LEGO Shuttle Expedition 10231-1
LEGO Shuttle Expedition (10231-1) is worth about $600 on the secondary market today, against a $142 retail price. It has 1,230 pieces, belongs to the Advanced models theme and was released in 2011. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 10231-1
- Theme
- Advanced models
- Subtheme
- Space
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 1,230
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $142
- Market value
- $600
- Used value
- $197
- Released
- 2011
- Retirement
- Retired in 2013
Minifigures in LEGO Shuttle Expedition
Shuttle Expedition value by year
From $102 in 2013 to $454 in 2026 so far: +345%. Its highest year was 2021, at $533.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $454 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | $443 | −1.9% |
| 2024 | $452 | −2.5% |
| 2023 | $463 | −3.4% |
| 2022 | $480 | −10.0% |
| 2021 | $533 | +15.1% |
| 2020 | $463 | +15.9% |
| 2019 | $400 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | $390 | +39.7% |
| 2017 | $279 | +17.9% |
| 2016 | $237 | +17.4% |
| 2015 | $202 | +33.5% |
| 2014 | $151 | +48.3% |
| 2013 | $102 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $39 together, roughly 7% 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 Shuttle Expedition (10231-1) worth?
LEGO Shuttle Expedition is worth approximately $600 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Shuttle Expedition retired?
Yes — Shuttle Expedition (10231-1) 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 Shuttle Expedition gone up in value?
Yes. Shuttle Expedition launched at $142 and now trades around $600, an increase of 322.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Shuttle Expedition?
At its $142 retail price across 1,230 pieces, Shuttle Expedition works out to about $0.115 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Shuttle Expedition a good investment?
Shuttle Expedition currently trades 322.5% above its $142 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 Shuttle Expedition so expensive?
Shuttle Expedition was released in 2011 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.