LEGO Stone Chopper 8956-1
LEGO Stone Chopper (8956-1) is worth about $115 on the secondary market today, against a $9 retail price. It has 31 pieces, belongs to the Power Miners theme and was released in 2008. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale mark
- Set number
- 8956-1
- Theme
- Power Miners
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 31
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $9
- Market value
- $115
- Used value
- $8
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Minifigures in LEGO Stone Chopper
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $15 together, roughly 13% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Stone Chopper (8956-1) worth?
LEGO Stone Chopper is worth approximately $115 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Stone Chopper retired?
Yes — Stone Chopper (8956-1) 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 Stone Chopper gone up in value?
Yes. Stone Chopper launched at $9 and now trades around $115, an increase of 1177.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Stone Chopper?
At its $9 retail price across 31 pieces, Stone Chopper works out to about $0.290 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Stone Chopper a good investment?
Stone Chopper currently trades 1177.8% above its $9 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 Stone Chopper so expensive?
Stone Chopper was released in 2008 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.