LEGO Mine Mech 8957-1
LEGO Mine Mech (8957-1) is worth about $145 on the secondary market today, against a $12 retail price. It has 67 pieces, belongs to the Power Miners theme and was released in 2008. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 8957-1
- Theme
- Power Miners
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 67
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $12
- Market value
- $145
- Used value
- $19
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Minifigures in LEGO Mine Mech
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $15 together, roughly 10% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Mine Mech (8957-1) worth?
LEGO Mine Mech is worth approximately $145 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Mine Mech retired?
Yes — Mine Mech (8957-1) 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 Mine Mech gone up in value?
Yes. Mine Mech launched at $12 and now trades around $145, an increase of 1104.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Mine Mech?
At its $12 retail price across 67 pieces, Mine Mech works out to about $0.179 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Mine Mech a good investment?
Mine Mech currently trades 1104.8% above its $12 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 Mine Mech so expensive?
Mine Mech was released in 2008 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.