LEGO Underground Mining Station 8709-1
LEGO Underground Mining Station (8709-1) is worth about $440 on the secondary market today, against a $122 retail price. It has 637 pieces, belongs to the Power Miners theme and was released in 2009. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by
- Set number
- 8709-1
- Theme
- Power Miners
- Year
- 2009
- Pieces
- 637
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $122
- Market value
- $440
- Used value
- $353
- Released
- 2009
- Retirement
- Retired in 2009
Minifigures in LEGO Underground Mining Station
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $50 together, roughly 11% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Underground Mining Station (8709-1) worth?
LEGO Underground Mining Station is worth approximately $440 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Underground Mining Station retired?
Yes — Underground Mining Station (8709-1) 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 Underground Mining Station gone up in value?
Yes. Underground Mining Station launched at $122 and now trades around $440, an increase of 261.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Underground Mining Station?
At its $122 retail price across 637 pieces, Underground Mining Station works out to about $0.192 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Underground Mining Station a good investment?
Underground Mining Station currently trades 261.0% above its $122 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 Underground Mining Station so expensive?
Underground Mining Station was released in 2009 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.