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LEGO Earth Dragon Defense set 2509-1 box

LEGO Earth Dragon Defense (2509-1)

The Earth Dragon Defense (2509-1) is a LEGO Ninjago set that was released in August 2011 and retired in December 2011 with a shelf life of 4 months 26 days.

This LEGO set has 227 pieces and had a RRP of $34.99 (£30.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.15c (0.14p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 1,046.2% and now has a value of $401.06 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Feb 22 $270.34 1
Mar 22 $344.07 1
Apr 22 $342.31 0
May 22 $340.56 0
Jun 22 $338.80 0
Jul 22 $337.05 0
Aug 22 $335.29 0
Sep 22 $333.54 0
Oct 22 $331.78 0
Nov 22 $330.02 0
Dec 22 $326.51 1
Jan 23 $340.56 0
Feb 23 $354.60 0
Mar 23 $368.64 0
Apr 23 $380.93 1
May 23 $373.91 0
Jun 23 $366.89 0
Jul 23 $358.11 1
Aug 23 $366.89 0
Sep 23 $373.91 1
Oct 23 $377.42 0
Nov 23 $380.93 1
Dec 23 $365.13 0
Jan 24 $349.33 0
Feb 24 $333.54 0
Mar 24 $317.74 0
Apr 24 $301.94 1
May 24 $289.65 0
Jun 24 $277.36 0
Jul 24 $265.07 0
Aug 24 $251.03 1
Sep 24 $291.40 0
Oct 24 $331.78 0
Nov 24 $372.15 0
Dec 24 $414.29 1
Jan 25 $421.31 1
Feb 25 $444.13 0
Mar 25 $465.19 1
Apr 25 $444.13 0
May 25 $423.06 0
Jun 25 $402.00 0
Jul 25 $384.44 2
Aug 25 $451.15 0
Sep 25 $516.10 1
Oct 25 $523.12 0
Nov 25 $530.15 0
Dec 25 $537.17 0
Jan 26 $544.19 0
Feb 26 $547.70 1

Minifigures

This set contains 2 minifigures with a combined value of $32.79. None of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they all appear in other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 16 sales of the Earth Dragon Defense set since Feb 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

Value breakdown

The current value of Earth Dragon Defense is $401.06

The 2 minifigures in this set make up 8% of the total set value.

The Cole DX minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 6% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Earth Dragon Defense

Theme: Ninjago

Set number: 2509-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 14 years, 4 months

Pieces: 227

Minifigures: 2

Released:
US Flag Aug 5, 2011
UK Flag Aug 5, 2011
CA Flag Aug 23, 2011
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2011
UK Flag Dec 31, 2011
CA Flag Dec 31, 2011
EU Flag Dec 31, 2011

Shelf life: 5 months

RRP:
US Flag $34.99
GB Flag £30.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.154c
GB Flag 0.137p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Medium

Current value: $401.06

Increase from RRP: 1,046.2%

Yearly ROI: 73.0%

Set rating

This set has been given an average rating of 7.0 / 10 based on 3 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.

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Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Cole DX
Least expensive:
Wyplash - Armor
% of set value:
8%

Set colors

The Earth Dragon Defense has 227 pieces and is ranked 4816 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Dark Bluish Gray

The most common part in this set is Slope 45 2 x 1

Stats

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4816th biggest LEGO set ever made
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189th biggest LEGO Ninjago set
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709th most valuable LEGO set
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15th most valuable LEGO Ninjago set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Earth Dragon Defense (2509-1) worth?

The LEGO Earth Dragon Defense is currently worth $401.06 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $34.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Earth Dragon Defense?

The LEGO Earth Dragon Defense (2509-1) contains 227 pieces, making it the 4816th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Earth Dragon Defense retired?

Yes, the LEGO Earth Dragon Defense has been retired. It was retired in December 2011 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

How many minifigures are in the LEGO Earth Dragon Defense?

The LEGO Earth Dragon Defense contains 2 minifigures. The minifigures include: Cole DX, Wyplash - Armor.

When was the LEGO Earth Dragon Defense released?

The LEGO Earth Dragon Defense (2509-1) was released in August 2011 as part of the Ninjago theme.

Is the LEGO Earth Dragon Defense a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Earth Dragon Defense has increased in value by 1,046.2% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 73.0%.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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