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Explore Strata

5212 LEGO Imagination Explore Strata

Name: LEGO Imagination Explore Strata
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 5212-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.60 (31 reviews)

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LEGO 5212 Explore Strata is a Explore set currently valued at $85 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.32% since release. On the used market, values range from $19 to $23 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Explore Strata since January 2003. Medium accuracy

LEGO 5212-1 Explore Strata is a DUPLO Explore Imagination set released in 2003, containing 139 pieces. It was packaged in a yellow storage tub and includes DUPLO bricks in several colors, including blue, bright green, lime, medium blue, orange, red, and yellow. The assortment features structural elements such as arch bricks, curved slopes, and a red door or window frame with a yellow pane. Some pieces have printed decorations, including a bright green brick with an alligator eye pattern and yellow bricks with black-and-white teardrop eye designs. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $87 within the next year.

Explore Strata (5212-1) is a very old and rare LEGO set. It has not been available online or in retail stores in good/new condition for over 2 years. Because of its scarcity, the current estimated value of in new condition of $84.64 may be much lower than its true market value. Released in 2003, sealed sets in good condition are especially difficult to find, often commanding a premium well above estimates.

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for Explore Strata at this time.

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Sets in Explore / Imagination


	5213 Big Bricks Box Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 140 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $15.99 Value $91.75 Growth +473.8% Annual growth 7.9% I own this set I want this set

	5211 Explore Half Strata Box Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 110 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $24.99 Value $73.28 Growth +193.2% Annual growth 4.8% I own this set I want this set

	5230 Yellow Tub Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 100 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $19.99 Value $62.13 Growth +210.8% Annual growth 5.1% I own this set I want this set

	4039 LEGO EXPLORE Exclusive Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 90 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $19.99 Value $66.30 Growth +231.7% Annual growth 5.4% I own this set I want this set

	3515 African Adventures Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 52 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $19.99 Value $72.67 Growth +263.5% Annual growth 5.8% I own this set I want this set

	3514 Rhino and Lion Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 30 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $14.99 Value $39.98 Growth +166.7% Annual growth 4.3% I own this set I want this set

	3513 Funny Lion Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 23 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $9.99 Value $28.80 Growth +188.3% Annual growth 4.0% I own this set I want this set

	3512 Funny Giraffe Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 21 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $9.99 Value $24.94 Growth +149.6% Annual growth 4.1% I own this set I want this set

	3511 Funny Crocodile Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 16 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $9.99 Value $36.36 Growth +264.0% Annual growth 3.9% I own this set I want this set

	3518 Yellow Duck Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 11 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $3.49 Value $18.18 Growth +420.9% Annual growth 7.6% I own this set I want this set

	3517 Blue Deer Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 10 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $3.49 Value $15.40 Growth +341.3% Annual growth 6.7% I own this set I want this set

	3519 Green Parrot Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 10 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $3.49 Value $14.75 Growth +322.6% Annual growth 5.0% I own this set I want this set

	5437 Chicken Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 6 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $1.99 Value $2.94 Growth +47.7% Annual growth 2.3% I own this set I want this set

	5494 Rolling Duck Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 4 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	promotional Value $2.25 Annual growth 10.1% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

5212-1

Name

Explore Strata

Theme

Explore

Subtheme

Imagination

Year

2003

Availability

Retired

Pieces

139 (PPP $0.29)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$39.99

New/Sealed

Value

$84.64

Growth

+111.65%

Annual growth

+3.32%

90-day change

1.05%

Used

Value

$19.52

Range

$19.13 - $23.42

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Price

$82.10

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Price

~$85.49

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$84.64

1 year forecast

$87.45+3.32%

5 year forecast

$98.54+16.42%

$96

$101

5212 Explore Strata is projected to be valued between $96 - $101 within five years.

Insights

Released during the DUPLO-era, Explore Strata (Explore Imagination subtheme) has shown modest post-retirement value retention, and because it contains standard DUPLO elements rather than exclusive figures or molds its upside appears capped by easy substitution from later wide-release tubs.

Set Facts

The set includes a variety of Duplo bricks in multiple colors, including blue, bright green, lime, medium blue, orange, red, and yellow.
It features structural elements such as arch bricks, curved slopes, and a red Duplo door/window frame with a matching yellow window pane.
Some Duplo bricks have special decorations, including a bright green brick with an alligator eye pattern and yellow bricks with black and white teardrop eye patterns.

Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)

United States

$39.99

United Kingdom

£29.99

Explore Strata Reviews

31 ratings

4.6

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Subtheme Analysis

Explore / Imagination

Sets

Years

2002 - 2004

Annual growth

+3.65% (this set +3.32%)

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

Community Stats

Explore Strata currently ranks #25 out of the top most owned sets in Explore Imagination.

#25Explore Strata

#27Yellow Tub

About Explore Imagination

The LEGO Explore Imagination theme is a part of the broader LEGO Explore line, designed for younger children. This particular theme emphasizes open-ended play and creativity, offering sets with a diverse array of bricks and elements that don't adhere to a specific narrative. The primary goal is to encourage free building and imaginative exploration, allowing children to create whatever they envision and develop foundational building skills without the constraints of a predefined model or story.

Imagination consists of 42 sets that ran from 2002 to 2004. As of today, 5359 Brick-o-dile is the most valuable Imagination set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $183.

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