LEGO Wave Cops 4012-1
LEGO Wave Cops (4012-1) is worth about $134 on the secondary market today, against a $42 retail price. It has 99 pieces, belongs to the Boats theme and was released in 1996. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 4012-1
- Theme
- Boats
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 99
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $42
- Market value
- $134
- Used value
- $15
- Released
- 1996
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Wave Cops
Wave Cops value by year
From $71 in 2016 to $152 in 2026 so far: +113%. Its highest year was 2025, at $157.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $152 | −2.9% |
| 2025 | $157 | +46.7% |
| 2024 | $107 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | $106 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | $100 | +35.6% |
| 2021 | $74 | −7.5% |
| 2020 | $80 | −23.1% |
| 2019 | $104 | −6.8% |
| 2018 | $111 | +32.5% |
| 2017 | $84 | +17.8% |
| 2016 | $71 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $9 together, roughly 7% 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 Wave Cops (4012-1) worth?
LEGO Wave Cops is worth approximately $134 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Wave Cops retired?
Yes — Wave Cops (4012-1) 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 Wave Cops gone up in value?
Yes. Wave Cops launched at $42 and now trades around $134, an increase of 220.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Wave Cops?
At its $42 retail price across 99 pieces, Wave Cops works out to about $0.424 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Wave Cops a good investment?
Wave Cops currently trades 220.2% above its $42 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 Wave Cops so expensive?
Wave Cops was released in 1996 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.