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5898 LEGO Cars Building Set
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5898 LEGO Cars Building Set
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LEGO 5898 Cars Building Set is a Bricks and More set from 2010 currently valued at $23 for new and sealed sets. Originally retailing for $9.99, the set has gained 128% in value since retiring in November 2010, with annual appreciation averaging 8.71%. On the used market, values range from $5 to $7 based on condition. Momentum has settled into a steady pattern, with an average forecast.

Cars Building Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Cars Building Set since December 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 5898 Cars Building Set is a Bricks and More set released in 2010, containing 139 pieces and 1 minifigure. The set provides elements to build two cars and a small gas station, supporting simple vehicle play and refueling scenes. It includes instructions for the main models along with additional building ideas to expand play and rebuilding options.

Cars Building Set has gained about 8.7% a year since it left store shelves, and a sealed copy now sits near $23. We forecast roughly 2% more over the next year. The average used price is $6 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $26 to $31. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 47% of the set's total value. The set was available for 11 months, from December 2009 to November 2010.
Collector and Investor Standing
This bucket promises a gas station and cool cars, yet delivers mostly loose bricks for unlimited creativity. The lime short bill cap minifigure is unique here, but casual building kits rarely hold a dedicated following.
42/100
Collector
A small following
Loose-brick box with one unique capped figure
42/100
Investor
Weaker than most
Slow-growing line faces cooling market activity
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) NEW/SHELF WEAR LEGO 2010 Bricks and More Cars Building Set 5898
BrickEconomy Choice
$24.95
(IT) Cars Building Set from BrickLink seller holycross $21.24
-6.9%
(CA) 5898 Cars Building Set New Factory Sealed $28.05
+22.9%
(US) Bricks & More 5898 Building Set car truck gas NEW Factory Sealed RETIRED $31.95
+40.0%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Set 5898 Car Building Set (11-1)
$4.99
-19.6%
(UK) Used - 100% complete, all parts and minifig in great condition. no instructions or bo... $5.65
(NL) Used - Fine condition, 100% complete and with instructions (punch holes). $5.76
(DE) Used - Car Building Set 5898
$6.73
(US) Used - creator set 5898 Cars Building Set
$7.99

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 5898 Cars Building Set.

Market Momentum

Neutral
Member demand is cooling and this set's value is slipping, so momentum is holding level.
SupplyTypical for Bricks and More
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+1% typical for Bricks and More
-8% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:43% bearish·50% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Cars Building Set Minifigs

Cars Building Set contains 1 minifigure. Male in Blue Jacket is exclusive to this set.
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Male in Blue Jacket
Minifigure wearing a blue jacket with pockets and orange stripes, paired with green legs and a lime short bill cap - cty0162
Exclusive
Value $10.80

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Cars Building Set Questions

How much is LEGO 5898 Cars Building Set worth today?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Cars Building Set is $23. The value has slipped 7% in the past 90 days. On the used market, expect to pay around $6.

Can you still buy LEGO 5898 Cars Building Set from LEGO?

No. Cars Building Set retired in November 2010, having been in production for 11 months. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

How has LEGO 5898 Cars Building Set performed since its release?

Cars Building Set is now worth 128% more than its $9.99 retail price, or roughly 8.7% a year on average. That is well ahead of the Bricks and More average of 3.7% a year.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 5898 Cars Building Set?

By this time next year, the forecast has Cars Building Set near $23, about 2% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. Demand, supply and price signals are mixed or quiet. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces does LEGO 5898 Cars Building Set have, and which minifigures are included?

Cars Building Set is built from 139 pieces, about $0.07 each at retail. The minifigure included is Male in Blue Jacket. On its own, Male in Blue Jacket is worth around $11, about half of what the set is worth. Male in Blue Jacket is exclusive to this set.

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Cars Building Set Reviews

35 reviews
4.5
Collectors
Investors
Brickset
“For the price, that's an incredible number of pieces. The pieces themselves are also extremely useful. You get a printed computer screen, string with end studs, 8 wheels and tires, 4 axles, two different windshields, a good selection of small plates, a garbage can, and a... More broom. The wheels/tires/axles are something you can never have too many of, so it's great that this set comes with so many.”
Full review at brickset.com
BrickEconomy Expert Review
“This LEGO set offers a solid value with a favorable price-per-brick ratio, appealing to those who appreciate a good deal in their collection. The set includes instructions for three primary models, with images suggesting up to seven possible builds, although the designs are straightforward and not particularly challenging to assemble. The first model, a red sports car, has a striking design but suffers from scale issues when a minifigure is placed inside, leading to a somewhat comical appearance.”
 
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About Bricks and More

The LEGO Bricks and More theme, which was active from around 2006 to 2014, was a successor to the earlier FreeStyle and ake and Create themes. The primary goal of the Bricks and More theme was to provide sets that were centered around basic building. Rather than focusing on specialized pieces or intricate themed models, Bricks and More emphasized open-ended creativity with more generic LEGO bricks and simple building concepts.
Summary
Bricks and More Cars Building Set set 5898 was released on December 4, 2009, retailing for $10, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $23, used ones can be found for $6.
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The best car is the one you build yourself! This set gives you all the bricks you need to build a gas station and some of the coolest cars around! Includes easy-to-follow instructions and extra building ideas for unlimited creative fun.
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