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5590 LEGO Model Team Whirl and Wheel Super Truck
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5590 LEGO Model Team Whirl and Wheel Super Truck
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LEGO 5590 Whirl and Wheel Super Truck is a vintage Model Team set from 1990 valued at $834 for new and sealed sets, up 943% from an original retail price of $79.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.56% since release. Used copies are valued between $178 and $230 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Whirl and Wheel Super Truck since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 5590 Whirl and Wheel Super Truck is a Model Team set released in 1990, containing 1063 pieces. It builds a tractor-trailer with a helicopter on a transporter, with the truck, trailer, and helicopter designed to separate. Alternate models include an airport pushback vehicle and a fire truck. The set was also marketed as “Whirl N’ Wheel Super Truck” and “Helicopter Super Transporter,” and was part of the early Model Team assortment sold via U.S. Shop at Home from 1988 and introduced to European retail in 1990.

A new and sealed Whirl and Wheel Super Truck is currently valued at around $834, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other Model Team sets. The average used price is $192 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $872 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $683 to $1,237.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Model Team: Whirl and Wheel Super Truck (5590) Vintage Set Brand New
BrickEconomy Choice
$650.00
(US) Model Team: Whirl and Wheel Super Truck (5590) Vintage Set Brand New $700.00
-16.1%
(US) Amazon listing for Whirl and Wheel Super Truck $875.70
+5.0%
(DE) good condition for age; little damage under the slap sealed feel free to ask for pic... $1,024.78
+22.9%
(US) Model Team Whirl N' Wheel Super Truck 5590 - NEW in Box $1,129.95
+35.5%
(US) Model Team Whirl and Wheel Super Truck 5590 1012 pieces ages 10-16 New $1,450.00
+73.9%

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 $996.67
Growth  +617.0%
Annual growth 3.9%

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 $815.45
Growth  +641.4%
Annual growth 4.1%

5563 Racing Truck

Theme Model Team
Year 1999
Pieces 788
Availability Retired
5563 LEGO Model Team Racing Truck
Retail $79.99
Value $910.05
Growth  +1037.7%
Annual growth 5.6%

5581 Magic Flash

Theme Model Team
Year 1993
Pieces 784
Availability Retired
5581 LEGO Model Team Magic Flash
Retail $79.00
Value $485.17
Growth  +514.1%
Annual growth 2.8%

5561 Big Foot 4x4

Theme Model Team
Year 1997
Pieces 761
Availability Retired
5561 LEGO Model Team Big Foot 4x4
Retail $88.00
Value $659.14
Growth  +649.0%
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 $825.32
Growth  +931.8%
Annual growth 4.6%

2556 Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car

Theme Model Team
Year 1998
Pieces 580
Availability Retired
2556 LEGO Model Team Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car
promotional
Value $229.60
Annual growth 8.0%

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 4.0%

5542 Black Thunder

Theme Model Team
Year 1998
Pieces 483
Availability Retired
5542 LEGO Model Team Black Thunder
Retail $39.99
Value $170.82
Growth  +327.2%
Annual growth 3.6%

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 $238.06
Growth  +495.3%
Annual growth 8.5%

5541 Blue Fury

Theme Model Team
Year 1995
Pieces 419
Availability Retired
5541 LEGO Model Team Blue Fury
Retail $39.50
Value $266.02
Growth  +573.5%
Annual growth 5.2%

5521 Sea Jet

Theme Model Team
Year 1993
Pieces 401
Availability Retired
5521 LEGO Model Team Sea Jet
Retail $36.49
Value $186.55
Growth  +411.2%
Annual growth 5.0%

5533 Red Fury

Theme Model Team
Year 1999
Pieces 393
Availability Retired
5533 LEGO Model Team Red Fury
Retail $54.00
Value $140.61
Growth  +160.4%
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

Whirl and Wheel Super Truck Reviews

32 reviews
4.9
Collectors
Investors
Technic-Dialog
“The Whirl and Wheel Super Truck from the Lego Model series is a well-made model, which provides a lot of fun already at the building stage. In the Model Team series there are obviously fewer functions, but their lack is compensated by the models nice appearance. At the time,... More the model’s faithfulness to the original was truly remarkable; nowadays, the Technic models resemble originals more than the then-Model Team models. Nevertheless, it’s a beautiful model which shouldn’t be missed from any showcase.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de
Eurobricks
“Overall this is a excellent set! You get two great highly detailed models and lots of nice parts. Personally I enjoyed the alternate model more. A pushback has not been done outside of this set. This was only the fourth set to come from the Model Team theme when it came out... More back in 1990. I think they did a great job with the parts available at the time. You could probably improve upon it some with newer curved/sloped elements but the model still looks great.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
The Lego Car Blog
“5590 has, like most sets from the era, aged a little when compared to sets from the late '90s. There is barely a smooth piece to be seen and SNOT (studs not on top) was but the dream of a madman back in 1988. However, it is still perhaps one of the best Model Team sets made... More to date, combining detail, a ruggedly playable exterior, and sheer scale that wowed children perusing LEGO's catalogue back then, and continuing to wow collectors on eBay and Bricklink today. If you can find one for sale you won't be disappointed, but you will likely be quite a bit poorer.”
Full review at thelegocarblog.com

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.
Summary
Model Team Whirl and Wheel Super Truck set 5590 was released in August 1986, retailing for $80, but has since been retired. New, unopened Whirl and Wheel Super Truck sets are valued at $834, while used sets can be found for $192 in good condition.
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Helicopter Super Transporter. The trailer, and the truck and the helicopter can be separated and rebuilt into a dramatic fire truck.
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