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6659 LEGO TV Camera Crew
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LEGO 6659 TV Camera Crew is a vintage Town set from 1986 valued at $194 for new and sealed sets, up 3979% from an original retail price of $4.75. Annual appreciation has averaged 9.55% since release. On the used market, values range from $19 to $30 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $140 and $202. Lately, the market for the set is rising because it has grown faster than similar retired sets over the past year.

TV Camera Crew Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set TV Camera Crew since January 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6659 TV Camera Crew is a Town Vehicles set released in 1986, containing 64 pieces and 2 minifigures. Also known as TV Camera Car, it builds a small truck/jeep with a rear-mounted lifting arm that ends in a platform for filming. The set includes a cameraman and a driver, and the brick-built camera uses a film reel element rather than a cassette. The arm allows the cameraman’s platform to be raised.

TV Camera Crew has gained about 9.5% a year since it left store shelves, and a sealed copy now sits near $194. We forecast roughly 1% more over the next year. The average used price is $22 for those in good overall condition. While long-term growth remains positive, recent trends indicate the rate of appreciation is slowing. The 2 included minifigs account for approximately 18% of the set's total value.
Collector and Investor Standing
Collectors chase this camera car for its Town charm, while investors watch it lag. The white-torso figure gives the build that nostalgic broadcast flair.
70/100
Collector
Wanted more than most
White-torso figure adds classic Town appeal
43/100
Investor
Weaker than most
Theme growth lags broader market trends
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Town Set T.V. Camera Crew 6659 Legoland Vintage City System
BrickEconomy Choice
$162.99
(US) TV Camera Crew from BrickLink seller Josh1oreilly $140.00
-27.7%
(NL) TV Camera Crew from BrickLink seller jesseb $166.20
-14.2%
(US) Vintage 1987 1988 LEGO 6659 T.V. Camera Crew MISB. Buildin' Time $175.00
-9.7%
(US) Town: TV Camera Crew (6659)- Brand New In Factory Sealed Box $184.99
-4.5%
(FR) TV Camera Crew from BrickLink seller ziddi $199.46
+2.9%
(US) MISB 1988 LEGO TV CAMERA CREW VINTAGE LEGOLAND TOWN SYSTEM UNOPENED 6659 $199.99
+3.2%
(US) 6659 Tv Camera And Crew $200.00
+3.2%
(FR) Vintage Legoland 6659 T.V. Camera Crew new & sealed $200.57
+3.5%
(FR) Vintage Legoland 6659 T.V. Camera Crew new & sealed $200.88
+3.7%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 6659 TV Camera Crew.

Market Momentum

Bullish
6659 TV Camera Crew has climbed over the last three months. The set is growing faster than similar sets, with member interest remaining steady among the most followed in that theme.
SupplyMore than most in Town
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers-1% typical for Vehicles
+10% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·40% neutral·53% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

TV Camera Crew Minifigs

TV Camera Crew contains 2 minifigures.
pln050
Male
Minifigure with a plain red torso and red arms, blue legs, and black male hair - pln050
4 sets
Value $16.80
pln054
Male
Minifigure with a plain white torso and white arms, red legs, and a red cap - pln054
3 sets
Value $18.58

Compared with other Vehicles sets

Two things work in TV Camera Crew's favour among the Vehicles sets. Its value rose over the past year while similar sets held flat or slipped and it started from a much lower retail price than most sets ranked lower.

#10 of 44
By growth since retail, +3,979%
+110%+7,795%
In the top quarter of the group.
$3.03 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$3.03
Typical
$1.39
About twice the group's typical value per piece.
#22 of 43
Used value as a share of new, 11%
3%50%
In the top half of the group.
#33 of 41 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About half the rate of the group's retired sets.
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16627 Convertible+7,795%
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106659 TV Camera Crew+3,979%

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TV Camera Crew Questions

How much is the TV Camera Crew set worth?

Sealed in its box, TV Camera Crew is valued at $194, with most sales landing between $140 and $202. That is up 20% on three months ago. On the used market, expect to pay around $22.

Is LEGO 6659 TV Camera Crew still available?

No. LEGO no longer makes TV Camera Crew. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

How has LEGO 6659 TV Camera Crew performed since its release?

TV Camera Crew has gained 3,979% on its original retail price of $4.75, or roughly 9.5% a year on average. That beats the Vehicles average of 5% a year by a clear margin.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 6659 TV Camera Crew?

BrickEconomy's forecast puts TV Camera Crew near $197 in twelve months, about 1% more than today. In the short term the market reads bullish too. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 6659 TV Camera Crew?

The set contains 64 pieces ($0.07 a piece at its retail price), with 2 minifigures: Male (2). Their combined value is about $35, about 18% of what the set is worth.

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TV Camera Crew Reviews

11 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
Eurobricks
“This set was particularly simple in design but yet the overall concept was very appealing when you are able to use the crew for imaginative scenario such as filming of movies or heading down to a news scene for reporting. The camera-man can be rotated freely on his seat to... More allow filming. If you are a Classic Town fan, then get it if you can find a good offer.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“This TV Camera set is a charming vintage find, showcasing thoughtful design features like a swiveling seat and an adjustable arm. Despite its age, it includes functional details like opening doors and printed tiles that add to its appeal. The classic minifigures with retro details are a standout.”
 
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About Town Vehicles

Vehicles holds the cars and trucks of LEGO Town from 1980 to 1998, the everyday traffic of the town rather than its police or fire services. Delivery vans, tow trucks, tanker trucks, semi trucks, mobile cranes and family cars were all here, along with off-road jeeps and hot rods in the later years.

Vehicles consists of 44 sets that ran from 1980 to 1998. As of today, 6696 Fuel Tanker is the most valuable Vehicles set with an estimated new/sealed value of $1,000.
Summary
Town Vehicles TV Camera Crew set 6659 was released in March 1986, retailing for $5, but has since been retired. New, unopened TV Camera Crew sets are valued at $194, while used sets can be found for $22.
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TV Camera car with rotating hoist.
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