LEGO Tunnel Transport 4980-1
LEGO Tunnel Transport (4980-1) is worth about $298 on the secondary market today, against a $95 retail price. It has 351 pieces, belongs to the Rock Raiders theme and was released in 1999. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale
- Set number
- 4980-1
- Theme
- Rock Raiders
- Year
- 1999
- Pieces
- 351
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $95
- Market value
- $298
- Used value
- $157
- Released
- 1999
- Retirement
- Retired in 2000
Minifigures in LEGO Tunnel Transport
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $13 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 Tunnel Transport (4980-1) worth?
LEGO Tunnel Transport is worth approximately $298 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Tunnel Transport retired?
Yes — Tunnel Transport (4980-1) 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 Tunnel Transport gone up in value?
Yes. Tunnel Transport launched at $95 and now trades around $298, an increase of 213.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Tunnel Transport?
At its $95 retail price across 351 pieces, Tunnel Transport works out to about $0.271 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Tunnel Transport a good investment?
Tunnel Transport currently trades 213.3% above its $95 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 Tunnel Transport so expensive?
Tunnel Transport was released in 1999 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.