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LEGO 2008 / Castle Sets

In 2008, LEGO released 12 Castle sets across 3 subthemes, all of these sets have been retired. Subthemes for that year included Battle Pack, Fantasy Era, and Seasonal. For that year, the total price of all retail sets cost $265, today those sets are valued around $1,969, a growth of 642%.
Most valuable 2008 LEGO Castle set
7048 Troll Warship $588.68
Highest growth 2008 Castle set
7040 Dwarves' Mine Defender +901.00%
Largest 2008 LEGO Castle set
7041 Troll Battle Wheel 508 pieces
12 sets

5614 The Good Wizard

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Fantasy Era
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 16 / 1
Availability Retired
5614 LEGO Castle The Good Wizard
Retail $3.49
Value $26.12
Growth  +648.4%
Annual growth 7.4%

5615 The Knight

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Fantasy Era
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
5615 LEGO Castle The Knight
Retail $3.49
Value $26.28
Growth  +653.0%
Annual growth 12.2%

5618 Troll Warrior

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Fantasy Era
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 19 / 1
Availability Retired
5618 LEGO Castle Troll Warrior
Retail $3.49
Value $30.89
Growth  +785.1%
Annual growth 8.5%

7037 Tower Raid

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Fantasy Era
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 364 / 5
Availability Retired
7037 LEGO Castle Tower Raid
Retail $29.99
Value $203.47
Growth  +578.5%
Annual growth 8.7%

7038 Troll Assault Wagon

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Fantasy Era
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 161 / 4
Availability Retired
7038 LEGO Castle Troll Assault Wagon
Retail $19.99
Value $169.89
Growth  +749.9%
Annual growth 9.2%

7040 Dwarves' Mine Defender

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Fantasy Era
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 86 / 3
Availability Retired
7040 LEGO Castle Dwarves' Mine Defender
Retail $9.99
Value $100.00
Growth  +901.0%
Annual growth 9.7%

7041 Troll Battle Wheel

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Fantasy Era
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 508 / 6
Availability Retired
7041 LEGO Castle Troll Battle Wheel
Retail $39.99
Value $249.15
Growth  +523.0%
Annual growth 7.9%

7048 Troll Warship

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Fantasy Era
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 493 / 9
Availability Retired
7048 LEGO Castle Troll Warship
Retail $79.99
Value $588.68
Growth  +635.9%
Annual growth 9.1%

7979 Castle Advent Calendar

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Seasonal
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 176 / 9
Availability Retired
7979 LEGO Castle Advent Calendar
Retail $29.99
Value $172.79
Growth  +476.2%
Annual growth 8.1%

852271 Knights Battle Pack

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Battle Pack
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 35 / 5
Availability Retired
852271 LEGO Castle Knights Battle Pack
Retail $14.99
Value $127.15
Growth  +748.2%
Annual growth 8.6%

852272 Skeletons Battle Pack

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Battle Pack
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 43 / 5
Availability Retired
852272 LEGO Castle Skeletons Battle Pack
Retail $14.99
Value $124.41
Growth  +730.0%
Annual growth 7.2%

4559922 Troll Warriors Battle Pack

Theme / Subtheme Castle / Battle Pack
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 32 / 5
Availability Retired
4559922 LEGO Castle Troll Warriors Battle Pack
Retail $14.99
Value $149.99
Growth  +900.6%
Annual growth 9.8%

Year Pricing

Retail
$265.38   (for all 12 sets)
New/Sealed
Value
$1,968.82
Growth
+641.89%
Annual growth
+8.35%
Used
Value
$902.81

Subtheme Pricing

2008 / Castle
Annual growth
Fantasy Era
+8.54%
Seasonal
+8.12%
Battle Pack
+7.91%

Subthemes

2008 / Castle
Sets
Battle Pack
3
Fantasy Era
8
Seasonal
1

2008 Set Lifespans

The average lifespan of a 2008 Castle set is 13 months where 7037 Tower Raid had the longest lifespan of 19 months.
Castle Advent Calendar
Dwarves' Mine Defender
Knights Battle Pack
Skeletons Battle Pack
The Good Wizard
The Knight
Tower Raid
Troll Assault Wagon
Troll Battle Wheel
Troll Warrior
Troll Warship
Average (13 months)
Lifespan in months
0
9
19

Community Stats

The following are the top 10 most owned 2008 Castle sets by LEGO collectors.
#1Dwarves' Mine Defender
#2Troll Assault Wagon
#3Tower Raid
#4The Knight
#5Troll Warship
#6The Good Wizard
#7Troll Warrior
#8Troll Battle Wheel
#9Castle Advent Calendar
#10Skeletons Battle Pack

About LEGO Castle

The Castle theme is one of LEGO’s primary themes first introduced in 1978 and based around medieval life with castles and knights. It is currently the third longest-lived theme in LEGO history. Over the years it saw numerous changes thus introducing various fantasy elements.
2008 LEGO Sets
2008 celebrated two milestones: the 50th anniversary of the LEGO brick and the 30th anniversary of the minifigure. LEGO Cuusoo (later LEGO Ideas) launched in Japan, paving the way for fan-designed sets. Indiana Jones joined Star Wars as LEGO’s second Lucasfilm theme, and Speed Racer appeared briefly alongside it. In-house lines included Agents and the debut of LEGO Architecture, aimed at adult collectors. The Green Grocer (10185) further elevated the Modular Buildings line, confirming its status among LEGO’s most prestigious collections.