2009

In 2009 LEGO proved once again to be a supurb year for collectors with the release of 325 sets, many highly sought after. This included 36 promotional and special released sets in addition to the 289 retail sets released through LEGO.com, the LEGO store and various other retail channels.

Based on the released 325 sets for that year, the retail value was $11,278.94 with a current value of $47,285.58 for the combined new/factory sealed sets. As of present, the best performing theme for 2009 is currently Architecture which has seen an average annual growth of upwards of 18% to date.

In 2009, LEGO Star Wars celebrated its 10th Anniversary with the release of its 10th Anniversary sets. But even more important, LEGO celebrated its 50th anniversary of the LEGO Brick. A number of new themes were first introduced including BIONICLE Glatorian, Space Police III, Power Miners, Agents 2.0 and LEGO Pirates was re-introduced. Some themes that were retired in 2009 by LEGO included Mars Mission, the original and highly collectable Batman sets. Exo-Force and Belville where also discontinued in 2009.