LEGO Ocean Explorer 31045-1
LEGO Ocean Explorer (31045-1) is worth about $50 sealed (retail $15). Retired · 213 pieces · 1974 Creator 3-in-1. Track its value and price history.
Head for the high seas with the 3-in-1 Ocean Explorer!
- Set number
- 31045-1
- Theme
- Creator 3-in-1
- Subtheme
- 3 in 1
- Year
- 1974
- Pieces
- 213
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $15
- Market value
- $50
- Used value
- $8
- Retirement
- Retired
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Ocean Explorer (31045-1) worth?
LEGO Ocean Explorer is worth approximately $50 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Ocean Explorer retired?
Yes — Ocean Explorer (31045-1) 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 Explorer gone up in value?
Yes. Ocean Explorer launched at $15 and now trades around $50, an increase of 233.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Ocean Explorer?
At its $15 retail price across 213 pieces, Ocean Explorer works out to about $0.070 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Ocean Explorer a good investment?
Ocean Explorer currently trades 233.6% above its $15 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 Explorer so expensive?
Ocean Explorer was released in 1974 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.