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LEGO Star Wars has long been a favourite franchise among fans of all ages, capturing the magic and excitement of the iconic space saga. With its vast array of sets spanning from classic trilogy moments to the latest films and series, Star Wars LEGO continues to captivate enthusiasts worldwide. One of the recent highlights within the LEGO Star Wars universe is the Mandalorian sub-theme, inspired by the critically acclaimed Disney+ series. Featuring beloved characters like the Mandalorian himself, along with the adorable Grogu (better known as Baby Yoda), these sets offer fans the opportunity to relive thrilling moments from the show through immersive building experiences. We take a look at one of our favourites, the LEGO Star Wars Spider Tank, below:
Set Details
Prepare for intergalactic adventures with the LEGO® Star Wars™ Spider Tank (75361) set! This action-packed kit, comprising 526 pieces, delivers a great experience. With flexible legs, grabbing claws, and an opening cockpit spacious enough for a LEGO minifigure, you can immerse themselves in the Star Wars universe like never before. The tank also boasts an elevating hatch equipped with two stud shooters for added firepower. Plus, fans can recreate iconic scenes with three popular Star Wars characters included: The Mandalorian, armed with a darksaber, blaster pistol, and jetpack; Bo-Katan Kryze, equipped with two blasters and a jetpack; and everyone’s favourite adorable character, Grogu (affectionately known as “Baby Yoda”), rendered as a LEGO figure.
| Model Name | Spider Tank |
| Model Number | 75361 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Sub Themes | The Mandalorian |
| Pieces | 526 |
| RRP | $50 /£47 / €53 |
| Price per Piece | 10c / 9p / 10c |
| Minifigures | 3 |
| Minifigures Value | $30 |
| Launch Date | August 2023 |
| Current Status | Available |
| Retirement Date | (Projected) December 2024 |
Investment Potential
Another great looking LEGO Star Wars set from the Mandalorian sub-theme, for $50 you get just over 500 pieces and 3 amazing minifigures (The Mandalorian with a darksaber, blaster pistol and jetpack element, Bo-Katan Kryze with 2 blasters and a jetpack element, and a Baby Yoda (Grogu) figure) which alone account for more than half the value of the set’s RRP.
Expected to retire this year, is this another Star Wars LEGO investment to add to your collection?
| Projected 5 Yr Value | $95 / £75 / €90 |
| % Increase ($) | 89% |
| Projected Future Annual Growth | 16% |
| Theme Growth | 12% |
| Sub-Theme Growth | N/A |
Theme Analysis
The LEGO Star Wars theme is phenomenal, coming up to 25 years and 1,000 sets, it has a track record unlike any other LEGO theme, delivering average annualised growth of 12% across such a large sample.
We looked at some sets at the same price point as LEGO 75361 for examples and these include LEGO 7877 Naboo Starfighter which has tripled in value since retiring in 2012 (10% annualised growth) and LEGO 7672 Rogue Shadow which is now valued at 7 times its $50 RRP at $350 (14% annualised growth).
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 7877 | Naboo Starfighter | December 2012 | $50 | $149 | 198% | 10% |
| 7679 | Republic Fighter Tank | December 2009 | $50 | $301 | 502% | 14% |
| 7672 | Rogue Shadow | December 2009 | $50 | $350 | 600% | 15% |
| 7666 | Hoth Rebel Base | December 2008 | $50 | $174 | 248% | 9% |
Comparable Set Analysis
It is still very early days for the Mandlorian sub-theme but early signs are encouraging with the performance of the few retired sets broadly in line with that of the wider LEGO Star Wars theme.
LEGO Star Wars AT-ST Raiser (75254) retired at the end of 2021 and has seen nearly 50% increase in value whilst LEGO Star Wars Imperial Armored Marauder (75311) retired at the end of 2022 and has seen a 30% increase in value already.
| 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
Another wonderful LEGO Star Wars investment and one we think will do very well upon retirement. A strong set with excellent and valuable unique minifigures from such a strong theme, demand is high, it has rarely been discounted (it’s a LEGO exclusive in the UK still) and with it due to retire at the end of 2024 its one not to miss out on.
Head to LEGO.com to buy yours now!
