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LEGO The Grand Tournament (8779-1)

The Grand Tournament (8779-1) 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 312 pieces and had a RRP of $29.99 (£24.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.10c (0.08p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 150.2% and now has a value of $75.05 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jun 22 $59.53 9
Jul 22 $57.78 0
Aug 22 $56.02 1
Sep 22 $66.53 0
Oct 22 $77.03 0
Nov 22 $87.54 0
Dec 22 $98.04 0
Jan 23 $108.55 0
Feb 23 $119.05 0
Mar 23 $129.56 0
Apr 23 $134.81 1
May 23 $122.55 0
Jun 23 $110.30 0
Jul 23 $98.04 0
Aug 23 $89.29 1
Sep 23 $82.29 0
Oct 23 $75.28 0
Nov 23 $68.28 0
Dec 23 $61.28 0
Jan 24 $54.27 0
Feb 24 $47.27 0
Mar 24 $40.27 0
Apr 24 $33.26 0
May 24 $26.26 0
Jun 24 $19.26 0
Jul 24 $12.26 0
Aug 24 $1.75 1
Sep 24 $19.26 0
Oct 24 $36.77 0
Nov 24 $54.27 1
Dec 24 $75.28 0
Jan 25 $96.29 0
Feb 25 $115.55 1
Mar 25 $110.30 0
Apr 25 $105.05 1
May 25 $89.29 0
Jun 25 $75.28 1
Jul 25 $78.78 0
Aug 25 $82.29 4
Sep 25 $85.79 1
Oct 25 $99.79 1

Minifigures

This set contains 3 minifigures with a combined value of $34.88. 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 23 sales of the The Grand Tournament set since Jun 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 The Grand Tournament is $75.05

The 3 minifigures in this set make up 46% of the total set value.

The Knights Kingdom II - King Mathias minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 19% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: The Grand Tournament

Theme: Castle

Sub Theme: Knights Kingdom II

Set number: 8779-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 20 years, 5 months

Pieces: 312

Minifigures: 3

Released:
US Flag Jul 1, 2004
UK Flag Jul 1, 2004
EU Flag Jul 1, 2004
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2005
UK Flag Dec 31, 2005
EU Flag Dec 31, 2005

Shelf life: 1 year, 6 months

RRP:
US Flag $29.99
GB Flag £24.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.096c
GB Flag 0.080p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Medium

Current value: $75.05

Increase from RRP: 150.2%

Yearly ROI: 7.4%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Knights Kingdom II - King Mathias
Least expensive:
Knights Kingdom II - Shadow Knight Vladek
% of set value:
46%

Set colors

The The Grand Tournament has 312 pieces and is ranked 3742 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 Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud

Stats

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3742nd biggest LEGO set ever made
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11th biggest LEGO Castle set
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4321st most valuable LEGO set
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33rd most valuable LEGO Castle set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO The Grand Tournament (8779-1) worth?

The LEGO The Grand Tournament is currently worth $75.05 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 The Grand Tournament?

The LEGO The Grand Tournament (8779-1) contains 312 pieces, making it the 3742nd biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO The Grand Tournament retired?

Yes, the LEGO The Grand Tournament 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 The Grand Tournament?

The LEGO The Grand Tournament contains 3 minifigures. The minifigures include: Knights Kingdom II - King Mathias, Knights Kingdom II - Jayko Plain Torso, Armor, Knights Kingdom II - Shadow Knight Vladek.

When was the LEGO The Grand Tournament released?

The LEGO The Grand Tournament (8779-1) was released in July 2004 as part of the Castle theme.

Is the LEGO The Grand Tournament a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO The Grand Tournament has increased in value by 150.2% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 7.4%.

Price data last updated: Oct 25

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