LEGO Vakama (8540-1)
The Vakama (8540-1) is a LEGO Bionicle set that was released in April 2001 and retired in December 2001 with a shelf life of 8 months 30 days.
This LEGO set has 28 pieces and had a RRP of $2.99 (£1.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.11c (0.07p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 1,365.8% and now has a value of $43.83 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22 | $64.83 | 1 |
| Feb 22 | $52.57 | 0 |
| Mar 22 | $40.30 | 1 |
| Apr 22 | $54.32 | 1 |
| May 22 | $63.08 | 1 |
| Jun 22 | $42.05 | 1 |
| Jul 22 | $36.80 | 2 |
| Aug 22 | $40.30 | 1 |
| Sep 22 | $40.30 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | $40.30 | 0 |
| Nov 22 | $40.30 | 0 |
| Dec 22 | $40.30 | 0 |
| Jan 23 | $40.30 | 0 |
| Feb 23 | $43.80 | 1 |
| Mar 23 | $42.05 | 1 |
| Apr 23 | $38.55 | 0 |
| May 23 | $35.04 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $33.29 | 1 |
| Jul 23 | $35.04 | 0 |
| Aug 23 | $36.80 | 1 |
| Sep 23 | $56.07 | 1 |
| Oct 23 | $47.31 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | $40.30 | 1 |
| Dec 23 | $50.81 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | $59.57 | 1 |
| Feb 24 | $29.79 | 1 |
| Mar 24 | $57.82 | 2 |
| Apr 24 | $47.31 | 1 |
| May 24 | $47.31 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $47.31 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $47.31 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $47.31 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | $45.56 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | $47.31 | 1 |
| Nov 24 | $49.06 | 0 |
| Dec 24 | $50.81 | 1 |
| Jan 25 | $47.31 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | $45.56 | 1 |
| Mar 25 | $49.06 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | $52.57 | 0 |
| May 25 | $57.82 | 2 |
| Jun 25 | $56.07 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | $54.32 | 0 |
| Aug 25 | $52.57 | 1 |
| Sep 25 | $64.83 | 1 |
| Oct 25 | $57.82 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | $50.81 | 0 |
| Dec 25 | $43.80 | 1 |
| Jan 26 | $50.81 | 0 |
| Feb 26 | $57.82 | 0 |
| Mar 26 | $64.83 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 0 minifigures.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 29 sales of the Vakama set since Jan 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.
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Set details
Name: Vakama
Theme: Bionicle
Sub Theme: Turaga
Set number: 8540-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 24 years, 4 months
Pieces: 28
Minifigures: 0
Apr 1, 2001
Apr 1, 2001
Apr 1, 2001
Dec 31, 2001
Dec 31, 2001
Dec 31, 2001
Shelf life: 9 months
$2.99
£1.99
-€
0.107c
0.071p
-
Set value
Confidence: High
Current value: $43.83
Increase from RRP: 1,365.8%
Yearly ROI: 56.1%
Set colors
The Vakama has 28 pieces and is ranked 12701 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 Technic, Axle 3L
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Vakama (8540-1) worth?
The LEGO Vakama is currently worth $43.83 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $2.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Vakama?
The LEGO Vakama (8540-1) contains 28 pieces, making it the 12701st biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Vakama retired?
Yes, the LEGO Vakama has been retired. It was retired in December 2001 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.
When was the LEGO Vakama released?
The LEGO Vakama (8540-1) was released in April 2001 as part of the Bionicle theme.
Is the LEGO Vakama a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Vakama has increased in value by 1,365.8% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 56.1%.
Price data last updated: Mar 26
