Nothing gets avid Star Wars fans more excited than a Star Wars movie announcement, and a new Star Wars LEGO® set that is often launched to coincide with the release of a new Star Wars film.

One of the most popular LEGO themes of all time are the Star Wars sets. The theme remains popular and is only growing bigger as fans continue to be impressed by iconic spacecrafts, and minifigures inspired by the Star Wars saga.

LEGO released the first Star Wars set in 1979, and since then, the company has produced some of the most-coveted Star Wars memorabilia including the Ultimate Collectors Series, which is still being released today. With LEGO having to pay for the licensing for Star Wars, it is no wonder that some of the collectible sets cost some serious cash.

Some of the classic LEGO Star Wars sets can be complicated to find as they have already been discontinued. Retired Star Wars sets can appreciate to values higher than the current retail price for new LEGO releases.

Below, we take a look at some of the rarest Star Wars LEGO sets that collectors are willing to pay a fortune for!

Rebel Blockade Runner 10019

This is one of the most iconic Star Wars vehicles because it's the very first starship seen in the saga. The Rebel Blockade Runner is Princess Leia’s personal ship, which was captured by Darth Vader. The set, which contains 1,748 pieces, was first released in 2001 with a price tag of $199.99.

It features 11 engines on the back, a radar dish on upper part of the ship, and two turbo laser cannons that can be elevated. The set also includes a command center that can fit two minifigures, so you can choose among the five minifigs included (Princess Leia, R2-D2, C-3PO, Captain Antilles, and Rebel Trooper) to take their seat in the command center.

TIE Interceptor Ultimate Collector’s Series 7181

The 7181 TIE Interceptor set is one of the most advanced TIE fighter used by the Imperial Navy troopers to maintain order in the galaxy. The set was first released in August 2000 and has not been remade since. It is one of the two Ultimate Collector's Series sets released on that year.

The second being the X-Wing which was released shortly after the 7181. A total of 703 pieces make up this model, which can easily fit on your display stand as a centerpiece for your Star Wars LEGO collection. The model has four main wing panels that are recreated with precision that will leave every Star Wars fan impressed.

Y-wing Attack Starfighter Ultimate Collector’s Series 10134

The year 2004 marks the Ultimate Collector’s Series release of the Y-wing Attack Starfighter. It comes with 1,473 pieces and 1 minifig, and takes an average of three hours to build.

This set has amazingly accurate details including an ion cannon turret, a pair of nose-mounted lasers, and an astromech droid that allows for a quick escape into hyperspace. The socket of the craft can fit one minifig to act as a co-pilot.

The set also includes a display stand and a collector's card. Retired in 2006, this set now retails for an average of $1,400.

Cloud City 10123

This LEGO Star Wars set will let you relive the Cloud City betrayal when Han Solo and Princess Leia were betrayed by Solo's old friend Lando Calrissian. The set was first released in 2003 at the price of $99.99. It includes 698 total pieces and comes with seven minifigures that cover the classic scenes from Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. Cloud City 10123 features a carbonite freezing chamber that allows you to drop the Han solo minifigure and lift the carbonite version.

Minifigures include Luke Skywalker with his lightsaber, Princess Leia with her hair up in a bun, Darth Vader with an interchangeable head, Han Solo wearing brown pants and a black vest, Boba Fett in a green armor, and Lando Calrissia in his most recognized clothing.

Death Star II Ultimate Collector’s Series 10143

Build the galaxy's ultimate battle station that looms in space with this Death Star II LEGO set. Extremely detailed and challenging to put together, the LEGO Star Wars Death Star II is sure to spark the creativity of Star Wars fans and collectors. Once built, the set stands 25 inches high and is ideal for display as part of any Star Wars collection. Recommended for ages 16 years and above, the set includes 3,449 pieces in all and comes with its own display stand.

Imperial Star Destroyer Ultimate Collector’s Series 10030

In the Star Wars universe, we know the Imperial Star Destroyer to be one of the capital ships that has a massive room for a whole garrison to fit in. This incredibly powerful ship is manned by the finest crewmen in the Imperial Navy. Based on the massive size of the ship in the movie, LEGO created an Imperial Star Destroyer set that became known as the largest set in size during its time of release in 2002. It is an Ultimate Collector's Series set that includes 3,104 pieces, and measures 37" by 23". The set comes with a display stand, collector’s card, as well as a Rebel Blockade Runner mini model and Star Destroyer so you can recreate the opening scenes in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

Millennium Falcon Ultimate Collector’s Series 10179

The Millennium Falcon Ultimate Collector’s Series 10179 is the rarest set in this bunch. This replica of Han Solo's starship is made of 5,195 pieces, and would take the average LEGO builder several weeks to put together, even with the instruction guide. It features a cockpit top where you can place minifigures, a retractable boarding ramp, and rotatable gun turrets. The set features iconic Star Wars characters including Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Leia Organa, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. It had a price tag of $500.00 on its year of release, 2007. But now, you'll need to have at least $10,000 to own the set.