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LEGO Hoth Echo Base (7879-1)

The Hoth Echo Base (7879-1) is a LEGO Star Wars set that was released in July 2011 and retired in December 2013 with a shelf life of 2 years and 5 months 10 days.

This LEGO set has 773 pieces and had a RRP of $89.99 (£91.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.12c (0.12p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 126.5% and now has a value of $203.82 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Jan 22 $245.05 4
Feb 22 $216.63 1
Mar 22 $186.45 2
Apr 22 $214.86 3
May 22 $259.25 3
Jun 22 $227.29 3
Jul 22 $268.13 2
Aug 22 $253.92 0
Sep 22 $241.49 5
Oct 22 $253.92 3
Nov 22 $287.66 2
Dec 22 $280.56 3
Jan 23 $314.30 12
Feb 23 $351.59 2
Mar 23 $277.01 2
Apr 23 $241.49 3
May 23 $273.46 2
Jun 23 $245.05 2
Jul 23 $287.66 1
Aug 23 $273.46 1
Sep 23 $245.05 3
Oct 23 $291.21 2
Nov 23 $277.01 2
Dec 23 $262.80 3
Jan 24 $280.56 1
Feb 24 $266.35 3
Mar 24 $278.78 1
Apr 24 $307.19 2
May 24 $266.35 2
Jun 24 $261.03 0
Jul 24 $257.47 5
Aug 24 $237.94 2
Sep 24 $191.77 1
Oct 24 $229.06 0
Nov 24 $266.35 6
Dec 24 $277.01 5
Jan 25 $300.09 5
Feb 25 $291.21 0
Mar 25 $282.33 2
Apr 25 $285.89 3
May 25 $221.96 2
Jun 25 $303.64 1
Jul 25 $255.70 3
Aug 25 $280.56 0
Sep 25 $305.42 1
Oct 25 $257.47 3
Nov 25 $285.89 1
Dec 25 $248.60 2
Jan 26 $277.01 7
Feb 26 $277.01 1

Monthly sales

We have recorded 125 sales of the Hoth Echo Base set since Jan 22. 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 Hoth Echo Base is $203.82

The 8 minifigures in this set make up 48% of the total set value.

The 2-1B Medical Droid (Dotted Badge Pattern, Light Bluish Gray Legs) minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 12% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Hoth Echo Base

Theme: Star Wars

Set number: 7879-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 12 years, 4 months

Pieces: 773

Minifigures: 8

Released:
US Flag Jul 21, 2011
UK Flag Aug 1, 2011
CA Flag Jul 21, 2011
Retired:
US Flag Dec 2, 2013
UK Flag Dec 31, 2013
CA Flag Dec 2, 2013

Shelf life: 2 years, 6 months

RRP:
US Flag $89.99
GB Flag £91.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.116c
GB Flag 0.119p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $203.82

Increase from RRP: 126.5%

Yearly ROI: 10.3%

Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
2-1B Medical Droid (Dotted Badge Pattern, Light Bluish Gray Legs)
Least expensive:
Snowtrooper, Light Bluish Gray Hips, White Hands (Hoth Stormtrooper)
% of set value:
48%

Set colors

The Hoth Echo Base has 773 pieces and is ranked 1333 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 Plate, Round 1 x 1

Stats

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1333rd biggest LEGO set ever made
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153rd biggest LEGO Star Wars set
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1694th most valuable LEGO set
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205th most valuable LEGO Star Wars set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Hoth Echo Base (7879-1) worth?

The LEGO Hoth Echo Base is currently worth $203.82 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $89.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Hoth Echo Base?

The LEGO Hoth Echo Base (7879-1) contains 773 pieces, making it the 1333rd biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Hoth Echo Base retired?

Yes, the LEGO Hoth Echo Base has been retired. It was retired in December 2013 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 Hoth Echo Base?

The LEGO Hoth Echo Base contains 8 minifigures, 5 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: 2-1B Medical Droid (Dotted Badge Pattern, Light Bluish Gray Legs), Luke Skywalker (Bacta Tank Outfit), Princess Leia (Hoth Outfit, French Braid Hair), Han Solo, Tan Legs with Holster Pattern, Parka Hood with Tan Fur, R-3PO Protocol Droid.

When was the LEGO Hoth Echo Base released?

The LEGO Hoth Echo Base (7879-1) was released in July 2011 as part of the Star Wars theme.

Is the LEGO Hoth Echo Base a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Hoth Echo Base has increased in value by 126.5% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 10.3%.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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