LEGO Desert of Destruction 8864-1
LEGO Desert of Destruction (8864-1) is worth about $155 on the secondary market today, against a $130 retail price. It has 961 pieces, belongs to the World Racers theme and was released in 2010. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the
- Set number
- 8864-1
- Theme
- World Racers
- Year
- 2010
- Pieces
- 961
- Minifigures
- 8
- RRP
- $130
- Market value
- $155
- Used value
- $31
- Released
- 2010
- Retirement
- Retired in 2011
Minifigures in LEGO Desert of Destruction
- LEGO Backyard Blaster 1 (Bart Blaster) - Standard Helmet, Black Visor
- LEGO Backyard Blaster 2 (Bubba Blaster) - Standard Helmet
- LEGO Crew Member 1
- LEGO Crew Member 2
- LEGO Crew Member 3
- LEGO Official 2
- LEGO Team X-treme Daredevil 1 (REX-treme) - Dirtbike Helmet
- LEGO Team X-treme Daredevil 3 (MAX-treme) - Dirtbike Helmet
What you are paying for
Its 8 priced minifigures are worth about $19 together, roughly 13% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Desert of Destruction (8864-1) worth?
LEGO Desert of Destruction is worth approximately $155 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Desert of Destruction retired?
Yes — Desert of Destruction (8864-1) 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 Desert of Destruction gone up in value?
Yes. Desert of Destruction launched at $130 and now trades around $155, an increase of 19.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Desert of Destruction?
At its $130 retail price across 961 pieces, Desert of Destruction works out to about $0.135 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Desert of Destruction a good investment?
Desert of Destruction currently trades 19.2% above its $130 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 Desert of Destruction so expensive?
Desert of Destruction was released in 2010 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.