LEGO Rock Raiders HQ 4990-1
LEGO Rock Raiders HQ (4990-1) is worth about $475 on the secondary market today, against a $157 retail price. It has 406 pieces, belongs to the Rock Raiders 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
- 4990-1
- Theme
- Rock Raiders
- Year
- 1999
- Pieces
- 406
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $157
- Market value
- $475
- Used value
- $167
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Rock Raiders HQ
Rock Raiders HQ value by year
From $241 in 2016 to $420 in 2026 so far: +74%. Its highest year was 2023, at $495.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $420 | +15.5% |
| 2025 | $363 | −18.1% |
| 2024 | $444 | −10.4% |
| 2023 | $495 | +50.2% |
| 2022 | $330 | −2.2% |
| 2021 | $337 | +9.5% |
| 2020 | $308 | −15.2% |
| 2019 | $364 | +24.8% |
| 2018 | $291 | +10.8% |
| 2017 | $263 | +9.2% |
| 2016 | $241 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $38 together, roughly 8% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Rock Raiders HQ (4990-1) worth?
LEGO Rock Raiders HQ is worth approximately $475 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Rock Raiders HQ retired?
Yes — Rock Raiders HQ (4990-1) 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 Rock Raiders HQ gone up in value?
Yes. Rock Raiders HQ launched at $157 and now trades around $475, an increase of 202.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Rock Raiders HQ?
At its $157 retail price across 406 pieces, Rock Raiders HQ works out to about $0.387 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Rock Raiders HQ a good investment?
Rock Raiders HQ currently trades 202.3% above its $157 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 Rock Raiders HQ so expensive?
Rock Raiders HQ 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.