# Expedition Balloon #5956 — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/expedition-balloon-5956-lego-adventurers-lego

**Expedition Balloon #5956** is worth about **$65** loose, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$641.71**.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/expedition-balloon-5956-lego-adventurers-lego

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Loose | $65 |
| Complete (CIB) | $267 |
| Sealed (new) | $642 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-28. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Steady.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DLEGO%2520Adventurers%2520Expedition%2520Balloon%25205956%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DLEGO%2520Adventurers%2520Expedition%2520Balloon%25205956%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| UPC / EAN | 0042884059569 |
| Brand | LEGO |
| Theme | LEGO Adventurers |
| Set number | #5956 |
| Release date | January 1, 1999 |

## Expedition Balloon #5956 (LEGO Adventurers) resale value

A loose Expedition Balloon #5956 set runs around $65, a complete copy (all pieces + box + instructions) about $267, and a factory-sealed box commands $642.

### What drives the price

Retired sets, completeness (every piece + minifigs + instructions + box), and sealed condition drive LEGO value. Exclusive sets and discontinued themes appreciate the most; minifigs alone can carry significant value.

## FAQ

**What is the going rate for Expedition Balloon #5956?**

The loose version is listed at $65, while the sealed, new version is available for $492.

**Is the Complete (CIB) version worth buying?**

The Complete in Box version is priced at $243, offering a balance between condition and cost.

**How much more is the sealed version than the loose version?**

The sealed version ($492) is significantly more expensive than the loose version ($65).

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/expedition-balloon-5956-lego-adventurers-lego
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-08-28, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"