LEGO Glider 1187-1
LEGO Glider (1187-1) is worth about $27 on the secondary market today, against a $4 retail price. It has 23 pieces, belongs to the Castle theme and was released in 1999. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 1187-1
- Theme
- Castle
- Subtheme
- Ninja
- Year
- 1999
- Pieces
- 23
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $4
- Market value
- $27
- Used value
- $8
- Released
- 1999
- Retirement
- Retired in 1999
Minifigures in LEGO Glider
Glider value by year
From $13 in 2016 to $27 in 2026 so far: +107%. Its highest year was 2019, at $37.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $27 | −24.6% |
| 2025 | $35 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | $35 | +49.3% |
| 2023 | $24 | −27.4% |
| 2022 | $33 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $31 | −11.9% |
| 2020 | $36 | −2.5% |
| 2019 | $37 | +32.5% |
| 2018 | $28 | +6.9% |
| 2017 | $26 | +100.1% |
| 2016 | $13 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $8 together, roughly 31% of the set's value — about typical for Castle sets (typically 23%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Glider (1187-1) worth?
LEGO Glider is worth approximately $27 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Glider retired?
Yes — Glider (1187-1) 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 Glider gone up in value?
Yes. Glider launched at $4 and now trades around $27, an increase of 567.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Glider?
At its $4 retail price across 23 pieces, Glider works out to about $0.174 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Glider a good investment?
Glider currently trades 567.8% above its $4 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 Glider so expensive?
Glider was released in 1999 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.