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LEGO Citadel of Orlan (8780-1)

The Citadel of Orlan (8780-1) 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 442 pieces and had a RRP of $49.99 (£39.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.11c (0.09p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 177.2% and now has a value of $138.59 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Mar 22 $252.15 1
Apr 22 $239.72 0
May 22 $227.29 0
Jun 22 $214.86 0
Jul 22 $202.43 0
Aug 22 $190.00 0
Sep 22 $177.57 0
Oct 22 $165.14 0
Nov 22 $152.71 0
Dec 22 $140.28 0
Jan 23 $127.85 0
Feb 23 $108.32 1
Mar 23 $181.12 1
Apr 23 $188.22 0
May 23 $195.33 0
Jun 23 $202.43 0
Jul 23 $209.53 0
Aug 23 $216.63 0
Sep 23 $223.74 0
Oct 23 $230.84 0
Nov 23 $237.94 0
Dec 23 $245.05 0
Jan 24 $252.15 0
Feb 24 $259.25 0
Mar 24 $266.35 0
Apr 24 $273.46 0
May 24 $280.56 0
Jun 24 $284.11 1
Jul 24 $271.68 0
Aug 24 $259.25 0
Sep 24 $246.82 0
Oct 24 $234.39 0
Nov 24 $220.19 1
Dec 24 $216.63 0
Jan 25 $213.08 0
Feb 25 $209.53 0
Mar 25 $205.98 0
Apr 25 $202.43 0
May 25 $198.88 0
Jun 25 $195.33 0
Jul 25 $191.77 0
Aug 25 $184.67 1

Minifigures

This set contains 4 minifigures with a combined value of $49.75. 2 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 6 sales of the Citadel of Orlan 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 Citadel of Orlan is $138.59

The 4 minifigures in this set make up 36% of the total set value.

The Knights Kingdom II - The Guardian minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 12% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Citadel of Orlan

Theme: Castle

Sub Theme: Knights Kingdom II

Set number: 8780-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 20 years, 4 months

Pieces: 442

Minifigures: 4

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 $49.99
GB Flag £39.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.113c
GB Flag 0.090p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Low

Current value: $138.59

Increase from RRP: 177.2%

Yearly ROI: 8.7%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Knights Kingdom II - The Guardian
Least expensive:
Knights Kingdom II - Shadow Knight, Le Chevalier Des Ombres
% of set value:
36%

Set colors

The Citadel of Orlan has 442 pieces and is ranked 2703 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 2 x 2

Stats

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2703rd biggest LEGO set ever made
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6th biggest LEGO Castle set
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2522nd most valuable LEGO set
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19th most valuable LEGO Castle set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Citadel of Orlan (8780-1) worth?

The LEGO Citadel of Orlan is currently worth $138.59 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $49.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Citadel of Orlan?

The LEGO Citadel of Orlan (8780-1) contains 442 pieces, making it the 2703rd biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Citadel of Orlan retired?

Yes, the LEGO Citadel of Orlan 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 Citadel of Orlan?

The LEGO Citadel of Orlan contains 4 minifigures, 2 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Knights Kingdom II - The Guardian, Knights Kingdom II - Rascus without Armor, Printed Torso, Knights Kingdom II - Santis, Knights Kingdom II - Shadow Knight, Le Chevalier Des Ombres.

When was the LEGO Citadel of Orlan released?

The LEGO Citadel of Orlan (8780-1) was released in July 2004 as part of the Castle theme.

Is the LEGO Citadel of Orlan a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Citadel of Orlan has increased in value by 177.2% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 8.7%.

Price data last updated: Aug 25

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