Desert Expedition

About Desert Expedition

Desert Expedition (2879-1) is a LEGO Adventurers set released in 1998, currently averaging $133.51 used on BrickLink. It comes with 5 minifigures worth a combined $19.68. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 91 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 15% of this set's value ($19.68 out of $133.51). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

• This is a vintage set (1998). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Desert Expedition (5)

Harry Cane

adv009$4.07

Slyboots / Sam Sinister

adv038$3.17

Lord Sam Sinister / Baron von Barron - Tan Shirt, Light Gray Legs, White Pith Helmet, White Epaulettes

adv039$5.24

Dr. Kilroy / Dr. Charles Lightning - White Shirt and Suspenders, Green Legs, White Pith Helmet, Brown Backpack

adv040$4.32

Skeleton - Standard Skull, Floppy Arms

gen001$2.88

Parts (91)

Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane

×4

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

×2

Wedge, Plate 4 x 9 without Stud Notches

×4

Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle

Plate 2 x 12

Plate 2 x 12

Plant, Tree Palm Trunk - Long Indented Connector

×5

Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip

×3

Plant, Tree Palm Base

Bar 1.2L with Top Stud and 4 Bar Arms Up (Palm Tree Top)

Hinge Train Gate 2 x 4

×2

Sticker Sheet for Set 2879 - (71634/4114141)

Propeller 2 Blade 9 Diameter

Brick 2 x 4

Brick 2 x 2

Brick 1 x 2

×2

Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Pistol Revolver - Large Barrel and Solid Handle

×3

Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Rifle

×4

Vehicle, Grille 1 x 2 x 2 Round Top with Lights

Minifigure, Utensil Camera Movie Style

Vehicle, Base 6 x 5 x 2 with 2 Seats

Container, Crate 3 x 4 x 1 2/3 with Handholds

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Magnifying Glass Thin Frame and Hollow Handle with Trans-Clear Lens

Minifigure, Utensil Sextant / Quadrant

Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole

×2

Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole

×4

Plate, Modified 2 x 4 with Pins and Thin Angled Supports

×3

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

Minifigure, Utensil Binoculars Town

×2

Container, Coffin Base

Container, Coffin Lid with Embossed Mummy (Sarcophagus) with Black, Blue, Gold, and Red Pattern

Scorpion

×2

Minifigure, Visor Goggles

Plate 2 x 4

Plate 2 x 3

×3

Plate 2 x 3

×2

Plate 2 x 2

×2

Plate 2 x 2

×2

Plate 1 x 2

×2

Plate 1 x 2

Plate 1 x 2

×7

Plate 4 x 6

Plate 2 x 8

Slope 45 2 x 1

×4

Brick, Round 1 x 1

Tile 2 x 2

×2

Tile 2 x 2 with Map Orange and Hieroglyphs, 80 Pattern

Tile 2 x 2 with Map Orange and Hieroglyphs, 40 Pattern

Tile 1 x 2

Tile 1 x 2 with Dynamite Pattern

Tile 1 x 2 with Minifigure and Pyramids Pattern

Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole

Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges

×6

Tail with Rounded Top

Plate 1 x 3

Arch 1 x 4

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole

Plate 1 x 4

Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole

×2

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)

×2

Plate 2 x 6

×2

Plate 2 x 6

Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel

Plate 2 x 10

Minifigure, Utensil Shovel / Spade - Handle with Round End

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Pickaxe

×3

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base

×2

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate

×2

Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

×5

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×9

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×4

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring

×2

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)

×2

Tile, Round 2 x 2

×2

Hinge Plate 1 x 4

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Frying Pan

Antenna Small Base with Light Gray Lever (4592 / 4593)

×3

Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End

×5

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Arm Up (Horizontal Arm 6mm)

Hinge Tile 1 x 4

Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 4 Double

Wedge 4 x 4 Triple Inverted with Connections between 2 Studs

Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)

×2

Wedge 4 x 4 Triple without Stud Notches

Wave Rounded Straight with Bar End and Small Pins (Castle Dragon Flame / Seaweed / Water)

Plant, Tree Palm Leaf Small 8 x 3

×4

Arm Skeleton

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