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Hinges, Couplings, Turntables

5388 LEGO Hinges, Couplings, Turntables

Name: LEGO Hinges, Couplings, Turntables
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 5388-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

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LEGO 5388 Hinges, Couplings, Turntables is a Service Packs set from 1998 valued at $11 for new and sealed sets, up 275% from an original retail price of $2.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.68% since release. Used copies are valued between $6 and $10 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Hinges, Couplings, Turntables since October 2016. High accuracy

LEGO 5388-1 Hinges, Couplings, Turntables is a Service Packs set released in 1998, containing 26 pieces. It is a parts pack made up of hinge, coupling, and turntable elements in black, red, light gray, and white rather than a single model build. The assortment includes 1x2 hinge plates with 2 or 3 fingers, 2x4 hinge plates, hinge bars known as pantograph shoe holders, modified plates with tow balls and tow ball sockets, and both 2x2 and 4x4 turntables. These parts were intended to provide replacement or supplementary connection elements for custom building and set maintenance.

A new and sealed Hinges, Couplings, Turntables is currently valued at around $11, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $9 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $12 within the next year.

Hinges, Couplings, Turntables is a relatively rare set. We have not seen set 5388-1 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 Hinges, Couplings, Turntables was sold on eBay.

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for Hinges, Couplings, Turntables at this time.

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Set Details

Set number

5388-1

Name

Hinges, Couplings, Turntables

Theme

Service Packs

Year

1998

Availability

Retired

Packaging

Polybag

Pieces

26 (PPP $0.12)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$2.99

New/Sealed

Value

$11.22

Growth

+275.25%

Annual growth

+3.68%

90-day change

3.57%

Used

Value

$9.31

Range

$5.72 - $10.49

Quick Buy

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Price

$10.88

Bricklink

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Price

~$11.33

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$11.22

1 year forecast

$11.63+3.68%

5 year forecast

$13.26+18.20%

$13

$14

5388 Hinges, Couplings, Turntables is projected to be valued between $13 - $14 within five years.

Set Facts

The set contains a variety of hinge plates in both black and red, including 1x2 plates with 2 or 3 fingers on the end or side, and 2x4 hinge plates. The parts list includes modified plates and turntables such as 2x2 plates with tow balls and tow ball sockets, as well as 2x2 and 4x4 turntables in black, red, and white with light gray tops. The set also features specialized hinge bars known as pantograph shoe holders in both black and red.

Hinges, Couplings, Turntables Reviews

2 ratings

4.5

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Subtheme Analysis

Service Packs

Sets

352

Years

1977 - 1999

Annual growth

+3.29% (this set +3.68%)

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

Community Stats

Hinges, Couplings, Turntables currently ranks #321 out of the top most owned sets in Service Packs.

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#321Hinges, Couplings, Turntables

#322LEGO Scala Fashion Accessories

#323LEGO Scala Kitchen Accessories

About Service Packs

The LEGO Service Packs theme refers to supplementary sets that were released primarily from the late 1970s to the late 1990s. These packs provided additional parts, accessories, or specific components to complement existing LEGO sets. Rather than complete standalone models, Service Packs were intended to enhance or expand upon primary LEGO sets, allowing users to replace missing pieces, add more features to their builds, or customize their creations further.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$11.22

Value (in a year)

$11.63

Value (in 2 years)

$12.05

Accuracy

0.820000 High

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$19.10

Value (in a year)

(Possible plateau)

Value (in two years)

(Possible plateau)

Accuracy

0.233457 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$9.31

Value (low range)

$5.72

Value (high range)

$10.49

Accuracy

0.765000 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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