LEGO Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter 9498-1
LEGO Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter (9498-1) is worth about $210 on the secondary market today, against a $42 retail price. It has 244 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
- 9498-1
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Subtheme
- The Clone Wars
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 244
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $42
- Market value
- $210
- Used value
- $53
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2014
Minifigures in LEGO Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter
Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter value by year
From $34 in 2014 to $192 in 2026 so far: +462%. Its highest year was 2026, at $192.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $192 | +29.7% |
| 2025 | $148 | −1.6% |
| 2024 | $151 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | $143 | +41.1% |
| 2022 | $101 | +21.4% |
| 2021 | $83 | +41.5% |
| 2020 | $59 | +36.7% |
| 2019 | $43 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | $41 | +16.5% |
| 2017 | $36 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | $35 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | $34 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | $34 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $57 together, roughly 27% of the set's value — about typical for Star Wars sets (typically 43%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter (9498-1) worth?
LEGO Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter is worth approximately $210 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter retired?
Yes — Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter (9498-1) 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 Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter gone up in value?
Yes. Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter launched at $42 and now trades around $210, an increase of 400.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter?
At its $42 retail price across 244 pieces, Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter works out to about $0.172 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter a good investment?
Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter currently trades 400.0% above its $42 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 Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter so expensive?
Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter 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.