LEGO Space Light and Radar Plates, Disks and Cones (Transparent Lights) 5042-1
LEGO Space Light and Radar Plates, Disks and Cones (Transparent Lights) (5042-1) is estimated at about $12 sealed (retail $3).
- Set number
- 5042-1
- Theme
- Service Packs
- Year
- 1991
- Pieces
- 50
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $3
- Market value
- $12 (Estimate)
- Retirement
- Retired
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Space Light and Radar Plates, Disks and Cones (Transparent Lights) (5042-1) worth?
LEGO Space Light and Radar Plates, Disks and Cones (Transparent Lights) is worth approximately $12 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Space Light and Radar Plates, Disks and Cones (Transparent Lights) retired?
Yes — Space Light and Radar Plates, Disks and Cones (Transparent Lights) (5042-1) 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 Space Light and Radar Plates, Disks and Cones (Transparent Lights) gone up in value?
Yes. Space Light and Radar Plates, Disks and Cones (Transparent Lights) launched at $2 and now trades around $12, an increase of 365.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Space Light and Radar Plates, Disks and Cones (Transparent Lights)?
At its $2 retail price across 50 pieces, Space Light and Radar Plates, Disks and Cones (Transparent Lights) works out to about $0.050 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Space Light and Radar Plates, Disks and Cones (Transparent Lights) a good investment?
Space Light and Radar Plates, Disks and Cones (Transparent Lights) currently trades 365.6% above its $2 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 Space Light and Radar Plates, Disks and Cones (Transparent Lights) so expensive?
Space Light and Radar Plates, Disks and Cones (Transparent Lights) was released in 1991 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.