LEGO Manta Warrior 8073-1
LEGO Manta Warrior (8073-1) is worth about $21 on the secondary market today, against a $6 retail price. It has 13 pieces, belongs to the Atlantis 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
- 8073-1
- Theme
- Atlantis
- Year
- 2009
- Pieces
- 13
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $6
- Market value
- $21
- Used value
- $3
- Released
- 2009
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Minifigures in LEGO Manta Warrior
Manta Warrior value by year
From $4 in 2016 to $15 in 2026 so far: +272%. Its highest year was 2026, at $15.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $15 | +79.9% |
| 2025 | $8 | −7.0% |
| 2024 | $9 | +6.4% |
| 2023 | $8 | +17.8% |
| 2022 | $7 | +16.8% |
| 2021 | $6 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | $6 | −20.2% |
| 2019 | $7 | +42.2% |
| 2018 | $5 | +28.0% |
| 2017 | $4 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | $4 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $5 together, roughly 22% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Manta Warrior (8073-1) worth?
LEGO Manta Warrior is worth approximately $21 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Manta Warrior retired?
Yes — Manta Warrior (8073-1) 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 Manta Warrior gone up in value?
Yes. Manta Warrior launched at $6 and now trades around $21, an increase of 258.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Manta Warrior?
At its $6 retail price across 13 pieces, Manta Warrior works out to about $0.462 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Manta Warrior a good investment?
Manta Warrior currently trades 258.2% above its $6 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 Manta Warrior so expensive?
Manta Warrior 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.