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Yellow Tub

5230 LEGO Imagination Yellow Tub

Name: LEGO Imagination Yellow Tub
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 5230-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.60 (33 reviews)

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LEGO 5230 Yellow Tub is a Explore set currently valued at $62 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.06% since release. On the used market, values range from $16 to $57 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

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

LEGO 5230 Yellow Tub is a DUPLO Explore Imagination set released in 2003, containing 100 pieces. It was packaged in a yellow storage tub and includes DUPLO bricks in black, blue, bright green, medium orange, red, and yellow. Several pieces have printed eye decorations, including black bricks with white-spotted eyes and yellow bricks with black-and-white eye patterns. The assortment also includes sloped bricks, curved slopes, and thick DUPLO plates for basic free-building and character-style creations. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $65 within the next year.

Yellow Tub is a relatively rare set. We have not seen set 5230-1 for sale in primary or secondary markets for over 6 months. Its market value is likely somewhat higher than our estimate. The last brand new Yellow Tub was sold on eBay.

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for Yellow Tub at this time.

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	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

	5212 Explore Strata Theme / Subtheme Explore / Imagination Year 2003 Pieces 139 Availability Retired Buy this set at Bricklink	Retail $39.99 Value $84.64 Growth +111.7% Annual growth 3.3% 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

	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

5230-1

Name

Yellow Tub

Theme

Explore

Subtheme

Imagination

Year

2003

Availability

Retired

Pieces

100 (PPP $0.20)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$19.99

New/Sealed

Value

$62.13

Growth

+210.81%

Annual growth

+5.06%

90-day change

-1.36%

Used

Value

$51.57

Range

$16.28 - $57.40

Quick Buy

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Price

$60.27

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Price

~$62.75

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$62.13

1 year forecast

$65.27+5.06%

5 year forecast

$77.69+25.05%

$75

$80

5230 Yellow Tub is projected to be valued between $75 - $80 within five years.

Insights

Released long-retired, Yellow Tub is a Duplo Imagination-era item whose sealed scarcity gives some upside, and its broad original availability and lack of unique molds or figures mean demand is shallow and vulnerable to substitution by later Duplo tubs.

Set Facts

The set includes a variety of Duplo bricks in black, blue, bright green, medium orange, red, and yellow.
Some bricks have printed decorations, such as black bricks with white-spot eyes and yellow bricks with black and white eye patterns.
Structural elements include sloped bricks, curved slopes, and thick Duplo plates in multiple colors.

Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)

United States

$19.99

United Kingdom

£17.99

Yellow Tub Reviews

33 ratings

4.6

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Subtheme Analysis

Explore / Imagination

Sets

Years

2002 - 2004

Annual growth

+3.65% (this set +5.06%)

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

Community Stats

Yellow Tub currently ranks #27 out of the top most owned sets in Explore Imagination.

#27Yellow Tub

#29Basic Exclusive Set

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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