LEGO Spider Slayer 3038-1
LEGO Spider Slayer (3038-1) is worth about $87 on the secondary market today, against a $141 retail price. It has 366 pieces, belongs to the Technic 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
- 3038-1
- Theme
- Technic
- Subtheme
- Competition
- Year
- 1998
- Pieces
- 366
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $141
- Market value
- $87
- Used value
- $51
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Spider Slayer
Spider Slayer value by year
From $75 in 2016 to $88 in 2026 so far: +17%. Its highest year was 2022, at $93.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $88 | +4.7% |
| 2025 | $84 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | $84 | −6.2% |
| 2023 | $89 | −4.3% |
| 2022 | $93 | +14.9% |
| 2021 | $81 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | $79 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | $78 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | $78 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | $76 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | $75 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $24 together, roughly 27% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Spider Slayer (3038-1) worth?
LEGO Spider Slayer is worth approximately $87 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Spider Slayer retired?
Yes — Spider Slayer (3038-1) 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 Spider Slayer gone up in value?
Not currently. Spider Slayer launched at $141 and trades around $87 today, 38.3% below its retail price. The price history chart shows the full trend.
What is the price per piece for Spider Slayer?
At its $141 retail price across 366 pieces, Spider Slayer works out to about $0.385 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Spider Slayer a good investment?
Spider Slayer currently trades 38.3% below its $141 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 Spider Slayer so expensive?
Spider Slayer 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.