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LEGO Darth Vader (8010-1)

The Darth Vader (8010-1) is a LEGO Technic set that was released in January 2002 and retired in December 2003 with a shelf life of 1 year and 11 months 30 days.

This LEGO set has 388 pieces and had a RRP of $39.99 (£34.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.10c (0.09p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 197.7% and now has a value of $119.06 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Mar 22 $122.88 1
Apr 22 $112.35 0
May 22 $101.82 0
Jun 22 $91.28 0
Jul 22 $80.75 0
Aug 22 $73.73 2
Sep 22 $101.82 1
Oct 22 $96.55 0
Nov 22 $91.28 3
Dec 22 $94.79 0
Jan 23 $98.31 0
Feb 23 $101.82 0
Mar 23 $105.33 0
Apr 23 $105.33 1
May 23 $100.06 0
Jun 23 $94.79 1
Jul 23 $117.61 0
Aug 23 $138.68 1
Sep 23 $126.39 0
Oct 23 $114.10 0
Nov 23 $101.82 0
Dec 23 $89.53 1
Jan 24 $105.33 0
Feb 24 $121.13 0
Mar 24 $136.92 0
Apr 24 $152.72 0
May 24 $170.28 1
Jun 24 $126.39 1
Jul 24 $124.64 0
Aug 24 $122.88 0
Sep 24 $121.13 0
Oct 24 $119.37 0
Nov 24 $119.37 1
Dec 24 $121.13 0
Jan 25 $122.88 0
Feb 25 $124.64 0
Mar 25 $126.39 0
Apr 25 $128.15 0
May 25 $131.66 1
Jun 25 $138.68 0
Jul 25 $145.70 0
Aug 25 $152.72 0
Sep 25 $157.99 1

Minifigures

This set contains 0 minifigures.

Monthly sales

We have recorded 16 sales of the Darth Vader set since Mar 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.

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Set details

Name: Darth Vader

Theme: Technic

Sub Theme: Star Wars

Set number: 8010-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 22 years, 4 months

Pieces: 388

Minifigures: 0

Released:
US Flag Jan 1, 2002
UK Flag Jan 1, 2002
EU Flag Jan 1, 2002
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2003
UK Flag Dec 31, 2003
EU Flag Dec 31, 2003

Shelf life: 2 years,

RRP:
US Flag $39.99
GB Flag £34.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.103c
GB Flag 0.090p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: Medium

Current value: $119.06

Increase from RRP: 197.7%

Yearly ROI: 8.9%

Set rating

This set has been given an average rating of 6.3 / 10 based on 3 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.

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Where to buy

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Set colors

The Darth Vader has 388 pieces and is ranked 3067 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Black

The most common part in this set is Technic, Axle 2L Notched

Stats

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3067th biggest LEGO set ever made
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114th biggest LEGO Technic set
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2918th most valuable LEGO set
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63rd most valuable LEGO Technic set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Darth Vader (8010-1) worth?

The LEGO Darth Vader is currently worth $119.06 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $39.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Darth Vader?

The LEGO Darth Vader (8010-1) contains 388 pieces, making it the 3067th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Darth Vader retired?

Yes, the LEGO Darth Vader has been retired. It was retired in December 2003 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.

When was the LEGO Darth Vader released?

The LEGO Darth Vader (8010-1) was released in January 2002 as part of the Technic theme.

Is the LEGO Darth Vader a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Darth Vader has increased in value by 197.7% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 8.9%.

Price data last updated: Sep 25

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