LEGO Treasure Chest 1788-1
LEGO Treasure Chest (1788-1) is worth about $1,254 on the secondary market today, against a $47 retail price. It has 159 pieces, belongs to the Pirates theme and was released in 1995. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale mark
- Set number
- 1788-1
- Theme
- Pirates
- Year
- 1995
- Pieces
- 159
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $47
- Market value
- $1,254
- Used value
- $155
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Treasure Chest
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $43 together, roughly 3% 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 Treasure Chest (1788-1) worth?
LEGO Treasure Chest is worth approximately $1,254 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Treasure Chest retired?
Yes — Treasure Chest (1788-1) 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 Treasure Chest gone up in value?
Yes. Treasure Chest launched at $47 and now trades around $1,254, an increase of 2568.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Treasure Chest?
At its $47 retail price across 159 pieces, Treasure Chest works out to about $0.296 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Treasure Chest a good investment?
Treasure Chest currently trades 2568.6% above its $47 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 Treasure Chest so expensive?
Treasure Chest was released in 1995 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.