LEGO The Tinderbox 5962-1
LEGO The Tinderbox (5962-1) is worth about $98 on the secondary market today, against a $33 retail price. It has 82 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 market.
- Set number
- 5962-1
- Theme
- Belville
- Year
- 2006
- Pieces
- 82
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $33
- Market value
- $99
- Used value
- $40
- Released
- 2006
- Retirement
- Retired in 2005
Minifigures in LEGO The Tinderbox
The Tinderbox value by year
From $43 in 2016 to $69 in 2026 so far: +60%. Its highest year was 2023, at $88.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $69 | −4.3% |
| 2025 | $72 | +14.2% |
| 2024 | $63 | −28.7% |
| 2023 | $88 | +36.1% |
| 2022 | $65 | +11.1% |
| 2021 | $58 | +10.6% |
| 2020 | $53 | −12.7% |
| 2019 | $60 | −16.6% |
| 2018 | $72 | +33.5% |
| 2017 | $54 | +25.7% |
| 2016 | $43 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO The Tinderbox (5962-1) worth?
LEGO The Tinderbox is worth approximately $98 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO The Tinderbox retired?
Yes — The Tinderbox (5962-1) 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 Tinderbox gone up in value?
Yes. The Tinderbox launched at $33 and now trades around $98, an increase of 198.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for The Tinderbox?
At its $33 retail price across 82 pieces, The Tinderbox works out to about $0.402 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO The Tinderbox a good investment?
The Tinderbox currently trades 198.5% above its $33 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 Tinderbox so expensive?
The Tinderbox 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.