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Desert Expedition

Desert Expedition

5948-1·Adventurers·1998·5 minifigs·91 parts

Used Avg
$131.21
New Avg
$675.00
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About Desert Expedition

Desert Expedition (5948-1) is a LEGO Adventurers set released in 1998, currently averaging $131.21 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 $131.21). 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 $675.00 vs $131.21 used — a 414% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • 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
Harry Cane
adv009$4.07
Slyboots / Sam Sinister
Slyboots / Sam Sinister
adv038$3.17
Lord Sam Sinister / Baron von Barron - Tan Shirt, Light Gray Legs, White Pith Helmet, White Epaulettes
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
Dr. Kilroy / Dr. Charles Lightning - White Shirt and Suspenders, Green Legs, White Pith Helmet, Brown Backpack
adv040$4.32
Skeleton - Standard Skull, Floppy Arms
Skeleton - Standard Skull, Floppy Arms
gen001$2.88

Parts (91)

Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane, Single Top Hole and Double Bottom Holes for Glass
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane, Single Top Hole and Double Bottom Holes for Glass
Black×4
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Black×2
Wedge, Plate 4 x 9 without Stud Notches
Wedge, Plate 4 x 9 without Stud Notches
White×4
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners
White
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Black
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Black
Plate 2 x 12
Plate 2 x 12
Tan
Plate 2 x 12
Plate 2 x 12
Light Gray
Plant, Tree Palm Trunk - Long Indented Connector
Plant, Tree Palm Trunk - Long Indented Connector
Brown×5
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
Light Gray×3
Plant, Tree Palm Base
Plant, Tree Palm Base
Brown
Bar 1.2L with Top Stud and 4 Bar Arms Up (Palm Tree Top)
Bar 1.2L with Top Stud and 4 Bar Arms Up (Palm Tree Top)
Green
Hinge Train Gate 2 x 4
Hinge Train Gate 2 x 4
Tan×2
Propeller 2 Blade 9 Diameter
Propeller 2 Blade 9 Diameter
Brown
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Tan
Brick 2 x 2
Brick 2 x 2
Black
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Black×2
Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Pistol Revolver - Large Barrel and Solid Handle
Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Pistol Revolver - Large Barrel and Solid Handle
Dark Gray×2
Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Rifle
Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Rifle
Dark Gray×4
Vehicle, Grille 1 x 2 x 2 Round Top with Lights
Vehicle, Grille 1 x 2 x 2 Round Top with Lights
Dark Gray
Minifigure, Utensil Camera Movie Style
Minifigure, Utensil Camera Movie Style
Black
Vehicle, Base 6 x 5 x 2 with 2 Seats
Vehicle, Base 6 x 5 x 2 with 2 Seats
Black
Container, Crate 3 x 4 x 1 2/3 with Handholds
Container, Crate 3 x 4 x 1 2/3 with Handholds
Brown×2
Minifigure, Utensil Magnifying Glass Thin Frame and Hollow Handle with Trans-Clear Lens
Minifigure, Utensil Magnifying Glass Thin Frame and Hollow Handle with Trans-Clear Lens
Black
Minifigure, Utensil Sextant / Quadrant
Minifigure, Utensil Sextant / Quadrant
Black
Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Tan×2
Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Dark Gray×4
Plate, Modified 2 x 4 with Pins and Thin Angled Supports
Plate, Modified 2 x 4 with Pins and Thin Angled Supports
Dark Gray×3
Windscreen 1 x 4 x 1 1/3 with Bottom Hinge with Wipers Pattern
Windscreen 1 x 4 x 1 1/3 with Bottom Hinge with Wipers Pattern
Trans-Clear
Minifigure, Utensil Binoculars Town
Minifigure, Utensil Binoculars Town
Black×2
Container, Coffin Base
Container, Coffin Base
Tan
Container, Coffin Lid with Embossed Mummy (Sarcophagus) with Black, Blue, Gold, and Red Pattern
Container, Coffin Lid with Embossed Mummy (Sarcophagus) with Black, Blue, Gold, and Red Pattern
Tan
Scorpion
Scorpion
Black×2
Minifigure, Visor Goggles
Minifigure, Visor Goggles
Black
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
White
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
White×3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
Brown×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Dark Gray×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Black×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
White×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Light Gray
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Black×7
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Tan
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
Tan
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
Tan×4
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Green
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
Tan×2
Tile 2 x 2 with Map Orange and Hieroglyphs, 80 Pattern
Tile 2 x 2 with Map Orange and Hieroglyphs, 80 Pattern
Tan
Tile 2 x 2 with Map Orange and Hieroglyphs, 40 Pattern
Tile 2 x 2 with Map Orange and Hieroglyphs, 40 Pattern
Tan
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
Tan
Tile 1 x 2 with Dynamite Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Dynamite Pattern
Light Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Minifigure and Pyramids Pattern
Tile 1 x 2 with Minifigure and Pyramids Pattern
White
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
Black
Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges
Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges
Black×6
Tail with Rounded Top
Tail with Rounded Top
Tan
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
Light Gray
Arch 1 x 4
Arch 1 x 4
Tan
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Black
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
White
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Light Gray×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Black×2
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Tan×2
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Light Gray
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Light Gray
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
Light Gray
Minifigure, Utensil Shovel / Spade - Handle with Round End
Minifigure, Utensil Shovel / Spade - Handle with Round End
Dark Gray×2
Minifigure, Utensil Pickaxe
Minifigure, Utensil Pickaxe
Dark Gray×3
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Red×2
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Light Gray×2
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Green
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Black×5
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Light Gray×9
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Trans-Clear×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Light Gray×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Black×2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Green×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Hinge Plate 1 x 4
Light Gray×2
Minifigure, Utensil Frying Pan
Minifigure, Utensil Frying Pan
Black
Antenna Small Base with Light Gray Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Light Gray Lever (4592 / 4593)
Black×3
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End
Light Gray×5
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Arm Up (Undetermined Type)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Arm Up (Undetermined Type)
Black
Hinge Tile 1 x 4
Hinge Tile 1 x 4
Light Gray
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 4 Double
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 4 Double
Tan
Wedge 4 x 4 Triple Inverted with Connections between 2 Studs
Wedge 4 x 4 Triple Inverted with Connections between 2 Studs
Tan
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout
Black
Sticker Sheet for Set 5948 - (71634/4114141)
Sticker Sheet for Set 5948 - (71634/4114141)
(Not Applicable)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip (Horizontal Grip)
Black×2
Wedge 4 x 4 Triple without Stud Notches
Wedge 4 x 4 Triple without Stud Notches
Tan
Wave Rounded Straight with Bar End and Small Pins (Castle Dragon Flame / Seaweed / Water)
Wave Rounded Straight with Bar End and Small Pins (Castle Dragon Flame / Seaweed / Water)
Trans-Neon Orange
Plant, Tree Palm Leaf Small 8 x 3
Plant, Tree Palm Leaf Small 8 x 3
Green×4
Arm Skeleton
Arm Skeleton
White

Common questions about Desert Expedition

How much is LEGO Desert Expedition (5948-1) worth?

Desert Expedition sells for an average of $131.21 used and $675.00 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.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 5948-1?

This set includes 5 minifigures: Harry Cane ($4.07), Slyboots / Sam Sinister ($3.17), Lord Sam Sinister / Baron von Barron - Tan Shirt, Light Gray Legs, White Pith Helmet, White Epaulettes ($5.24), Dr. Kilroy / Dr. Charles Lightning - White Shirt and Suspenders, Green Legs, White Pith Helmet, Brown Backpack ($4.32), plus 1 more. The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $19.68. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Desert Expedition?

The minifigures make up about 15% of the set value ($19.68 out of $131.21). 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 Desert Expedition (5948-1) retired?

Yes, Desert Expedition 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 Desert Expedition set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 5 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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