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LEGO 60265 Ocean Exploration Base is a City set valued at $125 for new and sealed sets, up 56% from an original retail price of $79.99. The set retired in November 2022 with annual appreciation averaging 7.92% since. Used copies are valued between $50 and $69 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $97 and $147. Its market is gaining strength, with a value on the rise, together with growth ahead of similar sets.

Ocean Exploration Base Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Ocean Exploration Base since November 2022. Very high accuracy
LEGO 60265 Ocean Exploration Base is a City Deep Sea Explorers set released in 2020, containing 497 pieces and 5 minifigures. It builds a modular underwater base with living and research pods that can be rearranged and includes a crane. A small submarine docks to the base, and an underwater drone is provided for surveys. The set also includes shark and stingray figures and various exploration accessories.

New and sealed, Ocean Exploration Base is worth about $125 today. It has averaged 7.9% a year since it retired, and our forecast has it near $129 next year and $156 in five. The average used price is $58 for those in good overall condition. The 5 included minifigs account for approximately 18% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $120 to $161. The set was available for 29 months, from June 2020 to November 2022.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) City- Ocean Exploration Base #60265 - SEALED
BrickEconomy Choice
$84.99
(CA) City - Ocean Exploration Base #60265 BNIB National Geographic $85.79
-31.4%
(US) CITY: Ocean Exploration Base (60265) $99.00
-20.8%
(JP) City Ocean Exploration Base 60265 Toy 497pcs Building Blocks $118.81
-5.0%
(JP) City Ocean Exploration Base 60265 Toy 497pcs Building Blocks Japan NEW $118.88
-4.9%
(US) Ocean Exploration Base from BrickLink seller bricklover4life $119.99
-4.0%
(US) 60265 : CITY Ocean Exploration Base $124.99
0.0%
(US) City 60265 Ocean Exploration Base NEW Sealed RETIRED $125.00
(US) Ocean Exploration Base from BrickLink seller Thisoldtoyhouse $125.00
(JP) City Sea Exploration Undersea Exploration Base 60265 Toy Block Present Boat $128.74
+3.0%
(JP) 60265 City Oceans Exploration Base Deep Sea Underwater Set Ages for 6+ New $128.88
+3.1%
(CA) 60265 Ocean Exploration Base Set Factory Sealed $129.94
+4.0%
(US) 60265 Ocean Exploration Base Brand New And Sealed Free Shipping $129.99
+4.0%
(US) CITY: Ocean Exploration Base (60265) $130.00
+4.0%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 60265 Ocean Exploration Base.

Market Momentum

Bullish
This set's value is climbing and it is outpacing its theme.
DemandTop 25% in City
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for City
Listings up 6% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+5% typical for Deep Sea Explorers
+38% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·33% neutral·60% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Deep Sea Explorers sets

Ocean Exploration Base sits near the bottom of the Deep Sea Explorers sets for two reasons. The leading sets retired as far back as 2016 while it retired in 2022 and it launched at about twice the price of most sets above it.

#8 of 10
By growth since retail, +56%
+25%+257%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
$0.25 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.25
Typical
$0.33
About 25% below the group's typical value per piece.
#4 of 10
Used value as a share of new, 46%
17%82%
In the top half of the group.
#3 of 10 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 50% above the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
160090 Deep Sea Scuba Scooter+257%
260091 Deep Sea Starter Set+222%
360092 Deep Sea Submarine+150%
860265 Ocean Exploration Base+56%

Sets in City / Deep Sea Explorers

60096 Deep Sea Operation Base

Theme / Subtheme City / Deep Sea Explorers
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 907 / 5
Availability Retired
60096 LEGO City Deep Sea Explorers Deep Sea Operation Base
Retail $99.99
Value $130.00
Growth  +30.0%
Annual growth 2.6%

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 $249.99
Growth  +66.7%
Annual growth 7.5%

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 $228.07
Growth  +90.1%
Annual growth 5.2%

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 $98.87
Growth  +97.8%
Annual growth 4.7%

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 3.2%

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 $99.99
Growth  +150.0%
Annual growth 6.7%

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 $32.17
Growth  +222.0%
Annual growth 8.0%

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 $24.98
Growth  +257.4%
Annual growth 13.8%

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 $19.06
Growth  +90.8%
Annual growth 11.4%

Ocean Exploration Base Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 60265 Ocean Exploration Base?

A new, sealed copy of Ocean Exploration Base is worth about $125 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $97 and $147. Its value has climbed 9% over the last 90 days. Used copies are worth about $58.

Has LEGO 60265 Ocean Exploration Base been retired?

Yes. LEGO retired Ocean Exploration Base in November 2022 after about 2 years on store shelves, 10 months longer than the typical Deep Sea Explorers set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Has LEGO 60265 Ocean Exploration Base increased in value?

Yes. Ocean Exploration Base is now worth 56% more than its $79.99 retail price, about 7.9% a year. That is well ahead of the Deep Sea Explorers average of 5.1% a year.

How much could LEGO 60265 Ocean Exploration Base be worth in a year?

Next year's forecast for Ocean Exploration Base is $129, about 3% more than today. The short-term reading agrees, with the market reading bullish. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces does LEGO 60265 Ocean Exploration Base have, and which minifigures are included?

Ocean Exploration Base is built from 497 pieces, about $0.16 each at retail. The 5 minifigures included are Deep Sea Diver, Ocean Researcher, Ocean Submarine Pilot and Scuba Diver (2). Together the minifigures are worth about $23, about 18% of the set's value, and Scuba Diver is the most valuable at $5.05. Every one of them is exclusive to this set.

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Ocean Exploration Base Reviews

36 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
bricker.info
“All the sets in this theme are marked as National Geographic Explorers, therefore, I wanted to believe that this label will mean that set details are fully worked out. This set has some flaws, despite this, it is pretty good, but I can't say so about the whole series.”
Full review at bricker.info
True North Bricks
“Much like the Lunar Space Station, the Ocean Exploration Base consists of three main modules. Additionally, the modules are re-arrangeable on a mounted platform. The first module features crew quarters. The crew quarters are only a single bedroom. In addition to the five... More Minifigures, the set comes with two large animals.”
Full review at truenorthbricks.com

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/sealed value of $250.
Summary
City Deep Sea Explorers Ocean Exploration Base set 60265 was released in June 2020, retailing for $80, but has since been retired. New, unopened Ocean Exploration Base sets are valued at $125, while used sets can be found for $58 in good condition.
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Kids who love the sea and its wildlife will love this LEGO® City Ocean Exploration Base (60265) playset. There’s lots of fun to be had exploring the coral-covered ocean or chilling out inside the base with its interchangeable living and research modules. And with a cool toy crane, docking submarine and underwater drone, plus shark and stingray figures and a 5 strong team of explorer minifigures, there's plenty of excitement for kids to discover!

EGO City is proud to support the work of National Geographic Explorers. And with feature-rich buildings, cool vehicles and fun characters our Ocean playsets inspire realistic play scenarios for budding explorers.
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