LEGO Ninpo Water Spider 3017-1
LEGO Ninpo Water Spider (3017-1) is worth about $18 on the secondary market today, against a $4 retail price. It has 25 pieces, belongs to the Castle theme and was released in 1998. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 3017-1
- Theme
- Castle
- Subtheme
- Ninja
- Year
- 1998
- Pieces
- 25
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $4
- Market value
- $18
- Used value
- $14
- Released
- 1998
- Retirement
- Retired in 1999
Minifigures in LEGO Ninpo Water Spider
Ninpo Water Spider value by year
From $2 in 2016 to $18 in 2026 so far: +887%. Its highest year was 2023, at $22.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $18 | −3.3% |
| 2025 | $18 | −4.0% |
| 2024 | $19 | −13.0% |
| 2023 | $22 | +15.8% |
| 2022 | $19 | −4.3% |
| 2021 | $20 | +26.0% |
| 2020 | $16 | −16.7% |
| 2019 | $19 | +20.9% |
| 2018 | $16 | −16.4% |
| 2017 | $19 | +941.3% |
| 2016 | $2 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $6 together, roughly 33% of the set's value — about typical for Castle sets (typically 23%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Ninpo Water Spider (3017-1) worth?
LEGO Ninpo Water Spider is worth approximately $18 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Ninpo Water Spider retired?
Yes — Ninpo Water Spider (3017-1) 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 Ninpo Water Spider gone up in value?
Yes. Ninpo Water Spider launched at $4 and now trades around $18, an increase of 341.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Ninpo Water Spider?
At its $4 retail price across 25 pieces, Ninpo Water Spider works out to about $0.160 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Ninpo Water Spider a good investment?
Ninpo Water Spider currently trades 341.5% above its $4 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 Ninpo Water Spider so expensive?
Ninpo Water Spider was released in 1998 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.