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75229 LEGO Star Wars Death Star Escape
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LEGO 75229 Death Star Escape is a Star Wars set valued at $60 for new and sealed sets, up 100% from an original retail price of $29.99. The set retired in December 2019 with annual appreciation averaging 9.04% since. Used copies are valued between $26 and $36 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $55 and $70. Momentum for the set is level for now, with growth that trails similar sets cancelling out rising minifigure values.

Death Star Escape Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Death Star Escape since December 2019. Very high accuracy
LEGO 75229 Death Star Escape is a Star Wars Episode IV set released in 2019, containing 329 pieces and 3 minifigures. The build depicts a Death Star corridor with a hinged layout featuring a lever-activated closing door, a retracting walkway over a chasm, and a pillar section with a platform and access ladder. It includes Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and a Stormtrooper, plus a Mouse Droid figure and electrobinoculars. The scene is based on Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope and recreates Luke and Leia’s swing across the gap using a grappling hook.

A new, sealed Death Star Escape is worth around $60 today. It has grown about 9.0% a year since retirement, and our forecast has it 8% higher a year from now. The average used price is $30 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $58 to $80. The set was available for 11 months, from January 2019 to December 2019.
Collector and Investor Standing
Luke Skywalker with his utility belt and grappling hook gives Death Star Escape a sharp collector hook, and the Mouse Droid adds another figure found nowhere else. The hinged setting and retracting walkway make their getaway feel like the scene, while steady interest among members and frequent trades back its investor standing.
87/100
Collector
Among the most wanted
Luke and the Mouse Droid
81/100
Investor
Among the strongest
Frequent trades for the Death Star scene
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (DE) (R5/9) Lego Star Wars 75229 Death Star Escape NEW/MIB $44.74
-25.4%
(DE) Star Wars 75229 Death Star Escape 2019 new original packaging from collection resolu... $44.75
-25.4%
(US) 75229 Death Star Escape Star Wars Episode 4/5/6 NIB 100% Complete
BrickEconomy Choice
$47.99
-20.0%
(DE) 75229 Death Star Escape Good New MISB Sealed Star Wars EOL RARE Leia Luke $48.09
-19.9%
(US) Star Wars 75229 Death Star Escape Set New Sealed Retired $48.99
-18.4%
(US) 75229 Star Wars Death Star Escape New Sealed NIB Retired $49.99
-16.7%
(US) Star Wars Death Star Escape 75229 329 pcs Brick Separator Included Retired $49.99
-16.7%
(US) Star Wars: Death Star Escape (75229) Brand New In Box; SEALED $50.00
-16.7%
(DE) Star Wars 75229 Death Star Escape GIFT IDEA NEW & SEALED $51.45
-14.3%
(US) 75229 Star Wars Death Star Escape New Sealed Retired $54.99
-8.4%
(US) Star Wars 75229 Death Star Escape 329 Pcs New Sealed $54.99
-8.4%
(US) 75229 Star Wars: Death Star Escape (75229) $54.99
-8.4%
(US) Death Star Escape from BrickLink seller Ganraeln $58.99
-1.7%
(US) Star Wars: Death Star Escape (75229) NEW Sealed MINT $55.00
-8.3%
(AU) Star Wars 75229 DEATH STAR ESCAPE Leia Stormtrooper - BRAND NEW SEALED $55.99
-6.7%
(US) -Star Wars A New Hope: Death Star Escape 75229 -SEALED RETIRED BRAND NEW $59.49
-0.9%
(US) Death Star Escape from BrickLink seller SonicBoomBricks $59.75
-0.4%
(US) Star Wars: Death Star Escape (75229) $59.95
-0.1%
(US) Star Wars 75229 Death Star Escape 329pcs Building Set Box Damage $59.99
0.0%
(US) Star Wars 75229 Death Star Escape 329pcs Building Set Sealed $59.99
0.0%
(US) Star Wars: Death Star Escape 75229 New Sealed Box - Luke and Leia $59.99
0.0%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 75229 Death Star Escape.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 75229 Death Star Escape.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set is lagging its theme, but its minifigures are climbing in value, so momentum is holding level.
DemandUpper half in Star Wars
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Star Wars
Listings up 12% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+12% typical for Episode IV
+0% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:12% bearish·80% neutral·8% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Death Star Escape Minifigs

Death Star Escape contains the following minifigures. Three of the minifigures are exclusive to this set.
Values for loose minifigures in like new condition sold individually, so together they can total more than the set is worth. Learn why
sw0999
Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker with a utility belt and carrying a grappling hook - sw0999
Exclusive
Value $24.39
sw1004
Mouse Droid
MSE-6-series repair droid, also known as Mouse Droid, in black/dark bluish-gray with open stud wheels - sw1004
Exclusive
Value $2.18
sw0994
Princess Leia
Princess Leia in a white dress with a detailed belt and a crooked smile - sw0994
2 sets
Value $11.04
sw0997b alternate
Stormtrooper
Stormtrooper with a dual molded helmet and gray squares on back - sw0997b
5 sets
Value $7.59
sw0997a alternate
Stormtrooper
Stormtrooper with a dual-molded helmet and black squares on the back - sw0997a
Exclusive
Value $22.09

Compared with other Death Star Battle sets

Compared with the rest, Death Star Escape tops the group's retired sets for wanted lists against owners and is the most valuable of the Death Star Battle sets.

#1 of 3
By value, $60
$25$60
The most valuable in the group.
$0.18 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.18
Typical
$0.16
About 15% above the group's typical value per piece.
#3 of 3
Used value as a share of new, 50%
50%72%
Used copies keep the least of their new value in the group.
#1 of 5 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 75% above the rate of the group's retired sets.
Death Star Battle sets by valueValueSince retail
75229 Death Star Escape$60+100%
40407 Death Star II Battle$27-
75246 Death Star Cannon$25+25%

Death Star Battle Sets

75329 Death Star Trench Run Diorama

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Diorama Collection
Year 2022
Pieces 665
Availability Retired
75329 LEGO Star Wars Death Star Trench Run Diorama
Retail $69.99
Value $68.11

75339 Death Star Trash Compactor Diorama

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Diorama Collection
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 802 / 6
Availability Retired
75339 LEGO Star Wars Death Star Trash Compactor Diorama
Retail $89.99
Value ~$89.99

40407 Death Star II Battle

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Promotional
Year 2020
Pieces 235
Availability Retired
40407 LEGO Star Wars Death Star II Battle
promotional
Value $26.98
Annual growth 7.0%

75246 Death Star Cannon

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode IV
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 159 / 2
Availability Retired
75246 LEGO Star Wars Death Star Cannon
Retail $19.99
Value $25.00
Growth  +25.1%
Annual growth 7.0%

Sets in Star Wars / Episode IV

75244 Tantive IV

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode IV
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 1,768 / 6
Availability Retired
75244 LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV
Retail $199.99
Value $339.99
Growth  +70.0%
Annual growth 9.5%

75220 Sandcrawler

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode IV
Year 2018
Pieces / Minifigs 1,239 / 6
Availability Retired
75220 LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler
Retail $139.99
Value $307.20
Growth  +119.4%
Annual growth 9.8%

75218 X-wing Starfighter

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode IV
Year 2018
Pieces / Minifigs 731 / 4
Availability Retired
75218 LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter
Retail $79.99
Value $158.98
Growth  +98.7%
Annual growth 9.0%

75221 Imperial Landing Craft

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode IV
Year 2018
Pieces / Minifigs 636 / 5
Availability Retired
75221 LEGO Star Wars Imperial Landing Craft
Retail $89.99
Value $243.46
Growth  +170.5%
Annual growth 11.3%

75205 Mos Eisley Cantina

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode IV
Year 2018
Pieces / Minifigs 378 / 4
Availability Retired
75205 LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina
Retail $39.99
Value $73.39
Growth  +83.5%
Annual growth 6.2%

75271 Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode IV
Year 2020
Pieces / Minifigs 236 / 2
Availability Retired
75271 LEGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder
Retail $29.99
Value $48.93
Growth  +63.2%
Annual growth 10.8%

75270 Obi-Wan's Hut

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode IV
Year 2020
Pieces / Minifigs 200 / 4
Availability Retired
75270 LEGO Star Wars Obi-Wan's Hut
Retail $29.99
Value $47.15
Growth  +57.2%
Annual growth 9.5%

75198 Tatooine Battle Pack

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode IV
Year 2018
Pieces / Minifigs 97 / 4
Availability Retired
75198 LEGO Star Wars Tatooine Battle Pack
Retail $14.99
Value $39.92
Growth  +166.3%
Annual growth 12.1%

30624 Obi-Wan Kenobi Collectible Minifigure

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode IV
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 12 / 1
Availability Retired
30624 LEGO Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi Collectible Minifigure
promotional
Value $18.99
Annual growth 8.3%

Death Star Escape Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 75229 Death Star Escape?

A new, sealed copy of Death Star Escape is worth about $60 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $55 and $70. A used copy in good condition goes for about $30.

When did LEGO 75229 Death Star Escape retire?

Death Star Escape left LEGO's shelves in December 2019 after a run of 11 months, 8 months shorter than the typical Episode IV set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Is LEGO 75229 Death Star Escape worth more than it cost?

Yes. Death Star Escape is now worth 100% more than its $29.99 retail price, about 9% a year. That is well ahead of the Episode IV average of 7% a year.

Will LEGO 75229 Death Star Escape go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. In twelve months, Death Star Escape could be worth around $65, about 8% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Signals from demand, supply and price are mixed. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces does LEGO 75229 Death Star Escape have, and which minifigures are included?

Death Star Escape is built from 329 pieces, about $0.09 each at retail. The 5 minifigures included are Luke Skywalker, Mouse Droid, Princess Leia and Stormtrooper (2). Luke Skywalker, Mouse Droid and Stormtrooper cannot be found in any other set.

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Death Star Escape Reviews

47 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
Brickset
“75229 Death Star Escape is certainly a set which has been designed primarily for play and it excels in that regard. The functions are simple but they are enjoyable and I am impressed by the effective use of space within such a small model. Moreover, the minifigures are... More excellent and I like the new Stormtrooper, although becoming accustomed to his updated helmet might take some time.”
Full review at brickset.com
Rebrickable
“For the size of this set, it's a good build. It has the original trilogy vibe, and represents the scene very well. It looks nice enough to be on display, but there are also fun play features, making it a good choice for both adults and children. I can see AFOLs having... More several scenery sets on display. Added bonus is the figures. Both Leia and Luke are popular characters, and this is a relatively cheap set to score them.”
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About Star Wars Episode IV

Episode IV covers A New Hope, the first Star Wars film from 1977, and it goes back to the first LEGO Star Wars sets of 1999, among them Luke's X-wing and landspeeder. Luke, Han and Leia had the classic yellow LEGO faces until 2004, when LEGO switched the figures of its licensed themes to flesh tones to look more like the actors.

Episode IV consists of 55 sets that ran from 1999 to 2027. As of today, NY Comic-Con 2012 Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder is the most valuable Episode IV set with an estimated new/sealed value of $1,004.
Summary
Star Wars Episode IV Death Star Escape set 75229 was released on January 2, 2019, retailing for $30, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $60, while used sets sell around $30.
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Recreate epic Death Star escape scenes with Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker!
Immerse any Star Wars™ fan in an unforgettable space adventure with the LEGO® Star Wars 75229 Death Star Escape set. Recreating the epic scene from Star Wars: A New Hope featuring Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, this great set includes a hinged Death Star setting with an entrance, lever-activated closing door and retracting walkway, plus a second section with a platform, access ladder, hidden Mouse Droid and an opening box with electrobinoculars. Fans will love to attach Leia to Luke's back, help him grab the grappling hook and swing over the chasm to safety away from the Stormtrooper. Includes 3 minifigures and a Mouse Droid LEGO figure.

Includes 3 minifigures: Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and a Stormtrooper, plus a Mouse Droid LEGO® figure.
Features a hinged Death Star setting with entrance, lever-activated closing door, retracting walkway, and a pillar section with platform, access ladder,...
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