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60096 LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers Deep Sea Operation Base
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Deep Sea Operation Base since December 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 60096 Deep Sea Operation Base was a 907 piece City set with 5 minifigs released in 2015. It consists of a seaplane, flatbed submarine, research submarine, underwater cove, and a shark. It includes minifigures: a pilot, deep-sea diver, scuba diver, and 2 deep-sea explorers, along with sample analysis tools and a crowbar.

It was retired in December 2016 with a lifespan of 16 months. Today's value for a new, sealed Deep Sea Operation Base is estimated around $136, with an average yearly gain of 2.5%, expected to level off to around 1.9% in the coming year. On secondary markets, the typical price range for the set MISB/NISB is between $118 and $151. Current used prices for Deep Sea Operation Base range from $95 to $128, depending on the set's condition, with an average price of $107 for those in good overall condition.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) CITY: Deep Sea Operation Base (60096)
BrickEconomy Choice
$100.00
(CA) BrickLink store YEG Brickworks $103.71
-23.5%
(CA) BrickLink store BrikFam $105.95
-21.9%
(US) City Deep Sea Operation Base Set 60096 - 100% Verified Authentic and New $110.00
-18.9%
(US) Collectible Retired LEGO CITY Deep Sea Operation Base (60096) SEALED NEW IN BOX $117.95
-13.0%
(NL) BrickLink store Bouwstenenshop $129.30
-4.6%
(NL) NEW , never opened box. Part of adult LEGO collection.No smoke, no animal, no sunli... $129.30
-4.6%
(US) Brand new and sealed. $134.50
-0.8%
(SG) World wide shipping $135.84
+0.2%
(HK) (Box has shelfwear) $139.00
+2.5%
(US) - MISB (Mint In Sealed Box) $141.99
+4.7%
(US) BrickLink store Premium Minifigs $143.99
+6.2%
(US) BrickLink store Block Heads $143.99
+6.2%
(US) BrickLink store BrixasTX $148.00
+9.2%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 60096 Deep Sea Operation Base.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 60096 Deep Sea Operation Base.

Sets in City / Deep Sea Explorers

60266 Ocean Exploration Ship

Theme / Subtheme City / Deep Sea Explorers
Year 2020
Pieces / Minifigs 745 / 8
Availability Retired
60266 LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers Ocean Exploration Ship
Retail $149.99
Value $206.59
Growth  +37.7%
Annual growth 11.0%

60095 Deep Sea Exploration Vessel

Theme / Subtheme City / Deep Sea Explorers
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 717 / 7
Availability Retired
60095 LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers Deep Sea Exploration Vessel
Retail $119.99
Value $196.17
Growth  +63.5%
Annual growth 3.7%

60265 Ocean Exploration Base

Theme / Subtheme City / Deep Sea Explorers
Year 2020
Pieces / Minifigs 497 / 5
Availability Retired
60265 LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers Ocean Exploration Base
Retail $79.99
Value $91.34
Growth  +14.2%
Annual growth 5.9%

60093 Deep Sea Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme City / Deep Sea Explorers
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 388 / 3
Availability Retired
60093 LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers Deep Sea Helicopter
Retail $49.99
Value $125.88
Growth  +151.8%
Annual growth 8.2%

60264 Ocean Exploration Submarine

Theme / Subtheme City / Deep Sea Explorers
Year 2020
Pieces / Minifigs 286 / 4
Availability Retired
60264 LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers Ocean Exploration Submarine
Retail $39.99
Value $50.00
Growth  +25.0%
Annual growth 3.4%

60092 Deep Sea Submarine

Theme / Subtheme City / Deep Sea Explorers
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 274 / 3
Availability Retired
60092 LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers Deep Sea Submarine
Retail $39.99
Value $67.23
Growth  +68.1%
Annual growth 4.2%

60091 Deep Sea Starter Set

Theme / Subtheme City / Deep Sea Explorers
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 90 / 3
Availability Retired
60091 LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers Deep Sea Starter Set
Retail $9.99
Value $29.81
Growth  +198.4%
Annual growth 13.9%

60090 Deep Sea Scuba Scooter

Theme / Subtheme City / Deep Sea Explorers
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 42 / 1
Availability Retired
60090 LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers Deep Sea Scuba Scooter
Retail $6.99
Value $22.39
Growth  +220.3%
Annual growth 7.7%

60263 Ocean Mini-Submarine

Theme / Subtheme City / Deep Sea Explorers
Year 2020
Pieces / Minifigs 41 / 1
Availability Retired
60263 LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers Ocean Mini-Submarine
Retail $9.99
Value $16.29
Growth  +63.1%
Annual growth 9.1%

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Deep Sea Operation Base Reviews

31 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
Brickset
Top divers set of the season — “The underwater base is the crown jewel of the set. It is highly detailed and mostly plausible. Overall, a really nice divers set which offers a cool underwater base that compliments nicely the shipwreck scene from 60095. The set offers lots of playability and looks really... More good. In fact, it may be the best set of the 2015 Deep Sea Explorers series.”
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BrickEconomy Member Review
“The City Deep Sea Operation Base delivers a versatile and detailed set perfect for underwater exploration enthusiasts. Highlights include a modular deep-sea base with crane functionality, two submarines with articulated arms and propellers, a small underwater terrain section featuring treasure, and a seaplane for transporting supplies.”
 

About City Deep Sea Explorers

Deep Sea Explorers is a subtheme of LEGO City introduced in 2015 that features sets based around deep sea exploration. The sets featured underwater scenery, sea creatures and treasures and typically included minifigure divers. The 2020 wave is licensed by National Geographic.

Deep Sea Explorers consists of 10 sets that ran from 2015 to 2020. As of today, 60266 Ocean Exploration Ship is the most valuable Deep Sea Explorers set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $207.
Summary
City Deep Sea Explorers Deep Sea Operation Base set 60096 was released on August 2, 2015, retailing for $100, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $136, used ones can be found for $107.
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Join the LEGO® City deep-sea explorers at the Deep Sea Operation Base! Help the experts analyze samples taken from the seabed, while above the surface the powerful seaplane arrives with a flatbed submarine and extra oxygen supplies. Lower the sub into the water and dive down to help the research submarine investigate the mysterious chest locked in an underwater cove. Use the sub’s robotic arms to cut through the iron chain and open the cove gate. Then use the deep-sea diver’s crowbar to open the chest and discover the hidden treasure. But watch out, there’s a snappy shark on the way! It’s just another day for the deep-sea explorers! Includes 5 minifigures with assorted accessories: a pilot, deep-sea diver, scuba diver and 2 deep-sea explorers.
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