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5988 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins
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5988 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins
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LEGO 5988 Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins is a Adventurers set from 1998 valued at $996 for new and sealed sets, up 1145% from an original retail price of $79.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.98% since release. On the used market, values range from $276 to $359 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins since June 2016. Very high accuracy
Released in the US in 1998, the Temple of Anubis, Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins, is a 710-piece Lego set that includes 10 minifigures, including Johnny Thunder, Pippin Reed, Pharaoh Hotep and Dr. Lightning.

A new and sealed Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins is currently valued at around $996, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $299 for those in good overall condition. The 10 included minifigs account for approximately 15% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $996 to $1,500.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $950.00
-4.6%
(US) Adventures 5988 Egypt Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins
BrickEconomy Choice
$1,000.00
+0.4%
(US) Amazon listing for Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins $1,045.52
+5.0%
(US) Adventurers Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins 5988 In 1998 New Sealed Box rare $1,300.00
+30.6%
(US) System Adventures Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins #5988 New/Sealed Retired $1,499.99
+50.6%
(US) System Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins: The Temple Of Anubis (5988) NEW SEALED $1,500.00
+50.6%
(US) SYSTEM 5988 PHARAOH'S FORBIDDEN RUINS NISB NEW SEALED VINTAGE 1998 $1,500.00
+50.6%

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Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins Reviews

25 reviews
4.8
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Brickipedia
“The Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins is made up of four separate entities. These are two baseplates, a balloon, and a truck. Lord Sinister's truck has six wheels. The balloon is very similar to the balloon in a different set. It is built around an octagonal base, with red diagonal... More parts forming walls in it.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
Eurobricks
“This is a great set, with great parts, great vehicles, great figures, an excellent theme for playing with and a fun build. Some points of criticism are needed, though. The courtyard area is structurally a little sparse compared to the front, and construction design is... More lacking somewhat in the whole building. This set is mostly facade and little else.”
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 Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins set 5988 was released in March 1998, retailing for $80, but has since been retired. New, unopened Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins sets are valued at $996, while used sets can be found for $299.
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Help Johnny Thunder explore the tan brick temple, but look out for trap doors. Avoid the Mummy Pharaoh and his skeleton henchmen, or lead Baron von Barron into a trap. Perhaps you can make a daring escape with the hot air balloon. It's up to you, but the choices are limited only by your imagination.This is why this Lego brick set is ideal for children ages 5 and up. The Lego brick set is great for sticklers for instructions as well as those looking to create.
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