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LEGO 1256 Shell Service Station is a Town set from 1999 valued at $95 for new and sealed sets, up 375% from an original retail price of $19.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.05% since release. On the used market, values range from $24 to $34 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $87 and $107.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Shell Service Station since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 1256 Shell Service Station is a Town Shell subtheme set released in 1999, containing 144 pieces and 2 minifigures. It builds a Shell-branded petrol station with a roofed fueling area and two pumps, along with a small service bay. Vehicles include a red race car and a trike, and the minifigures comprise a Shell-uniformed driver and another driver. The set was a promotional release distributed through Shell fueling stations.

A new and sealed Shell Service Station is currently valued at around $95, with annual growth of 3.4% that is expected to level off to around 2.6% in the coming year. The average used price is $28 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $96 within the next year. The 2 included minifigs account for approximately 10% of the set's total value.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for Shell Service Station ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$163.90
(BE) 100% factory-sealed, box in pristine condition, comes from my private collection, smo... $87.05
-8.4%
(NL) sealed ask for photos $88.74
-6.6%
(DE) Minor shelfwear $116.06
+22.2%
(NL) new, Please send me a message for more info/foto"s. $116.07
+22.2%
(NL) Condition box 9/10. sealed (please ask for picture) $126.26
+32.9%
(US) 1256 City Jr. Shell Petrol Pump $163.90
+72.5%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 1256 Shell Service Station.

Shell Service Station Sets

1254 Shell Convenience Store

Theme / Subtheme Town / Shell
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 159 / 3
Availability Retired
1254 LEGO Shell Convenience Store
Retail $12.99
Value $57.79
Growth  +344.9%
Annual growth 5.1%

1255 Shell Car Wash

Theme / Subtheme Town / Shell
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 137 / 2
Availability Retired
1255 LEGO Shell Car Wash
Retail $12.99
Value $119.41
Growth  +819.2%
Annual growth 7.9%

6378 Shell Service Station

Theme / Subtheme Town / Shops and Services
Year 1986
Pieces / Minifigs 291 / 2
Availability Retired
6378 LEGO Shell Service Station
Retail $25.50
Value $692.60
Growth  +2616.1%
Annual growth 4.8%

6371 Shell Service Station

Theme / Subtheme Town / Shops and Services
Year 1983
Pieces / Minifigs 261 / 3
Availability Retired
6371 LEGO Shell Service Station
Retail $19.99
Value $1,442.35
Growth  +7115.4%
Annual growth 12.7%

377 Shell Service Station

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 90 / 2
Availability Retired
377 LEGO Shell Service Station
Retail $15.89
Value $1,157.37
Growth  +7183.6%
Annual growth 9.4%

601 Shell Filling Station

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1978
Pieces / Minifigs 13 / 1
Availability Retired
601 LEGO Shell Filling Station
Retail $1.89
Value $110.41
Growth  +5741.8%
Annual growth 15.0%

690 Shell Garage

Theme LEGOLAND
Year 1974
Pieces 73
Availability Retired
690 LEGOLAND Shell Garage
Retail $0.99
Value $176.65
Growth  +17743.4%
Annual growth 10.5%

648 Service Station

Theme / Subtheme LEGOLAND / Building
Year 1971
Pieces 55
Availability Retired
648 LEGOLAND Service Station
Retail $4.99
Value $894.05
Growth  +17816.8%
Annual growth 9.9%

325-3 Shell Service Station

Theme / Subtheme Classic / Building
Year 1966
Pieces 121
Availability Retired
325-3 LEGO Shell Service Station
Retail $5.75
Value $1,072.63
Growth  +18554.4%
Annual growth 9.1%

Sets in Town / Shell

1254 Shell Convenience Store

Theme / Subtheme Town / Shell
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 159 / 3
Availability Retired
1254 LEGO Shell Convenience Store
Retail $12.99
Value $57.79
Growth  +344.9%
Annual growth 5.1%

1255 Shell Car Wash

Theme / Subtheme Town / Shell
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 137 / 2
Availability Retired
1255 LEGO Shell Car Wash
Retail $12.99
Value $119.41
Growth  +819.2%
Annual growth 7.9%

1252 Shell Tanker

Theme / Subtheme Town / Shell
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 107 / 1
Availability Retired
1252 LEGO Shell Tanker
Retail $6.99
Value $102.04
Growth  +1359.8%
Annual growth 8.0%

1253 Shell Race Car Transporter

Theme / Subtheme Town / Shell
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 102 / 1
Availability Retired
1253 LEGO Shell Race Car Transporter
Retail $6.25
Value $41.71
Growth  +567.4%
Annual growth 7.3%

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Shell Service Station Reviews

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BrickEconomy Member Review
“This LEGO set is a solid addition to any city layout, though it doesn’t quite reach the heights of the iconic Shell Car Wash or Convenience Store sets from the same era. It offers a well-designed Ferrari with working doors, neat brick-built headlights, and a classic driver minifigure, making it a standout feature. However, the set's heavy use of stickers, oversized canopy, and underused space hold it back from being a true classic, though it still offers enjoyable playability and a nice touch of nostalgia.”
 

About Town Shell

The LEGO Town / Shell theme of 1999 included sets such as 1256 Shell Service Station and 1255 Shell Car Wash, representing a partnership between LEGO and the Shell oil company. This collaboration began in the 1960s, with LEGO producing sets that featured Shell branding, including service stations, tanker trucks, and race cars. This relationship aimed to create realistic urban and racing environments in LEGO Town sets, incorporating familiar real-world brands to enhance the play experience. The partnership also included promotional sets available at Shell gas stations.

Shell was introduced in 1999 and currently consists of 5 sets. As of today, 1255 Shell Car Wash is the most valuable Shell set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $119.
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