LEGO Skopio XV-1 8996-1
LEGO Skopio XV-1 (8996-1) is worth about $480 on the secondary market today, against a $135 retail price. It has 849 pieces, belongs to the Bionicle 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
- 8996-1
- Theme
- Bionicle
- Subtheme
- Vehicles/Creatures
- Year
- 2009
- Pieces
- 849
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $135
- Market value
- $480
- Used value
- $200
- Released
- 2009
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Skopio XV-1 (8996-1) worth?
LEGO Skopio XV-1 is worth approximately $480 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Skopio XV-1 retired?
Yes — Skopio XV-1 (8996-1) 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 Skopio XV-1 gone up in value?
Yes. Skopio XV-1 launched at $135 and now trades around $480, an increase of 255.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Skopio XV-1?
At its $135 retail price across 849 pieces, Skopio XV-1 works out to about $0.159 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Skopio XV-1 a good investment?
Skopio XV-1 currently trades 255.2% above its $135 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 Skopio XV-1 so expensive?
Skopio XV-1 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.