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5581 LEGO Model Team Magic Flash
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LEGO 5581 Magic Flash is a vintage Model Team set from 1993 valued at $500 for new and sealed sets, up 532% from an original retail price of $79.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 2.84% since release. Used copies are valued between $181 and $236 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Magic Flash since February 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 5581 Magic Flash is a Model Team set released in 1993, containing 784 pieces. It builds a black, yellow, and red race truck with a trailer transporting a speedboat, and includes an alternate dragster model. The truck features functional steering operated by the roof-mounted spare tire, blue transparent side windows, and a stickered license plate “M 5581.”

A new and sealed Magic Flash is currently valued at around $500, with annual growth of 2.8% that is expected to level off to around 1.8% in the coming year. The average used price is $197 for those in good overall condition. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $505 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (NL) BOX open, BAGS open, PARTS NEW STICKERS NEW $438.29
-12.3%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $485.00
-2.9%
(DE) good condition 1 seal detached/loose, 1 seal intact (still attached) feel free to a... $519.02
+3.9%
(DE) 5581 Magic Flash MIB NEW NEW Sealed BAGS Model Team 90s Vintage RARE 5571 $553.33
+10.7%
(CA) 5581 Magic Flash BNIB Model Team 90s Vintage RARE $556.31
+11.3%
(US) New in Sealed Box Has shelf wear and minor creasing $600.00
+20.1%

Sets in Model Team

5571 Giant Truck

Theme Model Team
Year 1996
Pieces 1,757
Availability Retired
5571 LEGO Model Team Giant Truck
Retail $139.00
Value $1,422.04
Growth  +923.1%
Annual growth 4.3%

5591 Mach II Red Bird Rig

Theme Model Team
Year 1994
Pieces 1,172
Availability Retired
5591 LEGO Model Team Mach II Red Bird Rig
Retail $109.99
Value $885.33
Growth  +704.9%
Annual growth 4.2%

5590 Whirl and Wheel Super Truck

Theme Model Team
Year 1990
Pieces 1,063
Availability Retired
5590 LEGO Model Team Whirl and Wheel Super Truck
Retail $79.99
Value $946.54
Growth  +1083.3%
Annual growth 4.5%

5563 Racing Truck

Theme Model Team
Year 1999
Pieces 788
Availability Retired
5563 LEGO Model Team Racing Truck
Retail $79.99
Value $848.15
Growth  +960.3%
Annual growth 5.5%

5561 Big Foot 4x4

Theme Model Team
Year 1997
Pieces 761
Availability Retired
5561 LEGO Model Team Big Foot 4x4
Retail $88.00
Value $662.02
Growth  +652.3%
Annual growth 6.3%

5580 Highway Rig

Theme Model Team
Year 1986
Pieces 667
Availability Retired
5580 LEGO Model Team Highway Rig
Retail $79.99
Value $1,004.19
Growth  +1155.4%
Annual growth 4.9%

2556 Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car

Theme Model Team
Year 1998
Pieces 580
Availability Retired
2556 LEGO Model Team Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car
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Value $215.66
Annual growth 7.9%

5550 Custom Rally Van

Theme Model Team
Year 1991
Pieces 525
Availability Retired
5550 LEGO Model Team Custom Rally Van
Retail $49.50
Value $353.73
Growth  +614.6%
Annual growth 4.1%

5542 Black Thunder

Theme Model Team
Year 1998
Pieces 483
Availability Retired
5542 LEGO Model Team Black Thunder
Retail $39.99
Value $176.20
Growth  +340.6%
Annual growth 3.8%

5540 Formula 1 Racer

Theme Model Team
Year 1986
Pieces 451
Availability Retired
5540 LEGO Model Team Formula 1 Racer
Retail $39.99
Value $280.00
Growth  +600.2%
Annual growth 3.7%

10151 Hot Rod

Theme Model Team
Year 2004
Pieces 421
Availability Retired
10151 LEGO Model Team Hot Rod
Retail $39.99
Value $225.00
Growth  +462.6%
Annual growth 8.2%

5541 Blue Fury

Theme Model Team
Year 1995
Pieces 419
Availability Retired
5541 LEGO Model Team Blue Fury
Retail $39.50
Value $269.37
Growth  +581.9%
Annual growth 5.3%

5521 Sea Jet

Theme Model Team
Year 1993
Pieces 401
Availability Retired
5521 LEGO Model Team Sea Jet
Retail $36.49
Value $199.69
Growth  +447.2%
Annual growth 5.3%

5533 Red Fury

Theme Model Team
Year 1999
Pieces 393
Availability Retired
5533 LEGO Model Team Red Fury
Retail $54.00
Value $137.35
Growth  +154.4%
Annual growth 3.8%

5510 Off-Road 4x4

Theme Model Team
Year 1986
Pieces 285
Availability Retired
5510 LEGO Model Team Off-Road 4x4
Retail $24.99
Value $188.96
Growth  +656.1%
Annual growth 6.1%

My Collection

Magic Flash Reviews

32 reviews
4.9
Collectors
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Brickset
“They sure don't make Lego sets like these anymore. (Although, 4404 come close). The color scheme is unparalleled; black with red/yellow trim and TRANS BLUE windows. Awesome. My only complaint is that some stickers go on slope bricks, and those surfaces are way too rugged for... More the sticker to stick.”
Full review at brickset.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“This nostalgic set from LEGO's Model Team series combines intricate detailing with functional design. The highlight is the sturdy off-road vehicle with functional steering linked to a rooftop spare wheel, paired with a sleek racing boat and trailer.”
 

About Model Team

The LEGO Model Team theme introduced in 1986 included larger scale vehicle models with more attention to details, such as steering and drive functionality as well as visual realism of the vehicles. Model Team was discontinued after 1999 and replaced by the Creator theme.
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Fully featured customized van pulling a twin wheeled trailer. The single-engine speedboat has an accessible engine and tiltable propeller.
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