LEGO Death Star 10188-1
LEGO Death Star (10188-1) is worth about $1,200 on the secondary market today, against a $600 retail price. It has 3,803 pieces, belongs to the Star Wars theme and was released in 2008. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale ma
- Set number
- 10188-1
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Subtheme
- Ultimate Collector Series
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 3,803
- Minifigures
- 24
- RRP
- $600
- Market value
- $1,200
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2015
Minifigures in LEGO Death Star
- LEGO Assassin Droid (White)
- LEGO Astromech Droid, R2-D2, Light Bluish Gray Head
- LEGO Astromech Droid, R2-Q5
- LEGO C-3PO - Pearl Gold with Pearl Gold Hands
- LEGO Chewbacca (Reddish Brown)
- LEGO Darth Vader (Death Star torso)
- LEGO Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Black Hands
- LEGO Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin - Smooth Hair
What you are paying for
Its 8 priced minifigures are worth about $83 together, roughly 7% 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 Death Star (10188-1) worth?
LEGO Death Star is worth approximately $1,200 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Death Star retired?
Yes — Death Star (10188-1) 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 Death Star gone up in value?
Yes. Death Star launched at $600 and now trades around $1,200, an increase of 100.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Death Star?
At its $600 retail price across 3,803 pieces, Death Star works out to about $0.158 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Death Star a good investment?
Death Star currently trades 100.0% above its $600 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 Death Star so expensive?
Death Star was released in 2008 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.