LEGO Escape at Sea 8426-1
LEGO Escape at Sea (8426-1) is worth about $118 on the secondary market today, against a $29 retail price. It has 159 pieces, belongs to the Cars theme and was released in 2011. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 8426-1
- Theme
- Cars
- Subtheme
- Cars 2
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 159
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $29
- Market value
- $118
- Used value
- $13
- Released
- 2011
- Retirement
- Retired in 2011
Minifigures in LEGO Escape at Sea
Escape at Sea value by year
From $22 in 2012 to $100 in 2026 so far: +364%. Its highest year was 2026, at $100.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $100 | +27.2% |
| 2025 | $79 | +24.5% |
| 2024 | $63 | −1.2% |
| 2023 | $64 | +62.2% |
| 2022 | $40 | −18.3% |
| 2021 | $48 | +20.1% |
| 2020 | $40 | +11.9% |
| 2019 | $36 | +10.2% |
| 2018 | $33 | +23.0% |
| 2017 | $27 | +16.5% |
| 2016 | $23 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | $22 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | $22 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | $22 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | $22 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $22 together, roughly 19% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Escape at Sea (8426-1) worth?
LEGO Escape at Sea is worth approximately $118 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Escape at Sea retired?
Yes — Escape at Sea (8426-1) 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 Escape at Sea gone up in value?
Yes. Escape at Sea launched at $29 and now trades around $118, an increase of 306.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Escape at Sea?
At its $29 retail price across 159 pieces, Escape at Sea works out to about $0.182 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Escape at Sea a good investment?
Escape at Sea currently trades 306.5% above its $29 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 Escape at Sea so expensive?
Escape at Sea 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.