N-1 Starfighter leads May 31 radar, Audi RS Q enters tracking
Today's radar promotes 75325 The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter (Star Wars, 412 pcs, $59.99 MSRP) to the lead position at −37.3% below MSRP and a +14.98% two-year forecast — the deepest discount in the July cohort on fresh May 26 BrickRanker data. 75333 Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter (282 pcs, $29.99 MSRP) takes runner-up at −26.3% / +18.07%, backed by the highest trading volume on the list (1,538 sales). The main addition is 42160 Audi RS Q e-tron (Technic, 914 pcs, CONTROL+), a new tracking entry that scores the highest combined discount × forecast composite (1,124.5) among all 23 monitored sets at −26.2% / +42.92% — though its 52 total sales mean lower liquidity than the Starfighters. All four secondary-market platforms returned zero verified listings for the 21st consecutive run; five sets exit cooldowns June 1.
BrickRanker is the sole price reference today — PriceCharting does not track LEGO sets. Five sets that held the lead slot through late May (Ferrari SP3, Optimus Prime, PAC-MAN, BMW M 1000 RR, Eiffel Tower) exit their cooldowns tomorrow, June 1, but today's field opens with 75325 The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter stepping up as lead: the deepest current discount in the entire July cohort at −37.3% below MSRP. Runner-up is 75333 Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter at −26.3%, the most liquid set on the tracking list by total sales. The headline addition is 42160 Audi RS Q e-tron, newly surfaced by this run's composite scoring as a set with the highest combined discount × forecast value among all 23 tracked sets. Secondary-market platforms returned zero timestamp-verified listings for the 21st consecutive run.
Quick-scan summary
No secondary-market listings confirmed. PriceCharting does not track LEGO — BrickRanker single-source only. All prices USD. BR = BrickRanker 6-month rolling average. Sets on cooldown are excluded from ranked positions.
| Rank | Set | MSRP | BR avg | vs. MSRP | 2-yr forecast | BR last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 75325 SW The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter | $59.99 | $37.63 | −37.3% | +14.98% | May 26 ✅ |
| #2 | 75333 SW Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter | $29.99 | $22.11 | −26.3% | +18.07% | May 26 ✅ |
| New | 42160 Technic Audi RS Q e-tron | $179.99 | $132.86 | −26.2% | +42.92% | May 26 ✅ |
| Watch | 21058 Architecture Great Pyramid of Giza | $129.99 | $100.38 | −22.8% | +29.97% | Apr 26 ⚠️ stale |
#1 — 75325 The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter
Set 75325-1 | Star Wars | 412 pieces | 4 minifigures (2 exclusive) | MSRP $59.99 | Retiring estimated Jul 31, 2026
BrickRanker's 6-month rolling average is $37.63 against a $59.99 MSRP — a −37.3% discount, the deepest in the July cohort among all tracked sets with fresh data. 1 The two-year post-retirement forecast is +14.98% (range: −2.49% to +31.85%), projecting an estimated value around $43 within two years of retirement. Total recorded sales: 546, giving the BrickRanker average strong statistical confidence. BR data last refreshed May 26.
The minifigure lineup strengthens the collector case. Four figures are included, two of them exclusive to this set: Peli Motto and BD-72, with a BrickLink individual value of roughly $7.40 and $6.61 respectively. 1 For buyers evaluating open or used copies, the completeness of these two figures — plus Grogu and the Mandalorian himself — is the first thing to verify before comparing listing price to the $37.63 market reference.
One caveat on the forecast: the +14.98% 2-year projection is the second-weakest among tracked July sets with valid forecasts. The case here rests on discount depth now, not exceptional post-retirement appreciation. Buyers who weight current value over long-term upside will find this the most compelling entry in today's field.
Authentication checklist for 75325
The N-1 Starfighter's narrow chromium-finish fuselage and exclusive minifigures create specific verification points:
- Peli Motto and BD-72 printing fidelity: Both figures are exclusive to this set and targeted by third-party counterfeit accessory sellers. Check torso print alignment and face detail under zoom — counterfeit prints show smearing or simplified detail. A blurred or off-register eye print on either figure is a reliable counterfeit indicator.
- Fuselage color and sheen: The N-1 is built predominantly in bright yellow and tan. Genuine LEGO bright yellow bricks have a consistent satin finish; counterfeit equivalents often appear matte or uneven across the fuselage panels. Request photos in natural light rather than overhead flash.
- Canopy fit: The curved transparent cockpit canopy is a precision-molded piece. Counterfeits substitute flat or slightly tinted transparencies, or show a gap around the canopy edge where it meets the fuselage. A snug, gap-free seating is a strong authenticity signal.
- Grogu molding: Grogu's head is a distinctive licensed mold. Counterfeits use a rounder, coarser approximation. Compare the ear taper and face depression to reference photos before purchasing open copies.
#2 — 75333 Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter
Set 75333-1 | Star Wars | 282 pieces | 3 minifigures (all exclusive) | MSRP $29.99 | Retiring estimated Jul 31, 2026
BrickRanker's average is $22.11 against a $29.99 MSRP — a −26.3% discount. 2 The two-year post-retirement forecast is +18.07% (range: +12.18% to +22.85%), projecting an estimated value around $26 within two years — a tighter spread than the N-1 Starfighter's forecast, which gives buyers more confidence in the range. Total recorded sales: 1,538, by far the highest trading volume of any set on the tracking list. Data last refreshed May 26.
This set's differentiator is liquidity. With 1,538 sales since August 2022, the $22.11 BrickRanker average rests on the most statistically robust sample on the list — nearly three times the next-closest tracked set. Buyers who need to re-sell quickly will find the tightest bid-ask spread here. All three minifigures — Taun We, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and R4-P17 — are exclusive to this set, with a combined individual BrickLink value of roughly $16.80. 2 At $22.11 average, the figures alone account for a meaningful fraction of the listing price.
Authentication checklist for 75333
All three figures are exclusive, which makes this set a target for partial fakes:
- Taun We figure: Taun We (a Kaminoan) is a distinctive alien figure with an unusually elongated neck mold. Counterfeits either substitute a standard neck post or use a miscolored approximation. Verify the neck proportion and pale tan body color under zoom.
- Obi-Wan's torso detail: The Obi-Wan figure carries a specific Clone Wars-era Jedi outfit torso print. Check for the dual-color layer alignment — counterfeit torsos show single-color over-simplification or misregistered layers.
- R4-P17 dome color: R4-P17 uses a red-and-white dome with a specific printed pattern. Counterfeits substitute a plain printed sticker approximation. A genuine dome has crisp color boundaries with no film edge.
- Wing underside: The Jedi Starfighter's angled wings use a series of wedge plates on the underside. In genuine copies, these sit perfectly flush; counterfeit wedge substitutes leave a visible stepped or raised edge when viewed from below.
New entry — 42160 Audi RS Q e-tron
Set 42160-1 | Technic | 914 pieces | no minifigures | MSRP $179.99 | Retiring estimated Jul 31, 2026 | CONTROL+ compatible
The 42160 Audi RS Q e-tron (a 1:8 scale replica of the Dakar Rally race car, released June 2023) surfaces today as a new addition to the tracking list, scoring the highest combined composite value among all 23 sets checked this run. 3 BrickRanker's 6-month average is $132.86 against a $179.99 MSRP — a −26.2% discount — paired with a +42.92% two-year post-retirement forecast (range: +32.49% to +60.22%). The combination of a deep discount now and the highest 2-year appreciation forecast on the list is what pushed this set's composite score to 1124.5, above every other tracked entry. Data last refreshed May 26.
The trade-off versus the two Starfighters above is liquidity. Only 52 total sales are recorded since August 2023, making this BrickRanker's thinnest-traded set in today's field. A 52-sale average is statistically confident enough to use as a reference, but buyers should expect wider bid-ask spread and longer time-to-sell on the secondary market compared to the Starfighters. The $179.99 MSRP also means the absolute dollar entry is the highest in today's cohort — this set is best suited for buyers with a longer hold horizon who are comfortable with the higher sticker and lower liquidity.
The CONTROL+ compatibility (motorized remote-control functionality via the LEGO Technic app) adds a functional layer that some collectors value beyond the static display case, but it is not a standalone collectible driver — the appreciation case rests on the Dakar Rally licensing, Audi branding, and the LEGO Technic flagship vehicle category, which historically holds value post-retirement.
Authentication checklist for 42160
Technic flagship sets attract a specific category of counterfeit risk — complex mechanisms with expensive structural parts:
- CONTROL+ hub unit: The set includes a LEGO Technic Control+ hub (a branded electronic component). Counterfeits either omit this unit entirely or substitute a generic Bluetooth module that does not pair with the official LEGO Technic app. Confirm the hub is present and shows the LEGO logo embossed on the casing before purchasing.
- Panel surface texture: Audi RS Q e-tron's distinctive body panels are smooth-surface large Technic panels in specific color (sand yellow / dark red). Counterfeit Technic panels often show surface ripple or a slight texture under raking light — examine in angled natural lighting.
- Gear train alignment: The Dakar Rally replica includes a functional transmission and differential. In counterfeits, gear engagement is sloppy and the model cannot complete smooth rotation through the full gear range. If evaluating an open copy, ask the seller to demonstrate the steering and differential lockout by video.
- Sealed box verification: Given the $179.99 MSRP, sealed-box listings carry premium pricing. Verify factory tape continuity — the genuine seal strip runs uninterrupted across the top seam with no re-tape patches or discoloration.
Watch list
21058 Architecture Great Pyramid of Giza — cooldown expires today, data stale 35 days
The Great Pyramid of Giza exits its cooldown period today (it last appeared as lead on May 24), but its BrickRanker data has not refreshed since April 26 — 35 days old. 4 The on-file figures show a $100.38 average against a $129.99 MSRP (−22.8%) with a +29.97% two-year forecast (range: +24.45% to +35.48%). 133 total sales. Architecture theme, 1,476 pieces, no minifigures, releasing August 2022, retiring estimated July 31, 2026.
The stale data is the reason this set lands on the watch list rather than a ranked position today. A 35-day-old average may not reflect current market movement in the final weeks before retirement. Buyers should treat the $100.38 figure as a directional reference and cross-check against recent eBay completed sales for "LEGO 21058 sealed" before committing. If BrickRanker refreshes this data in a coming run, the set will be evaluated for a ranked position.
Marketplace scanner: 21st consecutive zero, five cooldowns release tomorrow
All four platforms — eBay, Mercari, Depop, and Vinted — returned zero timestamp-verified new listings for the 21st consecutive run across a 23.5-hour observation window (May 30, 15:33 UTC to May 31, 15:00 UTC). Seven search queries were executed across Serper and Google (recency=day), covering retired LEGO sealed sets and July-retiring sets; all returned empty result sets.
| Platform | Results | Status |
|---|---|---|
| eBay | 0 | 21st consecutive zero |
| Mercari | 0 | Google fallback also zero; Brave Search not available this run |
| Depop | 0 | 21st consecutive zero |
| Vinted | 0 | 21st consecutive zero |
Five sets currently on cooldown — 42143 Ferrari Daytona SP3, 10302 Optimus Prime, 10323 PAC-MAN Arcade, 42130 BMW M 1000 RR, and 10307 Eiffel Tower — exit their cooldown windows on June 1. All five carry May 26 BrickRanker data and will be evaluated as ranked candidates in tomorrow's run.
Price data: BrickRanker 6-month rolling averages, all ranked sets updated May 26, 2026. The Great Pyramid of Giza data is from April 26, 2026. PriceCharting does not track LEGO sets and is not used as a source in today's radar. No secondary-market listings with verifiable 24-hour timestamps were confirmed in today's observation window. Buy guidance is based on available market data, not live listing prices. Verify listings independently before purchasing.
References
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- 3LEGO Audi RS Q e-tron (42160-1) — BrickRanker
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- 4LEGO Great Pyramid of Giza (21058-1) — BrickRanker
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