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8096 LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle
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8096 LEGO Star Wars Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle
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LEGO 8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle is a Star Wars set valued at $235 for new and sealed sets, up 292% from an original retail price of $59.99. The set retired in December 2011 with annual appreciation averaging 8.36% since. Used copies are valued between $60 and $85 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $215 and $252. Its market is steady for now, as a value that has slipped lately and climbing member interest pull in opposite directions.

Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8096 Emperor Palpatine’s Shuttle is a Star Wars Episode III set released in 2010, containing 592 pieces and 4 minifigures. The set features Palpatine’s modified Theta-class T-2c shuttle along with a transformation bed/medical bay and a medical droid, recreating Anakin’s reconstruction scene from Revenge of the Sith. The minifigures include battle-damaged Anakin Skywalker with a Darth Vader helmet, Emperor Palpatine, a medical droid, and a Clone Pilot. Three of the figures are exclusive to this set: Anakin, the medical droid, and the Clone Pilot.

A new, sealed Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle is worth around $235 today. It has grown about 8.4% a year since retirement, and our forecast has it 9% higher a year from now. The average used price is $71 for those in good overall condition. The 4 included minifigs account for approximately 39% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $233 to $281. The set was available for 17 months, from July 2010 to December 2011.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Star Wars: Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle (8096) New In Box Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$230.00
(DE) Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle from BrickLink seller Gavial $179.85
-23.6%
(DK) Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle from BrickLink seller hector $218.59
-7.2%
(CA) Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle from BrickLink seller RAPIDOS2 $224.95
-4.5%
(BE) Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle from BrickLink seller fifi2004 $225.33
-4.3%
(DE) Star Wars 8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle - NEW + BOXED + EOL $231.78
-1.6%
(US) Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle from BrickLink seller 50stude $235.00
-0.2%
(US) Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle from BrickLink seller RetiredBrick $235.66
+0.1%
(DE) (R2/15) LEGO Star Wars 8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle NEW/MIB $255.06
+8.3%
(CA) Star Wars: Emperor Palpatines Shuttle (8096) 2011 RETIRED NEW MISB $256.95
+9.1%
(US) Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle from BrickLink seller DDSEnt $298.98
+27.0%
(CA) BRAND NEW LEGO 8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle Star Wars Ep3 RETRIED 2010 $328.33
+39.4%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is slipping, but member demand is rising, so momentum is holding level.
DemandUpper half in Star Wars
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyFewer than most in Star Wars
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+14% typical for Episode III
+18% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:32% bearish·53% neutral·15% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle Minifigs

Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle contains 4 minifigures. Three of the minifigures are exclusive to this set.
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2-1B Medical Droid
Medical droid, 2-1B model, wearing a badge with a letter 'T' pattern - sw0282
Exclusive
Value $21.14
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Anakin Skywalker
Anakin Skywalker with a battle-damaged appearance wearing a Darth Vader helmet - sw0283
Exclusive
Value $23.48
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Clone Pilot
Clone pilot, Episode 3 with open helmet and white head - sw0281
Exclusive
Value $24.82
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Emperor Palpatine
Emperor Palpatine with a light bluish gray head and black hands - sw0210
2 sets
Value $22.27

Compared with other Episode III sets

Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle launched at about twice the price of most sets above it, which goes a long way to explain why it sits low among the Episode III sets.

#38 of 47
By growth since retail, +292%
+7%+3,620%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
$0.40 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.40
Typical
$0.75
About half the group's typical value per piece.
#32 of 48
Used value as a share of new, 30%
13%80%
In the bottom half of the group.
#26 of 48 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
Close to the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
17283 Ultimate Space Battle+3,620%
27255 General Grievous Chase+3,478%
37251 Darth Vader Transformation+3,206%
388096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle+292%

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Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode III
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 645 / 6
Availability Retired
9526 LEGO Star Wars Palpatine's Arrest
Retail $89.99
Value $785.00
Growth  +772.3%
Annual growth 13.0%

8088 ARC-170 Starfighter

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode III
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 396 / 4
Availability Retired
8088 LEGO Star Wars ARC-170 Starfighter
Retail $59.99
Value $355.22
Growth  +492.1%
Annual growth 13.1%

7671 AT-AP Walker

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode III
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 392 / 2
Availability Retired
7671 LEGO Star Wars AT-AP Walker
Retail $39.99
Value $238.33
Growth  +496.0%
Annual growth 6.0%

9494 Anakin's Jedi Interceptor

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode III
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 300 / 5
Availability Retired
9494 LEGO Star Wars Anakin's Jedi Interceptor
Retail $39.99
Value $379.20
Growth  +848.2%
Annual growth 14.6%

8091 Republic Swamp Speeder

Theme / Subtheme Star Wars / Episode III
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 176 / 5
Availability Retired
8091 LEGO Star Wars Republic Swamp Speeder
Retail $29.99
Value $100.00
Growth  +233.4%
Annual growth 6.5%

Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle Questions

What is LEGO 8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle worth?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle is $235. Sealed copies typically change hands for $215 to $252. Its value has eased 10% over the last 90 days. A used copy in good condition goes for about $71.

Has LEGO 8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle been retired?

Yes. Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle left LEGO's shelves in December 2011 after a run of 17 months, about as long as the typical Episode III set. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $59.99 in shops, Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle has risen 292% in value, about 8.4% a year. That is behind the Episode III average of 10.3% a year, so other sets in its group have grown faster.

Will LEGO 8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. BrickEconomy's forecast puts Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle near $257 in twelve months, about 9% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. On balance, demand, supply and price are level. This is an estimate and markets can change.

What comes in LEGO 8096 Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle?

Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle has 592 pieces ($0.10 a piece at its retail price), and 4 minifigures: 2-1B Medical Droid, Anakin Skywalker, Clone Pilot and Emperor Palpatine. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $92, about 39% of the set's value, led by Clone Pilot at $25. 2-1B Medical Droid, Anakin Skywalker and Clone Pilot cannot be found in any other set.

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Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle Reviews

64 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
Brickipedia
“Some notable features include the ability to open the cockpit, allowing the pilot access to the controls, folding wings and retractable landing gear which also folds up into the bottom of the ship, the ability to open the interior of the back of the ship, and the mechanism... More with which to place the iconic Darth Vader helmet onto a wounded Anakin Skywalker.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
Brickset
“The construction strong and firm and the minifigs are sweet with the new clone piliot, the rare emperor, a medical droid, and the awesome Anakin/Vader which you only get in this set. I really don't care for the small things like he turn to Vader on Coruscant because with out... More the medical table it will only be a ship and thats no fun .”
Full review at brickset.com
CollectionDX
“Like most LEGO Star Wars sets, this one is also designed primarily around working with minifigs, so proportions are usually off. In this case, the wings are about one-third smaller than they should be, and the landing skid struts are about two-thirds smaller. This is a... More marvelous set. It doesn’t have the gimmicks like I thought it would, but Emperor Palpatine’s Shuttle is a nice average set, just what I needed to fill that particular gap in my LEGO collection.”
Full review at www.collectiondx.com

About Star Wars Episode III

Episode III covers Revenge of the Sith, the last of the prequel films, released in 2005. Its first wave came out that spring, the same season as LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game, which retold the prequels in bricks and took the theme far beyond the toy shelf. The wave included 7251 Darth Vader Transformation, the scene on the medical table where Anakin first wears the suit.

Episode III currently consists of 49 sets that as of now has run from 2005 to 2025. As of today, 7283 Ultimate Space Battle is the most valuable Episode III set with an estimated new/sealed value of $1,860.
Summary
Star Wars Episode III Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle set 8096 was released on July 30, 2010, retailing for $60, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $235, while used sets sell around $71.
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Transform Anakin™ into Darth Vader™ on Emperor Palpatine’s™ Shuttle! Using his personal shuttle to recover Anakin Skywalker™ from the volcanic planet of Mustafar, Emperor Palpatine™ transforms Anakin into Darth Vader™, as seen in Revenge of the Sith®. Use the transformation bed and medical droid to place the helmet on Anakin’s head complete the transformation.
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