LEGO King Mathias 8796-1
LEGO King Mathias (8796-1) is estimated at about $44 sealed (retail $9). Retired 2006 · 43 pieces · 2005 Castle. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 8796-1
- Theme
- Castle
- Subtheme
- Knights' Kingdom II
- Year
- 2005
- Pieces
- 43
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $9
- Market value
- $44 (Estimate)
- Used value
- $11
- Released
- 2005
- Retirement
- Retired in 2006
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO King Mathias (8796-1) worth?
LEGO King Mathias is worth approximately $44 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO King Mathias retired?
Yes — King Mathias (8796-1) 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 King Mathias gone up in value?
Yes. King Mathias launched at $9 and now trades around $44, an increase of 394.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for King Mathias?
At its $9 retail price across 43 pieces, King Mathias works out to about $0.209 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO King Mathias a good investment?
King Mathias currently trades 394.0% above its $9 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 King Mathias so expensive?
King Mathias 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.