LEGO Shadow Snapper 8079-1
LEGO Shadow Snapper (8079-1) is worth about $100 on the secondary market today, against a $45 retail price. It has 246 pieces, belongs to the Atlantis theme and was released in 2010. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 8079-1
- Theme
- Atlantis
- Year
- 2010
- Pieces
- 246
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $45
- Market value
- $100
- Used value
- $28
- Released
- 2010
- Retirement
- Retired in 2011
Minifigures in LEGO Shadow Snapper
Shadow Snapper value by year
From $29 in 2011 to $69 in 2026 so far: +137%. Its highest year was 2024, at $70.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $69 | +7.5% |
| 2025 | $64 | −8.1% |
| 2024 | $70 | +19.6% |
| 2023 | $58 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $56 | +7.7% |
| 2021 | $52 | +8.4% |
| 2020 | $48 | −1.6% |
| 2019 | $49 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $47 | +36.8% |
| 2017 | $35 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | $33 | +4.4% |
| 2015 | $32 | +4.5% |
| 2014 | $30 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | $29 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | $29 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | $29 | — |
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 2% 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 Shadow Snapper (8079-1) worth?
LEGO Shadow Snapper is worth approximately $100 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Shadow Snapper retired?
Yes — Shadow Snapper (8079-1) 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 Shadow Snapper gone up in value?
Yes. Shadow Snapper launched at $45 and now trades around $100, an increase of 122.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Shadow Snapper?
At its $45 retail price across 246 pieces, Shadow Snapper works out to about $0.183 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Shadow Snapper a good investment?
Shadow Snapper currently trades 122.2% above its $45 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 Shadow Snapper so expensive?
Shadow Snapper was released in 2010 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.