LEGO Republic Frigate 30242-1
LEGO Republic Frigate (30242-1) is estimated at about $20 sealed as of Oct 2026 (retail $5). Retired 2013 · 45 pieces · 2013 Star Wars.
- Set number
- 30242-1
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Subtheme
- The Clone Wars
- Year
- 2013
- Pieces
- 45
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $5
- Market value
- $20 (Estimate, Oct 2026)
- Used value
- $7
- Released
- 2013
- Retirement
- Retired in 2013
Republic Frigate value by year
From $6 in 2016 to $20 (Estimate, Oct 2026): +240%. Its highest year was 2026, at $19.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Oct 2026 | $20 | +13.9% |
| 2026 (so far) | $19 | +4.9% |
| 2025 | $18 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $17 | +28.7% |
| 2023 | $14 | +7.0% |
| 2022 | $13 | +8.6% |
| 2021 | $12 | +21.7% |
| 2020 | $10 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | $9 | +33.2% |
| 2018 | $7 | +11.9% |
| 2017 | $6 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | $6 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Republic Frigate (30242-1) worth?
LEGO Republic Frigate is worth approximately $20 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Republic Frigate retired?
Yes — Republic Frigate (30242-1) 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 Republic Frigate gone up in value?
Yes. Republic Frigate launched at $5 and now trades around $20, an increase of 306.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Republic Frigate?
At its $5 retail price across 45 pieces, Republic Frigate works out to about $0.111 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Republic Frigate a good investment?
Republic Frigate currently trades 306.2% 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 Republic Frigate so expensive?
Republic Frigate was released in 2013 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.