LEGO Volcano Exploration Base 60124-1
LEGO Volcano Exploration Base (60124-1) is worth about $200 on the secondary market today, against a $120 retail price. It has 824 pieces, belongs to the City theme and was released in 2016. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
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- Set number
- 60124-1
- Theme
- City
- Subtheme
- Volcano Explorers
- Year
- 2016
- Pieces
- 824
- Minifigures
- 6
- RRP
- $120
- Market value
- $200
- Used value
- $69
- Released
- 2016
- Retirement
- Retired in 2018
Minifigures in LEGO Volcano Exploration Base
- LEGO Volcano Explorer - Female Scientist, White Construction Helmet with Dark Brown Ponytail Hair
- LEGO Volcano Explorer - Female Worker, Suit with Harness, Construction Helmet, Breathing Neck Gear with Air Tanks, Trans-Brown Visor
- LEGO Volcano Explorer - Male Scientist with Heatsuit, Sweat Drops
- LEGO Volcano Explorer - Male Worker, Suit with Harness, Construction Helmet, Breathing Neck Gear with Yellow Air Tanks, Trans-Brown Visor, Goatee
- LEGO Volcano Explorer - Male, Shirt with Belt and Radio, Dark Tan Cap with Hole, Black Angular Beard
- LEGO Volcano Explorer - Male, Shirt with Belt and Radio, Dark Tan Fedora Hat, Crooked Smile and Scar
Volcano Exploration Base value by year
From $106 in 2016 to $177 in 2026 so far: +67%. Its highest year was 2026, at $177.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $177 | +4.4% |
| 2025 | $169 | +8.1% |
| 2024 | $157 | −10.3% |
| 2023 | $175 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $175 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | $173 | +19.1% |
| 2020 | $146 | +43.7% |
| 2019 | $101 | −16.5% |
| 2018 | $121 | −27.5% |
| 2017 | $167 | +57.7% |
| 2016 | $106 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 6 priced minifigures are worth about $19 together, roughly 10% of the set's value — low for City sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 20%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Volcano Exploration Base (60124-1) worth?
LEGO Volcano Exploration Base is worth approximately $200 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Volcano Exploration Base retired?
Yes — Volcano Exploration Base (60124-1) 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 Volcano Exploration Base gone up in value?
Yes. Volcano Exploration Base launched at $120 and now trades around $200, an increase of 66.7%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Volcano Exploration Base?
At its $120 retail price across 824 pieces, Volcano Exploration Base works out to about $0.146 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Volcano Exploration Base a good investment?
Volcano Exploration Base currently trades 66.7% above its $120 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 Volcano Exploration Base so expensive?
Volcano Exploration Base was released in 2016 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.