LEGO 6451 Res-Q River Response

Name: LEGO Res-Q River Response
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 6451-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (10 reviews)

LEGO 6451 River Response is a Town set from 1998 valued at $69 for new and sealed sets, up 244% from an original retail price of $19.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.39% since release. Used copies are valued between $22 and $32 depending on condition. With member interest holding steady and few copies for sale, the market for the set remains level.

River Response Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set River Response since June 2017. Very high accuracy

LEGO 6451 River Response is a Town Res-Q set released in 1998, containing 153 pieces and 3 minifigures. It centers on a large rescue boat with a launchable small craft for accessing hazardous or rocky shorelines. The set was also marketed as “Res-Q Boat I.”

A new and sealed River Response is currently valued at around $69, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other Res-Q sets. The average used price is $24 for those in good overall condition. The 3 included minifigs account for approximately 59% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $59 to $100.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) 6451 River Response Town Res-Q 1998 Retired NEW Sealed Shelf Wear	BrickEconomy Choice $57.50
	(US) RES-Q Set Number 6451 River Response Produced in 1998 Sealed	$60.00 -12.8%
	(GB) River Response from BrickLink seller IconicBricksUK	$73.52 +6.9%
	(US) Town: River Response (6451)-Brand New In Factory Sealed Box	$89.99 +30.8%
	(US) River Response from BrickLink seller Johnnyboy	$99.50 +44.6%
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For Sale (Used)

	(CA) Used - Town: River Response (6451) - USED 100% (COMPLETE)	$20.48 -13.8%
	(DE) Used - 6451 River Response (Town Res-Q), 1998, BA on CD ROM EXCELLENT	$22.02 -7.3%
	(DE) Used - 6451 River Response (Town Res-Q), 1998, BA on CD ROM EXCELLENT	$22.05 -7.2%
	(DE) Used - System 6451, ResQ River Response, Coast Guard, Complete with Instructions	$22.48 -5.4%
	(US) Used - RES-Q Set Number 6451 River Response Produced in 1998 Used	$29.95
	(US) Used - 6451 Res-Q River Response Set Complete with Manual And Box (1998)	$29.99

Market Momentum

Neutral

Since retirement, 6451 River Response has leveled out as its value eased over the last three months. It has grown slower than similar retired sets over the past year, with minifigure values also softening recently.

BearishBullish

DemandUpper half in Town

High demand

12 months agoToday

Supply

Scarce on eBay

Fewer than most in Town

Growth vs peers+14% typical for ResQ

-8% over the past year

12 months agoToday

Outlook:33% bearish·60% neutral·7% bullish

Why it's moving, signals and outlook

River Response Minifigs

River Response contains 3 minifigures. Res-Q Diver is exclusive to this set.

Compared with other Res-Q sets

River Response ranks last of 11 Res-Q sets, mainly because similar sets gained over the past year while it slipped. It began at several times the retail price of the typical set above it.

#11 of 11

By growth since retail, +244%

+244%+1,032%

The weakest performer in the group.

$0.45 a piece

New and sealed value per piece

This set

$0.45

Typical

$0.66

About 30% below the group's typical value per piece.

Top sets by growth		Year	Since retail
1	1069 Speedboat	1999	+1,032%
2	1097 Res-Q Runner	1999	+905%
3	6415 Res-Q Jet-Ski	1998	+749%
11	6451 River Response	1998	+244%

River Response Questions

How much is LEGO 6451 River Response worth today?

A new, sealed copy of River Response is worth about $69 today. A used copy in good condition goes for about $24.

Can you still buy LEGO 6451 River Response from LEGO?

No. River Response has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 6451 River Response worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $19.99 in shops, River Response has risen 244% in value, about 4.4% a year. That is in line with the Res-Q average of 4.2% a year.

Will LEGO 6451 River Response go up in value?

If its long-run trend holds, yes. BrickEconomy's forecast, built on its long-run growth, puts River Response near $72 in twelve months, about 4% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Demand, supply and price signals are mixed or quiet. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

What comes in LEGO 6451 River Response?

River Response has 153 pieces, or $0.13 per piece at retail, and 3 minifigures: Res-Q Figure (2) and Res-Q Diver. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $41, about 59% of the set's value, led by Res-Q Diver at $16. Res-Q Diver cannot be found in any other set.

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Set Details

Set number

6451-1

Name

River Response

Theme

Town

Subtheme

Res-Q

Year

1998

Released

January 1998

Availability

Retired

Pieces

153 (PPP $0.13)

Minifigs

3 (Value $40.70)

(1 exclusive)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$19.99

New/Sealed

Value

$68.80

Growth

+244.17%

Annual growth

+4.39%

Rolling growth

+1.69% (Previous 12 months)

90-day change

1.04%

Used

Value

$23.76

Range

$22.13 - $31.68

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Typical price

$68.80

BrickLink

Buy

Lowest price

$99.50

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$68.80

1 year forecast

$71.82+4.39%

5 year forecast

$83.75+21.72%

$80

$86

6451 River Response is projected to be valued between $80 - $86 within five years.

Insights

Released in 1998 and retired, River Response (6451) ties into the Town ResQ subtheme with specific minifigure prints that appeal to completist collectors, and sealed scarcity from its smaller production run supports continued collector interest while demand remains concentrated rather than broad.

Set Facts

The set features a boat with a launchable small craft designed for reaching dangerous or craggy parts of the shore.
It is also known as "Res-Q Boat I."

Barcodes

UPC

042884064518

River Response Reviews

10 reviews

4.8

Collectors

Investors

“The set includes three vehicles: a main rescue ship, a buggy, and an inflatable boat, all of which can be stored within the larger ship. The rescue ship features adjustable antennas and accommodates a captain minifigure at its helm.”

BrickEconomy Member Review

“The LEGO River Response's standout features include a well-designed rescue buggy, an agile inflatable boat, and a majestic main rescue ship that houses both with incredible precision.”

Subtheme Analysis

Town / Res-Q

Sets

Years

1998 - 1999

Annual growth

+4.21% (this set +4.39%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

River Response currently ranks #4 out of the top most owned sets in Town Res-Q.

#4River Response

#6Emergency Response Center

#7Res-Q Jet-Ski

#8Res-Q Runner

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 River Response set 6451 was released in January 1998, retailing for $20, but has since been retired. New, unopened River Response sets are valued at $69, while used sets can be found for $24 in good condition.

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6451 LEGO Res-Q River Response

River Response Value (New/Sealed)

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Market Momentum

River Response Minifigs

Compared with other Res-Q sets

Sets in Town / Res-Q

6479 Emergency Response Center

6473 Res-Q Cruiser

6462 Aerial Recovery

6445 Emergency Evac

2962 Res-Q Lifeguard

6431 Road Rescue

1069 Speedboat

1097 Res-Q Runner

6415 Res-Q Jet-Ski

6428 Wave Saver