LEGO Dark Forest Fortress 6079-1
LEGO Dark Forest Fortress (6079-1) is worth about $1,564 on the secondary market today, against a $105 retail price. It has 464 pieces, belongs to the Castle theme and was released in 1996. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resal
- Set number
- 6079-1
- Theme
- Castle
- Subtheme
- Dark Forest
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 464
- Minifigures
- 7
- RRP
- $105
- Market value
- $1,565
- Used value
- $507
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Dark Forest Fortress
- LEGO Dark Forest - Forestman 1
- LEGO Dark Forest - Forestman 2
- LEGO Dark Forest - Forestman 3 with Quiver
- LEGO Dark Forest - Forestman 4, Brown Legs
- LEGO Dragon Knights - Knight 1, Light Gray Legs with Black Hips, Black Chin-Guard, Quiver
- LEGO Dragon Knights - Knight 2, Black Legs with Red Hips, Dark Gray Neck-Protector
- LEGO Skeleton - Standard Skull, Floppy Arms
What you are paying for
Its 7 priced minifigures are worth about $302 together, roughly 19% of the set's value — about typical for Castle sets (typically 23%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Dark Forest Fortress (6079-1) worth?
LEGO Dark Forest Fortress is worth approximately $1,564 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Dark Forest Fortress retired?
Yes — Dark Forest Fortress (6079-1) 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 Dark Forest Fortress gone up in value?
Yes. Dark Forest Fortress launched at $105 and now trades around $1,564, an increase of 1390.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Dark Forest Fortress?
At its $105 retail price across 464 pieces, Dark Forest Fortress works out to about $0.226 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Dark Forest Fortress a good investment?
Dark Forest Fortress currently trades 1390.0% above its $105 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 Dark Forest Fortress so expensive?
Dark Forest Fortress was released in 1996 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.