LEGO The Mermaid Castle 5960-1
LEGO The Mermaid Castle (5960-1) is worth about $212 on the secondary market today, against a $113 retail price. It has 237 pieces, belongs to the Belville theme and was released in 2006. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale
- Set number
- 5960-1
- Theme
- Belville
- Subtheme
- Fairy-Tale
- Year
- 2006
- Pieces
- 237
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $113
- Market value
- $212
- Used value
- $174
- Released
- 2006
- Retirement
- Retired in 2006
Minifigures in LEGO The Mermaid Castle
- LEGO Belville Female, Adult Woman (Mermaid) - Medium Green Swimsuit with Bubbles and Seashells Pattern, Dark Orange Hair (4245146)
- LEGO Belville Female, Child Girl (Mermaid) - Bright Pink Swimsuit with Bubbles and Seashell Pattern, Light Yellow Hair (4245153)
- LEGO Belville Male, Adult Man (Merman) - Bright Light Blue Top with Net, Starfish / Sea Star, and Seashell Pattern, Reddish Brown Hair (4245160)
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $8 together, roughly 4% 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 The Mermaid Castle (5960-1) worth?
LEGO The Mermaid Castle is worth approximately $212 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO The Mermaid Castle retired?
Yes — The Mermaid Castle (5960-1) 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 The Mermaid Castle gone up in value?
Yes. The Mermaid Castle launched at $113 and now trades around $212, an increase of 87.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for The Mermaid Castle?
At its $113 retail price across 237 pieces, The Mermaid Castle works out to about $0.477 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO The Mermaid Castle a good investment?
The Mermaid Castle currently trades 87.9% above its $113 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 The Mermaid Castle so expensive?
The Mermaid Castle was released in 2006 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.