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Whale

2164 LEGO Whale

Name: LEGO Whale
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 2164-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (18 reviews)

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LEGO 2164 Whale is a Basic set from 1997 currently valued at $3 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 9.73% since release. Used copies are valued between $1 and $4 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Whale since February 2017. Very high accuracy

LEGO 2164 Whale is a Basic FreeStyle set released in 1997, containing 9 pieces. The micro build depicts a stylized whale using black slopes on a blue plate, incorporating a red 2x2 brick printed with black-and-white eyes on opposite sides. It was issued as a regional promotion with the Sabah newspaper in Turkey and was also available through the LEGO Shop in Japan. As part of the FreeStyle line, it uses a small selection of standard elements for simple character construction.

A new and sealed Whale is currently valued at around $3, with annual growth of 6.5% that is expected to level off to around 2.4% in the coming year. The average used price is $1 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $4 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $3 to $4.

All regions

All regions 5
Europe 3
Canada 2

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(IT) New, sealed	$2.89 -16.7%
	(IT) BrickLink store THE J-BOX	$3.14 -9.5%
	(HU) BrickLink store Sun City Brix	$3.39 -2.3%
	(CA) BrickLink store PLASTIC TIDBITS	$3.50 +0.9%
	(CA) BrickLink store thunders brick den	$3.50 +0.9%

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Set Details

Set number

2164-1

Name

Whale

Theme

Basic

Subtheme

FreeStyle

Year

1997

Availability

Retired

Packaging

Polybag

Pieces

Set Pricing

Retail price

Free promotional

New/Sealed

Value

$3.47

Annual growth

+9.73% Decreasing

Rolling growth

+2.38% (Previous 12 months)

Future growth

+2.43% (2-3 year outlook)

90-day change

9.51%

Used

Value

$1.22

Range

$0.85 - $3.76

Quick Buy

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$2.89 (IT)

Highest price

$3.50

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$3.47

1 year forecast

$3.52+1.34%

5 year forecast

$3.87+11.44%

$3.68

$3.99

2164 Whale is projected to be valued between $3.68 - $3.99 within five years.

Insights

Released as a newspaper promotional item and later sold in limited shops, Whale (2164) from the Basic FreeStyle line retired with regional scarcity that attracts promo collectors, and its lack of unique molds and sporadic aftermarket activity means demand is selective and trading can be volatile.

Set Facts

It was a promotional release with Sabah newspaper in Turkey and was also available at the LEGO shop in Japan.
The set contains a Black Brick 1 x 2, a Black Slope 33 3 x 2, and a Black Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin. It also includes a Blue Plate 2 x 3, a Red Slope 45 2 x 1, and a unique Red Brick 2 x 2 with a Black and White Eye Offset Pattern on opposite sides.
It is a co-branded set with Sabah.
The set is contained in 1298 Advent Calendar

Whale Reviews

18 ratings

4.4

Collectors

Investors

Subtheme Analysis

Basic / FreeStyle

Sets

Years

1996 - 1998

Annual growth

+4.28% (this set +9.73%)

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

Community Stats

Whale currently ranks #9 out of the top most owned sets in Basic FreeStyle.

#1Penguin

#2Rhinocerous

#3Elephant

#4Yacht

#5Aeroplane

#9Whale

#10Hippo

#11Bison

About Basic FreeStyle

The Basic FreeStyle sets were part of various promotional releases that used LEGO System bricks. All these promotional sets used the FreeStyle look and feel and most came in standard polybags although a few were boxed. These promotional sets were offered from various companies including Blockbuster, Kelloggs, Jack-In-The-Box and more throughout the US and the rest of the world.

FreeStyle consists of 34 sets that ran from 1996 to 1998.

Set Pricing Models

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

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$3.47

Value (in a year)

$3.78

Value (in 2 years)

$4.06

Accuracy

0.960700 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$2.78

Value (in a year)

(Possible plateau)

Value (in two years)

(Possible plateau)

Accuracy

0.226868 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$1.22

Value (low range)

$0.85

Value (high range)

$3.76

Accuracy

0.905700 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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