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LEGO Atakus (8972-1)

The Atakus (8972-1) is a LEGO Bionicle set that was released in January 2009 and retired in December 2009 with a shelf life of 11 months 30 days.

This LEGO set has 15 pieces and had a RRP of $6.99 (£4.89 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.47c (0.33p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 741.7% and now has a value of $58.84 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jun 22 $51.45 2
Jul 22 $55.00 1
Aug 22 $55.00 0
Sep 22 $55.00 0
Oct 22 $55.00 0
Nov 22 $55.00 0
Dec 22 $55.00 0
Jan 23 $55.00 0
Feb 23 $55.00 1
Mar 23 $56.78 0
Apr 23 $58.55 0
May 23 $60.33 0
Jun 23 $62.10 0
Jul 23 $62.10 1
Aug 23 $62.10 0
Sep 23 $62.10 0
Oct 23 $62.10 0
Nov 23 $62.10 0
Dec 23 $62.10 0
Jan 24 $62.10 0
Feb 24 $62.10 0
Mar 24 $58.55 1
Apr 24 $58.55 1
May 24 $55.00 0
Jun 24 $51.45 0
Jul 24 $47.91 0
Aug 24 $47.91 1
Sep 24 $51.45 0
Oct 24 $55.00 0
Nov 24 $58.55 0
Dec 24 $58.55 1
Jan 25 $56.78 0
Feb 25 $55.00 0
Mar 25 $51.45 1
Apr 25 $60.33 0
May 25 $69.20 0
Jun 25 $78.07 0
Jul 25 $86.94 0
Aug 25 $95.81 0
Sep 25 $104.68 0
Oct 25 $113.56 0
Nov 25 $124.20 1
Dec 25 $51.45 1
Jan 26 $58.55 1

Minifigures

This set contains 0 minifigures.

Monthly sales

We have recorded 13 sales of the Atakus 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.

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Set details

Name: Atakus

Theme: Bionicle

Sub Theme: Agori

Set number: 8972-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 16 years, 4 months

Pieces: 15

Minifigures: 0

Released:
US Flag Jan 1, 2009
UK Flag Jan 1, 2009
EU Flag Jan 1, 2009
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2009
UK Flag Dec 31, 2009
EU Flag Dec 31, 2009

Shelf life: 1 year,

RRP:
US Flag $6.99
GB Flag £4.89
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.466c
GB Flag 0.326p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Medium

Current value: $58.84

Increase from RRP: 741.7%

Yearly ROI: 45.4%

Where to buy

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Set colors

The Atakus has 15 pieces and is ranked 14692 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 Bionicle Arm Av-Matoran with Ball Joint and Ball Socket

Stats

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14692nd biggest LEGO set ever made
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76th biggest LEGO Bionicle set
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6338th most valuable LEGO set
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39th most valuable LEGO Bionicle set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Atakus (8972-1) worth?

The LEGO Atakus is currently worth $58.84 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $6.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Atakus?

The LEGO Atakus (8972-1) contains 15 pieces, making it the 14692nd biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Atakus retired?

Yes, the LEGO Atakus has been retired. It was retired in December 2009 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 Atakus released?

The LEGO Atakus (8972-1) was released in January 2009 as part of the Bionicle theme.

Is the LEGO Atakus a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Atakus has increased in value by 741.7% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 45.4%.

Price data last updated: Jan 26

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