LEGO The Temple of Anubis 5988-1
LEGO The Temple of Anubis (5988-1) is worth about $1,500 on the secondary market today, against a $157 retail price. It has 711 pieces, belongs to the Adventurers theme and was released in 1998. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the
- Set number
- 5988-1
- Theme
- Adventurers
- Subtheme
- Desert
- Year
- 1998
- Pieces
- 711
- Minifigures
- 10
- RRP
- $157
- Market value
- $1,500
- Used value
- $204
- Released
- 1998
- Retirement
- Retired in 1999
Minifigures in LEGO The Temple of Anubis
- LEGO Dr. Kilroy / Dr. Charles Lightning - White Shirt and Suspenders, Green Legs, White Pith Helmet
- LEGO Harry Cane
- LEGO Johnny Thunder (Desert) with Backpack
- 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 - Standard Skull, Floppy Arms
- LEGO Slyboots / Sam Sinister
What you are paying for
Its 8 priced minifigures are worth about $66 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 Temple of Anubis (5988-1) worth?
LEGO The Temple of Anubis is worth approximately $1,500 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO The Temple of Anubis retired?
Yes — The Temple of Anubis (5988-1) 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 Temple of Anubis gone up in value?
Yes. The Temple of Anubis launched at $157 and now trades around $1,500, an increase of 855.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for The Temple of Anubis?
At its $157 retail price across 711 pieces, The Temple of Anubis works out to about $0.221 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO The Temple of Anubis a good investment?
The Temple of Anubis currently trades 855.4% above its $157 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 Temple of Anubis so expensive?
The Temple of Anubis was released in 1998 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.