LEGO Magma Mech 8189-1
LEGO Magma Mech (8189-1) is worth about $35 on the secondary market today, against a $30 retail price. It has 183 pieces, belongs to the Power Miners theme and was released in 2009. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 8189-1
- Theme
- Power Miners
- Year
- 2009
- Pieces
- 183
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $30
- Market value
- $35
- Used value
- $17
- Released
- 2009
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Minifigures in LEGO Magma Mech
Magma Mech value by year
From $23 in 2016 to $33 in 2026 so far: +46%. Its highest year was 2024, at $45.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $33 | −17.9% |
| 2025 | $41 | −9.4% |
| 2024 | $45 | +12.4% |
| 2023 | $40 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $40 | −0.8% |
| 2021 | $40 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | $39 | −4.5% |
| 2019 | $41 | −0.7% |
| 2018 | $41 | +46.8% |
| 2017 | $28 | +22.2% |
| 2016 | $23 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $17 together, roughly 49% of the set's value — high for sets with minifigures, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Magma Mech (8189-1) worth?
LEGO Magma Mech is worth approximately $35 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Magma Mech retired?
Yes — Magma Mech (8189-1) 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 Magma Mech gone up in value?
Yes. Magma Mech launched at $30 and now trades around $35, an increase of 15.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Magma Mech?
At its $30 retail price across 183 pieces, Magma Mech works out to about $0.164 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Magma Mech a good investment?
Magma Mech currently trades 15.9% above its $30 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 Magma Mech so expensive?
Magma Mech was released in 2009 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.