LEGO Starter Set 9579-1
LEGO Starter Set (9579-1) is worth about $68 on the secondary market today, against a $28 retail price. It has 62 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. It
- Set number
- 9579-1
- Theme
- Ninjago
- Subtheme
- Spinners
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 62
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $28
- Market value
- $68
- Used value
- $29
- Released
- 2011
- Retirement
- Retired in 2012
Minifigures in LEGO Starter Set
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $13 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 Starter Set (9579-1) worth?
LEGO Starter Set is worth approximately $68 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Starter Set retired?
Yes — Starter Set (9579-1) 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 Starter Set gone up in value?
Yes. Starter Set launched at $28 and now trades around $68, an increase of 141.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Starter Set?
At its $28 retail price across 62 pieces, Starter Set works out to about $0.452 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Starter Set a good investment?
Starter Set currently trades 141.9% above its $28 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 Starter Set so expensive?
Starter Set 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.