LEGO ARC-170 Starfighter 8088-1
LEGO ARC-170 Starfighter (8088-1) is worth about $407 on the secondary market today, against a $85 retail price. It has 396 pieces, belongs to the Star Wars theme and was released in 2009. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 8088-1
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Subtheme
- Episode III
- Year
- 2009
- Pieces
- 396
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $85
- Market value
- $407
- Used value
- $96
- Released
- 2009
- Retirement
- Retired in 2012
Minifigures in LEGO ARC-170 Starfighter
ARC-170 Starfighter value by year
From $58 in 2012 to $380 in 2026 so far: +557%. Its highest year was 2026, at $380.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $380 | +5.4% |
| 2025 | $361 | −1.3% |
| 2024 | $366 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | $344 | +9.3% |
| 2022 | $315 | +24.2% |
| 2021 | $254 | +19.3% |
| 2020 | $213 | +73.5% |
| 2019 | $123 | +7.2% |
| 2018 | $114 | +7.2% |
| 2017 | $107 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | $105 | +28.1% |
| 2015 | $82 | +14.4% |
| 2014 | $72 | +16.9% |
| 2013 | $61 | +6.0% |
| 2012 | $58 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $67 together, roughly 16% of the set's value — low for Star Wars sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 43%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO ARC-170 Starfighter (8088-1) worth?
LEGO ARC-170 Starfighter is worth approximately $407 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO ARC-170 Starfighter retired?
Yes — ARC-170 Starfighter (8088-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO ARC-170 Starfighter gone up in value?
Yes. ARC-170 Starfighter launched at $85 and now trades around $407, an increase of 378.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for ARC-170 Starfighter?
At its $85 retail price across 396 pieces, ARC-170 Starfighter works out to about $0.215 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO ARC-170 Starfighter a good investment?
ARC-170 Starfighter currently trades 378.4% above its $85 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO ARC-170 Starfighter so expensive?
ARC-170 Starfighter was released in 2009 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.