A journey to the dark side is in order with a great new LEGO Star Wars release. The Dark Millennium Falcon has got us all talking here in the Investabrick office, as we were not sure about the initial appeal of Dark Millennium Falcon LEGO set, but we are looking forward to seeing what is to come from the new LEGO Star Wars Rebuild the Galaxy sub theme! LEGO has captivated the imagination of both children and adults for decades with its versatile and creative building sets and the brand’s popularity skyrocketed with themed collections, especially LEGO Star Wars. This line merges the beloved universe of Star Wars with LEGO’s innovative building experience, resulting in intricate sets that appeal to fans of all ages. The arrival of the LEGO Dark Falcon promises to add a new dimension to the beloved series, continuing to spark creativity and passion among those who eagerly follow both LEGO and Star Wars. We take a closer look at it below:
Set Details
The LEGO® Star Wars™ The Dark Falcon (75389) brings a fresh twist to the beloved Millennium Falcon, inspired by its dark counterpart from the LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Disney+ special. This set offers an immersive experience with its meticulously detailed interior, featuring Darth Jar Jar’s throne, a command centre, a hyperdrive, an entertainment area, and even a jail cell. The Dark Falcon’s design includes practical features such as flip-up panels for easy access, spring-loaded shooters, rotating cannons, and a removable gunner post for dynamic play. Priced at £159.99 / $179.99, the set might be considered a splurge, particularly since it’s based on a limited series, but the inclusion of a highly anticipated Sith character in minifigure form adds considerable appeal. Despite the set’s reliance on numerous stickers (some of which could have benefited from printing) The Dark Falcon stands out with its unique colour scheme and exclusive minifigures, making it a noteworthy addition for LEGO Star Wars enthusiasts!
| Model Name | The Dark Falcon |
| Model Number | 75389 |
| Theme | Star Wars |
| Sub Themes | Rebuild the Galaxy |
| Pieces | 1579 |
| RRP | $180 / £160 / €180 |
| Price per Piece | 11c / 10p / 11c |
| Minifigures | 6 |
| Minifigures Value | $125 / £100 / €120 |
| Launch Date | August 2024 |
| Current Status | Available |
| Retirement Date | December 2026 |
Investment Potential
LEGO Star Wars The Dark Falcon comes with just over 1500 pieces (price per brick of 11c / 10p) and 6 unique LEGO minifigures. Coming from a new sub-theme it will be interesting to see how this performs, albeit initial signs are that there has been huge demand for this set with very high sales volumes. A large part of this demand (and also the intrinsic value of the set) comes from the 6 unique minifigures which between them are worth more than 50% of the sets RRP with LEGO SW1363 Jedi Vader being the pick of them.
Whether the initial demand for this set will be sustained and whether it becomes a strong LEGO investment awaits to be seen but at first glance the signs are very promising.
| Projected 5 Yr Value | $273 / £216 / €260 |
| % Increase ($) | 52% |
| Projected Future Annual Growth | 13% |
| Theme Growth | 11% |
| Sub-Theme Growth | N/A |
Theme Analysis
It’s very well documented how strong the LEGO Star Wars theme is and how well it has performed over the years for LEGO investors. With over 900 sets across 25 years and average annualised growth across such a large sample size of 11% it continues to be a go to LEGO theme for LEGO investment.
We have taken a look at some of the retired sets below including LEGO Slave I (75060) which has seen 160% total growth from its $200 RRP since retiring in 2018 (18% annualised growth), LEGO Sandcrawler (10144) which has almost trebled in value since retiring in 2008 (7% annualised growth) and LEGO Motorised Walking AT-AT (10178) which has seen 345% growth from its $130 RRP since retiring in 2010 (12% annualised growth).
LEGO Star Wars Rebuild the Galaxy is a new LEGO sub-theme with this set and 2 others having been released recently ahead of the four part mini series (of the same name) which starts on September 13th on Disney+. The other 2 sets being released are LEGO 75393 TIE Fighter & X-Wing Mash Up and LEGO 75388 Jedi Bob’s Starfighter.
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 75060 | Slave I | Dec-18 | $200 | $519 | 160% | 18% |
| 75244 | Tantive IV | Dec-20 | $200 | $291 | 46% | 11% |
| 10144 | Sandcrawler | Dec-08 | $140 | $413 | 195% | 7% |
| 10178 | Motorized Walking AT-AT | Dec-10 | $130 | $578 | 345% | 12% |
Conclusion
A new set from a new LEGO Star Wars sub-theme with a little bit of a twist from the normal model and some very promising levels of initial demand bode well for this set. The 6 unique LEGO minifigures are sure to be very popular and will help to underpin the value of the set in the future. LEGO Dark Falcon has already been added to our watchlist at Investabrick and one we hold high hopes of as a future LEGO investment.
For LEGO Star Wars collectors and fans you can get the set ahead of the mini series release at both LEGO and Amazon. For those in the UK there is currently an 11% discount on the set at Amazon UK.
