LEGO Border Ambush (8778-1)
The Border Ambush (8778-1) is a LEGO Castle set that was released in July 2004 and retired in December 2005 with a shelf life of 1 year and 5 months 30 days.
This LEGO set has 177 pieces and had a RRP of $19.99 (£14.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.11c (0.08p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 224.3% and now has a value of $64.83 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22 | $42.02 | 1 |
| Apr 22 | $56.02 | 2 |
| May 22 | $57.78 | 0 |
| Jun 22 | $59.53 | 1 |
| Jul 22 | $68.28 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | $77.03 | 0 |
| Sep 22 | $85.79 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | $92.79 | 1 |
| Nov 22 | $85.79 | 0 |
| Dec 22 | $78.78 | 0 |
| Jan 23 | $70.03 | 2 |
| Feb 23 | $80.53 | 0 |
| Mar 23 | $91.04 | 0 |
| Apr 23 | $101.54 | 0 |
| May 23 | $112.05 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $122.55 | 0 |
| Jul 23 | $134.81 | 1 |
| Aug 23 | $131.31 | 0 |
| Sep 23 | $127.81 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $124.30 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | $120.80 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | $117.30 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | $113.80 | 0 |
| Feb 24 | $110.30 | 0 |
| Mar 24 | $106.80 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $103.29 | 0 |
| May 24 | $99.79 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $96.29 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $92.79 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $89.29 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | $77.03 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | $77.03 | 0 |
| Nov 24 | $77.03 | 0 |
| Dec 24 | $77.03 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | $77.03 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | $77.03 | 0 |
| Mar 25 | $77.03 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | $77.03 | 0 |
| May 25 | $77.03 | 0 |
| Jun 25 | $84.04 | 1 |
| Jul 25 | $99.79 | 0 |
| Aug 25 | $113.80 | 1 |
| Sep 25 | $85.79 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 2 minifigures with a combined value of $17.44. None of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they all appear in other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 12 sales of the Border Ambush set since Mar 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 Border Ambush is $64.83
The 2 minifigures in this set make up 27% of the total set value.
The Knights Kingdom II - Santis minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 14% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Border Ambush
Theme: Castle
Sub Theme: Knights Kingdom II
Set number: 8778-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 20 years, 5 months
Pieces: 177
Minifigures: 2
Jul 1, 2004
Jul 1, 2004
Jul 1, 2004
Dec 31, 2005
Dec 31, 2005
Dec 31, 2005
Shelf life: 1 year, 6 months
$19.99
£14.99
-€
0.113c
0.085p
-
Set value
Confidence: Medium
Current value: $64.83
Increase from RRP: 224.3%
Yearly ROI: 11.0%
Minifigures
Set colors
The Border Ambush has 177 pieces and is ranked 5681 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Light Bluish Gray
The most common part in this set is Brick 1 x 2
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Border Ambush (8778-1) worth?
The LEGO Border Ambush is currently worth $64.83 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $19.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Border Ambush?
The LEGO Border Ambush (8778-1) contains 177 pieces, making it the 5681st biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Border Ambush retired?
Yes, the LEGO Border Ambush has been retired. It was retired in December 2005 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 Border Ambush?
The LEGO Border Ambush contains 2 minifigures. The minifigures include: Knights Kingdom II - Santis, Knights Kingdom II - Shadow Knight, Le Chevalier Des Ombres.
When was the LEGO Border Ambush released?
The LEGO Border Ambush (8778-1) was released in July 2004 as part of the Castle theme.
Is the LEGO Border Ambush a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Border Ambush has increased in value by 224.3% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 11.0%.
Price data last updated: Sep 25
