LEGO Sea Mates 6252-1
LEGO Sea Mates (6252-1) is worth about $305 on the secondary market today, against a $16 retail price. It has 32 pieces, belongs to the Pirates theme and was released in 1993. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6252-1
- Theme
- Pirates
- Subtheme
- Accessories
- Year
- 1993
- Pieces
- 32
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $16
- Market value
- $305
- Released
- 1993
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Sea Mates
Sea Mates value by year
From $44 in 2016 to $240 in 2026 so far: +450%. Its highest year was 2026, at $240.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $240 | +13.9% |
| 2025 | $211 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $207 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $201 | +38.0% |
| 2022 | $145 | +16.4% |
| 2021 | $125 | +49.5% |
| 2020 | $84 | +35.4% |
| 2019 | $62 | −13.1% |
| 2018 | $71 | +48.7% |
| 2017 | $48 | +9.1% |
| 2016 | $44 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $45 together, roughly 15% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Sea Mates (6252-1) worth?
LEGO Sea Mates is worth approximately $305 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Sea Mates retired?
Yes — Sea Mates (6252-1) 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 Sea Mates gone up in value?
Yes. Sea Mates launched at $16 and now trades around $305, an increase of 1806.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Sea Mates?
At its $16 retail price across 32 pieces, Sea Mates works out to about $0.500 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Sea Mates a good investment?
Sea Mates currently trades 1806.2% above its $16 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 Sea Mates so expensive?
Sea Mates was released in 1993 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.