LEGO Hoth Echo Base 7879-1
LEGO Hoth Echo Base (7879-1) is worth about $300 on the secondary market today, against a $126 retail price. It has 773 pieces, belongs to the Star Wars theme and was released in 2011. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 7879-1
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Subtheme
- Episode V
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 773
- Minifigures
- 8
- RRP
- $126
- Market value
- $300
- Used value
- $118
- Released
- 2011
- Retirement
- Retired in 2013
Minifigures in LEGO Hoth Echo Base
- LEGO 2-1B Medical Droid (Dotted Badge Pattern, Light Bluish Gray Legs)
- LEGO Chewbacca (Reddish Brown)
- LEGO Han Solo, Tan Legs with Holster Pattern, Parka Hood with Tan Fur
- LEGO Luke Skywalker (Bacta Tank Outfit)
- LEGO Princess Leia (Hoth Outfit, French Braid Hair)
- LEGO R-3PO Protocol Droid
- LEGO Snowtrooper, Light Bluish Gray Hips, White Hands (Hoth Stormtrooper)
Hoth Echo Base value by year
From $105 in 2013 to $256 in 2026 so far: +144%. Its highest year was 2026, at $256.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $256 | +18.7% |
| 2025 | $216 | +6.8% |
| 2024 | $202 | +12.1% |
| 2023 | $180 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $174 | +17.2% |
| 2021 | $149 | +14.3% |
| 2020 | $130 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | $127 | −8.8% |
| 2018 | $139 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | $135 | −1.7% |
| 2016 | $137 | +29.8% |
| 2015 | $105 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | $105 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | $105 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 7 priced minifigures are worth about $81 together, roughly 27% of the set's value — about typical for Star Wars sets (typically 43%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Hoth Echo Base (7879-1) worth?
LEGO Hoth Echo Base is worth approximately $300 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Hoth Echo Base retired?
Yes — Hoth Echo Base (7879-1) 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 Hoth Echo Base gone up in value?
Yes. Hoth Echo Base launched at $126 and now trades around $300, an increase of 138.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Hoth Echo Base?
At its $126 retail price across 773 pieces, Hoth Echo Base works out to about $0.163 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Hoth Echo Base a good investment?
Hoth Echo Base currently trades 138.1% above its $126 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 Hoth Echo Base so expensive?
Hoth Echo Base was released in 2011 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.