LEGO Sphinx Secret Surprise 5978-1
LEGO Sphinx Secret Surprise (5978-1) is worth about $308 on the secondary market today, against a $98 retail price. It has 347 pieces, belongs to the Adventurers theme and was released in 1998. It currently trades above its original retail price.
- Set number
- 5978-1
- Theme
- Adventurers
- Subtheme
- Desert
- Year
- 1998
- Pieces
- 347
- Minifigures
- 7
- RRP
- $98
- Market value
- $308
- Used value
- $125
- Released
- 1998
- Retirement
- Retired in 1999
Minifigures in LEGO Sphinx Secret Surprise
- LEGO Dr. Kilroy / Dr. Charles Lightning - White Shirt and Suspenders, Green Legs, White Pith Helmet
- LEGO Johnny Thunder (Desert)
- LEGO Lord Sam Sinister / Baron von Barron - Tan Shirt, Light Gray Legs, White Pith Helmet, White Epaulettes
- LEGO Pharaoh Hotep
- LEGO Pippin Reed / Miss Gail Storm - Tan Shirt, Red Legs, White Pith Helmet
- LEGO Skeleton with Standard Skull, White Mummy Headdress
- LEGO Slyboots / Sam Sinister
What you are paying for
Its 7 priced minifigures are worth about $65 together, roughly 21% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Sphinx Secret Surprise (5978-1) worth?
LEGO Sphinx Secret Surprise is worth approximately $308 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Sphinx Secret Surprise retired?
BrickStats does not currently have a confirmed retirement status for Sphinx Secret Surprise (5978-1).
Has LEGO Sphinx Secret Surprise gone up in value?
Yes. Sphinx Secret Surprise launched at $98 and now trades around $308, an increase of 213.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Sphinx Secret Surprise?
At its $98 retail price across 347 pieces, Sphinx Secret Surprise works out to about $0.282 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Sphinx Secret Surprise a good investment?
Sphinx Secret Surprise currently trades 213.9% above its $98 retail price. 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.