LEGO Early Simple Machines Set 9656-1
LEGO Early Simple Machines Set (9656-1) is worth about $325 on the secondary market today, against a $266 retail price. It has 102 pieces, belongs to the Education 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
- 9656-1
- Theme
- Education
- Subtheme
- Duplo
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 102
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $266
- Market value
- $325
- Used value
- $78
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Early Simple Machines Set
Early Simple Machines Set value by year
From $138 in 2016 to $304 in 2026 so far: +120%. Its highest year was 2024, at $321.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $304 | −4.8% |
| 2025 | $319 | −0.6% |
| 2024 | $321 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $309 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $297 | +45.2% |
| 2021 | $204 | +20.5% |
| 2020 | $170 | −1.8% |
| 2019 | $173 | −7.2% |
| 2018 | $186 | −8.1% |
| 2017 | $202 | +46.4% |
| 2016 | $138 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $3 together, roughly 1% 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 Early Simple Machines Set (9656-1) worth?
LEGO Early Simple Machines Set is worth approximately $325 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Early Simple Machines Set retired?
Yes — Early Simple Machines Set (9656-1) 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 Early Simple Machines Set gone up in value?
Yes. Early Simple Machines Set launched at $266 and now trades around $325, an increase of 22.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Early Simple Machines Set?
At its $266 retail price across 102 pieces, Early Simple Machines Set works out to about $2.608 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Early Simple Machines Set a good investment?
Early Simple Machines Set currently trades 22.2% above its $266 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 Early Simple Machines Set so expensive?
Early Simple Machines Set 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.