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LEGO 5978 Sphinx Secret Surprise is a Adventurers set from 1998 valued at $585 for new and sealed sets, up 1070% from an original retail price of $49.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.57% since release. Used copies are valued between $145 and $186 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $545 and $669.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Sphinx Secret Surprise since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 5978 Sphinx Secret Surprise is an Adventurers Egypt set released in 1998, containing 347 pieces and 7 minifigures. The set centers on a large sphinx with a secret compartment, set on a baseplate with hidden snakes and flanked by obelisks and an Anubis statue. Supporting builds include a car, an expedition tent, and various tools and accessories. The minifigures are Johnny Thunder, Pippin Reed, Dr. Kilroy, Baron Von Barron, Slyboots, Pharaoh Hotep, and a skeleton.

A new and sealed Sphinx Secret Surprise is currently valued at around $585, with annual growth of approximately 7%. The average used price is $155 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $620 within the next year. The 7 included minifigs account for approximately 18% of the set's total value.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (DE) new and complete; seales broken but innerbags sealed; see pics $451.51
-22.8%
(JP) Adventurers 5978 Sphinx Secret Surprise Egyptian Genie Set from Japan $469.00
-19.8%
(JP) System Adventurers Sphinx Secret Surprise 5978 In 1998 Used $498.00
-14.8%
(US) Adventurers: Sphinx Secret Surprise (5978)- Brand New In Factory Sealed Box
BrickEconomy Choice
$599.00
+2.4%
(US) Amazon listing for Sphinx Secret Surprise $613.99
+5.0%
(HU) Brand new sealed box in EXCELLENT CONDITION, both seal intact and holds tight. $629.23
+7.6%
(JP) 5978 Sphinx Secret Surprise Adventurers Desert 1998 Sealed $669.47
+14.5%
(ES) BrickLink store The Kanteen $696.42
+19.1%
(US) System Adventurers 5978 Sphinx Secret Surprise 1998 Vintage $800.00
+36.8%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 5978 Sphinx Secret Surprise.

Sets in Adventurers / Egypt

5988 Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 711 / 10
Availability Retired
5988 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins
Retail $79.99
Value $995.73
Growth  +1144.8%
Annual growth 6.0%

5958 Mummy's Tomb

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 260 / 4
Availability Retired
5958 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Mummy's Tomb
Retail $29.99
Value $407.99
Growth  +1260.4%
Annual growth 7.1%

5909 Treasure Raiders

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 197 / 5
Availability Retired
5909 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Treasure Raiders
Retail $3.75
Value $356.99
Growth  +9419.7%
Annual growth 11.1%

2879 Desert Expedition

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 196 / 5
Availability Retired
2879 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Desert Expedition
Retail $19.99
Value $264.22
Growth  +1221.8%
Annual growth 7.1%

5948 Desert Expedition

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 196 / 5
Availability Retired
5948 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Desert Expedition
Retail $19.99
Value $644.67
Growth  +3125.0%
Annual growth 13.1%

3722 Treasure Tomb

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 164 / 3
Availability Retired
3722 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Treasure Tomb
Retail $19.99
Value $1,840.00
Growth  +9104.6%
Annual growth 12.4%

5919 The Valley of the Kings

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 164 / 3
Availability Retired
5919 LEGO Adventurers Egypt The Valley of the Kings
Retail $19.99
Value $574.87
Growth  +2775.8%
Annual growth 6.3%

2996 Adventurers Tomb

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 81 / 2
Availability Retired
2996 LEGO Egypt Adventurers Tomb
Retail $7.99
Value $277.00
Growth  +3366.8%
Annual growth 8.5%

5938 Oasis Ambush

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 77 / 3
Availability Retired
5938 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Oasis Ambush
Retail $7.99
Value $130.52
Growth  +1533.5%
Annual growth 6.9%

2995 Adventurers Car

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 70 / 2
Availability Retired
2995 LEGO Egypt Adventurers Car
Retail $7.99
Value $99.16
Growth  +1141.1%
Annual growth 5.9%

5928 Bi-Wing Baron

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 70 / 1
Availability Retired
5928 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Bi-Wing Baron
Retail $5.99
Value $88.05
Growth  +1369.9%
Annual growth 7.1%

5918 Scorpion Tracker

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 35 / 1
Availability Retired
5918 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Scorpion Tracker
Retail $3.99
Value $55.09
Growth  +1280.7%
Annual growth 4.4%

2541 Adventurers Car

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1
Availability Retired
2541 LEGO Egypt Adventurers Car
Retail $1.99
Value $18.49
Growth  +829.1%
Annual growth 7.2%

3023 Sly Boot's Car

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1
Availability Retired
3023 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Sly Boot's Car
promotional
Value $188.75
Annual growth 20.6%

3022 Harry Caine's Airplane

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1
Availability Retired
3022 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Harry Caine's Airplane
promotional
Value $54.32
Annual growth 7.8%

2542 Adventurers Aeroplane

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
2542 LEGO Egypt Adventurers Aeroplane
Retail $1.99
Value $15.78
Growth  +693.0%
Annual growth 5.6%

3055 Adventurers Car

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
3055 LEGO Egypt Adventurers Car
promotional
Value $51.43
Annual growth 7.0%

3020 Jones' Raft

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 18 / 1
Availability Retired
3020 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Jones' Raft
promotional
Value $58.19
Annual growth 15.6%

3021 King Farao Third

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 17 / 1
Availability Retired
3021 LEGO Adventurers Egypt King Farao Third
promotional
Value $202.69
Annual growth 4.9%

5900 Adventurer Johnny Thunder

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 13 / 1
Availability Retired
5900 LEGO Egypt Adventurer Johnny Thunder
Retail $4.25
Value $34.73
Growth  +717.2%
Annual growth 6.8%

My Collection

Sphinx Secret Surprise Reviews

24 reviews
4.9
Collectors
Investors
Brickipedia
“The set features a large Sphinx on a special baseplate along with a small statue of Anubis statue and several obelisks. The Sphinx has a secret compartment that Pharaoh Hotep hides inside, and can be accessed by an exploding door. The baseplate has a secret compartment that... More has snakes inside.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
Eurobricks
“This is the medium set from the first line of my adventures, and my favourite, because we are a lot of minifigs in it, with a lot of accessories, in a so wonderful site with a lot of secrets.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com

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 Sphinx Secret Surprise set 5978 was released in March 1998, retailing for $50, but has since been retired. New, unopened Sphinx Secret Surprise sets are valued at $585, while used sets can be found for $155 in good condition.
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Uncover the Sphinx's Darkest Secrets!
It's one of the greatest mysteries of the ancient times, and now YOU are on a mission to uncover its deepest, darkest secrets. Proceed with caution because dangers lurk around every turn. Poisonous snakes and scorpions, towers that topple and spooky skeletons are just a few of the tricks and traps that await you! Includes four adventurers, tons of tools and supplies, and the Baron, who wants to plunder the tomb! Ages 8-12. 342 pieces.

The treasure is safe in the bowels of the Sphinx. However, the Adventurers are getting ever closer to the largest ruby the world has ever known, called the ReGou. This ruby is hidden in the Temple. The ruby used to belong to Pharaoh Hotep and his spirit will not rest until the ruby is returned to his tomb. Until this happens, strange events will occur and the mummy will wander restlessly, spreading terror in its wake. From 8 years.
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