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6428 LEGO Res-Q Wave Saver
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LEGO 6428 Wave Saver is a Town set from 1998 valued at $10 for new and sealed sets, up 417% from an original retail price of $1.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 2.99% since release. On the used market, values range from $4 to $6 based on condition. Signals for it are pulling both ways, with recent gains in value against growth behind similar sets.

Wave Saver Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Wave Saver since March 2018. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6428 Wave Saver is a Town Res-Q set released in 1998, containing 18 pieces and 1 minifigure. It builds a small rescue personal watercraft suited to shoreline response in the subtheme’s yellow-and-black livery. The set includes a pre-printed yellow 2x3 sloped brick bearing the Res-Q logo. The minifigure features the standard Res-Q uniform used across the late-1990s lineup.

A new and sealed Wave Saver is currently valued at around $10, with annual growth of approximately 2%, which is lower than other Res-Q sets. The average used price is $5 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $11 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Town: Stunt Chopper (1561) + Wave Saver (6428) - New/Unopened
BrickEconomy Choice
$29.99
(US) System Res-Q Wave Saver Set 6428 New Sealed Polybag Vintage 1998 6415 1097 $29.99
+191.4%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - eBay listing for 6428 Wave Saver $4.56
(NL) Used - No box but instructions are included. Set is complete. $4.61
(CA) Used - with instructions, no box $5.68
(US) Used - - Complete without original box. Includes minifigure. Instruction manual in go... $5.79

Market Momentum

Neutral
The value of 6428 Wave Saver has risen over the last three months. It is growing slower than similar retired sets over the past year, though it ranks as the ninth-fastest-growing among retired Town ResQ sets. The set's market stays level as minifigure interest supports its current standing.
SupplyTypical for Town
Listings steady this week
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+14% typical for ResQ
+3% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·76% neutral·17% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Wave Saver Minifigs

Wave Saver contains 1 minifigure. Res-Q Figure is also included in 3 other sets.
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Res-Q Figure
Res-Q team member wearing a helmet and life jacket - rsq014
4 sets
Value $9.95

Compared with other Res-Q sets

Wave Saver sits in the lower part of the Res-Q sets, and the clearest reason is that its gains over the past year fell short of similar sets.

#8 of 11
By growth since retail, +417%
+244%+1,032%
In the bottom half of the group.
Top sets by growthSince retail
11069 Speedboat+1,032%
21097 Res-Q Runner+905%
36415 Res-Q Jet-Ski+749%
86428 Wave Saver+417%

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1097 Res-Q Runner

Theme / Subtheme Town / Res-Q
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 18 / 1
Availability Retired
1097 LEGO Res-Q Runner
Retail $1.99
Value $20.00
Growth  +905.0%
Annual growth 5.0%

6415 Res-Q Jet-Ski

Theme / Subtheme Town / Res-Q
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 18 / 1
Availability Retired
6415 LEGO Res-Q Jet-Ski
Retail $1.99
Value $16.90
Growth  +749.2%
Annual growth 7.2%

Sets in Town / Res-Q

6479 Emergency Response Center

Theme / Subtheme Town / Res-Q
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 423 / 5
Availability Retired
6479 LEGO Res-Q Emergency Response Center
Retail $59.99
Value $349.44
Growth  +482.5%
Annual growth 4.1%

6473 Res-Q Cruiser

Theme / Subtheme Town / Res-Q
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 305 / 3
Availability Retired
6473 LEGO Res-Q Cruiser
Retail $34.99
Value $241.20
Growth  +589.3%
Annual growth 7.1%

6462 Aerial Recovery

Theme / Subtheme Town / Res-Q
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 194 / 3
Availability Retired
6462 LEGO Res-Q Aerial Recovery
Retail $24.99
Value $152.10
Growth  +508.6%
Annual growth 5.4%

6451 River Response

Theme / Subtheme Town / Res-Q
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 153 / 3
Availability Retired
6451 LEGO Res-Q River Response
Retail $19.99
Value $68.80
Growth  +244.2%
Annual growth 4.4%

6445 Emergency Evac

Theme / Subtheme Town / Res-Q
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 101 / 1
Availability Retired
6445 LEGO Res-Q Emergency Evac
Retail $7.99
Value $66.87
Growth  +736.9%
Annual growth 4.8%

2962 Res-Q Lifeguard

Theme / Subtheme Town / Res-Q
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 70 / 2
Availability Retired
2962 LEGO Res-Q Lifeguard
Retail $6.75
Value $33.34
Growth  +393.9%
Annual growth 3.6%

6431 Road Rescue

Theme / Subtheme Town / Res-Q
Year 1998
Pieces / Minifigs 48 / 1
Availability Retired
6431 LEGO Res-Q Road Rescue
Retail $3.99
Value $15.00
Growth  +275.9%
Annual growth 2.7%

1069 Speedboat

Theme / Subtheme Town / Res-Q
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 22 / 1
Availability Retired
1069 LEGO Res-Q Speedboat
Retail $2.99
Value $33.84
Growth  +1031.8%
Annual growth 9.4%

Wave Saver Questions

How much is the Wave Saver set worth?

A new, sealed copy of Wave Saver is worth about $10 today. A used copy in good condition goes for about $5.

Is LEGO 6428 Wave Saver retired?

Yes. Wave Saver has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

How much has LEGO 6428 Wave Saver gone up in value?

Since it sold for $1.99 in shops, Wave Saver has risen 417% in value, or roughly 3% a year on average. That trails the Res-Q average of 4.2% a year.

What will LEGO 6428 Wave Saver be worth next year?

BrickEconomy's forecast, built on its long-run growth, puts Wave Saver near $11 in twelve months, about 3% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. Demand, supply and price show no clear direction. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

What comes in LEGO 6428 Wave Saver?

Wave Saver has 18 pieces ($0.11 a piece at its retail price), and 1 minifigure: Res-Q Figure. On its own, Res-Q Figure is worth around $9.95.

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“This set is awesome! It's a small jet ski that's different slightly than race jet skis. It includes a black aerodynamic piece similar to the large piece with race sets. In race jet skis there is a one piece bottom. Instead, with this set there's a 4x6 yellow plate and sloped... More piece in front to make up for the one-piecer. I like this better.”
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About Town Res-Q

LEGO Res-Q is a subtheme of Town that focused on rescue missions that ran from 1998 to 1999 with most sets released in 1999. The Res-Q sets consist of a total of 6 land vehicles and two motorcycles. Most Res-Q sets, except for the Speedboat, had a bright yellow and black color scheme. After the theme's discontinuation, the Res-Q organization made a few cameo appearances in other LEGO themes.

Res-Q consists of 11 sets that ran from 1998 to 1999. As of today, 6479 Emergency Response Center is the most valuable Res-Q set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $349.
Summary
Town Res-Q Wave Saver set 6428 was released in January 1998, retailing for $2, but has since been retired. New, unopened Wave Saver sets are valued at $10, while used sets can be found for $5.
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