LEGO TIE Defender 8087-1
LEGO TIE Defender (8087-1) is worth about $270 on the secondary market today, against a $72 retail price. It has 304 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 market
- Set number
- 8087-1
- Theme
- Star Wars
- Subtheme
- Legends
- Year
- 2009
- Pieces
- 304
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $72
- Market value
- $270
- Used value
- $75
- Released
- 2009
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Minifigures in LEGO TIE Defender
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $12 together, roughly 4% 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 TIE Defender (8087-1) worth?
LEGO TIE Defender is worth approximately $270 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO TIE Defender retired?
Yes — TIE Defender (8087-1) 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 TIE Defender gone up in value?
Yes. TIE Defender launched at $72 and now trades around $270, an increase of 275.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for TIE Defender?
At its $72 retail price across 304 pieces, TIE Defender works out to about $0.237 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO TIE Defender a good investment?
TIE Defender currently trades 275.0% above its $72 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 TIE Defender so expensive?
TIE Defender 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.