LEGO River Response 6451-1
LEGO River Response (6451-1) is estimated at about $63 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $20). Retired 1999 · 153 pieces · 1998 Town.
- Set number
- 6451-1
- Theme
- Town
- Subtheme
- Res-Q
- Year
- 1998
- Pieces
- 153
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $20
- Market value
- $63 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $17
- Released
- 1998
- Retirement
- Retired in 1999
Minifigures in LEGO River Response
River Response value by year
From $27 in 2016 to $63 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +130%. Its highest year was 2021, at $79.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $63 | −5.6% |
| 2026 (so far) | $63 | −5.6% |
| 2025 | $67 | −2.5% |
| 2024 | $68 | −9.1% |
| 2023 | $75 | +9.4% |
| 2022 | $69 | −12.6% |
| 2021 | $79 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | $78 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | $77 | +38.9% |
| 2018 | $56 | +95.7% |
| 2017 | $28 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | $27 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $14 together, roughly 22% of the set's value — high for Town sets, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 9%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO River Response (6451-1) worth?
LEGO River Response is worth approximately $63 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO River Response retired?
Yes — River Response (6451-1) 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 Response gone up in value?
Yes. River Response launched at $20 and now trades around $63, an increase of 214.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for River Response?
At its $20 retail price across 153 pieces, River Response works out to about $0.131 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO River Response a good investment?
River Response currently trades 214.8% above its $20 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 Response so expensive?
River Response was released in 1998 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.