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5544 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends Thomas Starter Set
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5544 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends Thomas Starter Set
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LEGO 5544 Thomas Starter Set is a Duplo set valued at $315 for new and sealed sets, up 529% from an original retail price of $49.99. The set retired in April 2010 with annual appreciation averaging 11.77% since. Used copies are valued between $137 and $168 depending on condition.

Thomas Starter Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Thomas Starter Set since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 5544 Thomas Starter Set is a Duplo Thomas & Friends set released in 2008, containing 82 pieces and 1 Duplo figure. It builds a circular railway with Callan Station, a water tower, and a windmill whose sails spin via a hand-operated crank. The set includes Thomas the Tank Engine with two trailers and a Sir Topham Hatt figure.

At around $315 for a sealed copy, Thomas Starter Set has averaged 11.8% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $394 within five years. The average used price is $140 for those in good overall condition. The set was available for 22 months, from June 2008 to April 2010.
Thomas Starter Set has become a rare set, as set 5544-1 has not been seen for sale in new/sealed condition online or in the secondary markets for over one year. Its actual value is likely above the current estimate. The last brand new Thomas Starter Set was sold on eBay.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 5544 Thomas Starter Set at this time.
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Rare Lego Duplo Thomas & Friends: Thomas Starter Set - Set #5544- 100% Complet...
$125.00
-10.8%
(US) Used - Rare Lego Duplo Thomas & Friends: Thomas Starter Set - Set #5544- 100% Complet...
$140.00
-0.1%
(US) Used - Duplo 5544 Thomas and Friends Starter Set, 2008. 82 Pieces. 100% Complete.
$149.86

Thomas Starter Set Duplo figures

Thomas Starter Set contains the following duplo figures.
47394pb096
Sir Topham Hatt
Male Duplo figure from LEGO Ville, Thomas & Friends character Sir Topham Hatt - 47394pb096
3 sets
Value $12.10
tms06
Duplo Thomas
Duplo Thomas - tms06
3 sets
Value $38.88

Compared with other Thomas and Friends sets

Why does Thomas Starter Set sit in the lower part of the Thomas and Friends sets? Mostly because a higher starting price leaves it more ground to make up than most sets above it.

#10 of 14
By growth since retail, +529%
+350%+1,628%
In the bottom half of the group.
$3.84 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$3.84
Typical
$3.99
Close to the group's typical value per piece.
Top sets by growthSince retail
15552 James at Knapford Station+1,628%
25556 Percy at the Water Tower+1,428%
35555 Toby at Wellsworth Station+1,267%
105544 Thomas Starter Set+529%

Sets in Duplo / Thomas and Friends

5554 Thomas Load and Carry Train Set

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Thomas and Friends
Year 2005
Pieces / Duplo figures 61 / 2
Availability Retired
5554 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends Thomas Load and Carry Train Set
Retail $29.99
Value $161.24
Growth  +437.6%
Annual growth 11.1%

3353 Spencer and Sir Topham Hatt

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Thomas and Friends
Year 2007
Pieces / Duplo figures 45 / 1
Availability Retired
3353 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends Spencer and Sir Topham Hatt
Retail $29.99
Value $173.79
Growth  +479.5%
Annual growth 4.8%

3301 Cranky-Loading Crane

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Thomas and Friends
Year 2006
Pieces / Duplo figures 34 / 2
Availability Retired
3301 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends Cranky-Loading Crane
Retail $19.99
Value $135.56
Growth  +578.1%
Annual growth 7.4%

5543 Percy at the Sheds

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Thomas and Friends
Year 2008
Pieces / Duplo figures 34 / 1
Availability Retired
5543 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends Percy at the Sheds
Retail $19.99
Value $205.19
Growth  +926.5%
Annual growth 7.3%

5547 James Celebrates Sodor Day

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Thomas and Friends
Year 2009
Pieces / Duplo figures 34 / 2
Availability Retired
5547 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends James Celebrates Sodor Day
Retail $29.99
Value $209.33
Growth  +598.0%
Annual growth 7.6%

5552 James at Knapford Station

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Thomas and Friends
Year 2005
Pieces / Duplo figures 32 / 1
Availability Retired
5552 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends James at Knapford Station
Retail $19.99
Value $345.33
Growth  +1627.5%
Annual growth 7.7%

5546 Thomas at Morgan's Mine

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Thomas and Friends
Year 2009
Pieces / Duplo figures 22 / 1
Availability Retired
5546 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends Thomas at Morgan's Mine
Retail $29.99
Value $145.18
Growth  +384.1%
Annual growth 10.1%

5545 Stanley at Great Waterton

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Thomas and Friends
Year 2009
Pieces / Duplo figures 19 / 1
Availability Retired
5545 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends Stanley at Great Waterton
Retail $19.99
Value $89.93
Growth  +349.9%
Annual growth 6.5%

5555 Toby at Wellsworth Station

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Thomas and Friends
Year 2005
Pieces / Duplo figures 18 / 1
Availability Retired
5555 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends Toby at Wellsworth Station
Retail $14.99
Value $204.96
Growth  +1267.3%
Annual growth 6.1%

5556 Percy at the Water Tower

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Thomas and Friends
Year 2005
Pieces / Duplo figures 15 / 1
Availability Retired
5556 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends Percy at the Water Tower
Retail $9.99
Value $152.66
Growth  +1428.1%
Annual growth 6.6%

3354 Gordon's Express

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Thomas and Friends
Year 2007
Pieces / Duplo figures 13 / 1
Availability Retired
3354 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends Gordon's Express
Retail $19.99
Value $158.94
Growth  +695.1%
Annual growth 6.4%

3352 Salty the Dockyard Diesel

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Thomas and Friends
Year 2007
Pieces / Duplo figures 8 / 1
Availability Retired
3352 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends Salty the Dockyard Diesel
Retail $12.99
Value $153.82
Growth  +1084.1%
Annual growth 8.0%

3300 Harold the Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Thomas and Friends
Year 2006
Pieces / Duplo figures 7 / 1
Availability Retired
3300 LEGO Duplo Thomas and Friends Harold the Helicopter
Retail $9.99
Value $91.12
Growth  +812.1%
Annual growth 6.2%

Thomas Starter Set Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 5544 Thomas Starter Set?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Thomas Starter Set is $315. On the used market, expect to pay around $140.

When did LEGO 5544 Thomas Starter Set retire?

Thomas Starter Set retired in April 2010, having been in production for 22 months, 8 months longer than the typical Thomas and Friends set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Is LEGO 5544 Thomas Starter Set worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Thomas Starter Set is now worth 529% more than its $49.99 retail price, about 11.8% a year. That is well ahead of the Thomas and Friends average of 6.6% a year.

Will LEGO 5544 Thomas Starter Set go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. In twelve months, Thomas Starter Set could be worth around $328, about 4% more than today. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces does LEGO 5544 Thomas Starter Set have, and which Duplo figures are included?

Thomas Starter Set is built from 82 pieces, or $0.61 per piece at retail. The 2 Duplo figures included are Sir Topham Hatt and Duplo Thomas.

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BrickEconomy Expert Review
“Despite its higher price and larger brick count compared to the earlier Thomas & Friends starter set 5554, this set offers a significant improvement with a comprehensive package for an engaging train set experience right out of the box. It provides ample track.”
BrickEconomy
“From a Thomas & Friends perspective I like that the set includes the two most important characters - Thomas and the Fat Controller. The windmill is also a good inclusion as it's so recognizable from the TV series.”
Full review at brickset.com

About Duplo Thomas and Friends

Thomas and Friends is a LEGO DUPLO subtheme based on the Thomas the Tank Engine television show, train toys and The Railway Series books. The theme was released in 2005 in North America and later in 2007 in the UK and was discontinued in 2010. Fifteen sets in all were produced.

Thomas and Friends consists of 14 sets that ran from 2005 to 2009. As of today, 5552 James at Knapford Station is the most valuable Thomas and Friends set with an estimated new/sealed value of $345.
Summary
Duplo Thomas and Friends Thomas Starter Set set 5544 was released on June 30, 2008, retailing for $50, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $315, while used sets sell around $140.
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A whole fun adventure for Thomas! Thomas is hard at work carrying coal around the island of Sodor. Along the way he passes Callan Station, a windmill, and a signal station. Can you help Thomas get his job done? Safe, colorful and durable DUPLO pieces are perfect for little hands!

Includes Thomas, Sir Topham Hatt, tracks, station, water tower, and so much more!
Turn the handle on the windmill to make it spin!
Spin the signal to green or red!
Tilt the coal into the carts!
Full track measures 28" x 23" (72cm x 58cm)!
With carts attached, Thomas measures over 11" (28cm) long!
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