LEGO Ninja Surprise 6045-1
LEGO Ninja Surprise (6045-1) is worth about $148 on the secondary market today, against a $25 retail price. It has 112 pieces, belongs to the Castle 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 market.
- Set number
- 6045-1
- Theme
- Castle
- Subtheme
- Ninja
- Year
- 1998
- Pieces
- 112
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $25
- Market value
- $148
- Used value
- $22
- Released
- 1998
- Retirement
- Retired in 1999
Minifigures in LEGO Ninja Surprise
Ninja Surprise value by year
From $75 in 2016 to $96 in 2026 so far: +28%. Its highest year was 2026, at $96.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $96 | +13.8% |
| 2025 | $84 | −3.9% |
| 2024 | $88 | −2.8% |
| 2023 | $90 | +12.3% |
| 2022 | $80 | −7.4% |
| 2021 | $87 | +48.2% |
| 2020 | $59 | −4.6% |
| 2019 | $61 | −10.1% |
| 2018 | $68 | +28.6% |
| 2017 | $53 | −28.9% |
| 2016 | $75 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $16 together, roughly 11% of the set's value — low for Castle sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 23%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Ninja Surprise (6045-1) worth?
LEGO Ninja Surprise is worth approximately $148 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Ninja Surprise retired?
Yes — Ninja Surprise (6045-1) 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 Ninja Surprise gone up in value?
Yes. Ninja Surprise launched at $25 and now trades around $148, an increase of 491.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Ninja Surprise?
At its $25 retail price across 112 pieces, Ninja Surprise works out to about $0.223 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Ninja Surprise a good investment?
Ninja Surprise currently trades 491.4% above its $25 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 Ninja Surprise so expensive?
Ninja Surprise 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.