LEGO Claw Digger 8959-1
LEGO Claw Digger (8959-1) is worth about $188 on the secondary market today, against a $30 retail price. It has 197 pieces, belongs to the Power Miners theme and was released in 2008. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale mark
- Set number
- 8959-1
- Theme
- Power Miners
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 197
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $30
- Market value
- $188
- Used value
- $22
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2009
Minifigures in LEGO Claw Digger
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $32 together, roughly 17% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Claw Digger (8959-1) worth?
LEGO Claw Digger is worth approximately $188 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Claw Digger retired?
Yes — Claw Digger (8959-1) 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 Claw Digger gone up in value?
Yes. Claw Digger launched at $30 and now trades around $188, an increase of 528.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Claw Digger?
At its $30 retail price across 197 pieces, Claw Digger works out to about $0.152 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Claw Digger a good investment?
Claw Digger currently trades 528.1% above its $30 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 Claw Digger so expensive?
Claw Digger was released in 2008 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.