LEGO Desert Viper 8122-1
LEGO Desert Viper (8122-1) is worth about $22 on the secondary market today, against a $8 retail price. It has 41 pieces, belongs to the Racers 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. It c
- Set number
- 8122-1
- Theme
- Racers
- Subtheme
- Tiny Turbos
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 41
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $8
- Market value
- $22
- Used value
- $3
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2009
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Desert Viper (8122-1) worth?
LEGO Desert Viper is worth approximately $22 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Desert Viper retired?
Yes — Desert Viper (8122-1) 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 Viper gone up in value?
Yes. Desert Viper launched at $8 and now trades around $22, an increase of 168.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Desert Viper?
At its $8 retail price across 41 pieces, Desert Viper works out to about $0.195 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Desert Viper a good investment?
Desert Viper currently trades 168.8% above its $8 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 Viper so expensive?
Desert Viper 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.