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LEGO Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle (8096-1)

The Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle (8096-1) is a LEGO Star Wars set that was released in July 2010 and retired in December 2011 with a shelf life of 1 year and 5 months 7 days.

This LEGO set has 592 pieces and had a RRP of $59.99 (£61.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.10c (0.10p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 205.3% and now has a value of $183.16 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Dec 21 $124.30 1
Jan 22 $157.57 1
Feb 22 $194.33 1
Mar 22 $166.32 3
Apr 22 $140.06 4
May 22 $164.57 2
Jun 22 $245.11 1
Jul 22 $190.83 3
Aug 22 $159.32 1
Sep 22 $189.08 5
Oct 22 $229.35 3
Nov 22 $203.09 2
Dec 22 $210.09 0
Jan 23 $215.34 7
Feb 23 $194.33 2
Mar 23 $169.82 4
Apr 23 $166.32 2
May 23 $225.85 2
Jun 23 $197.84 0
Jul 23 $171.57 3
Aug 23 $197.84 1
Sep 23 $206.59 0
Oct 23 $213.59 2
Nov 23 $220.60 1
Dec 23 $204.84 2
Jan 24 $278.37 2
Feb 24 $297.63 1
Mar 24 $274.87 2
Apr 24 $203.09 1
May 24 $204.84 0
Jun 24 $206.59 2
Jul 24 $222.35 0
Aug 24 $238.10 2
Sep 24 $250.36 0
Oct 24 $262.61 0
Nov 24 $274.87 0
Dec 24 $287.12 3
Jan 25 $238.10 2
Feb 25 $227.60 7
Mar 25 $225.85 2
Apr 25 $315.14 1
May 25 $294.13 0
Jun 25 $273.12 2
Jul 25 $232.85 1
Aug 25 $218.85 1
Sep 25 $231.10 2
Oct 25 $232.85 5
Nov 25 $218.85 2
Dec 25 $196.09 1
Jan 26 $276.62 4

Minifigures

This set contains 4 minifigures with a combined value of $66.40. 3 of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.

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Monthly sales

We have recorded 96 sales of the Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle 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 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle is $183.16

The 4 minifigures in this set make up 36% of the total set value.

The Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 10% of the set value .

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Set details

Name: Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle

Theme: Star Wars

Set number: 8096-1

Status: Retired

Retired for: 14 years, 5 months

Pieces: 592

Minifigures: 4

Released:
US Flag Jul 30, 2010
UK Flag Jul 24, 2010
CA Flag Sep 24, 2010
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2011
UK Flag Dec 31, 2011
CA Flag Dec 31, 2011
EU Flag Dec 31, 2011

Shelf life: 1 year, 6 months

RRP:
US Flag $59.99
GB Flag £61.99
EU Flag -€
PPP:
US Flag 0.101c
GB Flag 0.105p
EU Flag -

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $183.16

Increase from RRP: 205.3%

Yearly ROI: 14.2%

Set rating

This set has been given an average rating of 6.0 / 10 based on 4 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.

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Where to buy

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Minifigures

Most expensive:
Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands
Least expensive:
2-1B Medical Droid (Badge with Letter 'T' Pattern)
% of set value:
36%

Set colors

The Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle has 592 pieces and is ranked 1959 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 Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges

Stats

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1959th biggest LEGO set ever made
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215th biggest LEGO Star Wars set
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1895th most valuable LEGO set
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230th most valuable LEGO Star Wars set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle (8096-1) worth?

The LEGO Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle is currently worth $183.16 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $59.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle?

The LEGO Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle (8096-1) contains 592 pieces, making it the 1959th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle retired?

Yes, the LEGO Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle has been retired. It was retired in December 2011 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 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle?

The LEGO Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle contains 4 minifigures, 3 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands, Clone Pilot, Episode 3 with Open Helmet and White Head, Anakin Skywalker, Battle Damaged with Darth Vader Helmet, 2-1B Medical Droid (Badge with Letter 'T' Pattern).

When was the LEGO Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle released?

The LEGO Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle (8096-1) was released in July 2010 as part of the Star Wars theme.

Is the LEGO Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle a good investment?

Since retirement, the LEGO Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle has increased in value by 205.3% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 14.2%.

Price data last updated: Jan 26

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