LEGO The SHIELD Helicarrier 76042-1
LEGO The SHIELD Helicarrier (76042-1) is worth about $670 on the secondary market today, against a $350 retail price. It has 2,996 pieces, belongs to the Marvel theme and was released in 2015. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
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- Set number
- 76042-1
- Theme
- Marvel
- Subtheme
- Miscellaneous
- Year
- 2015
- Pieces
- 2,996
- Minifigures
- 5
- RRP
- $350
- Market value
- $670
- Used value
- $321
- Released
- 2015
- Retirement
- Retired in 2017
Minifigures in LEGO The SHIELD Helicarrier
- LEGO Black Widow - Black Jumpsuit, Dark Orange Short Hair, Printed Legs, Dark Azure Trim
- LEGO Captain America - Dark Blue Suit, Reddish Brown Hands, Hair, Dark Orange Eyebrows
- LEGO Captain America Statuette / Trophy
- LEGO Hawkeye - Black and Dark Red Suit, Reddish Brown Spiked Hair
- LEGO Hawkeye Statuette / Trophy
- LEGO Iron Man Statuette / Trophy
- LEGO Maria Hill
- LEGO Nick Fury - Leather Trench Coat
The SHIELD Helicarrier value by year
From $317 in 2016 to $670 in 2026 so far: +111%. Its highest year was 2026, at $670.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $670 | +33.0% |
| 2025 | $504 | +7.7% |
| 2024 | $468 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | $463 | −3.6% |
| 2022 | $481 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $472 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | $449 | +18.6% |
| 2019 | $379 | +15.3% |
| 2018 | $329 | −2.5% |
| 2017 | $337 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | $317 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 7 priced minifigures are worth about $102 together, roughly 15% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO The SHIELD Helicarrier (76042-1) worth?
LEGO The SHIELD Helicarrier is worth approximately $670 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO The SHIELD Helicarrier retired?
Yes — The SHIELD Helicarrier (76042-1) 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 SHIELD Helicarrier gone up in value?
Yes. The SHIELD Helicarrier launched at $350 and now trades around $670, an increase of 91.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for The SHIELD Helicarrier?
At its $350 retail price across 2,996 pieces, The SHIELD Helicarrier works out to about $0.117 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO The SHIELD Helicarrier a good investment?
The SHIELD Helicarrier currently trades 91.4% above its $350 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 SHIELD Helicarrier so expensive?
The SHIELD Helicarrier was released in 2015 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.