LEGO Treasure Hunters 6557-1
LEGO Treasure Hunters (6557-1) is estimated at about $280 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $22). Retired · 139 pieces · 1997 Town.
- Set number
- 6557-1
- Theme
- Town
- Subtheme
- Divers
- Year
- 1997
- Pieces
- 139
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $22
- Market value
- $280 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $118
- Released
- 1997
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Treasure Hunters
Treasure Hunters value by year
From $81 in 2016 to $280 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +248%. Its highest year was 2026, at $264.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $280 | +11.5% |
| 2026 (so far) | $264 | +5.2% |
| 2025 | $251 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $239 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $235 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $228 | −7.8% |
| 2021 | $248 | −2.2% |
| 2020 | $253 | +18.8% |
| 2019 | $213 | +13.0% |
| 2018 | $189 | +70.1% |
| 2017 | $111 | +37.5% |
| 2016 | $81 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $8 together, roughly 3% of the set's value — low for Town sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 9%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Treasure Hunters (6557-1) worth?
LEGO Treasure Hunters is worth approximately $280 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Treasure Hunters retired?
Yes — Treasure Hunters (6557-1) 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 Hunters gone up in value?
Yes. Treasure Hunters launched at $22 and now trades around $280, an increase of 1174.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Treasure Hunters?
At its $22 retail price across 139 pieces, Treasure Hunters works out to about $0.158 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Treasure Hunters a good investment?
Treasure Hunters currently trades 1174.4% above its $22 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 Hunters so expensive?
Treasure Hunters was released in 1997 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.