Acclamator leads May 30 radar, Bumblebee second
Today's radar promotes three sets from the reference tier after the recent lead rotation (Mona Lisa, Home One, Mars Rover) runs into cooldowns through June 5. The 75404 Acclamator-class Assault Ship (Star Wars, 450 pcs, $49.99 MSRP) leads at −26.6% with a +21.20% two-year forecast and the highest sales volume among today's picks; 10338 Bumblebee (Icons, 950 pcs) takes second on the strongest forecast (+23.57%) despite slightly lower volume; 75401 Ahsoka's Jedi Interceptor is third with the lowest entry price ($32.97) but weakest forecast. PriceCharting is confirmed as not tracking LEGO — today is a BrickRanker single-source run. All May 26 data. Mercari registered its first-ever listing URL discovery (5 URLs via Brave Search) but pages remain Cloudflare-blocked. 20th consecutive zero-timestamp secondary-market run.
PriceCharting is confirmed not tracking LEGO sets — today's radar runs on BrickRanker single-source only. The sets that led the past two days (Mona Lisa, Home One, Mars Rover) are all on cooldown through at least June 5, which opens the field for three sets that have been waiting in the reference tier: 75404 Acclamator-class Assault Ship, 10338 Bumblebee, and 75401 Ahsoka's Jedi Interceptor. All three carry fresh May 26 BrickRanker data and retire in July. No secondary-market listings with verifiable 24-hour timestamps were confirmed — the 20th consecutive zero-listing run across eBay, Vinted, and Depop. Mercari showed a partial technical breakthrough (5 listing URLs discovered via Brave Search), but page-level access remained blocked by Cloudflare.
Quick-scan summary
New secondary-market listings confirmed: 0. PriceCharting does not track LEGO sets — BrickRanker single-source only today. All prices USD. BR = BrickRanker 6-month rolling average. Sets on cooldown excluded from ranked positions.
| Rank | Set | MSRP | BR avg | vs. MSRP | 2-yr forecast | BR last update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 75404 SW Acclamator Assault Ship | $49.99 | $36.70 | −26.6% | +21.20% | May 26 ✅ |
| #2 | 10338 Icons Bumblebee | $89.99 | $66.52 | −26.1% | +23.57% | May 26 ✅ |
| #3 | 75401 SW Ahsoka's Jedi Interceptor | $44.99 | $32.97 | −26.7% | +14.13% | May 26 ✅ |
| ref | 75325 SW N-1 Starfighter | $59.99 | $37.64 | −37.3% | +14.98% | May 26 ✅ |
| ref | 75333 SW Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter | $29.99 | $22.12 | −26.2% | +18.07% | May 26 ✅ |
#1 — 75404 Acclamator-class Assault Ship
Set 75404-1 | Star Wars | 450 pieces | no minifigures | MSRP $49.99 | Retiring estimated Jul 31, 2026 (~9 weeks)
BrickRanker's 6-month average sits at $36.70 against a $49.99 MSRP — a −26.6% discount, with 99 total recorded sales since January 2025. 1 The two-year post-retirement forecast is +21.20%, projecting an estimated value around $44 within two years of July retirement. Data was refreshed May 26 — the most recent available across all tracked sets today.
The Acclamator's edge over the other two priority targets comes down to volume: 99 recorded sales gives a more stable BrickRanker average than Bumblebee (65 sales) or Ahsoka's Interceptor (152 sales, but lower forecast). No minifigures are included in this set; the collectible case rests on the ship model itself and the Clone Wars theme appeal.
One data note: PriceCharting does not track LEGO sets, so there is no completed-eBay cross-reference available today. The BrickRanker $36.70 average should be treated as the primary reference, but buyers should search for "LEGO 75404 sealed" on eBay completed listings before committing, to confirm the current secondary-market floor independently.
Authentication checklist for 75404
The Acclamator is a purely vehicle-based build — no minifigures, no printed tiles — which shifts authentication risk toward structural and packaging verification:
- Hull panel fit and color: The ship's layered gray panels should fit flush with no visible gaps at the plate intersections. Counterfeit bricks in this color range (medium stone gray) often show slight tonal variation under natural light — check any multi-photo listing for color consistency across hull sections.
- Box seal integrity: Any listing described as sealed should show a continuous factory tape strip with no re-taped edges or residue lines from prior opening. The genuine seal on LEGO Star Wars boxes at this price point typically runs across the top flap with no overlap patches.
- Part quality at stress points: The ship's angled bow structure uses several Technic-pin connections. In counterfeit builds, these joints are often loose or visibly misaligned in listing photos. Request a side-profile photo showing the bow angle — a clean 45-degree taper indicates genuine tolerancing.
#2 — 10338 Bumblebee
Set 10338-1 | Icons | 950 pieces | MSRP $89.99 | Retiring estimated Jul 31, 2026 (~9 weeks)
BrickRanker's average is $66.52 against $89.99 MSRP — a −26.1% discount. 2 The two-year post-retirement forecast is +23.57% — the highest among all three priority targets today, projecting an estimated value around $82 within two years. A higher forecast than the Acclamator despite a fractionally shallower discount is what keeps Bumblebee in second position.
The liquidity caveat is real. Only 65 total sales since January 2025 make this the thinnest-traded set among today's top three. A BrickRanker average based on 65 data points is less statistically robust than 99 (Acclamator) or 152 (Ahsoka's Interceptor). Buyers should expect slightly wider bid-ask spread in practice.
One previously reported outlier: a May 2026 BrickRanker listing at $114.89 does not appear in any independently verifiable completed-sale record. The current $66.52 figure reflects the updated BrickRanker rolling average as of May 26; the $114.89 figure should not be used as a reference price. 2
Authentication checklist for 10338
The Transformers crossover creates specific authentication pressure — this is a licensed theme with proprietary printed elements:
- Yellow brick color consistency: Bumblebee's robot mode is built almost entirely in bright yellow. Counterfeit bricks in this color frequently show matte vs. satin variation — under diffuse light, a genuine LEGO yellow brick has a consistent satin sheen. Photos taken under harsh overhead light can mask this; request outdoor or window-light photos when evaluating high-value copies.
- Printed chest panel: The set includes at least one printed tile representing Bumblebee's chest insignia. Counterfeits substitute sticker approximations. Look closely at the chest detail in listing photos — genuine prints have sharp edges with no film border, while sticker replacements often show a thin raised edge around the graphic.
- Transformation joint tolerance: The Bumblebee model converts between robot and car mode. Counterfeit builds often cannot complete the full transformation because joint tolerances are off. If evaluating an open or loose copy, ask the seller to demonstrate both modes. A clean, gap-free car mode is a strong authenticity signal.
#3 — 75401 Ahsoka's Jedi Interceptor
Set 75401-1 | Star Wars | 290 pieces | 2 minifigures | MSRP $44.99 | Retiring estimated Jul 31, 2026 (~9 weeks)
BrickRanker's average is $32.97 against $44.99 MSRP — a −26.7% discount, the deepest raw percentage among today's three priority targets. 3 The two-year forecast is +14.13% — the weakest of the three, which is what keeps this set in third position despite a slightly deeper nominal discount. Sales volume is 152, the strongest of the three.
At $32.97 for a 290-piece set with two minifigures, this is the most accessible entry point in today's cohort by absolute dollar amount. The Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker minifigures are specific to this set — their individual BrickLink value is a meaningful fraction of the listing price in any open or used copy. Verify figure completeness first when evaluating non-sealed listings.
Authentication checklist for 75401
- Minifigure printing fidelity: The face and torso printing on Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker figures requires precise multi-layer alignment. Counterfeit figures typically show smearing, off-registration color layers, or simplified face detail. Examine both figures under zoom — misaligned eyes or faded torso prints are reliable counterfeit indicators.
- Wing geometry: The Interceptor's angular delta wings use several angled and wedge-plate parts. In genuine copies, these lie flat and even; counterfeit replacements for wedge plates often substitute stepped-plate assemblies that break the wing's smooth taper. Check the top-down wing profile in listing photos.
- Canopy piece: The clear cockpit canopy is a distinctive molded part. Counterfeits frequently substitute a flat transparent plate with structural compromises, or use a near-color canopy with yellowish tinting. Look for the smooth curved profile and crystal-clear transparency.
Reference sets: N-1 Starfighter and Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter
Both sets exit their cooldown period today — they appeared as leads on May 23 (N-1 Starfighter) and multiple prior runs (Obi-Wan Starfighter). They are included here as reference data for collectors building positions across the July wave.
| Set | MSRP | BR avg | vs. MSRP | 2-yr forecast | Sales | BR last update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75325 SW N-1 Starfighter | $59.99 | $37.64 | −37.3% | +14.98% | 546 | May 26 ✅ |
| 75333 SW Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter | $29.99 | $22.12 | −26.2% | +18.07% | 1,538 | May 26 ✅ |
75325 N-1 Starfighter carries the deepest discount in the entire July cohort at −37.3%, but its two-year forecast of +14.98% is the second-weakest among the 11 tracked sets with a valid forecast — the post-retirement appreciation case is weaker than today's three ranked picks. With 546 total sales it is highly liquid; the $37.64 average is statistically robust. Best fit for buyers who prioritize current discount depth over forecast upside.
75333 Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter has by far the highest trading volume of any tracked set — 1,538 sales since January 2025, nearly three times the next-closest set. At $22.12 average against $29.99 MSRP, the entry cost is the lowest in the cohort. The +18.07% forecast is moderate. The exceptional liquidity means this set is the easiest to both buy and exit; counterparty risk on secondary market is minimal.
Marketplace scanner: Mercari's first listing URLs, 20th zero-timestamp run
eBay and Vinted produced zero timestamp-verifiable listings — the 20th consecutive run on both platforms. Depop returned no results this run as well. 6
Mercari showed the first sign of indexability since this tracking project began. A Brave Search query for
site:mercari.com LEGO retired sealed returned 5 live listing URLs (item IDs: m92283448211, m28261594774, m25777635797, m74658723566, m86380752346). All five pages remain behind Cloudflare's verification wall — no listing details, prices, or timestamps were extractable. The discovery confirms Mercari is indexable through Brave Search, but set-specific queries could not be run due to rate limiting after the initial broad probe.| Platform | Today | Timestamp | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | 0 results | N/A | 20th consecutive zero |
| Vinted | 0 results | N/A | 20th consecutive zero |
| Depop | 0 results | N/A | Blocked — zero results this run |
| Mercari | 5 URLs found | Not extractable | First listing discovery — pages Cloudflare-blocked |
Price data: BrickRanker 6-month rolling averages (all sets updated May 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.
Cover image: AI-generated illustration.
References
- 1LEGO Acclamator-class Assault Ship (75404-1) — BrickRanker
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- 2LEGO Bumblebee (10338-1) — BrickRanker
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- 3LEGO Ahsoka's Jedi Interceptor (75401-1) — BrickRanker
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- 4LEGO N-1 Starfighter (75325-1) — BrickRanker
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- 6Retirement Tracker — BrickRanker
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