LEGO Ocean Exploration Base 60265-1
LEGO Ocean Exploration Base (60265-1) is worth about $118 on the secondary market today, against a $90 retail price. It has 497 pieces, belongs to the City theme and was released in 2020. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale
- Set number
- 60265-1
- Theme
- City
- Subtheme
- Deep Sea Explorers
- Year
- 2020
- Pieces
- 497
- Minifigures
- 5
- RRP
- $90
- Market value
- $118
- Used value
- $43
- Released
- 2020
- Retirement
- Retired in 2022
Minifigures in LEGO Ocean Exploration Base
- LEGO Deep Sea Diver - Male, Dark Blue Helmet, Lopsided Grin
- LEGO Ocean Researcher - Female, White Jacket, Sand Blue Legs, Glasses, Medium Nougat Hair
- LEGO Ocean Submarine Pilot - Male, Harness, Sand Blue Legs with Pockets, Red Cap, Headset
- LEGO Scuba Diver - Female, Open Mouth, Red Helmet, White Air Tanks, Red Flippers
- LEGO Scuba Diver - Male, Smirk, Red Helmet, White Air Tanks, Red Flippers
What you are paying for
Its 5 priced minifigures are worth about $13 together, roughly 11% of the set's value — about typical for City sets (typically 20%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Ocean Exploration Base (60265-1) worth?
LEGO Ocean Exploration Base is worth approximately $118 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Ocean Exploration Base retired?
Yes — Ocean Exploration Base (60265-1) 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 Ocean Exploration Base gone up in value?
Yes. Ocean Exploration Base launched at $90 and now trades around $118, an increase of 31.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Ocean Exploration Base?
At its $90 retail price across 497 pieces, Ocean Exploration Base works out to about $0.181 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Ocean Exploration Base a good investment?
Ocean Exploration Base currently trades 31.0% above its $90 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 Ocean Exploration Base so expensive?
Ocean Exploration Base was released in 2020 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.