LEGO Slave I 8097-1
LEGO Slave I (8097-1) is worth about $275 on the secondary market today, against a $116 retail price. It has 573 pieces, belongs to the Star Wars theme and was released in 2010. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 8097-1
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Subtheme
- Episode V
- Year
- 2010
- Pieces
- 573
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $116
- Market value
- $275
- Used value
- $56
- Released
- 2010
- Retirement
- Retired in 2011
Minifigures in LEGO Slave I
Slave I value by year
From $93 in 2011 to $205 in 2026 so far: +119%. Its highest year was 2026, at $205.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $205 | +9.6% |
| 2025 | $187 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $179 | +7.9% |
| 2023 | $166 | −10.4% |
| 2022 | $185 | +10.9% |
| 2021 | $167 | +41.1% |
| 2020 | $118 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | $111 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | $110 | −5.1% |
| 2017 | $115 | −8.5% |
| 2016 | $126 | +9.3% |
| 2015 | $116 | +13.6% |
| 2014 | $102 | +8.7% |
| 2013 | $93 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | $93 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | $93 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $50 together, roughly 18% of the set's value — low for Star Wars sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 43%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Slave I (8097-1) worth?
LEGO Slave I is worth approximately $275 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Slave I retired?
Yes — Slave I (8097-1) 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 Slave I gone up in value?
Yes. Slave I launched at $116 and now trades around $275, an increase of 137.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Slave I?
At its $116 retail price across 573 pieces, Slave I works out to about $0.202 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Slave I a good investment?
Slave I currently trades 137.1% above its $116 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 Slave I so expensive?
Slave I was released in 2010 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.