LEGO Darth Vader Transformation 7251-1
LEGO Darth Vader Transformation (7251-1) is estimated at about $230 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $7). Retired 2005 · 53 pieces · 2005 Star Wars.
- Set number
- 7251-1
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Subtheme
- Episode III
- Year
- 2005
- Pieces
- 53
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $7
- Market value
- $230 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Used value
- $33
- Released
- 2005
- Retirement
- Retired in 2005
Minifigures in LEGO Darth Vader Transformation
Darth Vader Transformation value by year
From $55 in 2016 to $230 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +316%. Its highest year was 2026, at $198.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $230 | +55.2% |
| 2026 (so far) | $198 | +33.4% |
| 2025 | $148 | +38.6% |
| 2024 | $107 | +9.1% |
| 2023 | $98 | +28.9% |
| 2022 | $76 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | $73 | +8.1% |
| 2020 | $67 | +8.1% |
| 2019 | $62 | +33.4% |
| 2018 | $47 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | $47 | −15.5% |
| 2016 | $55 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $71 together, roughly 31% of the set's value — about typical for Star Wars sets (typically 43%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Darth Vader Transformation (7251-1) worth?
LEGO Darth Vader Transformation is worth approximately $230 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Darth Vader Transformation retired?
Yes — Darth Vader Transformation (7251-1) 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 Transformation gone up in value?
Yes. Darth Vader Transformation launched at $7 and now trades around $230, an increase of 3185.7%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Darth Vader Transformation?
At its $7 retail price across 53 pieces, Darth Vader Transformation works out to about $0.132 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Darth Vader Transformation a good investment?
Darth Vader Transformation currently trades 3185.7% above its $7 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 Transformation so expensive?
Darth Vader Transformation was released in 2005 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.