LEGO Shell Tanker 1252-1
LEGO Shell Tanker (1252-1) is worth about $75 on the secondary market today, against a $14 retail price. It has 107 pieces, belongs to the Town 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. It c
- Set number
- 1252-1
- Theme
- Town
- Subtheme
- Shell
- Year
- 1999
- Pieces
- 107
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $14
- Market value
- $75
- Used value
- $17
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Shell Tanker
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $3 together, roughly 4% of the set's value — low for Town sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 9%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Shell Tanker (1252-1) worth?
LEGO Shell Tanker is worth approximately $75 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Shell Tanker retired?
Yes — Shell Tanker (1252-1) 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 Shell Tanker gone up in value?
Yes. Shell Tanker launched at $14 and now trades around $75, an increase of 435.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Shell Tanker?
At its $14 retail price across 107 pieces, Shell Tanker works out to about $0.131 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Shell Tanker a good investment?
Shell Tanker currently trades 435.1% above its $14 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 Shell Tanker so expensive?
Shell Tanker 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.