LEGO Samurai X 9566-1
LEGO Samurai X (9566-1) is worth about $42 on the secondary market today, against a $14 retail price. It has 23 pieces, belongs to the Ninjago theme and was released in 2011. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 9566-1
- Theme
- Ninjago
- Subtheme
- Spinners
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 23
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $14
- Market value
- $42
- Used value
- $18
- Released
- 2011
- Retirement
- Retired in 2012
Minifigures in LEGO Samurai X
Samurai X value by year
From $9 in 2012 to $45 in 2026 so far: +403%. Its highest year was 2026, at $45.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $45 | +7.3% |
| 2025 | $42 | +45.0% |
| 2024 | $29 | +26.1% |
| 2023 | $23 | +27.5% |
| 2022 | $18 | −7.1% |
| 2021 | $20 | −0.8% |
| 2020 | $20 | −16.2% |
| 2019 | $23 | +59.8% |
| 2018 | $15 | −12.2% |
| 2017 | $17 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | $16 | +11.6% |
| 2015 | $15 | +14.7% |
| 2014 | $13 | +17.0% |
| 2013 | $11 | +20.1% |
| 2012 | $9 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $8 together, roughly 19% of the set's value — low for Ninjago sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 44%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Samurai X (9566-1) worth?
LEGO Samurai X is worth approximately $42 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Samurai X retired?
Yes — Samurai X (9566-1) 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 Samurai X gone up in value?
Yes. Samurai X launched at $14 and now trades around $42, an increase of 202.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Samurai X?
At its $14 retail price across 23 pieces, Samurai X works out to about $0.609 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Samurai X a good investment?
Samurai X currently trades 202.4% above its $14 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 Samurai X so expensive?
Samurai X was released in 2011 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.