LEGO Barcode Multi-Set 8479-1
LEGO Barcode Multi-Set (8479-1) is worth about $350 on the secondary market today, against a $321 retail price. It has 1,280 pieces, belongs to the Technic theme and was released in 1997. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale
- Set number
- 8479-1
- Theme
- Technic
- Year
- 1997
- Pieces
- 1,280
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $321
- Market value
- $350
- Used value
- $125
- Released
- 1997
- Retirement
- Retired in 1999
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Barcode Multi-Set (8479-1) worth?
LEGO Barcode Multi-Set is worth approximately $350 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 $321 and now trades around $350, an increase of 9.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Barcode Multi-Set?
At its $321 retail price across 1,280 pieces, Barcode Multi-Set works out to about $0.251 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 9.2% above its $321 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.