Cloud City is a 698-piece Star Wars-themed set released in 2003. It includes seven minifigures and recreates the Cloud City platform from Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back.

A new and sealed set is estimated at an astonishing $17,449 (£13.2k) today, with an annual growth rate of 15.9%. A used set sells for an equally impressive $3,000 (£2.3k) on average, not bad when you consider it retailed for $99.99 (£75).

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