LEGO Droid Escape 9490-1
LEGO Droid Escape (9490-1) is worth about $75 on the secondary market today, against a $28 retail price. It has 137 pieces, belongs to the Star Wars theme and was released in 2012. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 9490-1
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Subtheme
- Episode IV
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 137
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $28
- Market value
- $75
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2013
Minifigures in LEGO Droid Escape
- LEGO Astromech Droid, R2-D2, Light Bluish Gray Head
- LEGO C-3PO - Colorful Wires Pattern
- LEGO Sandtrooper - Orange Pauldron, Survival Backpack, Dirt Stains, Balaclava Head Print and Helmet with Dotted Mouth Pattern
- LEGO Sandtrooper - White Pauldron, Survival Backpack, Dirt Stains, Balaclava Head Print and Helmet with Dotted Mouth Pattern
Droid Escape value by year
From $23 in 2014 to $65 in 2026 so far: +181%. Its highest year was 2026, at $65.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $65 | +30.0% |
| 2025 | $50 | −0.5% |
| 2024 | $50 | +17.4% |
| 2023 | $43 | +15.9% |
| 2022 | $37 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $37 | +30.3% |
| 2020 | $28 | −10.9% |
| 2019 | $32 | +13.3% |
| 2018 | $28 | +9.7% |
| 2017 | $25 | −6.8% |
| 2016 | $27 | +17.1% |
| 2015 | $23 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | $23 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $39 together, roughly 52% of the set's value — about typical for Star Wars sets (typically 43%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Droid Escape (9490-1) worth?
LEGO Droid Escape is worth approximately $75 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Droid Escape retired?
Yes — Droid Escape (9490-1) 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 Droid Escape gone up in value?
Yes. Droid Escape launched at $28 and now trades around $75, an increase of 167.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Droid Escape?
At its $28 retail price across 137 pieces, Droid Escape works out to about $0.204 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Droid Escape a good investment?
Droid Escape currently trades 167.9% above its $28 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 Droid Escape so expensive?
Droid Escape was released in 2012 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.