LEGO Emperor Palpatine 852129-1
LEGO Emperor Palpatine (852129-1) is estimated at about $14 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $5). Retired 2010 · 2007 Gear. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 852129-1
- Theme
- Gear
- Subtheme
- Key Chains/Star Wars
- Year
- 2007
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $5
- Market value
- $14 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Released
- 2007
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Emperor Palpatine value by year
From $4 in 2011 to $14 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +208%. Its highest year was 2026, at $13.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $14 | +18.2% |
| 2026 (so far) | $13 | +8.2% |
| 2025 | $12 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $11 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $11 | +32.3% |
| 2022 | $8 | −8.3% |
| 2021 | $9 | +19.6% |
| 2020 | $7 | −20.8% |
| 2019 | $9 | +59.0% |
| 2018 | $6 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | $6 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | $5 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | $5 | +4.0% |
| 2014 | $5 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | $5 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | $5 | +4.3% |
| 2011 | $4 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Emperor Palpatine (852129-1) worth?
LEGO Emperor Palpatine is worth approximately $14 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Emperor Palpatine retired?
Yes — Emperor Palpatine (852129-1) 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 Emperor Palpatine gone up in value?
Yes. Emperor Palpatine launched at $5 and now trades around $14, an increase of 173.7%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
Is LEGO Emperor Palpatine a good investment?
Emperor Palpatine currently trades 173.7% above its $5 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 Emperor Palpatine so expensive?
Emperor Palpatine was released in 2007 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.