LEGO 4055 Value Bucket Medium is a Freestyle set from 1997 valued at $45 for new and sealed sets, up 350% from an original retail price of $9.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.48% since release. Used copies are valued between $43 and $53 depending on condition. Its market has cooled lately, with a recent dip in value as well as growth behind similar sets.

Value Bucket Medium Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Value Bucket Medium since March 2017. High accuracy
LEGO 4055-1 Value Bucket Medium is a Freestyle set released in 1997, containing 322 pieces. It was packaged in a red bucket with a red lid and includes a mixed assortment of basic bricks, plates, and slopes alongside specialty parts such as tires, a three-blade propeller, hinge plates, a 1 x 4 x 5 door, and tow ball elements. Typical of the Freestyle line, the selection supports open-ended building for simple vehicles and structures, with a notable focus on blue and black elements.

A new, sealed Value Bucket Medium is worth around $45 today. It has grown about 3.5% a year since retirement, and our forecast has it 4% higher a year from now. The average used price is $44 for those in good overall condition.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

(US) 4055 With Red Stackable Block Storage - New Old stock SEALED
BrickEconomy Choice
$40.00

For Sale (Used)

(US) Used - 100% Complete. Comes with instructions and minifigures. Clean pieces. No Box. ... $44.25
(US) Used - 4055 Medium Bucket - 100% w/bucket
$55.00

Market Momentum

Bearish
Value Bucket Medium (4055) has eased off over the last three months. It is also growing slower than similar retired sets in the Freestyle theme. The set's value continues to slip relative to its peers.
Growth vs peers+2% typical for Freestyle
-34% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:50% bearish·43% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

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Value Bucket Medium Questions

What does LEGO 4055 Value Bucket Medium sell for now?

Sealed in its box, Value Bucket Medium is currently valued at $45. That is down 13% on three months ago. Used copies are worth about $44.

Can you still buy LEGO 4055 Value Bucket Medium from LEGO?

No. Value Bucket Medium has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 4055 Value Bucket Medium worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $9.99 in shops, Value Bucket Medium has risen 350% in value, about 3.5% a year. That is in line with the Freestyle average of 3.8% a year.

Will LEGO 4055 Value Bucket Medium go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. By this time next year, the forecast has Value Bucket Medium near $47, about 4% more than today. That is the year-ahead picture. In the short term, though, the market reads bearish. The market signals lean toward a fall. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How big is LEGO 4055 Value Bucket Medium?

Value Bucket Medium has 322 pieces ($0.03 a piece at its retail price).

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