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Black Thunder

5542-1·LEGO·1998·164 parts

Used Avg

$141.89

New Avg

$150.00

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About Black Thunder

Black Thunder (5542-1) is a LEGO LEGO set from 1998 valued at $141.89 on BrickLink. It contains 164 cataloged parts. This set has been retired and is only available on the secondary market.

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.

Parts (164)

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

×8

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

×2

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

×2

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

×4

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

×6

Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

×8

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

×2

Tile 1 x 4

×2

Tile 1 x 4

×2

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle

×4

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole

Plate 2 x 12

Slope, Inverted 75 2 x 1 x 3

×2

Wedge, Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner

×2

Brick 2 x 6

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends

Windscreen 5 x 8 x 3

Hinge Train Gate 2 x 4

×2

Propeller 2 Blade 9 Diameter

Brick 2 x 4

×2

Brick 2 x 2

×2

Brick 2 x 2

×2

Brick 1 x 2

×4

Brick 1 x 2

×5

Brick 1 x 1

×3

Brick 1 x 6

Brick 1 x 4

×2

Brick 1 x 4

Plate 2 x 4

×2

Plate 2 x 4

×5

Plate 2 x 3

×3

Plate 2 x 3

×2

Plate 2 x 3

×4

Plate 2 x 2

×5

Plate 2 x 2

×2

Plate 2 x 2

×3

Plate 1 x 2

×4

Plate 1 x 2

×4

Plate 1 x 2

×5

Plate 1 x 2

×3

Plate 1 x 2

×6

Plate 1 x 1

×2

Plate 1 x 1

×13

Plate 6 x 12

Plate 4 x 12

×2

Plate 4 x 4

Plate 4 x 6

Plate 2 x 8

×5

Slope 45 2 x 2

Slope 45 2 x 2 with Flight Control Pattern

×2

Slope 45 2 x 1

×4

Slope 45 2 x 1

×5

Slope 45 2 x 1 with 3 Small Red Lamps, 3 Small Yellow Buttons and Thick Border Pattern

Slope 45 2 x 1 with Keypad with White Buttons Pattern

×2

Tile 1 x 2

×2

Tile 1 x 2

Tile 1 x 1

×3

Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180 degrees

Technic, Plate 1 x 5 with Smooth Ends, 4 Studs and Center Axle Hole

×2

Slope 33 3 x 2

×2

Plate 1 x 8

×4

Plate 1 x 8

×2

Brick 1 x 3

×4

Plate 1 x 3

×4

Plate 1 x 3

×6

Plate 1 x 3

×3

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin

×2

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin

×12

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1

×11

Plate 1 x 6

×4

Plate 1 x 6

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole

×2

Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes

Plate 1 x 4

×8

Plate 1 x 4

×3

Plate 1 x 4

×3

Plate 1 x 4

×4

Technic Bush

×3

Technic, Axle 10L

Technic, Plate 2 x 8 with 7 Holes

Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs

×2

Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs

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

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

×2

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

×2

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

×4

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

×7

Plate 2 x 6

×3

Plate 2 x 6

×2

Plate 2 x 6

×2

Plate 2 x 6

×2

Plate 2 x 10

×2

Minifigure, Weapon Lance

Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

×2

Plate 6 x 6

Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

×6

Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

Window 1 x 4 x 3 Train - Hollow Studs

×2

Glass for Train Window 1 x 4 x 3

×2

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

×6

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

×10

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

×6

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×3

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×3

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×12

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×4

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×2

Plate, Round 1 x 1

×3

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

×2

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

×4

Tile, Round 2 x 2

×2

Tile 1 x 8

×2

Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2

×2

Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2

×2

Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Left, Thin Support at Bottom

×2

Door 1 x 4 x 5 Train Right, Thin Support at Bottom

×2

Glass for Train Door with Lip on Top and Bottom

×4

Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth

×7

Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges

×8

Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs

×4

Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs

×4

Plate 2 x 16

×2

Slope 33 3 x 1

×5

Slope 33 3 x 1

×4

Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 1

×14

Hinge Plate 1 x 4

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Loudhailer / Megaphone / SW Blaster

×2

Plate 1 x 10

×4

Plate 1 x 10

×4

Technic, Axle 3L

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

×4

Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches

×2

Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches

×2

Sticker Sheet for Set 5542 - (71921/4111899)

Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Curved Top

×4

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

×3

Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud

×2

Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud

×3

Tile, Modified 4 x 4 with Studs on Edge

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole

×4

Wedge 3 x 2 Right

×2

Wedge 3 x 2 Right

×5

Wedge 3 x 2 Left

×2

Wedge 3 x 2 Left

×5

Technic, Axle 3L with Stud

×4

Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes

Common questions about Black Thunder

How much is LEGO Black Thunder (5542-1) worth?

Black Thunder sells for an average of $141.89 used and $150.00 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.

Is LEGO Black Thunder (5542-1) retired?

Yes, Black Thunder was released in 1998 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 Black Thunder set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece. 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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