LEGO Prison Carriage Rescue 7949-1
LEGO Prison Carriage Rescue (7949-1) is worth about $68 on the secondary market today, against a $14 retail price. It has 50 pieces, belongs to the Castle theme and was released in 2010. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 7949-1
- Theme
- Castle
- Subtheme
- Kingdoms
- Year
- 2010
- Pieces
- 50
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $14
- Market value
- $68
- Used value
- $28
- Released
- 2010
- Retirement
- Retired in 2011
Minifigures in LEGO Prison Carriage Rescue
- LEGO Kingdoms - Dragon Knight Quarters, Helmet with Neck Protector, Bared Teeth
- LEGO Kingdoms - Lion Knight Breastplate with Lion Head and Belt, Helmet Closed, Smirk and Stubble Beard
- LEGO Kingdoms - Lion Knight Scale Mail with Chest Strap and Belt, Helmet with Neck Protector, Open Mouth (Dual Sided Head)
Prison Carriage Rescue value by year
From $12 in 2011 to $50 in 2026 so far: +318%. Its highest year was 2026, at $50.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $50 | +4.9% |
| 2025 | $48 | +6.1% |
| 2024 | $45 | −5.0% |
| 2023 | $48 | +12.3% |
| 2022 | $42 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $40 | +28.4% |
| 2020 | $32 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | $30 | +39.2% |
| 2018 | $22 | +33.2% |
| 2017 | $16 | +7.9% |
| 2016 | $15 | +14.2% |
| 2015 | $13 | +10.6% |
| 2014 | $12 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | $12 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | $12 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | $12 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $33 together, roughly 49% of the set's value — high for Castle sets, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 23%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Prison Carriage Rescue (7949-1) worth?
LEGO Prison Carriage Rescue is worth approximately $68 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Prison Carriage Rescue retired?
Yes — Prison Carriage Rescue (7949-1) 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 Prison Carriage Rescue gone up in value?
Yes. Prison Carriage Rescue launched at $14 and now trades around $68, an increase of 385.7%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Prison Carriage Rescue?
At its $14 retail price across 50 pieces, Prison Carriage Rescue works out to about $0.280 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Prison Carriage Rescue a good investment?
Prison Carriage Rescue currently trades 385.7% above its $14 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 Prison Carriage Rescue so expensive?
Prison Carriage Rescue was released in 2010 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.