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LEGO 7749 Echo Base is a Star Wars set valued at $85 for new and sealed sets, up 241% from an original retail price of $24.99. The set retired in November 2010 with annual appreciation averaging 5.76% since. Used copies are valued between $35 and $45 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $75 and $95. Momentum for the set is flat at the moment, with steady minifigure values.

Echo Base Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Echo Base since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 7749 Echo Base is a Star Wars Episode V set released in 2009, containing 155 pieces and 5 minifigures. The build depicts a Hoth skirmish with a missile-firing defense turret, a snow trench, an E-web blaster, and a Tauntaun. Minifigures include Han Solo, two Snowtroopers, and two Rebel Troopers. It was the first LEGO set to include a Tauntaun and is the second Echo Base-related release following 7666 Hoth Rebel Base, preceding 7879 Hoth Echo Base.

A new Echo Base sells for around $85 today, after averaging 5.8% growth a year since retirement. Give it five years and our forecast has it near $121. The average used price is $38 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $82 to $110. The set was available for 17 months, from June 2009 to November 2010.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Star Wars: Echo Base (7749) Brand New Factory Sealed Retired Set RARE BNIB
BrickEconomy Choice
$74.95
(US) Star Wars: Echo Base (7749) - New Sealed - Episode V $74.99
-12.1%
(US) Star Wars: Echo Base (7749) $75.00
-12.1%
(US) Echo Base from BrickLink seller Nairb_of_Nogero $70.00
-18.0%
(US) Echo Base from BrickLink seller hebuilds $74.99
-12.1%
(US) Star Wars: Echo Base (7749) $75.00
-12.1%
(US) Star Wars: Echo Base (7749) $75.00
-12.1%
(US) LEGO Star Wars 7749-1 LEGO Echo Base $78.99
-7.4%
(US) NEW LEGO 7749 STAR WARS ECHO BASE 155 PCS ORIGINAL BOX RETIRED $79.99
-6.2%
(US) Echo Base from BrickLink seller BugeaterBricks $79.99
-6.2%
(US) NEW Lego Star Wars ECHO BASE - Set 7749 Tauntaun Han Solo SnowTrooper Hoth Rebel $82.99
-2.7%
(US) Star Wars Echo Base 7749 Sealed Retired 2009 10th Anniversary Tauntaun $85.00
-0.4%
(US) Star Wars: Echo Base (7749) $87.00
+2.0%
(US) Star Wars: Echo Base (7749) new in box $89.00
+4.3%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 7749 Echo Base.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 7749 Echo Base.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is climbing and member demand is rising, but momentum is holding level for now.
DemandTop 25% in Star Wars
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Star Wars
Listings up 5% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+8% typical for Episode V
+7% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:10% bearish·63% neutral·27% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Episode V sets

One thing stands out in Echo Base's case. The market holds more copies of it than of most sets ranked higher.

#20 of 41
By growth since retail, +241%
+0%+17,402%
In the top half of the group.
$0.55 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.55
Typical
$0.41
About 35% above the group's typical value per piece.
#25 of 43
Used value as a share of new, 44%
3%83%
In the bottom half of the group.
#38 of 44 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About half the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
110123 Cloud City+17,402%
27144 Slave I+1,388%
36209 Slave I+960%
207749 Echo Base+241%

Contained In Sets

66366 Star Wars Super Pack 3 in 1

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Value Packs
Year 2010
Pieces 531
Availability Retired
66366 LEGO Star Wars Super Pack 3 in 1
Retail $79.99
Value $331.91
Growth  +314.9%
Annual growth 7.4%

66364 Star Wars Super Pack 3 in 1

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Value Packs
Year 2010
Pieces 308
Availability Retired
66364 LEGO Star Wars Super Pack 3 in 1
Retail $49.99
Value $205.32
Growth  +310.7%
Annual growth 5.4%

Sets in Star Wars / Episode V

8129 AT-AT Walker

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode V
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 815 / 8
Availability Retired
8129 LEGO Star Wars AT-AT Walker
Retail $109.99
Value $280.00
Growth  +154.6%
Annual growth 6.3%

8097 Slave I

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode V
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 573 / 3
Availability Retired
8097 LEGO Star Wars Slave I
Retail $79.99
Value $205.55
Growth  +157.0%
Annual growth 5.8%

8089 Hoth Wampa Cave

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode V
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 297 / 3
Availability Retired
8089 LEGO Star Wars Hoth Wampa Cave
Retail $39.99
Value $199.99
Growth  +400.1%
Annual growth 11.1%

20018 AT-AT Walker

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode V
Year 2010
Pieces 88
Availability Retired
20018 LEGO Star Wars AT-AT Walker
promotional
Value $39.99
Annual growth 5.7%

8083 Rebel Trooper Battle Pack

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode V
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 79 / 4
Availability Retired
8083 LEGO Star Wars Rebel Trooper Battle Pack
Retail $11.99
Value $39.99
Growth  +233.5%
Annual growth 7.4%

8084 Snowtrooper Battle Pack

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode V
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 74 / 4
Availability Retired
8084 LEGO Star Wars Snowtrooper Battle Pack
Retail $11.99
Value $35.00
Growth  +191.9%
Annual growth 6.5%

Echo Base Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 7749 Echo Base?

Sealed in its box, Echo Base is valued at $85, with most sales landing between $75 and $95. That is up 6% on three months ago. On the used market, expect to pay around $38.

Can you still buy LEGO 7749 Echo Base from LEGO?

No. Echo Base retired in November 2010, having been in production for 17 months, 2 months shorter than the typical Episode V set. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Has LEGO 7749 Echo Base increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Echo Base has gained 241% on its original retail price of $24.99, about 5.8% a year. That is behind the Episode V average of 6.6% a year, so other sets in its group have grown faster.

How much could LEGO 7749 Echo Base be worth in a year?

If our forecast holds, Echo Base should be worth close to $93 next year, about 9% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Signals from demand, supply and price are mixed. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 7749 Echo Base?

The set contains 155 pieces ($0.16 a piece at its retail price), with 6 minifigures: Han Solo (2), Hoth Rebel (2) and Snowtrooper (2). Hoth Rebel and Han Solo cannot be found in any other set.

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Echo Base Reviews

47 reviews
4.8
Collectors
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Eurobricks
“I really really enjoy this set very much, even though the piece count is low. This set, was created for a sole purpose of having Tauntaun. This is the first important reason to get this set, and of course with the excellent line up of minifigures such as the Hoth Rebel... More troopers and Imperial Snowtroopers, these made it even more attractive to get them. The turrents and the snow trench can be nice decorative placements for Hoth dioramas. If the price is ever affordable or being marked for sales, just simply grab it without thinking twice.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
“The best part of this scene is the cannon that swivels on the turret and the Tauntaun. Let's face it-Tauntauns do not grow on trees in the Lego world and are exclusive to this set. The fact that it also comes with two Snowtroopers, the Han Solo and two Rebels means 5... More minifigs and said Tauntan for $40+ the other portions of the scene. A pretty good value.”
Full review at www.amazon.com

About Star Wars Episode V

Episode V covers The Empire Strikes Back, and the Battle of Hoth is one of the most built battles in LEGO Star Wars. The snowspeeder was in the first wave of 1999, and the AT-AT has had a new version every few years since 2003, including 10178 Motorised Walking AT-AT in 2007, which really walks. Echo Base, the wampa cave and the medical bay where Luke recovers have all had sets too.

Episode V consists of 46 sets that ran from 1999 to 2027. As of today, 10123 Cloud City is the most valuable Episode V set with an estimated new/sealed value of $17,500.
Summary
Star Wars Episode V Echo Base set 7749 was released on June 28, 2009, retailing for $25, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $85, while used sets sell around $38.
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Recreate the Battle of Hoth! It’s the 10th anniversary of LEGO® Star Wars, and Imperial forces are invading the Rebels’ secret base on the ice planet Hoth! As Han Solo leaves for a mission on his tauntaun, snowtroopers attack with their heavy repeating blaster. It’s up to the Rebel Alliance troopers to fight back with their missile-firing defense turret and trench with figure-flinging battle action. Includes 2 Snowtroopers, 2 Hoth Rebel Soldiers, Han Solo with Hoth gear, and the first-ever LEGO Tauntaun!
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