increase of 221.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Metroliner?
At its $358 retail price across 784 pieces, Metroliner works out to about $0.457 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Metroliner a good investment?
Metroliner currently trades 221.5% above its $358 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 Metroliner so expensive?
Metroliner was released in 1991 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.