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Shell Tanker

Shell Tanker

1252-1·Town / City·1999·1 minifig·53 parts

Used Avg
$18.27
New Avg
$49.16
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About Shell Tanker

Shell Tanker (1252-1) is a LEGO Town / City set released in 1999, currently averaging $18.27 used on BrickLink. It comes with 1 minifigure worth a combined $1.99. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 53 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 11% of this set's value ($1.99 out of $18.27). 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 $49.16 vs $18.27 used — a 169% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.

Minifigures in Shell Tanker (1)

Shell - Jacket, Black Legs, Red Cap, Eyebrows
Shell - Jacket, Black Legs, Red Cap, Eyebrows
shell008$1.99

Parts (53)

Sticker Sheet for Set 1252 - (22644/4129812)
Sticker Sheet for Set 1252 - (22644/4129812)
(Not Applicable)
Minifigure, Utensil Goblet
Minifigure, Utensil Goblet
Light Gray×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Light Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on Side
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on Side
Yellow
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Light Gray
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip
Light Gray×2
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Grille / Fluted Profile
Black
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Bar Handle
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Bar Handle
Yellow×2
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Light Gray
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Red
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Black
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Yellow
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Red×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Light Gray×6
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
Trans-Red×4
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
Black×2
Slope 18 4 x 2
Slope 18 4 x 2
Dark Gray
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
White
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Brick, Round 1 x 1
Light Gray×2
Tile 1 x 1
Tile 1 x 1
Trans-Yellow×2
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
White×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Light Gray
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
White×4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Yellow
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
Red
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Tow Ball
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Tow Ball
Black
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Tow Ball Socket, Short, 4 Slots
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Tow Ball Socket, Short, 4 Slots
Light Gray
Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Arch Studded
Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Arch Studded
White×2
Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Arch Studded
Vehicle, Mudguard 2 x 4 with Arch Studded
Yellow
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
Light Gray×2
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Yellow
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Yellow
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Trans-Light Blue
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel
White
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
White
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Yellow×3
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Red
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Red×2
Vehicle, Base 4 x 5
Vehicle, Base 4 x 5
Yellow
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4
White
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 x 2
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 x 2
White
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Black
Cone 1 x 1
Cone 1 x 1
Light Gray×2
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Nozzle End
Yellow×2
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder
Light Gray×4
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 4 Double
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 4 Double
White
Wheel 11mm D. x 12mm, Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin
Wheel 11mm D. x 12mm, Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin
White×8
Tire 21mm D. x 12mm - Offset Tread Small Wide
Tire 21mm D. x 12mm - Offset Tread Small Wide
Black×8
Slope, Curved 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 with 4 Recessed Studs
Slope, Curved 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 with 4 Recessed Studs
Yellow×4
Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud
Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud
White×4
Brick 1 x 10
Brick 1 x 10
Yellow×2
Hose, Flexible 8.5L with (Same Color) Tabbed Ends
Hose, Flexible 8.5L with (Same Color) Tabbed Ends
Light Gray

Common questions about Shell Tanker

How much is LEGO Shell Tanker (1252-1) worth?

Shell Tanker sells for an average of $18.27 used and $49.16 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 1252-1?

This set includes 1 minifigure: Shell - Jacket, Black Legs, Red Cap, Eyebrows ($1.99). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $1.99. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Shell Tanker?

The minifigures make up about 11% of the set value ($1.99 out of $18.27). 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 Shell Tanker (1252-1) retired?

Yes, Shell Tanker 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.

How do I check if my Shell Tanker set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 1 minifigure. 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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