LEGO 1196 Telekom Race Cyclist is a Town set from 2000 valued at $18 for new and sealed sets, up 819% from an original retail price of $1.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.91% since release. Used copies are valued between $15 and $18 depending on condition.
LEGO 1196-1 Telekom Race Cyclist is a Town/Telekom promotional set released in 2000, containing 7 pieces and 1 minifigure. The set was produced in connection with the German Telekom cycling team and the Tour de France. It includes a cyclist minifigure in a pink racing outfit with a black "T" logo on the torso, along with a matching pink bicycle. The regional branding ties the set to Deutsche Telekom's sponsorship of professional cycling at the time.
A new and sealed Telekom Race Cyclist is currently valued at around $18, with annual growth of 6.0% that is expected to level off to around 4.6% in the coming year. The average used price is $15 for those in good overall condition. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $19 within the next year.