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10857 LEGO Duplo Cars 3 Piston Cup Race
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10857 LEGO Duplo Cars 3 Piston Cup Race
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LEGO 10857 Piston Cup Race is a Duplo set valued at $57 for new and sealed sets, up 89% from an original retail price of $29.99. The set retired in January 2020 with annual appreciation averaging 7.21% since. Used copies are valued between $28 and $37 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $51 and $75. Market momentum for the set is steady for now, with an average forecast.

Piston Cup Race Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Piston Cup Race since January 2020. Very high accuracy
LEGO 10857 Piston Cup Race is a Duplo Cars 3 set released in 2017, containing 31 pieces. It includes buildable versions of Lightning McQueen, Jackson Storm, and Luigi from Disney Pixar’s Cars 3, along with a starting gate topped with checkered flags. The set also features printed bricks for a race timer and Piston Cup sign, plus a trophy and a green flag.

At around $57 for a sealed copy, Piston Cup Race has averaged 7.2% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $71 within five years. The average used price is $31 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $58 to $85. The set was available for 32 months, from May 2017 to January 2020.
Collector and Investor Standing
Duplo Luigi and Jackson Storm exist only in this box. The toddler line prioritizes play over display, keeping collector interest low for this race build.
23/100
Collector
Little collector interest
Toddler focus limits display appeal
57/100
Investor
In the middle of the pack
Unique figures add some value
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (CA) DUPLO: Piston Cup Race (10857) BNIB retired $57.19
+0.9%
(DE) Piston Cup Race from BrickLink seller BrickCastle60 $48.82
-13.8%
(CA) Piston Cup Race from BrickLink seller legopopo $51.52
-9.1%
(US) Piston Cup Race from BrickLink seller Chewblocka $60.00
+5.9%
(US) DUPLO: Piston Cup Race (10857) $77.94
+37.6%
(DE) Duplo 10857 Disney Cars Piston Cup Race, Lightning McQueen NEW/ORIGINAL PACKAGING $89.48
+57.9%
(SK) Piston Cup Race from BrickLink seller vivacomp $89.73
+58.4%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 10857 Piston Cup Race.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 10857 Piston Cup Race.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is climbing, but its minifigures are slipping in value, so momentum is holding level.
SupplyTypical for Duplo
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+4% typical for Duplo
-7% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:23% bearish·49% neutral·28% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Piston Cup Race Duplo figures

Piston Cup Race contains 3 duplo figures. Two of the duplo figures are exclusive to this set.
Values for loose duplo figures in like new condition sold individually, so together they can total more than the set is worth. Learn why
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Jackson Storm
Duplo Jackson Storm - crs022
Exclusive
Value $13.84
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Lightning McQueen
Duplo Lightning McQueen - crs021
3 sets
Value $22.00
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Luigi
Duplo Luigi - crs023
Exclusive
Value $22.00

Compared with other Cars 3 sets

Next to the others, Piston Cup Race has more pieces than any other set among the Cars 3 sets.

#54 of 276 retired Duplo sets from 2012 on
Used value as a share of new, 54%
3%92%
In the top quarter of the group.
All Cars 3 setsValueSince retail
10856 Mater's Shed$89+348%
10846 Flo's Café$79+98%
10857 Piston Cup Race$57+89%

Sets in Duplo / Cars 3

10846 Flo's Café

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Cars 3
Year 2017
Pieces / Duplo figures 28 / 3
Availability Retired
10846 LEGO Duplo Cars 3 Flo's Café
Retail $39.99
Value $79.20
Growth  +98.0%
Annual growth 8.2%

10856 Mater's Shed

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Cars 3
Year 2017
Pieces / Duplo figures 23 / 1
Availability Retired
10856 LEGO Duplo Cars 3 Mater's Shed
Retail $19.99
Value $89.46
Growth  +347.5%
Annual growth 9.3%

Sets in Duplo from 2017

10854 Creative Box

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets
Year 2017
Pieces / Duplo figures 120 / 1
Availability Retired
10854 LEGO Duplo Creative Box
Retail $59.99
Value $65.00
Growth  +8.4%
Annual growth 2.7%

10840 Big Fair

Theme Duplo
Year 2017
Pieces / Duplo figures 106 / 5
Availability Retired
10840 LEGO Duplo Big Fair
Retail $119.99
Value $179.26
Growth  +49.4%
Annual growth 6.5%

10836 Neighborhood

Theme Duplo
Year 2017
Pieces / Duplo figures 98 / 5
Availability Retired
10836 LEGO Duplo Neighborhood
Retail $59.99
Value $144.63
Growth  +141.1%
Annual growth 8.9%

10848 My First Building Blocks

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / My First
Year 2017
Pieces 80
Availability Retired
10848 LEGO Duplo My First Building Blocks
Retail $39.99
Value $43.60
Growth  +9.0%
Annual growth 1.3%

10853 Abundant Wildlife Creative Building Set

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Building Sets
Year 2017
Pieces 75
Availability Retired
10853 LEGO Duplo Abundant Wildlife Creative Building Set
Retail $39.99
Value $133.05
Growth  +232.7%
Annual growth 8.7%

10842 Batcave Challenge

Theme / Subtheme Duplo / Batman
Year 2017
Pieces / Duplo figures 73 / 4
Availability Retired
10842 LEGO Duplo Batman Batcave Challenge
Retail $49.99
Value $146.81
Growth  +193.7%
Annual growth 7.8%

10844 Minnie Mouse Bow-tique

Theme Duplo
Year 2017
Pieces / Duplo figures 70 / 2
Availability Retired
10844 LEGO Duplo Minnie Mouse Bow-tique
Retail $39.99
Value $84.05
Growth  +110.2%
Annual growth 6.6%

Piston Cup Race Questions

What is LEGO 10857 Piston Cup Race worth?

Sealed in its box, Piston Cup Race is valued at $57, with most sales landing between $51 and $75. The value has risen 9% in the past 90 days. Used copies are worth about $31.

Is LEGO 10857 Piston Cup Race retired?

Yes. LEGO retired Piston Cup Race in January 2020 after about 3 years on store shelves, 13 months longer than the typical Cars 3 set. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Is LEGO 10857 Piston Cup Race worth more than it cost?

Yes. Piston Cup Race has gained 89% on its original retail price of $29.99, about 7.2% a year. That is behind the Cars 3 average of 7.7% a year, so other sets in its group have grown faster.

Will LEGO 10857 Piston Cup Race go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. BrickEconomy's forecast puts Piston Cup Race near $59 in twelve months, about 4% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. On balance, demand, supply and price are level. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How many pieces and Duplo figures are in LEGO 10857 Piston Cup Race?

The set contains 31 pieces, or $0.97 per piece at retail, with 3 Duplo figures: Jackson Storm, Lightning McQueen and Luigi. Together the Duplo figures are worth about $58, and Lightning McQueen is the most valuable at $22. Jackson Storm and Luigi cannot be found in any other set.

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Piston Cup Race Reviews

20 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
“This easy-to-assemble construction set will inspire a lot of imaginative play for young Cars fans. They'll really like building the starting line and sending some favorite characters off on exciting races. They'll also like rebuilding the pieces into a variety of different... More models, either the ones suggested in the instruction booklet or models of their own creation. Because the Duplo bricks are large and chunky, it makes it easy for small hands to manipulate them, offering a safe and satisfying building experience, especially for beginner builders.”
Full review at ttpm.com
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About Duplo Cars 3

The LEGO Duplo Cars theme is a branch of the LEGO Duplo line that focuses on characters and scenes from the Disney-Pixar "Cars" movies. These sets feature larger, easy-to-handle pieces tailored for younger children, and they depict recognizable characters like Lightning McQueen, Mater, and others, as well as related settings and scenes from the films. The theme provides young builders a way to interact with the "Cars" universe in a tactile manner, encouraging imaginative play through recognizable story elements.

Cars 3 was introduced in 2017 and currently consists of 3 sets. As of today, 10856 Mater's Shed is the most valuable Cars 3 set with an estimated new/sealed value of $89.
Summary
Duplo Cars 3 Piston Cup Race set 10857 was released on May 2, 2017, retailing for $30, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $57, while used sets sell around $31.
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Race Lightning McQueen and Jackson Storm for the Piston Cup!
Disney•Pixar Cars 3 fans will love lining up Lightning McQueen and Jackson Storm for the final race of the Piston Cup, and helping Luigi to start the race. First help them master early construction and fine motor skills by building the 3 cars and the starting gate. Then explore imagination and role-play with them as Luigi raises his flag. Who will win this time?

Includes bricks decorated as a race timer, Piston Cup sign and checkered flags.
Accessory elements include a trophy and a green flag to start the race.
Young children will love to start endless races and competitions with this exciting set.
Encourage early role-play skills with conversation between the 3 characters.
Build and rebuild the starting gate in different ways to practice basic construction skills.
LEGO® DUPLO® products are specially designed to be fun and easy for little hands.
Lightning McQueen measures over 1” (5cm) high, 3” (9cm) long and 2”...
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