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SW Darth Vader T-Shirt

852243 LEGO Clothing SW Darth Vader T-Shirt

Name: LEGO Clothing SW Darth Vader T-Shirt
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 852243-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (36 reviews)

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852243 LEGO Clothing SW Darth Vader T-Shirt

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set SW Darth Vader T-Shirt since March 2021. Very high accuracy

LEGO 852243 Star Wars Darth Vader T-Shirt is a licensed LEGO Clothing item released in 2008. It features a black short-sleeve cotton shirt printed with an image of the LEGO minifigure version of Darth Vader from the Star Wars theme. Below the character graphic, the shirt displays the phrase “The Force is strong with this one,” accompanied by the LEGO and Star Wars logos. The design integrates LEGO’s stylized minifigure aesthetic with iconic Star Wars imagery, aimed at both fans of the construction sets and the film franchise. The estimated value of a new or sealed SW Darth Vader T-Shirt is approximately $38.

All regions

All regions 4
European Union 4

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(LU) Small	$35.72 -6.0%
	(LU) Medium	$38.05 +0.2%
	(LU) Large	$38.05 +0.2%
	(LU) XXL	$39.21 +3.2%

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 852243 SW Darth Vader T-Shirt.

Star Wars T-Shirts


	2856241 Droid T-Shirt - Kids Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2011 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $14.99 Value ~$14.99 I own this I want this

	2856243 Droid T-Shirt - Youth Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2011 Availability Retired	Retail $14.99 Value ~$14.99 I own this I want this

	852847 Star Wars Yoda T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2010 Availability Retired Buy this item at eBay Bricklink	Retail $17.99 Value $25.45 Growth +41.5% Annual growth 2.3% I own this I want this

	852736 LEGO Star Wars 10yr Anniversary T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2009 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $15.99 I own this I want this

	852763 LEGO Star Wars Stormtrooper T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2009 Availability Retired	Retail $16.99 I own this I want this

	852764 LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2009 Availability Retired	Retail $16.99 I own this I want this

	852765 LEGO Star Wars 10yr Anniversary T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2009 Availability Retired	Retail $16.99 I own this I want this

	852244 LEGO Star Wars Stormtrooper Army T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2008 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $15.99 Value $126.84 Growth +693.2% Annual growth 13.3% I own this I want this

	852346 LEGO Star Wars T-Shirt 2008 Yoda Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2008 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $15.99 I own this I want this

	Stars Wars Action Lineup T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2008 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $14.99 I own this I want this

	Star Wars Original Trilogy T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2007 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $14.99 Value $28.31 Growth +88.9% Annual growth 3.4% I own this I want this

	Star Wars Classic Battle T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2007 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $14.99 Value $39.65 Growth +164.5% Annual growth 5.5% I own this I want this

	Star Wars Lord Vader T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2007 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $14.99 I own this I want this

	Star Wars Master Yoda T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2007 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $14.99 I own this I want this

	Star Wars Kenobi vs. Vader T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2007 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $14.99 I own this I want this

	Star Wars Classic Characters T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2007 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $14.99 Value $65.00 Growth +333.6% Annual growth 9.2% I own this I want this

	Star Wars Beware of the Dark Side T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2007 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $19.99 I own this I want this

Sets in Gear / Clothing


	852494 Bionicle T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2009 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $14.99 I own this I want this

	852498 Bionicle Cap Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2009 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $10.99 I own this I want this

	852499 Polar Bear Cub T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2009 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $14.99 Value $16.77 Growth +11.9% Annual growth 1.9% I own this I want this

	852520 LEGO Classic T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2009 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $16.99 Value $90.16 Growth +430.7% Annual growth 5.6% I own this I want this

	852760 Bionicle T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2009 Availability Retired	Retail $16.99 I own this I want this

	852761 Troll T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2009 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $16.99 I own this I want this

	852762 LEGO Indiana Jones T-Shirt Theme / Subtheme Gear / Clothing Year 2009 Availability Retired Buy this item at Bricklink	Retail $16.99 I own this I want this

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Details

Set number

852243-1

Name

SW Darth Vader T-Shirt

Theme

Gear

Subtheme

Clothing

Year

2009

Released

March 20, 2009

Retired

December 17, 2009

Availability

Retired

Pricing

Retail price

$15.99

New/Sealed

Value

$37.99

Growth

+137.59%

Annual growth

+3.72%

90-day change

0.50%

Used

Value

$31.53

Range

$27.56 - $35.09

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Price

$36.85

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$35.72 (LU)

Highest price

$39.21

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$37.99

1 year forecast

$39.40+3.72%

5 year forecast

$44.99+18.43%

$43

$46

852243 SW Darth Vader T-Shirt is projected to be valued between $43 - $46 within five years.

Facts

This black LEGO Star Wars T-shirt features a printed LEGO Darth Vader minifigure and the quote “The Force is strong with this one.”
It is available in Youth sizes 7/8 and 9/10, and Adult sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
The T-shirt is made of 100% cotton.
It is part of the LEGO Star Wars apparel line produced under official Star Wars licensing.
Released in 2008, it is one of several LEGO-branded Star Wars clothing items sold through LEGO Stores and online.

Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)

United States

$15.99

United Kingdom

£13.69

Subtheme Analysis

Gear / Clothing

Items

Years

2003 - 2025

Annual growth

+3.69% (this set +3.72%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

About Clothing

LEGO Clothing includes apparel inspired by LEGO designs, featuring t-shirts, hoodies, pajamas, socks, and accessories like hats and gloves. These items often showcase prints of LEGO bricks, minifigures, and themes such as Ninjago, Star Wars, and City. Designed for fans of all ages, LEGO clothing combines playful designs with everyday wear, allowing enthusiasts to showcase their love for the brand in their style.

Summary

Gear Clothing SW Darth Vader T-Shirt set 852243 was released on March 20, 2009, retailing for $16, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $38, while used sets sell around $32.

Even Darth Vader can tell that the Force is with you when you wear this striking black LEGO Star Wars T-shirt. Available in Youth sizes 7/8 and 9/10, and Adult sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL. Available in Youth sizes 7/8 and 9/10, and Adult sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL.

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Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$37.99

Value (in a year)

$39.40

Value (in 2 years)

$40.82

Accuracy

0.960400 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$34.93

Value (in a year)

$35.89

Value (in two years)

$36.85

Accuracy

0.273778 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$31.53

Value (low range)

$27.56

Value (high range)

$35.09

Accuracy

0.905400 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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