LEGO Vakama 8540-1
LEGO Vakama (8540-1) is estimated at about $46 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $3). Retired 2001 · 28 pieces · 2001 Bionicle. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 8540-1
- Theme
- Bionicle
- Subtheme
- Turaga
- Year
- 2001
- Pieces
- 28
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $3
- Market value
- $46 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $11
- Released
- 2001
- Retirement
- Retired in 2001
Vakama value by year
From $17 in 2016 to $46 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +171%. Its highest year was 2026, at $45.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $46 | +13.4% |
| 2026 (so far) | $45 | +12.6% |
| 2025 | $40 | −3.4% |
| 2024 | $42 | +13.8% |
| 2023 | $37 | +35.7% |
| 2022 | $27 | −26.5% |
| 2021 | $37 | +20.3% |
| 2020 | $30 | −10.2% |
| 2019 | $34 | +34.4% |
| 2018 | $25 | +33.7% |
| 2017 | $19 | +12.5% |
| 2016 | $17 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Vakama (8540-1) worth?
LEGO Vakama is worth approximately $46 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Vakama retired?
Yes — Vakama (8540-1) 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 Vakama gone up in value?
Yes. Vakama launched at $3 and now trades around $46, an increase of 1417.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Vakama?
At its $3 retail price across 28 pieces, Vakama works out to about $0.107 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Vakama a good investment?
Vakama currently trades 1417.3% above its $3 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 Vakama so expensive?
Vakama was released in 2001 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.