LEGO Palpatine's Arrest 9526-1
LEGO Palpatine's Arrest (9526-1) is worth about $750 on the secondary market today, against a $126 retail price. It has 645 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
- 9526-1
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Subtheme
- Episode III
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 645
- Minifigures
- 6
- RRP
- $126
- Market value
- $750
- Used value
- $313
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2014
Minifigures in LEGO Palpatine's Arrest
Palpatine's Arrest value by year
From $85 in 2014 to $750 in 2026 so far: +787%. Its highest year was 2026, at $750.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $750 | +21.9% |
| 2025 | $615 | +13.2% |
| 2024 | $544 | +9.3% |
| 2023 | $498 | +39.9% |
| 2022 | $356 | +18.6% |
| 2021 | $300 | +25.4% |
| 2020 | $239 | +49.4% |
| 2019 | $160 | −4.2% |
| 2018 | $167 | +23.3% |
| 2017 | $135 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | $124 | +15.7% |
| 2015 | $108 | +27.3% |
| 2014 | $85 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 6 priced minifigures are worth about $305 together, roughly 41% of the set's value — about typical for Star Wars sets (typically 43%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Palpatine's Arrest (9526-1) worth?
LEGO Palpatine's Arrest is worth approximately $750 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Palpatine's Arrest retired?
Yes — Palpatine's Arrest (9526-1) 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 Palpatine's Arrest gone up in value?
Yes. Palpatine's Arrest launched at $126 and now trades around $750, an increase of 495.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Palpatine's Arrest?
At its $126 retail price across 645 pieces, Palpatine's Arrest works out to about $0.195 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Palpatine's Arrest a good investment?
Palpatine's Arrest currently trades 495.2% 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 Palpatine's Arrest so expensive?
Palpatine's Arrest 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.