LEGO The Boss 8516-1
LEGO The Boss (8516-1) is estimated at about $86 sealed as of Sep 2026. Retired 2001 · 125 pieces · 2000 Technic. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 8516-1
- Theme
- Technic
- Subtheme
- Robo Riders
- Year
- 2000
- Pieces
- 125
- Minifigures
- 0
- Market value
- $86 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Released
- 2000
- Retirement
- Retired in 2001
The Boss value by year
From $46 in 2016 to $86 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +88%. Its highest year was 2025, at $95.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $86 | −9.4% |
| 2026 (so far) | $93 | −1.5% |
| 2025 | $95 | +38.7% |
| 2024 | $68 | +7.7% |
| 2023 | $63 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $61 | +12.4% |
| 2021 | $54 | +9.8% |
| 2020 | $49 | −10.0% |
| 2019 | $55 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | $53 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | $51 | +11.3% |
| 2016 | $46 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO The Boss (8516-1) worth?
LEGO The Boss is worth approximately $86 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO The Boss retired?
Yes — The Boss (8516-1) 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.
Why is LEGO The Boss so expensive?
The Boss was released in 2000 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.