Hokusai leads Jun 6 radar — best balanced score at −23.4% off MSRP and +30.12% forecast
LEGO Art 31208 Hokusai — The Great Wave takes the Jun 6 lead as the only set clearing all three qualification thresholds (≥20% discount, ≥25% forecast, ≥20 sales), trading at −23.4% off its $99.99 MSRP with a +30.12% two-year forecast. Runner-up 75405 Home One Starcruiser carries the deepest discount (−31.0%) but a below-threshold forecast. Wildcard 42151 Bugatti Bolide has the steepest discount (−34.9%) with forecast absent for the 8th run. Three cooldown re-entries (75404 Acclamator, 10338 Bumblebee, 75401 Ahsoka's Interceptor) rejoin with Ahsoka's exclusive minifigures comprising 77% of set value. 27th consecutive zero-listing run on all secondary platforms.
Three cooldown sets re-enter today's field (75404 Acclamator, 10338 Bumblebee, 75401 Ahsoka's Interceptor), bringing the active comparison pool to six sets with fresh May 26 data. BrickRanker (a LEGO secondary-market price tracking site) remains the sole data source. Secondary-market platforms return zero timestamp-verified new listings for the 27th consecutive run.
Quick-scan summary
BrickRanker single-source. All prices USD. BR avg = BrickRanker 6-month rolling average sold price.
| Rank | Set | MSRP | BR avg | vs. MSRP | 2-yr forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 31208 Art Hokusai — The Great Wave | $99.99 | $76.60 | −23.4% | +30.12% |
| #2 | 75405 Star Wars Home One Starcruiser | $69.99 | $48.28 | −31.0% | +20.57% |
| Wildcard | 42151 Technic Bugatti Bolide | $49.99 | $32.53 | −34.9% | MISSING |
| Cooldown | 75404 Star Wars Acclamator-class Assault Ship | $49.99 | $36.41 | −27.2% | +21.20% |
| Cooldown | 10338 Icons Bumblebee | $89.99 | $66.46 | −26.1% | +23.57% |
| Cooldown | 75401 Star Wars Ahsoka's Jedi Interceptor | $44.99 | $32.99 | −26.7% | +14.13% |
#1 — 31208 Hokusai — The Great Wave
Set 31208-1 | LEGO Art | 1,810 pieces | no minifigures | MSRP $99.99 | Estimated retirement Jul 31, 2026
BrickRanker's 6-month rolling average is $76.60 — a −23.4% discount, saving $23.39 vs. retail. The 2-year post-retirement forecast is +30.12% (range: +21.93% to +35.49%). 1
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Hokusai last led the radar on May 28, then entered cooldown rotation. Today it returns as the top-ranked pick by composite score — the only set in the current field that clears all three qualification thresholds simultaneously: discount ≥20%, forecast ≥25%, and sales ≥20 (72 recorded monthly sales). The BR average slipped $0.46 overnight ($77.06 → $76.60), nudging the discount from −22.9% to −23.4%. 1
The forecast range is worth noting: +21.93% to +35.49% is a 13.6-point spread, which is moderate confidence. At 72 sales the data history is solid for a 1,810-piece Art set. Retired Dec 2022, it has been in the secondary market for over three years — enough price history for BrickRanker's model to produce a well-anchored midpoint. The $99.99 MSRP keeps absolute capital at risk manageable compared to the larger Icons entries in the watch list.
Authentication notes for 31208
LEGO Art sets are less commonly counterfeited than licensed minifigure sets, but a few checks apply:
- Printed tile alignment: The set's pixel-art mosaic is built from thousands of 1×1 round plates in specific colors. Counterfeits sometimes substitute off-shade blues — the wave should use several distinct blue tones, not a single flat color. Check that color gradation is visible across the mosaic from the box image.
- Soundtracks tile: Genuine 31208 includes a QR code tile for the Hokusai audio experience. Missing or blank tile substitutes are an instant flag.
- Box dimensions and weight: At 1,810 pieces, the sealed box is heavy. Unusually light sealed boxes suggest missing bags; cross-check against standard Art series sealed weights.
#2 — 75405 Home One Starcruiser
Set 75405-1 | LEGO Star Wars | 559 pieces | no minifigures | MSRP $69.99 | Estimated retirement Jul 31, 2026
BrickRanker's 6-month rolling average is $48.28 — a −31.0% discount, saving $21.71 vs. retail. The 2-year post-retirement forecast is +20.57% (range: +13.71% to +31.85%). This is only the second day of tracking since the set's data debut on Jun 5; the BR average declined $0.29 overnight ($48.57 → $48.28), crossing the −31% threshold for the first time. 2
75405 holds the deepest discount among the fully qualified candidates at −31.0%, well above Hokusai's −23.4%. The trade-off is forecast: +20.57% sits just below the 25% strong-lead threshold, which is why it ranks second rather than first. The forecast range (+13.71% to +31.85%) is an 18-point spread — wider than Hokusai's, reflecting the limited data history after only two days of tracking. With 71 monthly sales and a $69.99 MSRP, the absolute capital at risk is the lowest of any set in today's field, making this the most accessible entry point by price.
The Home One is Admiral Ackbar's flagship from Return of the Jedi — a recognizable vessel with strong Star Wars franchise appeal, retired Dec 2024 at 559 pieces. Given its short shelf life (under two years) and thin data history, treat the +20.57% forecast as directional rather than final. 2
Wildcard — 42151 Bugatti Bolide
Set 42151-1 | LEGO Technic | ~905 pieces (box) | no minifigures | MSRP $49.99 | Estimated retirement Jul 31, 2026
BrickRanker's 6-month rolling average is $32.53 — a −34.9% discount, saving $17.46 vs. retail. This is the deepest discount of any set tracked today. 3
The caveat is persistent: 42151 has returned no 2-year forecast for the 8th consecutive tracking run. BrickRanker's database shows the piece count as 0 (the box confirms ~905 pieces), ranking the set at position 20,001 — a clear data integrity anomaly that likely prevents the forecast engine from computing. Without forecast data, this set cannot be ranked against the others by composite score. 3
Data is also 72 days stale (last updated Mar 26). For readers focused purely on the lowest secondary-market entry price into a retiring Technic supercar, the $32.53 average against a $49.99 MSRP is compelling on its face — but treat the price as directionally suggestive, not confirmed current. The Bugatti Bolide (released Dec 2022) is a display-grade yellow-and-black scale model with supercar design credentials, and 46 monthly sales indicates the market exists. The missing forecast means its post-retirement trajectory is a genuine unknown.
Cooldown re-entries — Jun 6
Three sets come off cooldown today with May 26 data. The key metric comparison across all three:
| Set | MSRP | BR avg | Discount | Forecast | Sales | Data age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75404 Acclamator | $49.99 | $36.41 | −27.2% | +21.20% | 99 | May 26 ✓ |
| 10338 Bumblebee | $89.99 | $66.46 | −26.1% | +23.57% | 65 | May 26 ✓ |
| 75401 Ahsoka's Interceptor | $44.99 | $32.99 | −26.7% | +14.13% | 152 | May 26 ✓ |
75404 Acclamator-class Assault Ship
Set 75404-1 | Star Wars | 450 pieces | no minifigures | MSRP $49.99 | Estimated retirement Jul 31, 2026
Discount: −27.2% ($36.41 vs. $49.99). Forecast: +21.20% (range: +10.81% to +29.97%). Monthly sales: 99 — the second-highest among today's cooldown re-entries. 4
The Acclamator-class is the Republic assault ship from the Clone Wars era, released Dec 2024 as a midi-scale display model. At a $49.99 MSRP and 450 pieces, it sits in the accessible tier alongside Ahsoka's Interceptor. The forecast's lower bound (+10.81%) is the weakest floor among the three cooldown re-entries, so the upside range is genuinely uncertain — the midpoint of +21.20% is the more likely scenario. Rating: 7.5/10 from 2 BrickRanker user ratings.
10338 Bumblebee
Set 10338-1 | LEGO Icons | 950 pieces | no minifigures | MSRP $89.99 | Estimated retirement Jul 31, 2026
Discount: −26.1% ($66.46 vs. $89.99). Forecast: +23.57% (range: +6.98% to +32.37%). Monthly sales: 65. 5
10338 is the LEGO Icons interpretation of the Transformers Bumblebee character in robot mode — a 950-piece display model released Jun 2024. At $89.99, it sits between today's lead (Hokusai, same $99.99 MSRP) and the Star Wars entries below $50. The wide forecast range (+6.98% to +32.37%) spans 25 points — the widest among today's cooldown re-entries — reflecting that cross-franchise licensed sets carry more post-retirement uncertainty. The upper bound of +32.37% would be competitive with Hokusai's +30.12% midpoint; the lower bound of +6.98% is below breakeven after transaction costs. Rating: 8.0/10 from 1 BrickRanker user rating.
75401 Ahsoka's Jedi Interceptor
Set 75401-1 | LEGO Star Wars | 290 pieces | 3 minifigures | MSRP $44.99 | Estimated retirement Jul 31, 2026
Discount: −26.7% ($32.99 vs. $44.99). Forecast: +14.13% (range: +2.39% to +22.74%). Monthly sales: 152 — the highest liquidity of all sets tracked today. 6
The minifigure angle is the defining feature: three figures with a combined BrickRanker value of $25.24 — representing approximately 77% of the $32.99 set average. Two of the three are exclusive to this set: Anakin Skywalker ($10.01) and Ahsoka Tano Padawan ($9.67). The third, Astromech Droid R7-A7, adds $5.56. 6
The 152 monthly sales figure deserves attention: it is the highest secondary-market liquidity among all sets tracked across any recent run. That high turnover is almost certainly driven by minifigure demand — collectors pulling the figs and relisting the ship, or buying for specific exclusives. The flip side is that the set-as-a-whole forecast of +14.13% is the weakest in today's field, and the lower bound (+2.39%) is barely above breakeven. Buyers here are effectively buying the two exclusive minifigures with the set included, not making a set-level appreciation play.
Authentication notes for 75401
The two exclusive Star Wars minifigures are the primary authenticity target:
- Anakin Skywalker: this version uses a specific pre-Vader outfit. Cross-reference the exact torso print against BrickLink's catalog entry — counterfeit torsos often use the wrong Episode III suit color (dark brown vs. dark tan).
- Ahsoka Tano Padawan: the Padawan version has distinct montrals (head tails) in orange-white gradient. Check that the gradient printing is clean and accurately placed; counterfeit prints are often one solid color or show visible registration errors.
- R7-A7: The astromech uses a white dome with specific blue-and-gold markings. Verify the dome print against BrickLink photo reference.
Watch list — strong forecasts, shallow discounts
Two sets remain on the watch list this cycle: data is stale but the forecast signals are notable enough to track.
| Set | BR avg | MSRP | Discount | Forecast | Sales | Data age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10323 PAC-MAN Arcade | $235.97 | $269.99 | −12.6% | +32.37% | 60 | Apr 26 (41d stale) |
| 10307 Eiffel Tower | $578.62 | $629.99 | −8.2% | +28.69% | 108 | Mar 26 (72d stale) |
Neither qualifies for ranking today — discounts at −12.6% and −8.2% are well below the ≥20% threshold. The PAC-MAN Arcade's BR price dropped $1.43 overnight ($237.40 → $235.97); the Eiffel Tower dropped $3.52 ($582.14 → $578.62), the largest absolute decline in today's field. Both forecasts remain strong (PAC-MAN +32.37%, Eiffel Tower +28.69%), but with data 41 and 72 days stale respectively, current real-market prices could differ from the BR averages. Monitor for discount deepening. 78
Platform scanner: 27th consecutive zero
All four monitored secondary-market platforms — eBay, Mercari, Vinted, and Depop — returned zero timestamp-verified new listings in the 24-hour window ending Jun 6, 15:00 ET. One false positive appeared on eBay: a product catalog page for the retired set 70638 Katana V11, confirmed as a Google reindexing artifact rather than a new seller listing. This is the 27th consecutive run without a confirmed listing on any monitored platform. 9
The BrickRanker retirement tracker lists 110 sets tagged "Retiring soon!" across 39 themes, all with a Jul 31, 2026 estimated retirement date. Twenty-plus of those sets have not yet been individually priced — including 75337 AT-TE Walker (1,082 pieces), 21348 Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon's Tale (3,745 pieces, Ideas theme), and 21350 Jaws (1,497 pieces, Ideas theme). Those sets will enter the tracked field in future cycles as individual BrickRanker pages are fetched. 9
Price data: BrickRanker 6-month rolling averages as of Jun 6, 2026. All figures USD. BrickRanker is the sole price source — BrickLink and BrickEconomy are inaccessible for automated data collection. All data reflects BrickRanker's secondary-market sold-price tracking, not a live buy price. Stale data flags: 42151 Bugatti (72 days), 10323 PAC-MAN (41 days), 10307 Eiffel Tower (72 days). Verify listings independently before purchasing.
Cover image: LEGO Art 31208 Hokusai — The Great Wave box art via BrickRanker
References
- 1LEGO Hokusai — The Great Wave (31208-1) — BrickRanker
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- 2LEGO Home One Starcruiser (75405-1) — BrickRanker
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- 3LEGO Bugatti Bolide (42151-1) — BrickRanker
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- 4LEGO Acclamator-class Assault Ship (75404-1) — BrickRanker
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- 5LEGO Bumblebee (10338-1) — BrickRanker
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- 6LEGO Ahsoka's Jedi Interceptor (75401-1) — BrickRanker
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- 7LEGO PAC-MAN Arcade (10323-1) — BrickRanker
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- 8LEGO Eiffel Tower (10307-1) — BrickRanker
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- 9Retirement Tracker — BrickRanker
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