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Tipper Truck

6527 LEGO Construction Tipper Truck

Name: LEGO Construction Tipper Truck
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 6527-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (16 reviews)

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LEGO 6527 Tipper Truck is a vintage Town set from 1989 valued at $331 for new and sealed sets, up 7265% from an original retail price of $4.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 11.06% since release. Used copies are valued between $6 and $8 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Tipper Truck since September 2017. Very high accuracy

LEGO 6527 Tipper Truck is a Town Construction set released in 1989, containing 43 pieces and 1 minifigure. The build is a yellow-and-black tipper truck with a cab featuring two opening yellow doors and a hinged roof for access. The included worker minifigure is equipped with a broom and a shovel.

A new and sealed Tipper Truck is currently valued at around $331, with annual growth of about 11.1% that is expected to level off to around 8.3% in the coming year, making it a solid investment. The average used price is $6 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $356 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $199 to $380.

All regions

All regions 3
United States 1
Europe 1
Asia Pacific 1

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) eBay listing for Tipper Truck	$320.79 -3.0%
	(FR) BrickLink store BLUXE	$340.65 +3.0%
	(JP) Ultra rare item nowadays in MISB condition :):):) PLEASE READ MY SPLASH PAGE FOR THE ...	$388.00 +17.3%

All regions

All regions 5
Europe 4
United Kingdom 1

For Sale (Used)

	(NL) Used - Complete, Used with instruction No box	$6.29
	(IT) Used - Vintage Instructions Instructions Set 6527 - Tipper Truck (1989)	$7.00
	(NL) Used - 100% Complete Instructions Box Spare Parts	$7.10
	(UK) Used - 100% complete per inventory. All parts and minifig good - excellent condition....	$7.62
	(IT) Used - Vintage Instructions Set 6527 - Tipper Truck (1989)	$8.32

Minifigs

Tipper Truck contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 1 other set.

Sets in Town / Construction


	6481 Construction Crew Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1989 Pieces / Minifigs 169 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $26.99 Value $349.02 Growth +1193.1% Annual growth 6.7% I own this set I want this set

	6581 Dig 'N' Dump Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1996 Pieces / Minifigs 127 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $13.25 Value $106.20 Growth +701.5% Annual growth 5.6% I own this set I want this set

	6682 Cement Mixer Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1985 Pieces / Minifigs 90 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $12.99 Value $207.47 Growth +1497.2% Annual growth 3.4% I own this set I want this set

	6686 Backhoe Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1984 Pieces / Minifigs 88 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $7.25 Value $313.90 Growth +4229.7% Annual growth 9.2% I own this set I want this set

	6662 Backhoe Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1992 Pieces / Minifigs 85 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $7.25 Value $100.54 Growth +1286.8% Annual growth 4.7% I own this set I want this set

	6565 Construction Crew Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1997 Pieces / Minifigs 78 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $16.50 Value $66.65 Growth +303.9% Annual growth 4.9% I own this set I want this set

	6658 Bulldozer Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1986 Pieces / Minifigs 65 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $6.99 Value $231.33 Growth +3209.4% Annual growth 9.0% I own this set I want this set

	6678 Pneumatic Crane Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1980 Pieces / Minifigs 60 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $5.99 Value $199.99 Growth +3238.7% Annual growth 5.7% I own this set I want this set

	6631 Steam Shovel Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1985 Pieces / Minifigs 47 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $4.49 Value $138.43 Growth +2983.1% Annual growth 4.5% I own this set I want this set

	6532 Diesel Dumper Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1991 Pieces / Minifigs 46 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $5.49 Value $69.35 Growth +1163.2% Annual growth 7.4% I own this set I want this set

	6652 Construction Truck Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1983 Pieces / Minifigs 44 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $4.58 Value $149.99 Growth +3174.9% Annual growth 4.0% I own this set I want this set

	6535 Dumper Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1995 Pieces / Minifigs 42 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $4.49 Value $50.74 Growth +1030.1% Annual growth 6.8% I own this set I want this set

	6648-2 Dump Truck Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1980 Pieces / Minifigs 42 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $4.49 Value $129.99 Growth +2795.1% Annual growth 7.5% I own this set I want this set

	6512 Landscape Loader Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1992 Pieces / Minifigs 37 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $3.25 Value $39.78 Growth +1124.0% Annual growth 7.5% I own this set I want this set

	6630 Bucket Loader Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1981 Pieces / Minifigs 34 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $2.49 Value $83.46 Growth +3251.8% Annual growth 6.2% I own this set I want this set

	6507 Mini Dumper Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1989 Pieces / Minifigs 30 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.49 Value $29.48 Growth +1083.9% Annual growth 3.7% I own this set I want this set

	6603 Shovel Truck Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1985 Pieces / Minifigs 27 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $2.49 Value $166.26 Growth +6577.1% Annual growth 8.4% I own this set I want this set

	6504 Tractor Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1988 Pieces / Minifigs 25 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.49 Value $113.19 Growth +4445.8% Annual growth 8.0% I own this set I want this set

	1633 Mini Loader Theme / Subtheme Town / Construction Year 1990 Pieces 24 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.49 Value $27.55 Growth +1006.4% Annual growth 6.9% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

6527-1

Name

Tipper Truck

Theme

Town

Subtheme

Construction

Year

1989

Availability

Retired

Pieces

43 (PPP $0.10)

Minifigs

1 (Value $18.91)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$4.49

New/Sealed

Value

$330.71

Growth

+7265.48%

Annual growth

+11.06%

Future growth

+8.30% (2-3 year outlook)

90-day change

8.45%

Used

Value

$6.32

Range

$6.20 - $7.59

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Price (new)

$320.79

Price (used)

$7.00

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$340.65 (FR)

Highest price

$388.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$330.71

1 year forecast

$355.95+7.63%

5 year forecast

$435.35+31.64%

$414

$449

6527 Tipper Truck is projected to be valued between $414 - $449 within five years.

Insights

Released long ago and retired for decades, Tipper Truck (6527) draws on Classic Town construction nostalgia while sealed examples remain scarce, and its common truck concept and generic figures limit upside and increase volatility despite continued collector interest.

Set Facts

It consists of a yellow and black tipper truck and a minifigure with a broom and shovel.
The set features a yellow and black tipper truck with a cab that has two opening yellow doors.
The cab of the truck has a hinged roof that can be moved up and down.
The set includes a minifigure equipped with a broom and a shovel.
Tipper Truck was designed by LEGO designer Torben Plagborg.

Regional Retail Prices

United States

$4.49

United Kingdom

£2.50

Tipper Truck Reviews

16 reviews

4.7

Collectors

Investors

Brick Bakery

“LEGO 6527 Tipper truck is a great little LEGO construction vehicle from the 1990s. It’s yellow look makes it a LEGO construction classic and the included minifig underlines the age of the LEGO set. This LEGO set is part of the LEGO Town theme that was one of the longest... More running LEGO themes. This small LEGO set is one of those that people call pocket-money LEGO sets due to it’s relative low cost.”

Full review at brickbakery.wordpress.com

BrickEconomy Member Review

“The Tipper Truck is a compact and functional build that includes opening doors, an opening roof, and a working tipper mechanism. The set also features a minifigure and useful accessories like a shovel and brush. Despite its simplicity, it's a practical addition to a town layout.”

Subtheme Analysis

Town / Construction

Sets

Years

1980 - 1997

Annual growth

+5.62% (this set +11.06%)

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

Community Stats

Tipper Truck currently ranks #14 out of the top most owned sets in Town Construction.

#2Backhoe

#14Tipper Truck

About Town Construction

LEGO Construction is a subtheme of the Town introduced in 1980 and ran until 1997 that was based around various types of construction. Town Construction was later moved to the City theme.

Construction consists of 20 sets that ran from 1980 to 1997. As of today, 6481 Construction Crew is the most valuable Construction set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $349.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$330.71

Value (in a year)

$364.37

Value (in 2 years)

$394.45

Accuracy

0.960300 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$238.06

Value (in a year)

$265.70

Value (in two years)

$293.41

Accuracy

0.504138 Medium

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$6.32

Value (low range)

$6.20

Value (high range)

$7.59

Accuracy

0.905300 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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