LEGO Deep Sea Quest 8636-1
LEGO Deep Sea Quest (8636-1) is worth about $324 on the secondary market today, against a $76 retail price. It has 520 pieces, belongs to the Agents 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 market.
- Set number
- 8636-1
- Theme
- Agents
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 520
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $76
- Market value
- $324
- Used value
- $187
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2009
Minifigures in LEGO Deep Sea Quest
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $25 together, roughly 8% 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 Deep Sea Quest (8636-1) worth?
LEGO Deep Sea Quest is worth approximately $324 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Deep Sea Quest retired?
Yes — Deep Sea Quest (8636-1) 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 Deep Sea Quest gone up in value?
Yes. Deep Sea Quest launched at $76 and now trades around $324, an increase of 325.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Deep Sea Quest?
At its $76 retail price across 520 pieces, Deep Sea Quest works out to about $0.146 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Deep Sea Quest a good investment?
Deep Sea Quest currently trades 325.9% above its $76 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 Deep Sea Quest so expensive?
Deep Sea Quest 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.