LEGO River Expedition 5976-1
LEGO River Expedition (5976-1) is worth about $758 on the secondary market today, against a $95 retail price. It has 318 pieces, belongs to the Adventurers theme and was released in 1999. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 5976-1
- Theme
- Adventurers
- Subtheme
- Jungle
- Year
- 1999
- Pieces
- 318
- Minifigures
- 7
- RRP
- $95
- Market value
- $758
- Used value
- $177
- Released
- 1999
- Retirement
- Retired in 2000
Minifigures in LEGO River Expedition
River Expedition value by year
From $172 in 2016 to $751 in 2026 so far: +336%. Its highest year was 2026, at $751.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $751 | +24.6% |
| 2025 | $603 | +10.9% |
| 2024 | $543 | −6.0% |
| 2023 | $578 | +9.6% |
| 2022 | $527 | +24.3% |
| 2021 | $424 | +92.0% |
| 2020 | $221 | +17.3% |
| 2019 | $188 | +43.0% |
| 2018 | $132 | −23.0% |
| 2017 | $171 | −0.7% |
| 2016 | $172 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 7 priced minifigures are worth about $118 together, roughly 16% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO River Expedition (5976-1) worth?
LEGO River Expedition is worth approximately $758 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO River Expedition retired?
Yes — River Expedition (5976-1) 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 River Expedition gone up in value?
Yes. River Expedition launched at $95 and now trades around $758, an increase of 698.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for River Expedition?
At its $95 retail price across 318 pieces, River Expedition works out to about $0.299 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO River Expedition a good investment?
River Expedition currently trades 698.0% above its $95 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 River Expedition so expensive?
River Expedition was released in 1999 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.