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Sphinx Secret Surprise (5978-1)

LEGO set 5978-1 Sphinx Secret Surprise - Image 1

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Set details

Name: Sphinx Secret Surprise
Set number: 5978-1
Year: 1998
Theme: Adventurers
Number of parts: 352
Number of part types: 169
Retail price: $50.00
Retirement date: 31-12-1999

Price History

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Browse all 352 parts in set 5978-1 with individual pricing from BrickLink or Brick Owl.

Price source:

Value of parts: $209.62
Pricing information known of 155/169 parts.

Part

Color

Quantity

Average price

Total

Value

Tent, Adventurers Print

Black

$28.41

$28.41

1 x $28.41

$28.41

Plant, Palm Tree Trunk - Long Indented Connector

Brown

$2.28

$15.98

7 x $2.28

$15.98

Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 3 x 1 Double with 2 Completely Open Studs

Black

$7.01

$7.01

1 x $7.01

$7.01

Brick 2 x 2

Light Gray

$0.76

$6.85

9 x $0.76

$6.85

Box / Crate with Handholds 3 x 4 x 1 2/3

Brown

$3.26

$6.52

2 x $3.26

$6.52

Brick 2 x 10

Dark Gray

$3.23

$6.47

2 x $3.23

$6.47

Sarcophagus / Coffin 2 x 4 x 6 Bottom

Black

$6.37

$6.37

1 x $6.37

$6.37

Brick 1 x 4

Dark Gray

$0.71

$6.36

9 x $0.71

$6.36

Windscreen 1 x 4 x 1 1/3 with Bottom Hinge with Wipers Print

Trans-Clear

$5.69

$5.69

1 x $5.69

$5.69

Minifig Neckwear Backpack [Opening]

Brown

$5.67

$5.67

1 x $5.67

$5.67

Plate Round Corner 6 x 6

Light Gray

$1.88

$5.63

3 x $1.88

$5.63

Tile 1 x 2 with White 'HC 514' Text Print

Black

$4.72

$4.72

1 x $4.72

$4.72

Tile 2 x 2 with Orange Map and Hieroglyphs, Thoth Head, 60 Print

Tan

$4.58

$4.58

1 x $4.58

$4.58

Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2

Light Gray

$0.56

$3.34

6 x $0.56

$3.34

Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2

Light Gray

$0.39

$3.15

8 x $0.39

$3.15

Equipment Camera / Camcorder [Movie Style]

Black

$3.13

$3.13

1 x $3.13

$3.13

Brick Sloped 33° 6 x 6 Double (Train Roof)

Light Gray

$3.07

$3.07

1 x $3.07

$3.07

Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips

Black

$0.69

$2.77

4 x $0.69

$2.77

Tile 1 x 2 with Groove

Light Gray

$0.91

$2.73

3 x $0.91

$2.73

Equipment Sextant

Black

$2.55

$2.55

1 x $2.55

$2.55

Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 3

Light Gray

$1.22

$2.45

2 x $1.22

$2.45

Tile 1 x 1 with Groove

Light Gray

$2.42

$2.42

1 x $2.42

$2.42

Plate 2 x 2

Dark Gray

$0.34

$2.38

7 x $0.34

$2.38

Brick 1 x 6

Dark Gray

$0.57

$2.28

4 x $0.57

$2.28

Weapon Gun / Pistol / Revolver Large Barrel, Long Grip

Dark Gray

$0.76

$2.28

3 x $0.76

$2.28

Bar, 4 Top Bars, Palm Tree Top

Green

$2.27

$2.27

1 x $2.27

$2.27

Brick 2 x 6

Dark Gray

$1.11

$2.23

2 x $1.11

$2.23

Plant, Palm Tree Base

Brown

$2.19

$2.19

1 x $2.19

$2.19

Plate 4 x 12

Light Gray

$2.17

$2.17

1 x $2.17

$2.17

Hinge Tile 1 x 4

Light Gray

$1.05

$2.09

2 x $1.05

$2.09

Brick 1 x 1

Light Gray

$0.50

$2.01

4 x $0.50

$2.01

Grille 1 x 2 x 2 Round Top [Lights & Centre Top Stud]

Dark Gray

$1.85

$1.85

1 x $1.85

$1.85

Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove]

Black

$0.58

$1.75

3 x $0.58

$1.75

Brick 2 x 3

Light Gray

$0.41

$1.63

4 x $0.41

$1.63

Tyre Offset Tread 24 x 8

Black

$0.41

$1.63

4 x $0.41

$1.63

Weapon Rifle/Gun

Dark Gray

$1.59

$1.59

1 x $1.59

$1.59

Brick 2 x 4

Dark Gray

$1.58

$1.58

1 x $1.58

$1.58

Equipment Magnifying Glass with Thin Frame, Hollow Handle, Trans-Clear Lens

Black

$0.79

$1.58

2 x $0.79

$1.58

Money / Coin with "10" Sans-serif Type

Chrome Gold

$1.54

$1.54

1 x $1.54

$1.54

Money / Coin with "40" Sans-serif Type

Chrome Gold

$1.41

$1.41

1 x $1.41

$1.41

Money / Coin with "20" Sans-serif Type

Chrome Gold

$1.32

$1.32

1 x $1.32

$1.32

Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 3 x 1 Double with 2 Completely Open Studs

Light Gray

$1.29

$1.29

1 x $1.29

$1.29

Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring]

Light Gray

$0.31

$1.25

4 x $0.31

$1.25

Plate 1 x 8

Light Gray

$0.41

$1.22

3 x $0.41

$1.22

Money / Coin with "30" Sans-serif Type

Chrome Gold

$1.16

$1.16

1 x $1.16

$1.16

Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4

Dark Gray

$1.13

$1.13

1 x $1.13

$1.13

Brick 1 x 2

Light Gray

$0.56

$1.11

2 x $0.56

$1.11

Plate Special 1 x 4 Offset with Bar Holes

Yellow

$0.99

$0.99

1 x $0.99

$0.99

Plant, Palm Leaf Small

Green

$0.24

$0.98

4 x $0.24

$0.98

Tile 1 x 4 with Groove

Light Gray

$0.98

$0.98

1 x $0.98

$0.98

Vehicle Base 6 x 5 x 2 [2 Seats]

Tan

$0.98

$0.98

1 x $0.98

$0.98

Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud

Light Gray

$0.31

$0.94

3 x $0.31

$0.94

Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 6mm]

Light Gray

$0.46

$0.92

2 x $0.46

$0.92

Tile 1 x 2 with Vehicle Gauges Print

Tan

$0.88

$0.88

1 x $0.88

$0.88

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin

Light Gray

$0.42

$0.84

2 x $0.42

$0.84

Plate 2 x 3

Brown

$0.41

$0.82

2 x $0.41

$0.82

Weapon Axe

Light Gray

$0.67

$0.67

1 x $0.67

$0.67

Brick 1 x 8

Black

$0.33

$0.65

2 x $0.33

$0.65

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base

Tan

$0.30

$0.60

2 x $0.30

$0.60

Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top

Light Gray

$0.54

$0.54

1 x $0.54

$0.54

Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip]

Black

$0.27

$0.54

2 x $0.27

$0.54

Brick 2 x 4

Blue

$0.18

$0.53

3 x $0.18

$0.53

Tile 1 x 2 with Dynamite Print

Light Gray

$0.53

$0.53

1 x $0.53

$0.53

Plate 1 x 1

Light Gray

$0.52

$0.52

1 x $0.52

$0.52

Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1

Light Gray

$0.26

$0.52

2 x $0.26

$0.52

Brick 1 x 3

Dark Gray

$0.49

$0.49

1 x $0.49

$0.49

Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole

Light Gray

$0.24

$0.49

2 x $0.24

$0.49

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges

Tan

$0.16

$0.49

3 x $0.16

$0.49

Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top

Black

$0.10

$0.48

5 x $0.10

$0.48

Plate 6 x 8

Tan

$0.46

$0.46

1 x $0.46

$0.46

Plate 6 x 10

Tan

$0.45

$0.45

1 x $0.45

$0.45

Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove]

Yellow

$0.22

$0.43

2 x $0.22

$0.43

Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)

Yellow

$0.11

$0.43

4 x $0.11

$0.43

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Square Corners]

Light Gray

$0.39

$0.39

1 x $0.39

$0.39

Brick 2 x 3

Dark Gray

$0.38

$0.38

1 x $0.38

$0.38

Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Pegs

Trans-Neon Orange

$0.19

$0.38

2 x $0.19

$0.38

Equipment Goblet / Glass

Yellow

$0.37

$0.37

1 x $0.37

$0.37

Weapon Lance

Black

$0.37

$0.37

1 x $0.37

$0.37

Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin

Light Gray

$0.35

$0.35

1 x $0.35

$0.35

Plate 1 x 2

Black

$0.07

$0.34

5 x $0.07

$0.34

Animal, Scorpion

Black

$0.33

$0.33

1 x $0.33

$0.33

Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Double Convex

Red

$0.16

$0.33

2 x $0.16

$0.33

Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)

Light Gray

$0.33

$0.33

1 x $0.33

$0.33

Tile 1 x 8 with Groove

Red

$0.16

$0.33

2 x $0.16

$0.33

Plate 1 x 10

Black

$0.16

$0.33

2 x $0.16

$0.33

Plate 4 x 6

Black

$0.31

$0.31

1 x $0.31

$0.31

Brick 1 x 4

Tan

$0.15

$0.30

2 x $0.15

$0.30

Brick Sloped 45° 3 x 4 Double / 33°

Tan

$0.30

$0.30

1 x $0.30

$0.30

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Light Gray

$0.30

$0.30

1 x $0.30

$0.30

Plate 4 x 8

Blue

$0.29

$0.29

1 x $0.29

$0.29

Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening)

Green

$0.05

$0.27

5 x $0.05

$0.27

Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud

Black

$0.07

$0.27

4 x $0.07

$0.27

Plate 1 x 3

Black

$0.14

$0.27

2 x $0.14

$0.27

Plate 2 x 4

Red

$0.08

$0.24

3 x $0.08

$0.24

Plate Special 2 x 4 with Pins

Dark Gray

$0.12

$0.24

2 x $0.12

$0.24

Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud

Trans-Clear

$0.05

$0.22

4 x $0.05

$0.22

Equipment Binoculars

Black

$0.22

$0.22

1 x $0.22

$0.22

Plate 1 x 4

Black

$0.07

$0.20

3 x $0.07

$0.20

Brick 1 x 8

Red

$0.19

$0.19

1 x $0.19

$0.19

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin

Black

$0.19

$0.19

1 x $0.19

$0.19

Tool Pickaxe

Dark Gray

$0.18

$0.18

1 x $0.18

$0.18

Brick 1 x 2

Blue

$0.05

$0.16

3 x $0.05

$0.16

Brick 1 x 2

Tan

$0.08

$0.16

2 x $0.08

$0.16

Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip]

Blue

$0.16

$0.16

1 x $0.16

$0.16

Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2

Blue

$0.04

$0.16

4 x $0.04

$0.16

Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud

Black

$0.04

$0.16

4 x $0.04

$0.16

Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin

Red

$0.04

$0.16

4 x $0.04

$0.16

Animal, Snake, Small

Red

$0.15

$0.15

1 x $0.15

$0.15

Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 6mm]

Yellow

$0.15

$0.15

1 x $0.15

$0.15

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Square Corners]

Black

$0.15

$0.15

1 x $0.15

$0.15

Equipment Shovel [Rounded Handle End]

Dark Gray

$0.15

$0.15

1 x $0.15

$0.15

Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight

Yellow

$0.07

$0.14

2 x $0.07

$0.14

Plate 2 x 8

Red

$0.14

$0.14

1 x $0.14

$0.14

Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 1

Yellow

$0.07

$0.14

2 x $0.07

$0.14

Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2

Red

$0.07

$0.14

2 x $0.07

$0.14

Plate 4 x 4

Red

$0.14

$0.14

1 x $0.14

$0.14

Brick 1 x 4

Blue

$0.14

$0.14

1 x $0.14

$0.14

Brick 2 x 3

Red

$0.14

$0.14

1 x $0.14

$0.14

Brick Round 2 x 2 x 1 2/3 Dome Top, Blocked Open Stud

Trans-Clear

$0.12

$0.12

1 x $0.12

$0.12

Tile 1 x 4 with Groove

Red

$0.12

$0.12

1 x $0.12

$0.12

Plate 2 x 10

Tan

$0.12

$0.12

1 x $0.12

$0.12

Tile 1 x 4 with Groove

Yellow

$0.12

$0.12

1 x $0.12

$0.12

Plate 2 x 2

Red

$0.05

$0.11

2 x $0.05

$0.11

Brick 1 x 4

Yellow

$0.11

$0.11

1 x $0.11

$0.11

Brick 1 x 4

Red

$0.11

$0.11

1 x $0.11

$0.11

Equipment Frying Pan

Black

$0.10

$0.10

1 x $0.10

$0.10

Brick 2 x 2

Black

$0.10

$0.10

1 x $0.10

$0.10

Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2

Red

$0.10

$0.10

1 x $0.10

$0.10

Tile 2 x 2 with Groove

Red

$0.10

$0.10

1 x $0.10

$0.10

Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base

Black

$0.10

$0.10

1 x $0.10

$0.10

Plate 2 x 6

Tan

$0.10

$0.10

1 x $0.10

$0.10

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base

Red

$0.08

$0.08

1 x $0.08

$0.08

Plate 2 x 3

Black

$0.08

$0.08

1 x $0.08

$0.08

Equipment Saucepan

Black

$0.08

$0.08

1 x $0.08

$0.08

Brick 2 x 2

Tan

$0.08

$0.08

1 x $0.08

$0.08

Plate 2 x 6

Blue

$0.08

$0.08

1 x $0.08

$0.08

Tile 1 x 2 with Groove

Yellow

$0.08

$0.08

1 x $0.08

$0.08

Plate 2 x 4

Black

$0.08

$0.08

1 x $0.08

$0.08

Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud

Red

$0.03

$0.08

3 x $0.03

$0.08

Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin

Tan

$0.04

$0.08

2 x $0.04

$0.08

Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin

Blue

$0.04

$0.08

2 x $0.04

$0.08

Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends]

Black

$0.04

$0.08

2 x $0.04

$0.08

Plate 2 x 4

Blue

$0.07

$0.07

1 x $0.07

$0.07

Plate 2 x 2

Black

$0.05

$0.05

1 x $0.05

$0.05

Plate 2 x 3

Blue

$0.05

$0.05

1 x $0.05

$0.05

Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 1

Black

$0.05

$0.05

1 x $0.05

$0.05

Plate 2 x 2

Blue

$0.05

$0.05

1 x $0.05

$0.05

Plate 2 x 4

Tan

$0.05

$0.05

1 x $0.05

$0.05

Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud

Yellow

$0.03

$0.05

2 x $0.03

$0.05

Plate 2 x 2

Yellow

$0.04

$0.04

1 x $0.04

$0.04

Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel

Red

$0.04

$0.04

1 x $0.04

$0.04

Brick 1 x 2

Yellow

$0.04

$0.04

1 x $0.04

$0.04

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet

Trans-Red

$0.04

$0.04

1 x $0.04

$0.04

Plate 1 x 2

Red

$0.04

$0.04

1 x $0.04

$0.04

Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain]

Yellow

$0.04

$0.04

1 x $0.04

$0.04

Missing pricing information on the following items.

	Color	Quantity
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Towball	Brown	4
Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole	Tan	4
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 2 x 2 Quadruple Convex	Tan	2
Brick 1 x 6 x 5	Dark Gray	2
Sarcophagus Lid 2 x 4 x 6 with Mummy Relief [Plain]	Black	1
Tile 1 x 2 with Minifig and Pyramids Print	White	1
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Hieroglyphs 'Thoht (Thoth)', Half Circle at Top and Bottom Print	Tan	1
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Hieroglyphs 'Horus', Mouth in Middle Print	Tan	1
Tile 2 x 2 with Orange Map and Hieroglyphs, Anubis Head, 40 Print	Tan	1
Tile 1 x 4 with Hieroglyphs and Minifig Print	Tan	1
Tile 2 x 2 with Orange Map and Hieroglyphs, Horus Head, 80 Print	Tan	1
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Hieroglyphs 'Anubis', Arm on Top Print	Tan	1
Tile 2 x 2 with Orange Map and Hieroglyphs, Khnum Head, 20 Print	Tan	1
Baseplate Raised 32 x 32 with Ramp, Stairs, and Two Pits with Slate Ramp and Gray Pool Print	Tan	1

Minifigures included in set 5978-1.

Price source:

Minifigure		Quantity	Value
	Baron Von Barron fig-000629, adv039, BOID 586211	1	-
	Dr. Charles Lightning fig-000631, adv006, BOID 479395	1	$7.96
	Johnny Thunder (Desert) fig-000359, adv010, BOID 84182	1	$7.34
	Lord Sam Sinister fig-000464, adv038, BOID 742294	1	-
	Miss Gail Storm with Red Legs fig-002226, adv015, BOID 724319	1	-
	Pharaoh Hotep fig-000526, adv021, BOID 309215	1	$23.17
	Skeleton, Standard Face, Mummy Headdress, White fig-002232, gen007, BOID 505182	1	-
Total minifigure value:			$38.47

Compare the value of buying Sphinx Secret Surprise as a complete set versus the total value of all parts individually.

Value Breakdown
Parts value	$209.62
Minifigure value	$38.47
Total inventory value	$248.09

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Used	6 months	?	?	$0.00	?

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Condition	Timespan	Avg price	Inventory value	Ratio
New	Current	?	$707.38	?
	6 months	?	$192.74	?
	1 year	?	$237.76	?
Used	Current	$172.13	$192.43	1.12

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