LEGO Stegosaurus 4998-1
LEGO Stegosaurus (4998-1) is worth about $242 on the secondary market today, against a $76 retail price. It has 731 pieces, belongs to the Creator theme and was released in 2008. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 4998-1
- Theme
- Creator
- Subtheme
- 3 in 1
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 731
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $76
- Market value
- $242
- Used value
- $42
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2009
Stegosaurus value by year
From $117 in 2016 to $111 in 2026 so far: −6%. Its highest year was 2016, at $117.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $111 | +12.1% |
| 2025 | $99 | −6.3% |
| 2024 | $105 | −7.0% |
| 2023 | $113 | +10.6% |
| 2022 | $102 | −10.7% |
| 2021 | $115 | −1.6% |
| 2020 | $116 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | $116 | +6.4% |
| 2018 | $109 | −0.2% |
| 2017 | $110 | −6.5% |
| 2016 | $117 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Stegosaurus (4998-1) worth?
LEGO Stegosaurus is worth approximately $242 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Stegosaurus retired?
Yes — Stegosaurus (4998-1) 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 Stegosaurus gone up in value?
Yes. Stegosaurus launched at $76 and now trades around $242, an increase of 217.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Stegosaurus?
At its $76 retail price across 731 pieces, Stegosaurus works out to about $0.104 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Stegosaurus a good investment?
Stegosaurus currently trades 217.8% above its $76 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 Stegosaurus so expensive?
Stegosaurus was released in 2008 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.