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The LEGO Star Wars theme, launched in 1999, is a celebrated collaboration between The LEGO Group and the iconic “Star Wars” franchise, bringing together the best of both worlds in a collection that has captivated fans for decades. This theme spans a vast galaxy of sets, from detailed replicas of starships and vehicles to minifigure versions of beloved characters and pivotal scenes. LEGO Star Wars Pirate Snub Fighter (75346) from “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” Season 3 embodies the LEGO Star Wars spirit, offering fans a piece of the newer “Star Wars” narrative through an engaging build that features exclusive minifigures and dynamic play features. LEGO Star Wars continues to be a bridge for fans, old and new, to build and relive their favourite moments from the saga.
Set Details
LEGO 75346 brings the thrilling universe of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” into the hands of fans with the Pirate Snub Fighter, a standout model from Season 3 of the acclaimed series. This set captures the essence of the starfighter with intricate details, including an opening cockpit, stud shooters, and a hidden thermal detonator compartment. Accompanied by two exclusive minifigures, a Snub Fighter Pilot and Vane, equipped with their respective weapons, this set invites builders to recreate epic scenes or forge new adventures. With 285 pieces, it offers a rewarding build that blends action with display appeal, perfect for enthusiasts of the “Star Wars” saga and LEGO collectors alike.
| Model Name | Pirate Snub Fighter |
| Model Number | 75346 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Sub Themes | The Mandalorian |
| Pieces | 285 |
| RRP | $35 /£30 / €35 |
| Price per Piece | 12c / 11p / 12c |
| Minifigures | 2 |
| Minifigures Value | $15 |
| Launch Date | May 2023 |
| Current Status | Available |
| Retirement Date | (Projected) December 2024 |
Investment Potential
Another cracking set from LEGO® Star Wars™ with what appears to be good investment potential going forward. LEGO 75346 has 285 pieces and a price per brick of 12c but this shrinks when you take into account the 2 minifigures themselves which account for nearly half the RRP of the set.
Released last year within the Mandalorian sub-theme, it is expected this will be on a shelf life of less than 2 years and expected to retire at the end of this year.
| Projected 5 Yr Value | $62 / £49 / €57 |
| % Increase ($) | 77% |
| Projected Future Annual Growth | 13% |
| Theme Growth | 12% |
| Sub-Theme Growth | N/A |
Theme Analysis
LEGO Star Wars continues to be one of the optimal themes for LEGO investment delivering annualised growth of 12% over 900+ sets and nearly 25 years.
And the signs continue to be strong, 24 LEGO Star Wars sets retired at the end of 2022 and they averaged growth of 19% in their first year after retirement (the 2021 retirees have averaged 47% across the 2 years as well!)
We looked below at some sets at a similar price point including LEGO 7751 Ahsoka’s Starfighter and Vulture Droid which has seen nearly 500% growth (13% annualised) since retiring in 2009 and LEGO 7671 AT-AP Walker which has seen 330% growth (11% annualised) in the same timeframe.
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 7751 | Ahsoka’s Starfighter and Vulture Droid | December 2009 | $40 | $235 | 488% | 13% |
| 7671 | AT-AP Walker | December 2009 | $40 | $172 | 330% | 11% |
| 7658 | Y-wing Fighter | July 2008 | $40 | $109 | 173% | 7% |
| 75534 | Darth Vader | December 2018 | $40 | $88 | 120% | 17% |
Comparable Sets
The Mandalorian sub-theme is a new one still and we don’t have enough data to look at a theme averages confidently, but that said the initial performance of the retiring sets has been very positive.
These have included LEGO AT-ST Raider (75254) which has seen 46% growth since retiring at the end of 2021 LEGO Imperial Armored Marauder (75311) which has seen 30% growth since retiring at the end of 2022.
All 3 sets have delivered annualised growth in excess of 20% in the short time since retiring and is definitely a sub-theme to be keeping an eye on.
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 75254 | AT-ST Raider | December 2021 | $50 | $73 | 46% | 20% |
| 75267 | Mandalorian Battle Pack | December 2021 | $15 | $24 | 60% | 25% |
| 75311 | Imperial Armored Marauder | December 2022 | $40 | $52 | 30% | 28% |
Conclusion
This appears to be another wonderful LEGO Star Wars investment. Great returns from the overall theme, some very promising signs from what is a new sub-theme, retiring this year and with decent minifigures. And the cherry on the top is currently you can pick this up at a discount at Amazon ($30 in the US and £24 in the UK, so head there now to get yours!
