LEGO Bytar 9556-1
LEGO Bytar (9556-1) is worth about $42 on the secondary market today, against a $7 retail price. It has 25 pieces, belongs to the Ninjago theme and was released in 2012. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market. It current
- Set number
- 9556-1
- Theme
- Ninjago
- Subtheme
- Booster pack
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 25
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $7
- Market value
- $42
- Used value
- $9
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2012
Minifigures in LEGO Bytar
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $7 together, roughly 16% of the set's value — low for Ninjago sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 44%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Bytar (9556-1) worth?
LEGO Bytar is worth approximately $42 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Bytar retired?
Yes — Bytar (9556-1) 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 Bytar gone up in value?
Yes. Bytar launched at $7 and now trades around $42, an increase of 500.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Bytar?
At its $7 retail price across 25 pieces, Bytar works out to about $0.280 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Bytar a good investment?
Bytar currently trades 500.0% above its $7 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 Bytar so expensive?
Bytar was released in 2012 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.