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Decorated Elements

5398 LEGO Decorated Elements

Name: LEGO Decorated Elements
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 5398-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

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LEGO 5398 Decorated Elements is a vintage Service Packs set from 1996 valued at $39 for new and sealed sets, up 809% from an original retail price of $4.25. Annual appreciation has averaged 7.10% since release. Used copies are valued between $31 and $36 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Decorated Elements since November 2016. High accuracy

LEGO 5398-1 Decorated Elements is a Service Packs set released in 1996, containing 43 pieces. The pack consists of assorted printed parts rather than a conventional model, with decorated slopes, tiles, and bricks drawn from several play themes. Included prints feature numbered racing panels, Octan logos and control displays, police and Coast Guard markings, a banknote tile, a videotape tile, and various computer, radar, phone, and instrument graphics. The assortment was intended as a replacement and accessory parts pack for builders needing specific decorated elements from mid-1990s LEGO sets.

A new and sealed Decorated Elements is currently valued at around $39, with annual growth of approximately 5%, which is higher than other Service Packs sets. The average used price is $32 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $41 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $36 to $50.

All regions

All regions 5
United States 3
Europe 2

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(NL) BrickLink store BetuweBricks	$27.79 -28.1%
	(US) NIS bag - Service pack is over 20 years old, but still pristine, no tears in bag no v...	$39.50 +2.3%
	(US) 5398 Lego System Service Vintage 1995 5398 Sealed	BrickEconomy Choice $39.99 +3.5%
	(US) 5398 Service Pack Vintage From 1996 Decorated Elements - NEW and RARE	$49.99 +29.4%
	(FR) neuf scell.	$50.00 +29.4%

All regions

All regions 2
United States 2

For Sale (Used)

	(US) Used - eBay listing for 5398 Decorated Elements	$32.06
	(US) Used - All parts come in a plain bag	$39.00

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Set Details

Set number

5398-1

Name

Decorated Elements

Theme

Service Packs

Year

1996

Availability

Retired

Packaging

Polybag

Pieces

43 (PPP $0.10)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$4.25

New/Sealed

Value

$38.63

Growth

+808.94%

Annual growth

+7.10%

90-day change

-1.26%

Used

Value

$32.06

Range

$31.45 - $35.69

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$39.99

Highest price

$49.99

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$27.79 (NL)

Highest price

$50.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$38.63

1 year forecast

$41.15+6.53%

5 year forecast

$49.08+27.06%

$47

$51

5398 Decorated Elements is projected to be valued between $47 - $51 within five years.

Insights

A 1996 exclusive polybag, Decorated Elements has grown faster than most other retired Service Packs sets. Its sealed value sits well above the original retail price, and few collectors hold it in their inventories.

Set Facts

Slope 33° 3 x 2 with Red '1' and Yellow Outline Print
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Red '1' in Yellow Outline Print
Slope 33° 3 x 2 with Red "5" and White Stripes Print
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Red/White '5' and White Stripe Print
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove and '100' Banknote Print
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom pin, with 3 White Buttons, Red and Green Lamps Print
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Flight Control Print
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove and Video Tape and Reels Print

Decorated Elements Reviews

10 ratings

4.4

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Theme Analysis

Service Packs

Sets

352

Years

1977 - 1999

Annual growth

+3.29% (this set +7.10%)

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

Community Stats

Decorated Elements currently ranks #77 out of the top most owned sets in Service Packs.

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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)

$38.63

Value (in a year)

$41.15

Value (in 2 years)

$43.41

Accuracy

0.960300 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$41.92

Value (in a year)

$44.92

Value (in two years)

$47.92

Accuracy

0.506007 Medium

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$32.06

Value (low range)

$31.45

Value (high range)

$35.69

Accuracy

0.905300 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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