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LEGO Shadow Snapper (8079-1)

The Shadow Snapper (8079-1) is a LEGO Atlantis set that was released in January 2010 and retired in December 2010 with a shelf life of 11 months 27 days.

This LEGO set has 245 pieces and had a RRP of $29.99 (£24.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.12c (0.10p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 112.1% and now has a value of $63.62 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Apr 22 $61.98 1
May 22 $65.52 1
Jun 22 $67.30 1
Jul 22 $85.00 2
Aug 22 $81.46 0
Sep 22 $77.92 0
Oct 22 $74.38 0
Nov 22 $69.07 1
Dec 22 $67.30 2
Jan 23 $70.84 2
Feb 23 $70.84 0
Mar 23 $70.84 0
Apr 23 $70.84 1
May 23 $70.84 0
Jun 23 $70.84 0
Jul 23 $70.84 0
Aug 23 $70.84 0
Sep 23 $70.84 0
Oct 23 $69.07 1
Nov 23 $74.38 0
Dec 23 $79.69 0
Jan 24 $83.23 2
Feb 24 $83.23 1
Mar 24 $79.69 0
Apr 24 $76.15 0
May 24 $70.84 2
Jun 24 $72.61 2
Jul 24 $69.07 2
Aug 24 $69.07 0
Sep 24 $69.07 0
Oct 24 $69.07 0
Nov 24 $69.07 0
Dec 24 $69.07 0
Jan 25 $70.84 2
Feb 25 $69.07 0
Mar 25 $67.30 0
Apr 25 $65.52 0
May 25 $65.52 1
Jun 25 $65.52 1
Jul 25 $65.52 2
Aug 25 $70.84 0
Sep 25 $76.15 0
Oct 25 $81.46 0
Nov 25 $86.78 0
Dec 25 $93.86 1
Jan 26 $76.15 1

Minifigures

This set contains 1 minifigures with a combined value of $2.55. 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 Shadow Snapper 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 Shadow Snapper is $63.62

The 1 minifigures in this set make up 4% of the total set value.

The Atlantis Diver 4 - Lance Spears minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 4% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Shadow Snapper

Theme: Atlantis

Set number: 8079-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 15 years, 4 months

Pieces: 245

Minifigures: 1

Released:
US Flag Jan 4, 2010
UK Flag Jan 4, 2010
CA Flag Sep 24, 2010
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2010
UK Flag Dec 31, 2010
CA Flag Dec 31, 2010
EU Flag Dec 31, 2010

Shelf life: 1 year,

RRP:
US Flag $29.99
GB Flag £24.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.122c
GB Flag 0.102p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $63.62

Increase from RRP: 112.1%

Yearly ROI: 7.3%

Where to buy

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Set colors

The Shadow Snapper has 245 pieces and is ranked 4541 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 Plate 1 x 2

Stats

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4541st biggest LEGO set ever made
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10th biggest LEGO Atlantis set
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5227th most valuable LEGO set
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10th most valuable LEGO Atlantis set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Shadow Snapper (8079-1) worth?

The LEGO Shadow Snapper is currently worth $63.62 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $29.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Shadow Snapper?

The LEGO Shadow Snapper (8079-1) contains 245 pieces, making it the 4541st biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Shadow Snapper retired?

Yes, the LEGO Shadow Snapper has been retired. It was retired in December 2010 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 Shadow Snapper?

The LEGO Shadow Snapper contains 1 minifigure, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Atlantis Diver 4 - Lance Spears.

When was the LEGO Shadow Snapper released?

The LEGO Shadow Snapper (8079-1) was released in January 2010 as part of the Atlantis theme.

Is the LEGO Shadow Snapper a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Shadow Snapper has increased in value by 112.1% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 7.3%.

Price data last updated: Jan 26

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