LEGO Vladek's Dark Fortress 8877-1
LEGO Vladek's Dark Fortress (8877-1) is worth about $336 on the secondary market today, against a $162 retail price. It has 967 pieces, belongs to the Castle theme and was released in 2005. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 8877-1
- Theme
- Castle
- Subtheme
- Knights' Kingdom II
- Year
- 2005
- Pieces
- 967
- Minifigures
- 9
- RRP
- $162
- Market value
- $336
- Used value
- $150
- Released
- 2005
- Retirement
- Retired in 2006
Minifigures in LEGO Vladek's Dark Fortress
- LEGO Knights Kingdom II - Danju with Gold Pattern Armor, Dark Bluish Gray Hips and Helmet
- LEGO Knights Kingdom II - Jayko Plain Torso, Gold Pattern Armor, Dark Blue Hips
- LEGO Knights Kingdom II - Rascus with Gold Pattern Armor, Plain Torso, Dark Green Hips and Helmet
- LEGO Knights Kingdom II - Santis with Gold Pattern Armor, Dark Tan Hands
- LEGO Knights Kingdom II - Shadow Knight Vladek, Dark Red Armor
- LEGO Knights Kingdom II - Shadow Knight, Speckle Black-Silver Armor and Helmet
- LEGO Skeleton - Evil Skull, Floppy Arms
Vladek's Dark Fortress value by year
From $197 in 2016 to $336 in 2026 so far: +71%. Its highest year was 2024, at $390.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $336 | −12.8% |
| 2025 | $386 | −1.0% |
| 2024 | $390 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $380 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $370 | +22.9% |
| 2021 | $301 | +10.6% |
| 2020 | $272 | +11.4% |
| 2019 | $244 | +13.4% |
| 2018 | $215 | +12.2% |
| 2017 | $192 | −2.5% |
| 2016 | $197 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 7 priced minifigures are worth about $94 together, roughly 28% of the set's value — about typical for Castle sets (typically 23%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Vladek's Dark Fortress (8877-1) worth?
LEGO Vladek's Dark Fortress is worth approximately $336 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Vladek's Dark Fortress retired?
Yes — Vladek's Dark Fortress (8877-1) 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 Vladek's Dark Fortress gone up in value?
Yes. Vladek's Dark Fortress launched at $162 and now trades around $336, an increase of 107.7%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Vladek's Dark Fortress?
At its $162 retail price across 967 pieces, Vladek's Dark Fortress works out to about $0.168 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Vladek's Dark Fortress a good investment?
Vladek's Dark Fortress currently trades 107.7% above its $162 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 Vladek's Dark Fortress so expensive?
Vladek's Dark Fortress was released in 2005 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.