LEGO Pirates Magnet Set 852543-1
LEGO Pirates Magnet Set (852543-1) is estimated at about $32 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $13). Retired 2010 · 22 pieces · 2009 Gear.
- Set number
- 852543-1
- Theme
- Gear
- Subtheme
- Magnets/Pirates
- Year
- 2009
- Pieces
- 22
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $13
- Market value
- $32 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Released
- 2009
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Minifigures in LEGO Pirates Magnet Set
Pirates Magnet Set value by year
From $11 in 2011 to $32 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +184%. Its highest year was 2026, at $22.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $32 | +68.8% |
| 2026 (so far) | $22 | +17.5% |
| 2025 | $19 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | $18 | −4.0% |
| 2023 | $19 | −4.4% |
| 2022 | $20 | +7.7% |
| 2021 | $18 | −8.7% |
| 2020 | $20 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | $19 | +5.9% |
| 2018 | $18 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | $17 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | $16 | +6.4% |
| 2015 | $15 | +6.8% |
| 2014 | $14 | +7.4% |
| 2013 | $13 | +7.9% |
| 2012 | $12 | +8.6% |
| 2011 | $11 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $19 together, roughly 59% of the set's value — high for sets with minifigures, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Pirates Magnet Set (852543-1) worth?
LEGO Pirates Magnet Set is worth approximately $32 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Pirates Magnet Set retired?
Yes — Pirates Magnet Set (852543-1) 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 Pirates Magnet Set gone up in value?
Yes. Pirates Magnet Set launched at $13 and now trades around $32, an increase of 146.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Pirates Magnet Set?
At its $13 retail price across 22 pieces, Pirates Magnet Set works out to about $0.590 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Pirates Magnet Set a good investment?
Pirates Magnet Set currently trades 146.3% above its $13 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 Pirates Magnet Set so expensive?
Pirates Magnet Set 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.