LEGO Fireball Catapult 8873-1
LEGO Fireball Catapult (8873-1) is worth about $17 on the secondary market today, against a $13 retail price. It has 46 pieces, belongs to the Castle theme and was released in 2005. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market
- Set number
- 8873-1
- Theme
- Castle
- Subtheme
- Knights' Kingdom II
- Year
- 2005
- Pieces
- 46
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $13
- Market value
- $17
- Used value
- $13
- Released
- 2005
- Retirement
- Retired in 2006
Minifigures in LEGO Fireball Catapult
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Fireball Catapult (8873-1) worth?
LEGO Fireball Catapult is worth approximately $17 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Fireball Catapult retired?
Yes — Fireball Catapult (8873-1) 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 Fireball Catapult gone up in value?
Yes. Fireball Catapult launched at $13 and now trades around $17, an increase of 27.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Fireball Catapult?
At its $13 retail price across 46 pieces, Fireball Catapult works out to about $0.283 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Fireball Catapult a good investment?
Fireball Catapult currently trades 27.2% above its $13 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 Fireball Catapult so expensive?
Fireball Catapult was released in 2005 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.