LEGO dropped the Knights of Ren Transport Ship (75284) in 2020 as part of the Star Wars Episode IX collection — a compact build that doesn't waste a piece at 595 pieces with a retail price of $69.99. You get 3 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.118, which is solid for what you're getting.
Licensed Star Wars sets like this tend to attract both LEGO fans and franchise enthusiasts, which keeps demand high even after retirement.
Key Features
595 pieces — A well-balanced build that hits the sweet spot
3 minifigures — Collectible characters from Star Wars
$0.118 per piece — Better value than the Star Wars average
Episode IX subtheme — A popular subcategory within Star Wars
Released 2020 — Star Wars sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Knights of Ren Transport Ship falls under the LEGO Star Wars theme, sitting in the Episode IX subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2020 at $69.99, it sits in the accessible end of Star Wars. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.118, which is reasonable for what Star Wars typically runs.
The Episode IX subcategory within Star Wars has its own collector base, and sets in this range tend to hold interest well after retirement. Worth keeping on the radar if you're building a Star Wars collection.
Why This Set Is Special
Strong appreciation at +43%. Market value of $99.99 represents a 43% premium over its $69.99 retail price.
Strong part-out value at 1.8x — Parts are worth $126.40 vs $69.99 retail (1.8x ratio). Theme average is 1.9x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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