10 Retired Lego Star Wars Sets with Surging Market Values

Lego Star Wars collectors are rallying for the return of 10 retired sets, some now fetching thousands on the secondary market.

Market analysis from Bricklink sales over six months reveals significant price inflation for several iconic sets, with some models increasing in value by over 500% since their original retail price.

Set number 75252 Imperial Star Destroyer, retired in December 2022 after three years on shelves, now commands $989 for new, sealed units. By contrast, set 10143 Death Star II—retired in 2007—has seen its market value rise from an original MSRP of $269.99 to $1,493 for new stock. The 50-inch-long Super Star Destroyer (set 10221) maintains a $1,057 price tag, while the retired BB-8 droid (set 75187) has increased from $99.99 to $178.

Market analysts note that product lifecycle management and limited production runs contribute to these valuation shifts.

The quote describing the "great display piece that, thanks to its impressive height, makes quite a statement" highlights how physical scale and collectibility influence secondary market dynamics.

Institutional statements from Lego indicate 2026 will bring new Star Wars sets, though no details on potential re-releases of retired models have been confirmed.