LEGO Darth Vader 8010-1
LEGO Darth Vader (8010-1) is worth about $137 on the secondary market today, against a $71 retail price. It has 391 pieces, belongs to the Star Wars theme and was released in 2002. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 8010-1
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Subtheme
- Technic
- Year
- 2002
- Pieces
- 391
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $71
- Market value
- $137
- Used value
- $49
- Released
- 2002
- Retirement
- Retired in 2003
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Darth Vader (8010-1) worth?
LEGO Darth Vader is worth approximately $137 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Darth Vader retired?
Yes — Darth Vader (8010-1) 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 Darth Vader gone up in value?
Yes. Darth Vader launched at $71 and now trades around $137, an increase of 92.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Darth Vader?
At its $71 retail price across 391 pieces, Darth Vader works out to about $0.182 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Darth Vader a good investment?
Darth Vader currently trades 92.9% above its $71 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 Darth Vader so expensive?
Darth Vader was released in 2002 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.