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Adventurer Johnny Thunder

5900 LEGO Egypt Adventurer Johnny Thunder

Name: LEGO Egypt Adventurer Johnny Thunder
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 5900-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (16 reviews)

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5900 LEGO Egypt Adventurer Johnny Thunder

LEGO 5900 Adventurer Johnny Thunder is a Adventurers set from 1998 valued at $35 for new and sealed sets, up 717% from an original retail price of $4.25. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.85% since release. Used copies are valued between $9 and $12 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Adventurer Johnny Thunder since June 2016. Very high accuracy

LEGO 5900 Adventurer Johnny Thunder is an Adventurers Egypt set released in 1998, containing 13 pieces and 1 minifigure. The set includes the Johnny Thunder minifigure, a black scorpion, and a crate with accessories such as a pistol, rifle, magnifying glass, shovel, and dynamite. It is a re-release of the earlier Johnny Thunder set 1094. The character was also known as Sam Grant in some markets.

A new and sealed Adventurer Johnny Thunder is currently valued at around $35, with annual growth of approximately 5%. The average used price is $10 for those in good overall condition. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 62% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $32 to $58.

All regions

All regions 7
United States 4
European Union 1
Germany 2

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) * Best US listing for Adventurer Johnny Thunder *	BrickEconomy Choice $57.00
	(DE) MSIB	$29.26 -15.8%
	(NL) price sticker at the box aks for pictures	$32.44 -6.6%
	(US) little shelf wear on corners. has a choking hazard sticker on one side of box ask fo...	$35.00 +0.8%
	(DE) Excellent box, MISB, NEW.	$43.53 +25.3%
	(US) Adventurers Desert 5900 Johnny Thunder New & Sealed	$57.00 +64.1%
	(US) 5900 Adventure Johnny Thunder Vintage 1998 Mint NEW SUPER RARE US SELLER	$63.98 +84.2%

Minifigs

Adventurer Johnny Thunder contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 2 other sets.

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	1094 Johnny Thunder Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 13 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $3.99 Value $45.41 Growth +1038.1% Annual growth 9.4% I own this set I want this set

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	5988 Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 711 / 10 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $79.99 Value $995.73 Growth +1144.8% Annual growth 6.0% I own this set I want this set

	5978 Sphinx Secret Surprise Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 347 / 7 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $49.99 Value $584.75 Growth +1069.7% Annual growth 6.6% I own this set I want this set

	5958 Mummy's Tomb Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 260 / 4 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $29.99 Value $407.99 Growth +1260.4% Annual growth 7.1% I own this set I want this set

	5909 Treasure Raiders Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 197 / 5 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $3.75 Value $356.99 Growth +9419.7% Annual growth 11.1% I own this set I want this set

	2879 Desert Expedition Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 196 / 5 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $19.99 Value $264.22 Growth +1221.8% Annual growth 7.1% I own this set I want this set

	5948 Desert Expedition Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 196 / 5 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $19.99 Value $644.67 Growth +3125.0% Annual growth 13.1% I own this set I want this set

	3722 Treasure Tomb Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 164 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $19.99 Value $1,840.00 Growth +9104.6% Annual growth 12.4% I own this set I want this set

	5919 The Valley of the Kings Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 164 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $19.99 Value $574.87 Growth +2775.8% Annual growth 6.3% I own this set I want this set

	2996 Adventurers Tomb Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 81 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $7.99 Value $277.00 Growth +3366.8% Annual growth 8.5% I own this set I want this set

	5938 Oasis Ambush Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 77 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $7.99 Value $130.52 Growth +1533.5% Annual growth 6.9% I own this set I want this set

	2995 Adventurers Car Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 70 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $7.99 Value $99.16 Growth +1141.1% Annual growth 5.9% I own this set I want this set

	5928 Bi-Wing Baron Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 70 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $5.99 Value $88.05 Growth +1369.9% Annual growth 7.1% I own this set I want this set

	5918 Scorpion Tracker Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 35 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $3.99 Value $55.09 Growth +1280.7% Annual growth 4.4% I own this set I want this set

	2541 Adventurers Car Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $1.99 Value $18.49 Growth +829.1% Annual growth 7.2% I own this set I want this set

	3023 Sly Boot's Car Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	promotional Value $188.75 Annual growth 20.6% I own this set I want this set

	3022 Harry Caine's Airplane Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	promotional Value $54.32 Annual growth 7.8% I own this set I want this set

	2542 Adventurers Aeroplane Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon ebay Bricklink	Retail $1.99 Value $15.78 Growth +693.0% Annual growth 5.6% I own this set I want this set

	3055 Adventurers Car Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	promotional Value $51.43 Annual growth 7.0% I own this set I want this set

	3020 Jones' Raft Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 18 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	promotional Value $58.19 Annual growth 15.6% I own this set I want this set

	3021 King Farao Third Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt Year 1998 Pieces / Minifigs 17 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	promotional Value $202.69 Annual growth 4.9% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

5900-1

Name

Adventurer Johnny Thunder

Theme

Adventurers

Subtheme

Egypt

Year

1998

Released

March 1998

Availability

Retired

Pieces

13 (PPP $0.33)

Minifigs

1 (Value $21.55)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$4.25

New/Sealed

Value

$34.73

Growth

+717.18%

Annual growth

+6.85%

2025 growth

+6.47%

90-day change

6.50%

Used

Value

$10.35

Range

$9.27 - $12.42

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$57.00

Highest price

$63.98

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$29.26 (DE)

Highest price

$43.53

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$34.73

1 year forecast

$36.92+6.30%

5 year forecast

$43.80+26.11%

$42

$45

5900 Adventurer Johnny Thunder is projected to be valued between $42 - $45 within five years.

Insights

Released in 1998, Adventurer Johnny Thunder ties directly to the Adventurers Egypt era through its named Johnny Thunder figure, and nostalgia-driven demand keeps sealed examples collectible; wider original distribution and non-unique accessories limit scarcity, and small-set condition sensitivity adds volatility.

Set Facts

The set contains one minifigure, Johnny Thunder, and some equipment (pistol, rifle, magnifying glass, shovel, and dynamite).
Adventurer Johnny Thunder was designed by LEGO designer Henrik Rubin Saaby.

Barcodes

UPC

042884010942

EAN

5702010959006

Adventurer Johnny Thunder Reviews

16 reviews

4.7

Collectors

Investors

Eurobricks

“Johnny Thunder and all his equipment will make an excellent addition to many scenarios. And don't we forget! The backpack! The magnifying glass!”

Full review at www.eurobricks.com

Brickset

“Johnny Thunder was widely available throughout the other sets in the theme, but as an introduction to the Adventurers theme at a very low price point, comparable to the foil sealed minifigures of today, this set at the time really fulfilled its end of the deal. It provided a... More number of new pieces, a minifigure and sparked an interest in the Adventurers theme as a whole.”

Full review at brickset.com

Subtheme Analysis

Adventurers / Egypt

Sets

Years

1998 - 1999

Annual growth

+6.94% (this set +6.85%)

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

Community Stats

Adventurer Johnny Thunder currently ranks #10 out of the top most owned sets in Adventurers Egypt.

#1Scorpion Tracker

#2Oasis Ambush

#3Bi-Wing Baron

#4Sphinx Secret Surprise

#5Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins

#10Adventurer Johnny Thunder

#11Mummy and Cart

#12Desert Expedition

About Adventurers Egypt

Egypt was an Adventurers subtheme released in 1998. The Egypt sets were centered around Egyptian and various North African archaeology and culture. All the Adventurers have names related to weather such as Johnny Thunder, Dr. Charles Lightning, Gail Storm and many others.

Egypt consists of 25 sets that ran from 1998 to 1999. As of today, 3722 Treasure Tomb is the most valuable Egypt set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,840.

Summary

Adventurers Egypt Adventurer Johnny Thunder set 5900 was released in March 1998, retailing for $4, but has since been retired. New, unopened Adventurer Johnny Thunder sets are valued at $35, while used sets can be found for $10 in good condition.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$34.73

Value (in a year)

$36.92

Value (in 2 years)

$38.87

Accuracy

0.960500 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$30.81

Value (in a year)

$32.87

Value (in two years)

$34.94

Accuracy

0.447685 Low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$10.35

Value (low range)

$9.27

Value (high range)

$12.42

Accuracy

0.905500 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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