Hoth Echo Base (7879-1) is a LEGO Star Wars set from 2011 that sells for around $124.28 used on BrickLink. It includes 7 minifigures with a combined resale value of $77.12, or 62% of the set's price in figures alone. The most valuable is 2-1B Medical Droid - Dotted Badge Pattern (Sand Blue), Light Bluish Gray Legs at $18.88. For sellers buying complete sets to part out, the minifig value here makes this one worth considering.
Part-out value
Minifig value: $77.12 out of $124.28 total (62%). Over half the set's resale value is in the figures. Sellers parting this set out should list the minifigs individually on BrickLink. They'll earn more than bundling everything together.
Seller notes
Sealed copies sell for $210.96 vs $124.28 used, a 70% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
This is a vintage set (2011). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.
7 minifigures at $77.12 combined value. That's a solid minifig haul. Consider listing the figures individually on BrickLink where per-figure prices tend to be highest.
Hoth Echo Base sells for an average of $124.28 used and $210.96 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness. Missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.
What minifigures come in LEGO set 7879-1?
This set includes 7 minifigures: Chewbacca (Reddish Brown) ($3.35), Snowtrooper, Light Bluish Gray Hips, White Hands (Hoth Stormtrooper) ($2.82), Luke Skywalker (Bacta Tank Outfit) ($13.40), Han Solo, Tan Legs with Holster Pattern, Parka Hood with Tan Fur ($9.69), plus 3 more. The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $77.12. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
Is it worth parting out LEGO Hoth Echo Base?
The minifigures alone are worth $77.12 (62% of the $124.28 set price), so parting out the figs individually on BrickLink can be profitable. Start with 2-1B Medical Droid - Dotted Badge Pattern (Sand Blue), Light Bluish Gray Legs at $18.88. It's the highest-value figure in the set.
Is LEGO Hoth Echo Base (7879-1) retired?
Yes, Hoth Echo Base was released in 2011 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.
How do I check if my Hoth Echo Base set is complete?
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 7 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.
