LEGO Barcode Multi-Set 8479-1
LEGO Barcode Multi-Set (8479-1) is estimated at about $458 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $164). Retired 1999 · 1,280 pieces · 1997 Technic.
- Set number
- 8479-1
- Theme
- Technic
- Year
- 1997
- Pieces
- 1,280
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $164
- Market value
- $458 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $125
- Released
- 1997
- Retirement
- Retired in 1999
Barcode Multi-Set value by year
From $355 in 2017 to $458 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +29%. Its highest year was 2024, at $451.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $458 | +8.4% |
| 2026 (so far) | $447 | +5.7% |
| 2025 | $423 | −6.2% |
| 2024 | $451 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $431 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $422 | +6.9% |
| 2021 | $394 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | $371 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | $355 | −1.7% |
| 2018 | $361 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | $355 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Barcode Multi-Set (8479-1) worth?
LEGO Barcode Multi-Set is worth approximately $458 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Barcode Multi-Set retired?
Yes — Barcode Multi-Set (8479-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Barcode Multi-Set gone up in value?
Yes. Barcode Multi-Set launched at $164 and now trades around $458, an increase of 179.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Barcode Multi-Set?
At its $164 retail price across 1,280 pieces, Barcode Multi-Set works out to about $0.128 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Barcode Multi-Set a good investment?
Barcode Multi-Set currently trades 179.4% above its $164 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Barcode Multi-Set so expensive?
Barcode Multi-Set was released in 1997 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.