LEGO Tantive IV 10198-1
LEGO Tantive IV (10198-1) is worth about $400 on the secondary market today, against a $217 retail price. It has 1,408 pieces, belongs to the Star Wars theme and was released in 2009. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale mark
- Set number
- 10198-1
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Subtheme
- Episode IV
- Year
- 2009
- Pieces
- 1,408
- Minifigures
- 5
- RRP
- $217
- Market value
- $400
- Used value
- $173
- Released
- 2009
- Retirement
- Retired in 2012
Minifigures in LEGO Tantive IV
What you are paying for
Its 5 priced minifigures are worth about $86 together, roughly 21% 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 Tantive IV (10198-1) worth?
LEGO Tantive IV is worth approximately $400 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Tantive IV retired?
Yes — Tantive IV (10198-1) 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 Tantive IV gone up in value?
Yes. Tantive IV launched at $217 and now trades around $400, an increase of 84.3%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Tantive IV?
At its $217 retail price across 1,408 pieces, Tantive IV works out to about $0.154 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Tantive IV a good investment?
Tantive IV currently trades 84.3% above its $217 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 Tantive IV so expensive?
Tantive IV 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.