LEGO Universal Joint, Rubber Bands and Wheels 5259-1
LEGO Universal Joint, Rubber Bands and Wheels (5259-1) is estimated at about $11 sealed as of Sep 2026. Retired · 12 pieces · 1990 Service Packs.
- Set number
- 5259-1
- Theme
- Service Packs
- Subtheme
- Technic
- Year
- 1990
- Pieces
- 12
- Minifigures
- 0
- Market value
- $11 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Retirement
- Retired
Universal Joint, Rubber Bands and Wheels value by year
From $8 in 2016 to $11 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +45%. Its highest year was 2025, at $13.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $11 | −9.2% |
| 2026 (so far) | $12 | −1.4% |
| 2025 | $13 | +5.9% |
| 2024 | $12 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | $12 | −1.0% |
| 2022 | $12 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $12 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | $11 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $11 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | $11 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | $11 | +34.5% |
| 2016 | $8 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Universal Joint, Rubber Bands and Wheels (5259-1) worth?
LEGO Universal Joint, Rubber Bands and Wheels is worth approximately $11 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Universal Joint, Rubber Bands and Wheels retired?
Yes — Universal Joint, Rubber Bands and Wheels (5259-1) 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.
Why is LEGO Universal Joint, Rubber Bands and Wheels so expensive?
Universal Joint, Rubber Bands and Wheels was released in 1990 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.