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.

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.

Parts (91)

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

Black×2

Wedge, Plate 4 x 9 without Stud Notches

White×4

Wedge, Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners

White

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Black

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle

Black

Plate 2 x 12

Tan

Plate 2 x 12

Light Gray

Plant, Tree Palm Trunk - Long Indented Connector

Brown×5

Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip

Light Gray×3

Plant, Tree Palm Base

Brown

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

Green

Hinge Train Gate 2 x 4

Tan×2

Propeller 2 Blade 9 Diameter

Brown

Brick 2 x 4

Tan

Brick 2 x 2

Black

Brick 1 x 2

Black×2

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

Dark Gray×2

Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Rifle

Dark Gray×4

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

Dark Gray

Minifigure, Utensil Camera Movie Style

Black

Vehicle, Base 6 x 5 x 2 with 2 Seats

Black

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

Black

Minifigure, Utensil Sextant / Quadrant

Black

Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole

Tan×2

Wheel Spoked 2 x 2 with Pin Hole

Dark Gray×4

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

Trans-Clear

Minifigure, Utensil Binoculars Town

Black×2

Container, Coffin Base

Tan

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

Tan

Scorpion

Black×2

Minifigure, Visor Goggles

Black

Plate 2 x 4

White

Plate 2 x 3

White×3

Plate 2 x 3

Brown×2

Plate 2 x 2

Dark Gray×2

Plate 2 x 2

Black×2

Plate 1 x 2

White×2

Plate 1 x 2

Light Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Black×7

Plate 4 x 6

Tan

Plate 2 x 8

Tan

Slope 45 2 x 1

Tan×4

Brick, Round 1 x 1

Green

Tile 2 x 2

Tan×2

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

Tan

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

Tan

Tile 1 x 2

Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with Dynamite Pattern

Light Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with Minifigure and Pyramids Pattern

White

Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole

Black

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

Black×6

Tail with Rounded Top

Tan

Plate 1 x 3

Light Gray

Arch 1 x 4

Tan

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole

Black

Plate 1 x 4

White

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)

Black×2

Plate 2 x 6

Tan×2

Plate 2 x 6

Light Gray

Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel

Light Gray

Plate 2 x 10

Light Gray

Minifigure, Utensil Shovel / Spade - Handle with Round End

Dark Gray×2

Minifigure, Utensil Pickaxe

Dark Gray×3

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base

Red×2

Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate

Light Gray×2

Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

Green

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

Black×5

Plate, Round 1 x 1

Light Gray×9

Plate, Round 1 x 1

Trans-Clear×4

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

Light Gray×2

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

Black×2

Tile, Round 2 x 2

Green×2

Hinge Plate 1 x 4

Light Gray×2

Minifigure, Utensil Frying Pan

Black

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

Black×3

Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End

Light Gray×5

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Arm Up (Undetermined Type)

Black

Hinge Tile 1 x 4

Light Gray

Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 4 Double

Tan

Wedge 4 x 4 Triple Inverted with Connections between 2 Studs

Tan

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

Black

Sticker Sheet for Set 5948 - (71634/4114141)

(Not Applicable)

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

Black×2

Wedge 4 x 4 Triple without Stud Notches

Tan

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

Green×4

Arm Skeleton

White

Desert Expedition

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Minifigures in Desert Expedition (5)

Parts (91)

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Is LEGO Desert Expedition (5948-1) retired?

How do I check if my Desert Expedition set is complete?

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