In 2009 LEGO released 7 Indiana Jones sets across 4 subthemes. The largest Indiana Jones set from 2009 was
7199 The Temple of Doom with a piece count of 652 and a retail price of $89.99. The current estimated value of all these Indiana Jones sets from this year is about $1,836.58 which represents a 631.3% growth.
The LEGO Indiana Jones theme was released in 2008 and contained sets based on the Lucasfilm movies Indiana Jones. Each of the four Indiana Jones movies is its own subtheme and has at least two LEGO sets and all feature Indiana Jones searching for some priceless relic. The movies include Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, and The Last Crusade. The development of the Indiana Jones LEGO theme followed a similar process to other LEGO themes, with sets being designed by LEGO's team of designers in Billund, in consultation with franchise owner Lucasfilm. The theme also features in a video game series, LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures based on the original trilogy. The theme was discontinued in 2009. The Indiana Jones sets proved to be one of the most popular LEGO themes.
2009 LEGO Sets
In 2009, LEGO Star Wars celebrated its 10th Anniversary with the release of its 10th Anniversary sets. But even more important, LEGO celebrated its 50th anniversary of the LEGO Brick. A number of new themes were first introduced including BIONICLE Glatorian, Space Police III, Power Miners, Agents 2.0 and LEGO Pirates was re-introduced. Some themes that were retired in 2009 by LEGO included Mars Mission, the original and highly collectable Batman sets. Exo-Force and Belville where also discontinued in 2009.