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4888 LEGO Creator Underwater Exploration
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LEGO 4888 Underwater Exploration is a Creator set currently valued at $180 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.02% since release. On the used market, values range from $100 to $130 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Underwater Exploration since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 4888 Underwater Exploration is a Creator Designer Set released in 2005, containing 623 pieces. It focuses on submarine and deep-sea builds, offering four main submarine models and additional underwater exploration vehicles. An Idea Book is included with instructions for 11 models and concepts for 26 more, organized by Quick Build, Experienced Build, and Advanced Build difficulty levels. The set was also used to support the Junior FIRST LEGO League 2005–2006 pilot season in North America.

A new and sealed Underwater Exploration is currently valued at around $180, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other Designer Set sets. The average used price is $109 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $189 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) eBay listing for Underwater Exploration $174.94
-3.0%
(CA) BrickLink store Prescribed Bricks $178.81
-0.9%
(US) Amazon listing for Underwater Exploration $189.37
+5.0%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Complete with instructions. No box or extra pieces. $99.00
(US) Used - Complete with instructions, no box or extra parts $99.99
(US) Used - Vintage Lego 4888 Designer Set Ocean Odyssey 98% Complete w/instructions & Box
$109.99
(US) Used - Vintage Creator Submarine/Diver UNDERWATER EXPLORATION (4888)
$119.99
(US) Used - Creator: Underwater Exploration (4888) Vintage Designer Set W/ Instructions
$124.99

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 4888 Underwater Exploration.

Sets in Creator / Designer Set

4884 Wild Hunters

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 630
Availability Retired
4884 LEGO Creator Wild Hunters
Retail $29.99
Value $83.41
Growth  +178.1%
Annual growth 5.8%

4883 Gear Grinders

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 273
Availability Retired
4883 LEGO Creator Gear Grinders
Retail $19.99
Value $28.52
Growth  +42.7%
Annual growth 4.3%

4881 Robo Platoon

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 218
Availability Retired
4881 LEGO Creator Robo Platoon
Retail $9.99
Value $39.32
Growth  +293.6%
Annual growth 3.3%

4882 Speed Wings

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 161
Availability Retired
4882 LEGO Creator Speed Wings
Retail $9.99
Value $46.81
Growth  +368.6%
Annual growth 7.6%

4903 Lion

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 42
Availability Retired
4903 LEGO Creator Lion
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Value $21.17
Annual growth 4.1%

4911 Truck

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 37
Availability Retired
4911 LEGO Creator Truck
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Value $12.18
Annual growth 6.2%

7269 Scorpion

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 37
Availability Retired
7269 LEGO Creator Scorpion
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Value $8.87
Annual growth 6.6%

4904 Elephant

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 34
Availability Retired
4904 LEGO Creator Elephant
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Value $8.84
Annual growth 11.1%

7268 Spider

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 32
Availability Retired
7268 LEGO Creator Spider
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Value $11.44
Annual growth 2.5%

7270 Parrot

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 28
Availability Retired
7270 LEGO Creator Parrot
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Value $6.70
Annual growth 5.2%

4906 Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 16
Availability Retired
4906 LEGO Creator Helicopter
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Value $5.21
Annual growth 8.9%

7275 Cherry

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 11
Availability Retired
7275 LEGO Creator Cherry
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Value $9.21
Annual growth 8.1%

7272 Pear

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 10
Availability Retired
7272 LEGO Creator Pear
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Value $8.68
Annual growth 10.5%

7271 Apple

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
7271 LEGO Creator Apple
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Value $19.87
Annual growth 4.1%

7278 Melon

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 8
Availability Retired
7278 LEGO Creator Melon
promotional
Value $13.37
Annual growth 10.7%

7274 Orange

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 7
Availability Retired
7274 LEGO Creator Orange
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Value $10.90
Annual growth 3.5%

7276 Mango

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2005
Pieces 6
Availability Retired
7276 LEGO Creator Mango
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Value $10.01
Annual growth 8.1%

My Collection

Underwater Exploration Reviews

27 reviews
4.7
Collectors
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Brickset
“All in all, I find this set very fun and satisfying. The submarine looks great and as built solid. I like the functions that it has and the fact that one can build all the submersibles from the cover at the same time. The final product meshes up very well with the divers... More theme too. If you are into underwater exploration, I definitely would give this set a try.”
Full review at brickset.com

About Creator Designer Set

The LEGO Creator Designer Set theme is a series of LEGO sets that focus on providing builders with an assortment of bricks and instructions to create multiple models from a single set. These sets encourage versatility and creativity, allowing users to construct, deconstruct, and reconstruct various designs using the same pieces.

Designer Set consists of 48 sets that ran from 2003 to 2005. As of today, 4404 Land Busters is the most valuable Designer Set set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $268.
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Embark on an exciting expedition beneath the waves with this collection of super submarines and underwater exploration vehicles. Build the four main models at the same time and stage your own ocean odyssey. Includes a 108-page Idea Book with step-by-step instructions for 11 models and inspiration for 26 more. There are three levels of building: Quick Build, Experienced Build and Advanced Build. Combine with other LEGO sets (sold separately) to make your own amazing creations. Build a submarine, undersea base, one-man submersible, ocean floor explorer, and much more. Submarine measures over 13" long.
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