LEGO Elf 8803-9
LEGO Elf (8803-9) is estimated at about $38 sealed as of Aug 2026 (retail $3). Retired 2011 · 8 pieces · 2011 Collectable Minifigures.
- Set number
- 8803-9
- Theme
- Collectable Minifigures
- Subtheme
- Series 3
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 8
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $3
- Market value
- $38 (Estimate, Aug 2026)
- Released
- 2011
- Retirement
- Retired in 2011
Minifigures in LEGO Elf
Elf value by year
From $3 in 2011 to $38 (Estimate, Aug 2026): +1230%. Its highest year was 2026, at $42.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Aug 2026 | $38 | −7.3% |
| 2026 (so far) | $42 | +4.0% |
| 2025 | $41 | +31.6% |
| 2024 | $31 | +7.5% |
| 2023 | $29 | +88.0% |
| 2022 | $15 | +9.6% |
| 2021 | $14 | +21.9% |
| 2020 | $11 | −4.4% |
| 2019 | $12 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $12 | −2.5% |
| 2017 | $12 | +8.0% |
| 2016 | $11 | +14.3% |
| 2015 | $10 | +23.1% |
| 2014 | $8 | +30.0% |
| 2013 | $6 | +42.6% |
| 2012 | $4 | +50.9% |
| 2011 | $3 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $21 together, roughly 56% of the set's value — about typical for Collectable Minifigures sets (typically 74%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Elf (8803-9) worth?
LEGO Elf is worth approximately $38 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Elf retired?
Yes — Elf (8803-9) 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 Elf gone up in value?
Yes. Elf launched at $3 and now trades around $38, an increase of 1158.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Elf?
At its $3 retail price across 8 pieces, Elf works out to about $0.374 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Elf a good investment?
Elf currently trades 1158.5% above its $3 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 Elf so expensive?
Elf was released in 2011 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.