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Tunnel Transport

Tunnel Transport

4980-1·LEGO·1999·2 minifigs·100 parts

Used Avg
$144.16
New Avg
$328.66
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About Tunnel Transport

Tunnel Transport (4980-1) is a LEGO LEGO set released in 1999, currently averaging $144.16 used on BrickLink. It comes with 2 minifigures worth a combined $7.50. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 100 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 5% of this set's value ($7.50 out of $144.16). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $328.66 vs $144.16 used — a 128% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • 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 Tunnel Transport (2)

Docs
Docs
rck003$5.17
Jet - Trans-Neon Green Visor
Jet - Trans-Neon Green Visor
rck004$2.33

Parts (100)

Tail 4 x 1 x 3
Tail 4 x 1 x 3
×4
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×7
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
×7
Brick 2 x 6
Brick 2 x 6
×7
Tile, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin
Tile, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin
×2
Brick 1 x 16
Brick 1 x 16
×2
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin on Bottom
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin on Bottom
×2
Vehicle, Tipper Bed Small
Vehicle, Tipper Bed Small
Antenna Whip 8H
Antenna Whip 8H
×2
Magnet Holder Tile 2 x 2 - Tall Arms with Deep Notch
Magnet Holder Tile 2 x 2 - Tall Arms with Deep Notch
×2
Technic Slope 4 x 1 x 1 2/3
Technic Slope 4 x 1 x 1 2/3
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
×3
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
×9
Brick 2 x 3
Brick 2 x 3
×8
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×4
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
×8
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×16
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×6
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×2
Brick 1 x 6
Brick 1 x 6
×5
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
Magnet Holder Plate 2 x 2 Bottom with Hole
Magnet Holder Plate 2 x 2 Bottom with Hole
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Circular Blade Saw
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Circular Blade Saw
×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×3
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×7
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Motor Hammer / Jackhammer
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Motor Hammer / Jackhammer
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×6
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side
×5
Plate 6 x 12
Plate 6 x 12
Rock 4 x 4 Octagonal Boulder, Top
Rock 4 x 4 Octagonal Boulder, Top
×2
Rock 4 x 4 Octagonal Boulder, Bottom
Rock 4 x 4 Octagonal Boulder, Bottom
×2
Arch 2 x 14 x 2 1/3 with Black and Yellow Danger Stripes Pattern
Arch 2 x 14 x 2 1/3 with Black and Yellow Danger Stripes Pattern
Windscreen 10 x 14 x 2 2/3 Roll Cage
Windscreen 10 x 14 x 2 2/3 Roll Cage
Cockpit 12 x 10 x 2 2/3
Cockpit 12 x 10 x 2 2/3
Plate 4 x 10
Plate 4 x 10
Vehicle, Tipper Bed 12 x 8 x 3 1/3
Vehicle, Tipper Bed 12 x 8 x 3 1/3
Plate, Modified 6 x 6 x 2/3 Cross with Dome
Plate, Modified 6 x 6 x 2/3 Cross with Dome
×4
Plate, Modified 6 x 6 x 2/3 Cross with Dome and Black and Yellow Danger Stripes Pattern
Plate, Modified 6 x 6 x 2/3 Cross with Dome and Black and Yellow Danger Stripes Pattern
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Propeller 3 Blade 9 Diameter
Propeller 3 Blade 9 Diameter
×4
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×2
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Plate 4 x 8
Slope 45 2 x 4
Slope 45 2 x 4
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×12
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Rock Raiders Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Rock Raiders Pattern
×2
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Black and Yellow Danger Stripes Pattern
Slope 45 2 x 2 with Black and Yellow Danger Stripes Pattern
×4
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×6
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×2
Slope 45 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Bar
Slope 45 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Bar
×2
Brick, Round  1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
×4
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
×2
Tile 2 x 2 with Drill Pattern
Tile 2 x 2 with Drill Pattern
×4
Tile 1 x 2 with Dynamite Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Dynamite Pattern
×2
Tile 1 x 2 with Vehicle Control Panel Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Vehicle Control Panel Pattern
×2
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder
×2
Slope 33 3 x 4
Slope 33 3 x 4
×6
Slope 33 3 x 2
Slope 33 3 x 2
×10
Slope 33 3 x 2 with Air Vents Pattern
Slope 33 3 x 2 with Air Vents Pattern
×3
Plate 6 x 14
Plate 6 x 14
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
Tail 4 x 2 x 2
Tail 4 x 2 x 2
×2
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×2
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×2
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×8
Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs
Slope 75 2 x 2 x 3 - Hollow Studs
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×7
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×2
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
×3
Minifigure, Utensil Pickaxe
Minifigure, Utensil Pickaxe
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Radio (Walkie-Talkie) with Extended Handle
Minifigure, Utensil Radio (Walkie-Talkie) with Extended Handle
×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×4
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×10
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×5
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
×6
Rock Raiders Mini Comic Book from Set 4980
Rock Raiders Mini Comic Book from Set 4980
Slope 33 3 x 1
Slope 33 3 x 1
×8
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder
×4
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
×4
Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)
Bar 1 x 3 with Clip and Stud Holder (Robot Arm)
×4
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted (Radar)
×5
Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point
Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point
×2
Wheel 11mm D. x 12mm, Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin
Wheel 11mm D. x 12mm, Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin
×4
Tire 21mm D. x 12mm - Offset Tread Small Wide
Tire 21mm D. x 12mm - Offset Tread Small Wide
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
×5
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Chainsaw Blade
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Chainsaw Blade
×2
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate
Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole
Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole
×5
Cone 3 x 3 x 2
Cone 3 x 3 x 2
×2
Magnet Cylindrical
Magnet Cylindrical
×3
Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 14L / 11.2cm
Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 14L / 11.2cm
×2
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Top
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Top
×2

Common questions about Tunnel Transport

How much is LEGO Tunnel Transport (4980-1) worth?

Tunnel Transport sells for an average of $144.16 used and $328.66 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 4980-1?

This set includes 2 minifigures: Docs ($5.17), Jet - Trans-Neon Green Visor ($2.33). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $7.50. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Tunnel Transport?

The minifigures make up about 5% of the set value ($7.50 out of $144.16). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Tunnel Transport (4980-1) retired?

Yes, Tunnel Transport was released in 1999 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.

How do I check if my Tunnel Transport set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 2 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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