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LEGO 1643 Lightning Striker is a vintage Basic set from 1989 currently valued at $12 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 2.96% since release. On the used market, values range from $2 to $3 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Lightning Striker since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 1643-1 Lightning Striker is a Basic set released in 1989, containing 16 pieces. It was distributed as a McDonald's promotional set. The contents consist of standard basic elements for a simple micro build; no minifigures are included.

A new and sealed Lightning Striker is currently valued at around $12, with annual growth of 3.0% that is expected to level off to around 1.9% in the coming year. The average used price is $3 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $5 to $17. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 1643 McDonald's Lightning Striker 2B New Sealed
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$13.99
(US) BrickLink store We Game to Please $15.36
+27.9%
(US) McDonalds Happy Meal LIGHTNING STRIKER Motion Polybag Set 2B 1643 $19.99
+66.4%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - ~~No Poly Bag~~Instructions Included~~ $2.48
(US) Used - eBay listing for 1643 Lightning Striker $2.72
(US) Used - 100% complete with instructions. Instructions are in good condition. No poly... $2.75
(US) Used - Complete set in great condition. Includes instructions. No polybag. $3.00
(US) Used - Good Shape/Sorry no Bag. Instructions very good $3.00
(US) Used - ~~Poly Bag & Instructions Included~~ $3.26

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About Basic

The LEGO Basic theme, which began in the 1970s, was designed to be a more general, non-thematic series of sets. Unlike the themed sets that revolve around specific stories, characters, or concepts (e.g., space, city, or pirates), the Basic theme provided a collection of standard LEGO bricks and pieces, often in a variety of colors. The goal was to encourage free building and creativity without the confines of a specific theme or narrative.
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