LEGO Plates, Gear Racks 5290-1
LEGO Plates, Gear Racks (5290-1) is worth about $12 on the secondary market today, against a $7 retail price. It has 16 pieces, belongs to the Service Packs theme and was released in 1996. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale
- Set number
- 5290-1
- Theme
- Service Packs
- Subtheme
- Technic
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 16
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $7
- Market value
- $12
- Retirement
- Retired
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Plates, Gear Racks (5290-1) worth?
LEGO Plates, Gear Racks is worth approximately $12 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Plates, Gear Racks retired?
Yes — Plates, Gear Racks (5290-1) 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 Plates, Gear Racks gone up in value?
Yes. Plates, Gear Racks launched at $7 and now trades around $12, an increase of 67.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Plates, Gear Racks?
At its $7 retail price across 16 pieces, Plates, Gear Racks works out to about $0.438 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Plates, Gear Racks a good investment?
Plates, Gear Racks currently trades 67.6% above its $7 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 Plates, Gear Racks so expensive?
Plates, Gear Racks was released in 1996 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.