LEGO dropped the LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (75279) in 2020 as part of the Star Wars Seasonal collection — a fun, focused build at 311 pieces with a retail price of $39.99. It comes packed with 10 minifigs — always a nice bonus for collectors.
The $0.129 per piece price point is on the premium side, though the build quality matches.
The Star Wars license gives the LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar a built-in audience — something that often shows up in aftermarket pricing once production stops.
Key Features
311 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
10 minifigures — Great character selection from the Star Wars universe
$0.129 per piece — Better value than the Star Wars average
Seasonal subtheme — A popular subcategory within Star Wars
2020 release — Part of LEGO's modern era with strong design standards
Theme Background
LEGO's Star Wars theme is a powerhouse in the LEGO lineup with serious collector following, and the LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar is a 2020 release that lands in a great entry point into the Star Wars theme at $39.99. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.129, which is reasonable for what Star Wars typically runs.
Within Star Wars, the Seasonal sets have carved out their own niche. If you're tracking Star Wars for investment or just collecting, the Seasonal releases are usually among the more interesting ones to watch.
Why This Set Is Special
100% above retail. Now trading at $80.00, up 100% from $39.99 RRP — a 14% annualized return over 5.2 years since retirement.
Part-out value 2.3x retail — The individual parts are worth $92.87 on BrickLink — 2.3x the $39.99 retail price. Exceptional part-out value.
Frequently Asked Questions
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