Chess (853373-1) is a LEGO Castle set from 2012 that sells for around $241.17 used on BrickLink. It includes 10 minifigures with a combined resale value of $280.67, or 116% of the set's price in figures alone. The most valuable is Kingdoms - Dark Green Wizard, Light Bluish Gray Beard, Cape (Chess King) at $17.65. For sellers buying complete sets to part out, the minifig value here makes this one worth considering.
The minifigures in this set are worth $280.67 individually on BrickLink, 116% of the complete set price ($241.17). The figs carry almost all the value here. If you find this set incomplete or are buying to part out, the minifigures are where the money is.
Chess sells for an average of $241.17 used and $271.38 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness. Missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.
This set includes 10 minifigures: Kingdoms - Dragon Knight Scale Mail with Chains, Helmet Closed, Scowl ($12.55), Kingdoms - Queen with Dark Brown Hair ($9.52), Kingdoms - Dragon Knight Armor with Chain, Helmet with Neck Protector (Chess Bishop) ($16.72), Kingdoms - Dragon Knight Quarters, Helmet with Broad Brim, Missing Tooth (Chess Pawn) ($9.21), plus 6 more. The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $280.67. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
The minifigures alone are worth $280.67 (116% of the $241.17 set price), so parting out the figs individually on BrickLink can be profitable. Start with Kingdoms - Dark Green Wizard, Light Bluish Gray Beard, Cape (Chess King) at $17.65. It's the highest-value figure in the set.
Yes, Chess was released in 2012 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 10 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.
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