LEGO Tarix 8981-1
LEGO Tarix (8981-1) is worth about $112 on the secondary market today, against a $20 retail price. It has 57 pieces, belongs to the Bionicle 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 market. It curr
- Set number
- 8981-1
- Theme
- Bionicle
- Subtheme
- Glatorian
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 57
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $20
- Market value
- $113
- Used value
- $20
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Tarix (8981-1) worth?
LEGO Tarix is worth approximately $112 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Tarix retired?
Yes — Tarix (8981-1) 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 Tarix gone up in value?
Yes. Tarix launched at $20 and now trades around $112, an increase of 462.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Tarix?
At its $20 retail price across 57 pieces, Tarix works out to about $0.351 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Tarix a good investment?
Tarix currently trades 462.5% above its $20 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 Tarix so expensive?
Tarix 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.