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60008 LEGO City Museum Break-in
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LEGO 60008 Museum Break-in is a City set valued at $127 for new and sealed sets, up 81% from an original retail price of $69.99. The set retired in April 2015 with annual appreciation averaging 5.05% since. Used copies are valued between $45 and $64 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $116 and $153. Its market is holding steady for now, even with a value on the rise.

Museum Break-in Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Museum Break-in since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 60008 Museum Break-in is a City Police set released in 2013, containing 563 pieces and 6 minifigures. The set builds a museum with a rooftop entry point, laser-beam security, and rope access, alongside an Elite Police helicopter with a light-brick spotlight, an Elite Police van, and a burglars’ getaway van. Minifigures include two burglars and four Elite Police members: a pilot, a driver, and two officers, with assorted accessories. Features focus on the break-in and pursuit scenario, including the working spotlight and multiple vehicles.

A new, sealed Museum Break-in is worth around $127 today. It has grown about 5.0% a year since retirement, and our forecast has it 4% higher a year from now. The average used price is $52 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $118 to $159. The set was available for 28 months, from December 2012 to April 2015.
Collector and Investor Standing
The minifigures give Museum Break-in its collector pull: the black bearded undercover officer and masked burglar with black hair appear in no other set. The rooftop museum raid gives them a proper scene, complete with a laser beam and police helicopter spotlight. Investors see broad interest, though it also trades often.
75/100
Collector
Wanted more than most
Unique undercover officer and masked burglar
60/100
Investor
In the middle of the pack
Museum raid trades often among members
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (CA) CITY: Museum Break-In (60008) Brand New (Box Ware) $105.18
-17.2%
(US) City Museum Break-in 60008 NEW
BrickEconomy Choice
$115.00
-9.4%
(US) 60008 City: Museum Break-in 60008 - NISB - Retired $119.99
-5.5%
(US) Museum Break-in from BrickLink seller chico20854 $113.71
-10.5%
(US) Museum Break-in from BrickLink seller azbricks $115.00
-9.4%
(US) Museum Break-in from BrickLink seller ElRayoX $117.00
-7.9%
(US) CITY: Museum Break-In (60008) New PERFECT CONDITION OPEN TO OFFERS $120.00
-5.5%
(US) City Police Museum Break-In 60008 Light Brick 563 pcs Ages 6-12 $125.00
-1.6%
(US) MINIFIGURE CITY MUSEUM BREAK IN COPS POLICE ROBBERS BANK NEW 60008 $139.00
+9.5%
(US) New Sealed Rare Lego City 60008 Museum Break-In Retired Hard to Find $139.99
+10.2%
(US) City Museum Break-in (60008) $150.00
+18.1%
(US) 60008 - LEGO City Museum Break-in - 563 pcs - Sealed $150.00
+18.1%
(US) CITY: Museum Break-in (60008) NEW SEALED $155.00
+22.1%
(US) City #60008 Museum Break-In New in Sealed Box (2013) $155.00
+22.1%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 60008 Museum Break-in.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is climbing and listings are thinning out, but momentum is holding level for now.
DemandTop 25% in City
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for City
Listings down 27% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+9% typical for Police
+7% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·55% neutral·38% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Police sets

Museum Break-in sits in the lower part of the Police sets, and the clearest reason is that it started from several times the retail price of most sets ranked higher.

#54 of 84
By growth since retail, +81%
+0%+1,310%
In the bottom half of the group.
$0.23 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.23
Typical
$0.26
About 15% below the group's typical value per piece.
#28 of 89
Used value as a share of new, 41%
6%81%
In the top half of the group.
#47 of 99 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% above the rate of the group's retired sets.
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15531 Police Motorcycle+1,310%
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37899 Police Boat+553%
5460008 Museum Break-in+81%

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Theme / Subtheme City / Police
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 352 / 5
Availability Retired
60009 LEGO City Helicopter Arrest
Retail $49.99
Value $73.12
Growth  +46.3%
Annual growth 2.0%

60007 High Speed Chase

Theme / Subtheme City / Police
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 283 / 3
Availability Retired
60007 LEGO City High Speed Chase
Retail $29.99
Value $66.47
Growth  +121.6%
Annual growth 4.2%

60006 Police ATV

Theme / Subtheme City / Police
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 51 / 2
Availability Retired
60006 LEGO City Police ATV
Retail $6.99
Value $14.47
Growth  +107.0%
Annual growth 3.4%

850617 Police Accessory Pack

Theme / Subtheme City / Police
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 34 / 4
Availability Retired
850617 LEGO City Police Accessory Pack
Retail $14.99
Value $22.13
Growth  +47.6%
Annual growth 2.1%

30222 Police Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme City / Police
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 33 / 1
Availability Retired
30222 LEGO City Police Helicopter
Retail $4.99
Value $6.29
Growth  +26.1%
Annual growth 1.7%

Museum Break-in Questions

How much is the Museum Break-in set worth?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Museum Break-in is $127. Sealed copies typically change hands for $116 to $153. Its value has climbed 5% over the last 90 days. A used copy in good condition goes for about $52.

Can you still buy LEGO 60008 Museum Break-in from LEGO?

No. Museum Break-in left LEGO's shelves in April 2015 after a run of about 2 years, 5 months longer than the typical Police set. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 60008 Museum Break-in worth more than it cost?

Yes. Since it sold for $69.99 in shops, Museum Break-in has risen 81% in value, about 5% a year. That is in line with the Police average of 4.6% a year.

Will LEGO 60008 Museum Break-in go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. Next year's forecast for Museum Break-in is $132, about 4% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Demand, supply and price show no clear direction. This is an estimate and markets can change.

What comes in LEGO 60008 Museum Break-in?

Museum Break-in has 563 pieces, or $0.12 per piece at retail, and 7 minifigures: Elite Police Officer (4), Burglar (2) and Elite Police Helicopter Pilot. Burglar and Elite Police Officer cannot be found in any other set.

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Museum Break-in Reviews

45 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
Brickset
“If you liked 2011's Bank, you're going to like this one. The exterior of the building is among their best. It has vines along the side and 2 supporting columns on the front with banners on them, much like a real museum. The detail on the top is great. They used the... More micorfigures as little statues which would, once again be found on a real museum There are 2 skylights on the ceiling, which can make for an entry or exit.”
Full review at brickset.com
“The dual narrative of museum preservation and a thrilling break-in stirs the imagination. It's packed with numerous well-designed elements, from the museum artifacts to the police vehicles. Plus, the included minifigures, both thieves and police, elevate the potential for... More intricate storytelling and display. It's an investment that offers not just a building experience, but a piece of a broader narrative. Definitely a worthwhile acquisition for any LEGO aficionado.”
 
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About City Police

Police has been part of LEGO City from the start in 2005, and police sets go back further still, to the Town theme of the late 1970s. Police comes back every year or two with a new wave built around a police station, the anchor of the range, which has been rebuilt every few years since 7237 Police Station of 2005.

Police was introduced in 2005 and currently consists of 110 sets. As of today, 7237-2 Police Station is the most valuable Police set with an estimated new/sealed value of $443.
Summary
City Police Museum Break-in set 60008 was released on December 28, 2012, retailing for $70, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $127, while used sets sell around $52.
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In a daring midnight raid, the burglars are breaking into the LEGO® City museum through the rooftop window. Before they can escape with the valuable treasures, they trip the laser beam. Don't let them use the rope to make a rooftop escape! Keep a close eye on them with the Elite Police helicopter's LEGO® light brick spotlight until the Elite Police van arrives to make the arrest! Lock up the pesky burglars and take the treasures back before they escape in the getaway van!

Includes 6 minifigures: 2 burglars, and an Elite Police pilot, driver and 2 Elite Police officers with assorted accessories.

Measures over 5" (14cm) high, 4" (12cm) wide and 5" (13cm) deep Elite Police helicopter measures over 2" (7cm) high, 7" (19cm) long and 6" (16cm) wide Elite Police van measures over 3" (8cm) high, 5" (15cm) long and 2" (7cm) wide Burglar getaway van measures over 2" (6cm) high, 4" (11cm) long and 2" (6cm) wide.
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