LEGO Crystal Sweeper 8961-1
LEGO Crystal Sweeper (8961-1) is worth about $534 on the secondary market today, against a $106 retail price. It has 474 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
- Set number
- 8961-1
- Theme
- Power Miners
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 474
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $106
- Market value
- $534
- Used value
- $110
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Minifigures in LEGO Crystal Sweeper
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $25 together, roughly 5% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Crystal Sweeper (8961-1) worth?
LEGO Crystal Sweeper is worth approximately $534 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Crystal Sweeper retired?
Yes — Crystal Sweeper (8961-1) 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 Crystal Sweeper gone up in value?
Yes. Crystal Sweeper launched at $106 and now trades around $534, an increase of 403.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Crystal Sweeper?
At its $106 retail price across 474 pieces, Crystal Sweeper works out to about $0.224 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Crystal Sweeper a good investment?
Crystal Sweeper currently trades 403.6% above its $106 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 Crystal Sweeper so expensive?
Crystal Sweeper 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.