About Excavator
Excavator (8851-1) is a LEGO LEGO set from 1984 valued at $59.08 on BrickLink. It contains 63 cataloged parts. This set has been retired and is only available on the secondary market.
Seller notes
- Sealed copies sell for $495.00 vs $59.08 used — a 738% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
- This is a vintage set (1984). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.
Parts (63)
Common questions about Excavator
How much is LEGO Excavator (8851-1) worth?
Excavator sells for an average of $59.08 used and $495.00 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.
Is LEGO Excavator (8851-1) retired?
Yes, Excavator was released in 1984 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.
How do I check if my Excavator set is complete?
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece. 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.