LEGO Classic Alien 8827-1
LEGO Classic Alien (8827-1) is worth about $23 on the secondary market today, against a $4 retail price. It has 6 pieces, belongs to the Collectable Minifigures 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.
- Set number
- 8827-1
- Theme
- Collectable Minifigures
- Subtheme
- Series 6
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 6
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $4
- Market value
- $23
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2012
Minifigures in LEGO Classic Alien
Classic Alien value by year
From $3 in 2012 to $18 in 2026 so far: +616%. Its highest year was 2026, at $18.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $18 | +24.4% |
| 2025 | $15 | +22.1% |
| 2024 | $12 | +17.4% |
| 2023 | $10 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $10 | −6.2% |
| 2021 | $11 | +23.8% |
| 2020 | $9 | +12.7% |
| 2019 | $8 | +57.6% |
| 2018 | $5 | +20.2% |
| 2017 | $4 | +6.7% |
| 2016 | $4 | +14.0% |
| 2015 | $3 | +8.2% |
| 2014 | $3 | +9.0% |
| 2013 | $3 | +10.7% |
| 2012 | $3 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $15 together, roughly 66% of the set's value — about typical for Collectable Minifigures sets (typically 74%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Classic Alien (8827-1) worth?
LEGO Classic Alien is worth approximately $23 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Classic Alien retired?
Yes — Classic Alien (8827-1) 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 Classic Alien gone up in value?
Yes. Classic Alien launched at $4 and now trades around $23, an increase of 473.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Classic Alien?
At its $4 retail price across 6 pieces, Classic Alien works out to about $0.667 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Classic Alien a good investment?
Classic Alien currently trades 473.5% above its $4 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 Classic Alien so expensive?
Classic Alien 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.