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Alligator Bucket

1852 LEGO Duplo Alligator Bucket

Name: LEGO Duplo Alligator Bucket
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 1852-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (19 reviews)

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LEGO 1852 Alligator Bucket is a vintage Duplo set from 1995 valued at $88 for new and sealed sets, up 575% from an original retail price of $12.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.36% since release. On the used market, values range from $54 to $66 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Alligator Bucket since April 2022. High accuracy

LEGO 1852 Alligator Bucket is a Duplo Building Sets release from 1995 containing 43 pieces. Packaged in a yellow plastic bucket, it includes a DUPLO alligator plush hand puppet alongside a selection of basic bricks in blue, green, red, and yellow. The parts assortment features 2 x 2 and 2 x 4 bricks, a green 2 x 8 brick, and a small molded DUPLO alligator/crocodile element with black-and-yellow eyes. The set combines simple brick building with role-play through the included puppet.

A new and sealed Alligator Bucket is currently valued at around $88, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is higher than other Building Sets sets. The average used price is $55 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $93 within the next year.

All regions

All regions 2
United States 1
Canada 1

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) MISB, great set with fluffy animal, extremely rare	$85.00 -3.0%
	(CA) New Sealed Bucket	$90.90 +3.7%

Sets in Duplo / Building Sets


	1764 Birthday Building Set Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets Year 1995 Pieces 100 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $12.99 Value $30.65 Growth +136.0% Annual growth 2.8% I own this set I want this set

	1844 Large Green Bucket Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets Year 1995 Pieces / Duplo figures 90 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $15.99 Value $37.73 Growth +136.0% Annual growth 2.8% I own this set I want this set

	1734 Large Clown Bucket Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets Year 1995 Pieces 77 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $14.99 Value $19.95 Growth +33.1% I own this set I want this set

	2368 XLarge Basic Bucket Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets Year 1995 Pieces / Duplo figures 71 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $15.99 Value $57.75 Growth +261.2% Annual growth 4.2% I own this set I want this set

	2326 Green Elephant Bucket XL Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets Year 1995 Pieces / Duplo figures 63 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $14.99 Value $35.38 Growth +136.0% Annual growth 2.8% I own this set I want this set

	2362 Large Circus Bucket Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets Year 1995 Pieces / Duplo figures 57 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $13.99 Value $65.63 Growth +369.1% Annual growth 5.1% I own this set I want this set

	1744 Medium Bucket Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets Year 1995 Pieces / Duplo figures 51 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $40.31 Growth +303.5% Annual growth 4.6% I own this set I want this set

	2324 Large Giraffe Bucket Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets Year 1995 Pieces / Duplo figures 48 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $12.99 Value $30.66 Growth +136.0% Annual growth 2.8% I own this set I want this set

	2364 Circus Bucket Green Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets Year 1995 Pieces / Duplo figures 40 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $13.99 Value $33.01 Growth +136.0% Annual growth 2.8% I own this set I want this set

	2338 Kitty Cat's Building Set Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets Year 1995 Pieces 35 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $23.57 Growth +135.9% Annual growth 2.8% I own this set I want this set

	2342 Small Animals Bucket Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets Year 1995 Pieces / Duplo figures 35 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $23.58 Growth +136.0% Annual growth 2.8% I own this set I want this set

	1765 Small Bucket Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets Year 1995 Pieces 34 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $7.99 Value $9.66 Growth +20.9% I own this set I want this set

	1805 Small Bucket Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets Year 1995 Pieces 32 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $7.99 Value $10.05 Growth +25.8% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

1852-1

Name

Alligator Bucket

Theme

Duplo

Subtheme

Building Sets

Year

1995

Availability

Retired

Pieces

43 (PPP $0.30)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$12.99

New/Sealed

Value

$87.67

Growth

+574.90%

Annual growth

+6.36% Decreasing

90-day change

0.31%

Used

Value

$54.91

Range

$53.81 - $65.89

Quick Buy

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$85.00

Highest price

$90.90

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$87.67

1 year forecast

$92.80+5.85%

5 year forecast

$108.93+24.25%

$106

$112

1852 Alligator Bucket is projected to be valued between $106 - $112 within five years.

Insights

Released and retired Duplo Building Sets item Alligator Bucket includes a distinctive DUPLO alligator hand puppet and bucket packaging, and post-retirement demand has been notable while market liquidity remains thinner than core System lines, with completeness and plush condition driving most value.

Set Facts

The set includes blue, green, red, and yellow DUPLO bricks in sizes 2 x 2 and 2 x 4.
It features a green DUPLO alligator or crocodile with a black and yellow eyes pattern.
A green DUPLO brick 2 x 8 is also included.

Alligator Bucket Reviews

19 ratings

4.7

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Subtheme Analysis

Duplo / Building Sets

Sets

182

Years

1972 - 2018

Annual growth

+3.05% (this set +6.36%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Alligator Bucket currently ranks #102 out of the top most owned sets in Duplo Building Sets.

#1Large Building Plate

#2All-in-One-Box-of-Fun

#3Large Playground Brick Box

#4Creative Box

#5All-in-One-Box-of-Fun Pink

#102Alligator Bucket

#103Large Giraffe Bucket

#104Large Circus Bucket

About Duplo Building Sets

LEGO Duplo Building Sets consists of basic brick assortments designed for young children, featuring large, easy-to-handle pieces that encourage creativity and free play. These sets provide a foundation for early building skills with a variety of colorful bricks, doors, windows, and figures, allowing for open-ended construction. Aimed at preschoolers, the theme emphasizes simple stacking, imaginative play, and hands-on learning, making it a staple in the Duplo lineup.

Building Sets consists of 182 sets that ran from 1972 to 2018. As of today, 10555 Creative Bucket is the most valuable Building Sets set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $353.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$87.67

Value (in a year)

$92.80

Value (in 2 years)

$97.38

Accuracy

0.960200 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$93.04

Value (in a year)

(Possible plateau)

Value (in two years)

(Possible plateau)

Accuracy

0.200293 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$54.91

Value (low range)

$53.81

Value (high range)

$65.89

Accuracy

0.905200 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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