LEGO SW Darth Vader T-shirt 852243-1
LEGO SW Darth Vader T-shirt (852243-1) is estimated at about $31 sealed as of Sep 2026. Retired 2009 · 2009 Gear. Track its value and price history.
- Set number
- 852243-1
- Theme
- Gear
- Subtheme
- Clothing
- Year
- 2009
- Minifigures
- 0
- Market value
- $31 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Released
- 2009
- Retirement
- Retired in 2009
SW Darth Vader T-shirt value by year
From $16 in 2011 to $31 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +99%. Its highest year was 2026, at $29.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $31 | +15.6% |
| 2026 (so far) | $29 | +7.2% |
| 2025 | $27 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $26 | −2.1% |
| 2023 | $27 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $25 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $25 | +7.7% |
| 2020 | $23 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | $22 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | $21 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | $20 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | $19 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | $18 | +5.3% |
| 2014 | $18 | +5.5% |
| 2013 | $17 | +6.0% |
| 2012 | $16 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | $16 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO SW Darth Vader T-shirt (852243-1) worth?
LEGO SW Darth Vader T-shirt is worth approximately $31 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO SW Darth Vader T-shirt retired?
Yes — SW Darth Vader T-shirt (852243-1) 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.
Why is LEGO SW Darth Vader T-shirt so expensive?
SW Darth Vader T-shirt was released in 2009 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.