LEGO Death Star (10188-1)
The Death Star (10188-1) is a LEGO Star Wars set that was released in June 2008 and retired in December 2015 with a shelf life of 7 years and 6 months 10 days.
This LEGO set has 3,809 pieces and had a RRP of $399.99 (£274.99 / 419.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.11c (0.07p / 0.11€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 122.5% and now has a value of $889.99 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21 | $786.73 | 4 |
| Jan 22 | $793.74 | 8 |
| Feb 22 | $853.31 | 13 |
| Mar 22 | $769.21 | 10 |
| Apr 22 | $874.34 | 4 |
| May 22 | $914.64 | 9 |
| Jun 22 | $867.33 | 6 |
| Jul 22 | $893.61 | 11 |
| Aug 22 | $846.30 | 3 |
| Sep 22 | $947.93 | 8 |
| Oct 22 | $925.15 | 6 |
| Nov 22 | $972.46 | 6 |
| Dec 22 | $977.72 | 4 |
| Jan 23 | $1,002.25 | 11 |
| Feb 23 | $996.99 | 6 |
| Mar 23 | $1,121.40 | 5 |
| Apr 23 | $1,004.00 | 8 |
| May 23 | $1,074.09 | 11 |
| Jun 23 | $839.30 | 2 |
| Jul 23 | $940.92 | 7 |
| Aug 23 | $970.71 | 7 |
| Sep 23 | $998.74 | 10 |
| Oct 23 | $984.73 | 12 |
| Nov 23 | $930.41 | 10 |
| Dec 23 | $960.20 | 10 |
| Jan 24 | $1,019.77 | 6 |
| Feb 24 | $1,005.75 | 4 |
| Mar 24 | $1,105.63 | 5 |
| Apr 24 | $883.10 | 3 |
| May 24 | $1,025.03 | 7 |
| Jun 24 | $981.22 | 4 |
| Jul 24 | $923.40 | 3 |
| Aug 24 | $1,058.32 | 3 |
| Sep 24 | $1,012.76 | 3 |
| Oct 24 | $1,037.29 | 7 |
| Nov 24 | $981.22 | 5 |
| Dec 24 | $1,096.87 | 5 |
| Jan 25 | $1,119.64 | 5 |
| Feb 25 | $1,075.84 | 4 |
| Mar 25 | $898.87 | 2 |
| Apr 25 | $876.09 | 3 |
| May 25 | $1,054.81 | 5 |
| Jun 25 | $909.38 | 6 |
| Jul 25 | $1,084.60 | 7 |
| Aug 25 | $1,142.42 | 7 |
| Sep 25 | $1,214.26 | 6 |
| Oct 25 | $1,112.64 | 4 |
| Nov 25 | $1,210.76 | 3 |
| Dec 25 | $1,202.00 | 8 |
| Jan 26 | $1,023.27 | 2 |
| Feb 26 | $1,202.00 | 4 |
Minifigures
This set contains 22 minifigures with a combined value of $271.25. 4 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 312 sales of the Death Star set since Dec 21. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.
Value breakdown
The current value of Death Star is $889.99
The 22 minifigures in this set make up 30% of the total set value.
The Obi-Wan Kenobi - Old, Light Nougat, Reddish Brown Hood and Cape minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 4% of the set value .
My collection
Set details
Name: Death Star
Theme: Star Wars
Sub Theme: Ultimate Collector Series
Set number: 10188-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 10 years, 4 months
Pieces: 3,809
Minifigures: 22
Jun 21, 2008
Jun 29, 2008
Sep 24, 2010
Jan 14, 2015
Dec 31, 2015
Dec 31, 2015
Dec 31, 2015
Dec 31, 2015
Shelf life: 7 years, 7 months
$399.99
£274.99
419.99€
0.105c
0.072p
0.110€
Set value
Confidence: High
Current value: $889.99
Increase from RRP: 122.5%
Yearly ROI: 11.9%
Set rating
This set has been given an average rating of 7.9 / 10 based on 9 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.
Minifigures
Set colors
The Death Star has 3809 pieces and is ranked 65 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is Light Bluish Gray
The most common part in this set is Brick 1 x 2
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Death Star (10188-1) worth?
The LEGO Death Star is currently worth $889.99 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $399.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Death Star?
The LEGO Death Star (10188-1) contains 3,809 pieces, making it the 65th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Death Star retired?
Yes, the LEGO Death Star has been retired. It was retired in December 2015 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.
How many minifigures are in the LEGO Death Star?
The LEGO Death Star contains 22 minifigures, 4 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Obi-Wan Kenobi - Old, Light Nougat, Reddish Brown Hood and Cape, Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin - Smooth Hair, Protocol Droid, Darth Vader (Death Star torso), Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands.
When was the LEGO Death Star released?
The LEGO Death Star (10188-1) was released in June 2008 as part of the Star Wars theme.
Is the LEGO Death Star a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Death Star has increased in value by 122.5% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 11.9%.
Price data last updated: Feb 26
