LEGO R2-D2 8009-1
LEGO R2-D2 (8009-1) is worth about $80 sealed (retail $20). Retired 2003 · 240 pieces · 2002 Star Wars. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 8009-1
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Subtheme
- Technic
- Year
- 2002
- Pieces
- 240
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $20
- Market value
- $80
- Used value
- $25
- Released
- 2002
- Retirement
- Retired in 2003
R2-D2 value by year
From $53 in 2016 to $80 today: +50%. Its highest year was 2023, at $63.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | $80 | +59.8% |
| 2026 (so far) | $49 | −2.7% |
| 2025 | $50 | −9.5% |
| 2024 | $55 | −12.6% |
| 2023 | $63 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $61 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $59 | +10.4% |
| 2020 | $53 | −5.2% |
| 2019 | $56 | −4.8% |
| 2018 | $59 | +12.8% |
| 2017 | $52 | −1.4% |
| 2016 | $53 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO R2-D2 (8009-1) worth?
LEGO R2-D2 is worth approximately $80 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO R2-D2 retired?
Yes — R2-D2 (8009-1) 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 R2-D2 gone up in value?
Yes. R2-D2 launched at $20 and now trades around $80, an increase of 299.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for R2-D2?
At its $20 retail price across 240 pieces, R2-D2 works out to about $0.083 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO R2-D2 a good investment?
R2-D2 currently trades 299.8% above its $20 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 R2-D2 so expensive?
R2-D2 was released in 2002 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.