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LEGO Dragon Rider (4818-1)

The Dragon Rider (4818-1) is a LEGO Castle set that was released in August 2000 and retired in December 2000 with a shelf life of 4 months 16 days.

This LEGO set has 11 pieces and had a RRP of $4.99 (£3.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.45c (0.36p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 2,541.4% and now has a value of $131.81 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Apr 22 $54.74 1
May 22 $60.04 1
Jun 22 $60.04 1
Jul 22 $60.04 1
Aug 22 $70.63 2
Sep 22 $81.23 4
Oct 22 $79.46 0
Nov 22 $77.70 0
Dec 22 $75.93 0
Jan 23 $75.93 1
Feb 23 $77.70 4
Mar 23 $121.84 2
Apr 23 $116.54 0
May 23 $111.25 0
Jun 23 $105.95 0
Jul 23 $100.65 0
Aug 23 $95.35 0
Sep 23 $93.59 1
Oct 23 $91.82 1
Nov 23 $137.73 0
Dec 23 $183.64 0
Jan 24 $227.79 2
Feb 24 $211.90 0
Mar 24 $196.00 0
Apr 24 $180.11 0
May 24 $164.22 0
Jun 24 $148.33 0
Jul 24 $137.73 1
Aug 24 $188.94 1
Sep 24 $174.81 0
Oct 24 $162.45 1
Nov 24 $174.81 0
Dec 24 $187.17 1
Jan 25 $187.17 0
Feb 25 $187.17 1
Mar 25 $183.64 0
Apr 25 $180.11 0
May 25 $176.58 0
Jun 25 $173.05 0
Jul 25 $169.52 0
Aug 25 $167.75 1
Sep 25 $233.09 1
Oct 25 $194.24 0
Nov 25 $155.39 0
Dec 25 $116.54 1

Minifigures

This set contains 1 minifigures with a combined value of $29.79. All of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 29 sales of the Dragon Rider set since Apr 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 Dragon Rider is $131.81

The 1 minifigures in this set make up 23% of the total set value.

The Knights Kingdom I - Cedric the Bull (Robber Chief), Chrome Silver Dragon Helmet, Horns minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 23% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Dragon Rider

Theme: Castle

Sub Theme: Knights Kingdom I

Set number: 4818-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 25 years, 4 months

Pieces: 11

Minifigures: 1

Released:
US Flag Aug 15, 2000
UK Flag Aug 15, 2000
EU Flag Aug 15, 2000
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2000
UK Flag Dec 31, 2000
EU Flag Dec 31, 2000

Shelf life: 5 months

RRP:
US Flag $4.99
GB Flag £3.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.454c
GB Flag 0.363p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $131.81

Increase from RRP: 2,541.4%

Yearly ROI: 100.3%

Where to buy

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Set colors

The Dragon Rider has 11 pieces and is ranked 15248 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Black

The most common part in this set is Dragon Wing

Stats

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15248th biggest LEGO set ever made
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43rd biggest LEGO Castle set
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2658th most valuable LEGO set
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18th most valuable LEGO Castle set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Dragon Rider (4818-1) worth?

The LEGO Dragon Rider is currently worth $131.81 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $4.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Dragon Rider?

The LEGO Dragon Rider (4818-1) contains 11 pieces, making it the 15248th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Dragon Rider retired?

Yes, the LEGO Dragon Rider has been retired. It was retired in December 2000 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 Dragon Rider?

The LEGO Dragon Rider contains 1 minifigure, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Knights Kingdom I - Cedric the Bull (Robber Chief), Chrome Silver Dragon Helmet, Horns.

When was the LEGO Dragon Rider released?

The LEGO Dragon Rider (4818-1) was released in August 2000 as part of the Castle theme.

Is the LEGO Dragon Rider a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Dragon Rider has increased in value by 2,541.4% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 100.3%.

Price data last updated: Dec 25

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