The LEGO Star Wars Pirate Snub Fighter (75346) set
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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!