LEGO Mindstorms NXT 8527-1
LEGO Mindstorms NXT (8527-1) is worth about $400 on the secondary market today, against a $405 retail price. It has 577 pieces, belongs to the Mindstorms theme and was released in 2006. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 8527-1
- Theme
- Mindstorms
- Subtheme
- NXT
- Year
- 2006
- Pieces
- 577
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $405
- Market value
- $400
- Released
- 2006
- Retirement
- Retired in 2009
Mindstorms NXT value by year
From $329 in 2016 to $393 in 2026 so far: +19%. Its highest year was 2019, at $413.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $393 | +15.4% |
| 2025 | $340 | −5.5% |
| 2024 | $360 | −2.3% |
| 2023 | $369 | −3.1% |
| 2022 | $381 | −7.6% |
| 2021 | $412 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | $411 | −0.4% |
| 2019 | $413 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | $398 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | $382 | +15.9% |
| 2016 | $329 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Mindstorms NXT (8527-1) worth?
LEGO Mindstorms NXT is worth approximately $400 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Mindstorms NXT retired?
Yes — Mindstorms NXT (8527-1) 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 Mindstorms NXT gone up in value?
Not currently. Mindstorms NXT launched at $405 and trades around $400 today, 1.2% below its retail price. The price history chart shows the full trend.
What is the price per piece for Mindstorms NXT?
At its $405 retail price across 577 pieces, Mindstorms NXT works out to about $0.702 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Mindstorms NXT a good investment?
Mindstorms NXT currently trades 1.2% below its $405 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 Mindstorms NXT so expensive?
Mindstorms NXT was released in 2006 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.