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LEGO 4030 Cargo Carrier is a vintage Boats set from 1987 valued at $506 for new and sealed sets, up 1050% from an original retail price of $44.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.82% since release. Used copies are valued between $141 and $180 depending on condition. Momentum for the set is fading, with a value that has eased in recent months.

Cargo Carrier Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Cargo Carrier since December 2016. High accuracy
LEGO 4030-1 Cargo Carrier is a Boats set released in 1987, containing 323 pieces and 3 minifigures. Also known as Container Ship, it builds a floating cargo vessel with two cargo holds, watertight hull sections, and working cranes for loading and unloading cargo. The set includes a captain and two crewmen minifigures. Its red cargo containers use an early Cargo logo variation that first appeared in set 6391 Cargo Center before later logo updates appeared in other Town cargo sets.

At around $506 for a sealed copy, Cargo Carrier has averaged 3.8% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $600 within five years. The average used price is $150 for those in good overall condition. The 3 included minifigs account for approximately 12% of the set's total value.
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 (US) LEGO: Cargo Carrier Boat (4030) Factory Sealed RARE
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Market Momentum

Bearish
Value for the 1987 Cargo Carrier has eased over the last three months. Member interest remains moderate as the set settles into its post-retirement phase.
Supply
Listings steady this week
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers-1% typical for Boats
-5% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:45% bearish·48% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Cargo Carrier Minifigs

Cargo Carrier contains the following minifigures. Boat Worker is exclusive to this set.
boat001
Boat Admiral
Admiral with gold anchor pattern on a boat-themed outfit - boat001
5 sets
Value $15.32
boat003
Boat Worker
Minifigure with white construction helmet, torso featuring an anchor, and black legs - boat003
x2
Exclusive
Value $21.87

Sets in Boats

4031 Firefighter

Theme Boats
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 361 / 4
Availability Retired
4031 LEGO Boats Firefighter
Retail $51.99
Value $223.12
Growth  +329.2%
Annual growth 2.8%

4020 Fire Fighter

Theme Boats
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 206 / 3
Availability Retired
4020 LEGO Boats Fire Fighter
Retail $28.50
Value $237.41
Growth  +733.0%
Annual growth 5.6%

4021 Police Patrol

Theme Boats
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 195 / 3
Availability Retired
4021 LEGO Boats Police Patrol
Retail $33.99
Value $229.74
Growth  +575.9%
Annual growth 3.0%

4022 C26 Sea Cutter

Theme Boats
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 193 / 3
Availability Retired
4022 LEGO Boats C26 Sea Cutter
Retail $29.99
Value $223.33
Growth  +644.7%
Annual growth 4.6%

4025 Fire Boat

Theme Boats
Year 1982
Pieces / Minifigs 150 / 3
Availability Retired
4025 LEGO Fire Boat
Retail $29.99
Value $349.99
Growth  +1067.0%
Annual growth 4.0%

4012 Wave Cops

Theme Boats
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 99 / 2
Availability Retired
4012 LEGO Boats Wave Cops
Retail $19.99
Value $171.53
Growth  +758.1%
Annual growth 5.3%

4011 Cabin Cruiser

Theme Boats
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 90 / 2
Availability Retired
4011 LEGO Boats Cabin Cruiser
Retail $19.75
Value $199.93
Growth  +912.3%
Annual growth 5.0%

4010 Police Rescue Boat

Theme Boats
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 83 / 2
Availability Retired
4010 LEGO Police Rescue Boat
Retail $15.50
Value $541.33
Growth  +3392.5%
Annual growth 5.4%

4015 Freighter

Theme Boats
Year 1982
Pieces / Minifigs 80 / 2
Availability Retired
4015 LEGO Boats Freighter
Retail $14.99
Value $498.89
Growth  +3228.2%
Annual growth 8.2%

4005 Tug Boat

Theme Boats
Year 1982
Pieces / Minifigs 66 / 1
Availability Retired
4005 LEGO Tug Boat
Retail $9.99
Value $517.81
Growth  +5083.3%
Annual growth 5.4%

4002 Riptide Racer

Theme Boats
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 54 / 1
Availability Retired
4002 LEGO Boats Riptide Racer
Retail $12.99
Value $124.33
Growth  +857.1%
Annual growth 5.7%

Cargo Carrier Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 4030 Cargo Carrier?

Sealed in its box, Cargo Carrier is currently valued at $506. Its value has eased 18% over the last 90 days. Used copies are worth about $150.

Can you still buy LEGO 4030 Cargo Carrier from LEGO?

No. LEGO no longer makes Cargo Carrier. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Is LEGO 4030 Cargo Carrier worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Cargo Carrier has gained 1,050% on its original retail price of $44.00, about 3.8% a year.

Will LEGO 4030 Cargo Carrier go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. In twelve months, Cargo Carrier could be worth around $519, about 3% more than today. That is the year-ahead picture. In the short term, though, the market reads bearish. Signals from demand, supply and price point down. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 4030 Cargo Carrier?

The set contains 323 pieces ($0.14 a piece at its retail price), with 3 minifigures: Boat Admiral and Boat Worker (2). Together the minifigures are worth about $59, about 12% of the set's value, and Boat Worker is the most valuable at $22. Boat Worker cannot be found in any other set.

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Cargo Carrier Reviews

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Brickipedia
“The cargo logo was first featured in this set on the two red cargo container and 6391 Cargo Center. It was succeeded by a logo in 6361 Mobile Crane with a single arrow. It was later succeeded by a logo with two curved arrows first seen in 6375 Trans Air Carrier which is... More still used today.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
Brickset
“The ship featured a smart one-piece blue hull with grey deck areas, like the fire-fighter boat, it too has a stepped forepeak deck. The forepeak area features a mast with steaming light and spotlight. Forward of the mast is the windlass and winch mechanism together with a... More tool rack and bow roller.”
Full review at brickset.com

About Boats

The Boats theme was a LEGO System theme that ran from 1982 to 1996 and consisted of 12 sets. Unlike most town sets, the sets in the Boats, also known as Floating Boats, really did float in water. Initiakky the boats were made from single piece hulls but later sets introduced multi-hulled boats. After 1996 boats became part of the LEGO City theme.
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Container ship with crane and ‘two cargo holds. The hulls are watertight and designed for sailing in the bathtub as well as in the sea. Like real ships they have room for lots of cargo, working cranes etc.
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