7979-2·City·2008·1 minifig·1 parts
Advent Calendar 2008, Castle (Day 1) - Soldier with Spear (7979-2) is a LEGO City set from 2008 that sells for around $6.31 used on BrickLink. It includes 1 minifigure with a combined resale value of $5.77, or 91% of the set's price in figures alone. The most valuable is Fantasy Era - Crown Knight Scale Mail with Crown, Helmet with Neck Protector, Vertical Cheek Lines at $5.77. For sellers buying complete sets to part out, the minifig value here makes this one worth considering.
The minifigures in this set are worth $5.77 individually on BrickLink, 91% of the complete set price ($6.31). 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.
Advent Calendar 2008, Castle (Day 1) - Soldier with Spear sells for an average of $6.31 used and $5.97 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 1 minifigure: Fantasy Era - Crown Knight Scale Mail with Crown, Helmet with Neck Protector, Vertical Cheek Lines ($5.77). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $5.77. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
The minifigures alone are worth $5.77 (91% of the $6.31 set price), so parting out the figs individually on BrickLink can be profitable. Start with Fantasy Era - Crown Knight Scale Mail with Crown, Helmet with Neck Protector, Vertical Cheek Lines at $5.77. It's the highest-value figure in the set.
Yes, Advent Calendar 2008, Castle (Day 1) - Soldier with Spear was released in 2008 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.
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 1 minifigure. 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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