LEGO Shark's Crystal Cave 6190-1
LEGO Shark's Crystal Cave (6190-1) is worth about $418 on the secondary market today, against a $102 retail price. It has 258 pieces, belongs to the Aquazone theme and was released in 1996. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6190-1
- Theme
- Aquazone
- Subtheme
- Aquasharks
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 258
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $102
- Market value
- $418
- Used value
- $119
- Released
- 1996
- Retirement
- Retired in 1997
Minifigures in LEGO Shark's Crystal Cave
Shark's Crystal Cave value by year
From $122 in 2016 to $371 in 2026 so far: +203%. Its highest year was 2022, at $481.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $371 | +6.4% |
| 2025 | $349 | −7.9% |
| 2024 | $379 | −18.0% |
| 2023 | $462 | −4.1% |
| 2022 | $481 | +19.5% |
| 2021 | $403 | +154.1% |
| 2020 | $159 | +14.6% |
| 2019 | $138 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | $133 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | $130 | +6.2% |
| 2016 | $122 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $21 together, roughly 5% 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 Shark's Crystal Cave (6190-1) worth?
LEGO Shark's Crystal Cave is worth approximately $418 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Shark's Crystal Cave retired?
Yes — Shark's Crystal Cave (6190-1) 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 Shark's Crystal Cave gone up in value?
Yes. Shark's Crystal Cave launched at $102 and now trades around $418, an increase of 309.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Shark's Crystal Cave?
At its $102 retail price across 258 pieces, Shark's Crystal Cave works out to about $0.395 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Shark's Crystal Cave a good investment?
Shark's Crystal Cave currently trades 309.5% above its $102 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 Shark's Crystal Cave so expensive?
Shark's Crystal Cave was released in 1996 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.