LEGO Monorail Transport System 6990-1
LEGO Monorail Transport System (6990-1) is worth about $2,913 on the secondary market today, against a $446 retail price. It has 731 pieces, belongs to the Space theme and was released in 1987. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the r
- Set number
- 6990-1
- Theme
- Space
- Subtheme
- Futuron
- Year
- 1987
- Pieces
- 731
- Minifigures
- 5
- RRP
- $446
- Market value
- $2,913
- Used value
- $461
- Released
- 1987
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Monorail Transport System
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $32 together, roughly 1% of the set's value — low for Space sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 11%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Monorail Transport System (6990-1) worth?
LEGO Monorail Transport System is worth approximately $2,913 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Monorail Transport System retired?
Yes — Monorail Transport System (6990-1) 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 Monorail Transport System gone up in value?
Yes. Monorail Transport System launched at $446 and now trades around $2,913, an increase of 553.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Monorail Transport System?
At its $446 retail price across 731 pieces, Monorail Transport System works out to about $0.610 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Monorail Transport System a good investment?
Monorail Transport System currently trades 553.1% above its $446 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 Monorail Transport System so expensive?
Monorail Transport System was released in 1987 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.