Expedition Balloon

About Expedition Balloon

Expedition Balloon (5956-1) is a LEGO Adventurers set released in 1999, currently averaging $270.18 used on BrickLink. It comes with 4 minifigures worth a combined $18.37. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 68 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 7% of this set's value ($18.37 out of $270.18). 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 (1999). 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 Expedition Balloon (4)

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

adv006$2.76

Harry Cane

adv009$4.07

Johnny Thunder (Desert)

adv010$2.47

Rudo Villano / Max Villano - Brown Backpack

adv042$9.07

Parts (68)

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole

×4

Plate 2 x 12

Brick 2 x 6

Brick 2 x 6

Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin

×2

Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Cutlass / Saber with Small Hilt

×2

Boat, Anchor - Single Top Hole

Wedge, Plate 7 x 6 without Stud Notches (Boat Bow Plate)

×2

Boat, Bow Brick 6 x 6 x 1

×4

Brick, Modified 1 x 4 with Channel

×2

Brick 2 x 4

Brick 2 x 2

Brick 1 x 2

×3

Panel 4 x 3 x 3 with Trans-Clear Porthole

×2

Brick 1 x 4

×2

Chain 21 Links (16-17L)

Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Rifle

×2

Brick, Round 2 x 2 x 1 2/3 Dome Top

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

Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole

×4

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

Minifigure, Utensil Binoculars Town

Minifigure, Visor Goggles

Plate 2 x 4

×6

Plate 2 x 3

×4

Plate 2 x 2

×3

Plate 2 x 2

×3

Plate 1 x 2

Plate 1 x 2

Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side

×2

Spider with Round Abdomen and Clip

Spider Web Flat with Hollow Stud, Bar Ends, and Clips

Plate 6 x 8

Plate 6 x 8

Slope 45 2 x 1

×6

Slope 45 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Bar

Brick, Round 1 x 1

×5

Tile 2 x 2 with Map with Blue Water, Green Grass, Tan Land, Red Letter X Treasure Marker, Compass Rose Pattern

Tile 1 x 1

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes

×5

Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick 1 x 11.5 Double

×4

Slope 33 3 x 2

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

×4

Minifigure, Head with Black Standard Skull Pattern

×2

Plate 1 x 6

×4

Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges

×12

Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs

×2

Plate 1 x 4

×5

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

×2

Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handles - Flat Ends, Low Attachment

×2

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base

×4

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate

×4

Antenna 4H - Round Top

×4

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

×2

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×9

Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Open Studs

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

Plate, Modified 1 x 4 Offset

Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End

Propeller 3 Blade 5.5 Diameter

×2

Hinge Tile 1 x 4

Sticker Sheet for Set 5956 - Sheet 1 (72573/4116669)

Sticker Sheet for Set 5956 - Sheet 2 (72574/4116668)

Brick 1 x 12

×2

Container, Zeppelin / Expedition Balloon

Minifigure, Utensil Sun Disk

Plant Stem with Stud and 3 Large Leaves

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