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LEGO 1999 / Adventurers Sets

In 1999, LEGO released 14 Adventurers sets across 2 subthemes, all of these sets have been retired. Subthemes for that year included Egypt and Jungle. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $195, today those sets are valued around $4,440, a growth of 2178%.
Most valuable 1999 LEGO Adventurers set
5956 Expedition Balloon $1,499.00
Largest 1999 LEGO Adventurers set
5986 Amazon Ancient Ruins 458 pieces
Most owned 1999 Adventurers set
5925 Pontoon Plane
14 sets

1094 Johnny Thunder

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 13 / 1
Availability Retired
1094 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Johnny Thunder
Retail $3.99
Value $45.41
Growth  +1038.1%
Annual growth 9.4%

1182 Adventurers Raft

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 18 / 1
Availability Retired
1182 LEGO Egypt Adventurers Raft
Retail $1.99
Value $50.17
Growth  +2421.1%
Annual growth 9.2%

1183 Mummy and Cart

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 17 / 1
Availability Retired
1183 LEGO Adventurers Egypt Mummy and Cart
Retail $2.49
Value $66.21
Growth  +2559.0%
Annual growth 8.6%

1271 Jungle Surprise

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Jungle
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 33 / 1
Availability Retired
1271 LEGO Adventurers Jungle Surprise
Retail $1.99
Value $69.99
Growth  +3417.1%
Annual growth 9.5%

3039 Adventurers Plane

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Egypt
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1
Availability Retired
3039 LEGO Egypt Adventurers Plane
Retail $2.49
Value $32.07
Growth  +1188.0%
Annual growth 9.0%

5901 River Raft

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Jungle
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 19 / 1
Availability Retired
5901 LEGO Adventurers Jungle River Raft
Retail $4.49
Value $40.26
Growth  +796.7%
Annual growth 6.3%

5902 River Raft

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Jungle
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 19 / 1
Availability Retired
5902 LEGO Adventurers Jungle River Raft
Retail $4.49
Value $35.30
Growth  +686.2%
Annual growth 5.9%

5905 Hidden Treasure

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Jungle
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 33 / 1
Availability Retired
5905 LEGO Adventurers Jungle Hidden Treasure
Retail $1.99
Value $46.09
Growth  +2216.1%
Annual growth 6.9%

5906 Ruler of the Jungle

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Jungle
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1
Availability Retired
5906 LEGO Adventurers Ruler of the Jungle
Retail $2.99
Value $162.15
Growth  +5323.1%
Annual growth 9.1%

5925 Pontoon Plane

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Jungle
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 72 / 1
Availability Retired
5925 LEGO Adventurers Jungle Pontoon Plane
Retail $5.99
Value $85.47
Growth  +1326.9%
Annual growth 6.9%

5936 Spider's Secret

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Jungle
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 128 / 3
Availability Retired
5936 LEGO Adventurers Jungle Spider's Secret
Retail $11.99
Value $158.38
Growth  +1220.9%
Annual growth 7.5%

5956 Expedition Balloon

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Jungle
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 175 / 4
Availability Retired
5956 LEGO Adventurers Jungle Expedition Balloon
Retail $19.99
Value $1,499.00
Growth  +7398.7%
Annual growth 12.3%

5976 River Expedition

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Jungle
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 318 / 7
Availability Retired
5976 LEGO Adventurers Jungle River Expedition
Retail $49.99
Value $899.00
Growth  +1698.4%
Annual growth 9.2%

5986 Amazon Ancient Ruins

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Jungle
Year 1999
Pieces / Minifigs 458 / 8
Availability Retired
5986 LEGO Adventurers Jungle Amazon Ancient Ruins
Retail $79.99
Value $1,250.00
Growth  +1462.7%
Annual growth 9.4%

Year Pricing

Retail
$194.86   (for all 14 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$4,439.50
Growth
+2178.30%
Annual growth
+7.93%
Used
Value
$1,159.04

Subtheme Pricing

1999 / Adventurers
Annual growth
Egypt
+8.94%
Jungle
+6.94%

Subthemes

1999 / Adventurers
Sets
Egypt
4
Jungle
10

Community Stats

The following are the top 10 most owned 1999 Adventurers sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Pontoon Plane
#2Spider's Secret
#3Expedition Balloon
#4River Expedition
#5Amazon Ancient Ruins
#6Ruler of the Jungle
#7Mummy and Cart
#8River Raft
#9River Raft
#10Adventurers Raft

About LEGO Adventurers

The Adventurers theme is based on an early 20th century exploration where the characters explore new areas, and go on adventures. All of the Adventurers sets, except for the Dino Island subtheme, take place in real-world locations, such as Egypt, the Himalayas, India, the Amazon rainforest, and China. Subthemes include Egypt/Desert from 1998 to 1999, Jungle in 1999, Dino Island in 2000 and the Orient Expedition in 2003. The Adventurers theme was discontinued in 2003 and replaced by the Pharaoh's Quest theme in 2011.
1999 LEGO Sets
1999 was a landmark year with the launch of LEGO Star Wars, the company’s first licensed theme, debuting alongside The Phantom Menace. This partnership with Lucasfilm transformed LEGO’s strategy and ushered in the era of licensed themes. New original lines included Rock Raiders, Slizers (Throwbots), and Adventurers: Jungle, while LEGO Education was formally established from LEGO Dacta. Several older themes—Cyberslam, TechPlay, UFO, Insectoids, Znap, and Model Team—were retired, marking a clear generational shift toward modern play concepts and digital engagement.