LEGO Monster Crab Clash 8056-1
LEGO Monster Crab Clash (8056-1) is worth about $30 on the secondary market today, against a $10 retail price. It has 68 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
- 8056-1
- Theme
- Atlantis
- Year
- 2009
- Pieces
- 68
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $10
- Market value
- $30
- Used value
- $5
- Released
- 2009
- Retirement
- Retired in 2011
Minifigures in LEGO Monster Crab Clash
Monster Crab Clash value by year
From $6 in 2011 to $27 in 2026 so far: +320%. Its highest year was 2023, at $27.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $27 | +21.5% |
| 2025 | $22 | −13.9% |
| 2024 | $25 | −7.0% |
| 2023 | $27 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $27 | +15.6% |
| 2021 | $23 | +23.8% |
| 2020 | $19 | −21.4% |
| 2019 | $24 | +31.4% |
| 2018 | $18 | +25.5% |
| 2017 | $15 | +29.5% |
| 2016 | $11 | +8.4% |
| 2015 | $10 | +10.7% |
| 2014 | $9 | +11.9% |
| 2013 | $8 | +13.6% |
| 2012 | $7 | +16.1% |
| 2011 | $6 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $2 together, roughly 7% 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 Monster Crab Clash (8056-1) worth?
LEGO Monster Crab Clash is worth approximately $30 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Monster Crab Clash retired?
Yes — Monster Crab Clash (8056-1) 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 Monster Crab Clash gone up in value?
Yes. Monster Crab Clash launched at $10 and now trades around $30, an increase of 199.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Monster Crab Clash?
At its $10 retail price across 68 pieces, Monster Crab Clash works out to about $0.147 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Monster Crab Clash a good investment?
Monster Crab Clash currently trades 199.9% above its $10 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 Monster Crab Clash so expensive?
Monster Crab Clash 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.