LEGO Castle Chess Set 852001-1
LEGO Castle Chess Set (852001-1) is worth about $247 on the secondary market today, against a $79 retail price. It has 286 pieces, belongs to the Gear theme and was released in 2007. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale marke
- Set number
- 852001-1
- Theme
- Gear
- Subtheme
- Board Games
- Year
- 2007
- Pieces
- 286
- Minifigures
- 24
- RRP
- $79
- Market value
- $247
- Used value
- $147
- Released
- 2007
- Retirement
- Retired in 2008
Minifigures in LEGO Castle Chess Set
- LEGO Fantasy Era - Crown Bishop (Chess Piece)
- LEGO Fantasy Era - Crown King with Cape
- LEGO Fantasy Era - Crown Knight Scale Mail with Crown, Helmet with Neck Protector, Vertical Cheek Lines
- LEGO Fantasy Era - Crown Princess (Maiden)
- LEGO Fantasy Era - Evil Bishop (Chess Piece)
- LEGO Fantasy Era - Evil Queen (Chess Piece)
- LEGO Fantasy Era - Evil Wizard
- LEGO Fantasy Era - Skeleton Warrior 1, Black
What you are paying for
Its 8 priced minifigures are worth about $128 together, roughly 52% of the set's value — high for sets with minifigures, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Castle Chess Set (852001-1) worth?
LEGO Castle Chess Set is worth approximately $247 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Castle Chess Set retired?
Yes — Castle Chess Set (852001-1) 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 Castle Chess Set gone up in value?
Yes. Castle Chess Set launched at $79 and now trades around $247, an increase of 212.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Castle Chess Set?
At its $79 retail price across 286 pieces, Castle Chess Set works out to about $0.276 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Castle Chess Set a good investment?
Castle Chess Set currently trades 212.3% above its $79 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 Castle Chess Set so expensive?
Castle Chess Set was released in 2007 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.