LEGO Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm 6969-1
LEGO Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm (6969-1) is worth about $303 on the secondary market today, against a $98 retail price. It has 252 pieces, belongs to the Space theme and was released in 1998. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6969-1
- Theme
- Space
- Subtheme
- Insectoids
- Year
- 1998
- Pieces
- 252
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $98
- Market value
- $303
- Used value
- $67
- Released
- 1998
- Retirement
- Retired in 1999
Minifigures in LEGO Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm
Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm value by year
From $94 in 2016 to $191 in 2026 so far: +103%. Its highest year was 2026, at $191.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $191 | +21.8% |
| 2025 | $157 | +11.8% |
| 2024 | $141 | −5.9% |
| 2023 | $149 | −4.2% |
| 2022 | $156 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $152 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | $143 | −17.8% |
| 2019 | $173 | −1.3% |
| 2018 | $176 | +82.4% |
| 2017 | $96 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | $94 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $27 together, roughly 9% of the set's value — about typical for Space sets (typically 11%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm (6969-1) worth?
LEGO Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm is worth approximately $303 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm retired?
Yes — Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm (6969-1) 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 Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm gone up in value?
Yes. Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm launched at $98 and now trades around $303, an increase of 208.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm?
At its $98 retail price across 252 pieces, Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm works out to about $0.389 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm a good investment?
Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm currently trades 208.8% above its $98 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 Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm so expensive?
Celestial Stinger / Space Swarm was released in 1998 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.