LEGO Death Star™ Escape 75229-1
LEGO Death Star™ Escape (75229-1) is worth about $56 on the secondary market today, against a $30 retail price. It has 329 pieces, belongs to the Star Wars™ theme and was released in 2019. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
Recreate epic Death Star escape scenes with Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker!
- Set number
- 75229-1
- Theme
- Star Wars™
- Subtheme
- Episode IV
- Year
- 2019
- Pieces
- 329
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $30
- Market value
- $56
- Used value
- $24
- Released
- 2019
- Retirement
- Retired in 2019
Minifigures in LEGO Death Star™ Escape
- LEGO Imperial Stormtrooper - Male, Dual Molded Helmet with Light Bluish Gray Panels on Back, Light Nougat Head, Scowl
- LEGO Luke Skywalker with Utility Belt and Grappling Hook
- LEGO Mouse Droid (MSE-6-series Repair Droid) - Black / Dark Bluish Gray, Open Stud Wheels
- LEGO Princess Leia (White Dress, Detailed Belt, Crooked Smile)
Death Star™ Escape value by year
From $29 in 2019 to $57 in 2026 so far: +95%. Its highest year was 2026, at $57.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $57 | +12.2% |
| 2025 | $50 | +11.0% |
| 2024 | $45 | +13.0% |
| 2023 | $40 | −1.9% |
| 2022 | $41 | +10.2% |
| 2021 | $37 | +10.4% |
| 2020 | $34 | +16.1% |
| 2019 | $29 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $26 together, roughly 47% of the set's value — high for sets with minifigures, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Death Star™ Escape (75229-1) worth?
LEGO Death Star™ Escape is worth approximately $56 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Death Star™ Escape retired?
Yes — Death Star™ Escape (75229-1) 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™ Escape gone up in value?
Yes. Death Star™ Escape launched at $30 and now trades around $56, an increase of 85.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Death Star™ Escape?
At its $30 retail price across 329 pieces, Death Star™ Escape works out to about $0.091 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Death Star™ Escape a good investment?
Death Star™ Escape currently trades 85.1% above its $30 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™ Escape so expensive?
Death Star™ Escape was released in 2019 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.