LEGO Darth Vader's Castle 75251-1
LEGO Darth Vader's Castle (75251-1) is worth about $232 on the secondary market today, against a $130 retail price. It has 1,060 pieces, belongs to the Star Wars™ theme and was released in 2018. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
Battle with Darth Vader™ in his fortified castle!
- Set number
- 75251-1
- Theme
- Star Wars™
- Year
- 2018
- Pieces
- 1,060
- Minifigures
- 5
- RRP
- $130
- Market value
- $233
- Released
- 2018
- Retirement
- Retired in 2021
Minifigures in LEGO Darth Vader's Castle
Darth Vader's Castle value by year
From $117 in 2018 to $233 in 2026 so far: +99%. Its highest year was 2026, at $233.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $233 | +36.9% |
| 2025 | $170 | +12.7% |
| 2024 | $151 | −6.3% |
| 2023 | $161 | −1.6% |
| 2022 | $163 | +18.7% |
| 2021 | $138 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | $137 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | $137 | +16.8% |
| 2018 | $117 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 5 priced minifigures are worth about $78 together, roughly 34% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Darth Vader's Castle (75251-1) worth?
LEGO Darth Vader's Castle is worth approximately $232 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Darth Vader's Castle retired?
Yes — Darth Vader's Castle (75251-1) 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's Castle gone up in value?
Yes. Darth Vader's Castle launched at $130 and now trades around $232, an increase of 78.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Darth Vader's Castle?
At its $130 retail price across 1,060 pieces, Darth Vader's Castle works out to about $0.123 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Darth Vader's Castle a good investment?
Darth Vader's Castle currently trades 78.9% above its $130 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's Castle so expensive?
Darth Vader's Castle was released in 2018 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.