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Desert Racer Minifigure - rac097

Desert Racer Minifigure

The LEGO Racers Desert Racer minifig was first introduced in 2003 in the set 8359 Desert Racer and is currently estimated to be valued around $3 and an annual growth of about 1.2%.
rac097 The version of the minifigure is exclusive to the LEGO Desert Racer set.
Desert Racer is a minifigure from the 2003 Racers set, 8359 Desert Racer. He has red dots on his head.

Desert Racer Value (New/Loose)

This represents the current value of the minifig Desert Racer since 2003. Medium accuracy

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/loose LEGO Desert Racer.

Desert Racer Appears in the Following LEGO Set

8359 Desert Racer

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Drome Racers
Year 2003
Pieces / Minifigs 27 / 1
Availability Retired
8359 LEGO Drome Racers Desert Racer
Retail $3.99
Value $11.17
Growth  +179.9%
Annual growth 3.8%

Compared with Other Drome Racer Half Minifigures

#13 of 22
By value, $2.64
$1.20$28
In the bottom half of the group.
#9 of 16
By growth since release, +31%
+3%+1,032%
In the bottom half of the group.
Most valuable Drome Racer Half MinifiguresValue
1Flash Turbo rac098$28
2Red Bullet rac079$10
3Red Racer rac091$5.60
13Desert Racer rac097$2.64

Desert Racer Questions

What is the value of LEGO Desert Racer (rac097)?

Today's value for Desert Racer, new and loose, is $2.64.

What set is Desert Racer (rac097) from?

Desert Racer is exclusive to 8359 Desert Racer (2003).

Can you still buy Desert Racer (rac097) at retail?

No. 8359 Desert Racer (2003) is retired, so Desert Racer is no longer sold new by LEGO.

Is Desert Racer (rac097) worth more than when released?

Yes. Since release, the value of Desert Racer is up 31%. That is about 1.2% a year.

What will Desert Racer (rac097) be worth next year?

In a year, Desert Racer is forecast at $2.69, up about 2% on today. A forecast is an estimate, not a promise.

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Desert Racer Reviews

9 reviews
4.6
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Is this LEGO minifigure a good investment?
“There are currently several Drome Racer Half minifigs figures. This one (rac097) is exclusive to a single set, making it slightly more desirable to collectors and investors. Additionally, it’s not as widely owned as other Drome Racer Half versions.”
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Community Stats

Desert Racer (rac097) currently ranks #14 out of the top owned loose minifigs that are related.
#1Hot Arrow (rac097)
#2Maverick Storm (rac097)
#3Red Bullet (rac097)
#4Flash Turbo (rac097)
#5Red Blizzard (rac097)
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#14Desert Racer (rac097)
#15Blue Racer (rac097)
#16Green Racer (rac097)
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#18Red Racer (rac097)

About Racers Drome Racers

The Drome Racers subtheme includes minifigures such as Max Axel, Shicane, and REX-treme. The storyline revolves around high-speed racing in the futuristic Drome, where racers compete in advanced vehicles on challenging tracks. The minifigures represent the various teams and their unique cars, highlighting the intense competition and high-tech elements of the Drome Racers world.
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