LEGO Tug Boat 4005-1
LEGO Tug Boat (4005-1) is worth about $578 on the secondary market today, against a $34 retail price. It has 66 pieces, belongs to the Boats theme and was released in 1982. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market. It curr
- Set number
- 4005-1
- Theme
- Boats
- Year
- 1982
- Pieces
- 66
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $34
- Market value
- $578
- Used value
- $28
- Released
- 1982
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Tug Boat
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $12 together, roughly 2% 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 Tug Boat (4005-1) worth?
LEGO Tug Boat is worth approximately $578 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Tug Boat retired?
Yes — Tug Boat (4005-1) 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 Tug Boat gone up in value?
Yes. Tug Boat launched at $34 and now trades around $578, an increase of 1601.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Tug Boat?
At its $34 retail price across 66 pieces, Tug Boat works out to about $0.515 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Tug Boat a good investment?
Tug Boat currently trades 1601.3% above its $34 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 Tug Boat so expensive?
Tug Boat was released in 1982 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.