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LEGO Crystal King (8962-1)

The Crystal King (8962-1) is a LEGO Power Miners set that was released in May 2009 and retired in December 2010 with a shelf life of 1 year and 7 months 1 day.

This LEGO set has 169 pieces and had a RRP of $19.99 (£14.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.12c (0.09p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 544.9% and now has a value of $128.92 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jan 22 $99.79 2
Feb 22 $103.29 2
Mar 22 $61.28 1
Apr 22 $99.79 0
May 22 $138.31 1
Jun 22 $124.30 0
Jul 22 $110.30 0
Aug 22 $96.29 0
Sep 22 $82.29 0
Oct 22 $70.03 1
Nov 22 $82.29 1
Dec 22 $98.04 0
Jan 23 $113.80 0
Feb 23 $129.56 2
Mar 23 $110.30 0
Apr 23 $91.04 1
May 23 $85.79 0
Jun 23 $80.53 0
Jul 23 $75.28 0
Aug 23 $71.78 1
Sep 23 $113.80 1
Oct 23 $91.04 0
Nov 23 $70.03 1
Dec 23 $91.04 0
Jan 24 $112.05 0
Feb 24 $134.81 1
Mar 24 $131.31 1
Apr 24 $129.56 0
May 24 $127.81 0
Jun 24 $126.05 0
Jul 24 $124.30 0
Aug 24 $120.80 1
Sep 24 $166.32 0
Oct 24 $211.84 1
Nov 24 $173.33 0
Dec 24 $134.81 0
Jan 25 $98.04 1
Feb 25 $96.29 1
Mar 25 $113.80 1
Apr 25 $127.81 0
May 25 $140.06 4
Jun 25 $150.57 0
Jul 25 $161.07 0
Aug 25 $171.57 0
Sep 25 $182.08 0
Oct 25 $192.58 2
Nov 25 $232.85 1
Dec 25 $176.83 0
Jan 26 $120.80 1
Feb 26 $141.81 2

Minifigures

This set contains 2 minifigures with a combined value of $6.74. 1 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 31 sales of the Crystal King 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.

Value breakdown

The current value of Crystal King is $128.92

The 2 minifigures in this set make up 5% of the total set value.

The Power Miner - Orange Scar, Hair minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 3% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Crystal King

Theme: Power Miners

Set number: 8962-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 15 years, 5 months

Pieces: 169

Minifigures: 2

Released:
US Flag May 30, 2009
UK Flag Aug 3, 2009
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, 8 months

RRP:
US Flag $19.99
GB Flag £14.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.118c
GB Flag 0.089p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $128.92

Increase from RRP: 544.9%

Yearly ROI: 35.3%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Power Miner - Orange Scar, Hair
Least expensive:
Power Miner - Engineer, Goggles
% of set value:
5%

Set colors

The Crystal King has 169 pieces and is ranked 5844 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Dark Bluish Gray

The most common part in this set is Plate 1 x 2

Stats

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5844th biggest LEGO set ever made
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13th biggest LEGO Power Miners set
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2242nd most valuable LEGO set
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7th most valuable LEGO Power Miners set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Crystal King (8962-1) worth?

The LEGO Crystal King is currently worth $128.92 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 Crystal King?

The LEGO Crystal King (8962-1) contains 169 pieces, making it the 5844th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Crystal King retired?

Yes, the LEGO Crystal King 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 Crystal King?

The LEGO Crystal King contains 2 minifigures, 1 of which is exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Power Miner - Orange Scar, Hair, Power Miner - Engineer, Goggles.

When was the LEGO Crystal King released?

The LEGO Crystal King (8962-1) was released in May 2009 as part of the Power Miners theme.

Is the LEGO Crystal King a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Crystal King has increased in value by 544.9% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 35.3%.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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