LEGO Border Ambush 8778-1
LEGO Border Ambush (8778-1) is worth about $105 on the secondary market today, against a $33 retail price. It has 177 pieces, belongs to the Castle theme and was released in 2004. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 8778-1
- Theme
- Castle
- Subtheme
- Knights' Kingdom II
- Year
- 2004
- Pieces
- 177
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $33
- Market value
- $105
- Used value
- $22
- Released
- 2004
- Retirement
- Retired in 2005
Minifigures in LEGO Border Ambush
Border Ambush value by year
From $37 in 2016 to $124 in 2026 so far: +232%. Its highest year was 2026, at $124.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $124 | +61.9% |
| 2025 | $77 | −15.2% |
| 2024 | $90 | −22.8% |
| 2023 | $117 | +194.0% |
| 2022 | $40 | −14.9% |
| 2021 | $47 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | $48 | −15.3% |
| 2019 | $56 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | $52 | +51.5% |
| 2017 | $34 | −7.9% |
| 2016 | $37 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $14 together, roughly 13% of the set's value — about typical for Castle sets (typically 23%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Border Ambush (8778-1) worth?
LEGO Border Ambush is worth approximately $105 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Border Ambush retired?
Yes — Border Ambush (8778-1) 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 Border Ambush gone up in value?
Yes. Border Ambush launched at $33 and now trades around $105, an increase of 218.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Border Ambush?
At its $33 retail price across 177 pieces, Border Ambush works out to about $0.186 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Border Ambush a good investment?
Border Ambush currently trades 218.2% above its $33 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 Border Ambush so expensive?
Border Ambush was released in 2004 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.