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4002 LEGO Boats Riptide Racer
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4002 LEGO Boats Riptide Racer
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LEGO 4002 Riptide Racer is a vintage Boats set from 1996 valued at $128 for new and sealed sets, up 886% from an original retail price of $12.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.80% since release. Used copies are valued between $15 and $18 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Riptide Racer since October 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 4002 Riptide Racer is a Town Boats set released in 1996, containing 54 pieces and 1 minifigure. The build depicts a red and black racing boat with chrome-plated exhaust pipes and a rear hatch for engine access. It includes a boat racer minifigure in an Octan team uniform. The hull is designed to float, and the set does not include a motor.

A new and sealed Riptide Racer is currently valued at around $128, with annual growth of 5.8% that is expected to level off to around 3.8% 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 $131 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Amazon listing for Riptide Racer $134.42
+5.0%
(US) 4002 Town Riptide Racer
BrickEconomy Choice
$183.99
+43.7%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Riptide Racer 4002 Complete with Instructions
$13.00
--13.3%
(US) Used - Vintage LEGO Boat 4002 Riptide Racer - 100% Complete w/Minifigure & Manual
$14.95
--0.3%
(US) Used - RIPTIDE RACER #4002~100% Complete~No Instructions~No box
$15.00
(US) Used - RIPTIDE RACER #4002 With Instructions
$15.00
(US) Used - Vintage LEGO Set 4002 Riptide Racer Set 100% Complete .
$15.00
(US) Used - Boats: Riptide Racer (4002)
$15.00

Minifigs

Riptide Racer contains 1 minifig. The minifigure is exclusive to this set.
oct007
Octan Race Team Driver
Race team member wearing an Octan outfit with white legs, a white helmet with red/green stripes, a black visor, and a life jacket - oct007
Exclusive
Value $39.34

Sets in Boats

4031 Firefighter

Theme Boats
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 361 / 4
Availability Retired
4031 LEGO Boats Firefighter
Retail $51.99
Value $221.69
Growth  +326.4%
Annual growth 2.8%

4030 Cargo Carrier

Theme Boats
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 323 / 3
Availability Retired
4030 LEGO Boats Cargo Carrier
Retail $44.00
Value $622.04
Growth  +1313.7%
Annual growth 3.9%

4020 Fire Fighter

Theme Boats
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 206 / 3
Availability Retired
4020 LEGO Boats Fire Fighter
Retail $28.50
Value $175.00
Growth  +514.0%
Annual growth 4.8%

4021 Police Patrol

Theme Boats
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 195 / 3
Availability Retired
4021 LEGO Boats Police Patrol
Retail $33.99
Value $228.07
Growth  +571.0%
Annual growth 3.1%

4022 C26 Sea Cutter

Theme Boats
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 193 / 3
Availability Retired
4022 LEGO Boats C26 Sea Cutter
Retail $29.99
Value $200.00
Growth  +566.9%
Annual growth 4.5%

4025 Fire Boat

Theme Boats
Year 1982
Pieces / Minifigs 150 / 3
Availability Retired
4025 LEGO Fire Boat
Retail $29.99
Value $400.36
Growth  +1235.0%
Annual growth 4.2%

4012 Wave Cops

Theme Boats
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 99 / 2
Availability Retired
4012 LEGO Boats Wave Cops
Retail $19.99
Value $172.11
Growth  +761.0%
Annual growth 5.3%

4011 Cabin Cruiser

Theme Boats
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 90 / 2
Availability Retired
4011 LEGO Boats Cabin Cruiser
Retail $19.75
Value $188.61
Growth  +855.0%
Annual growth 5.1%

4010 Police Rescue Boat

Theme Boats
Year 1987
Pieces / Minifigs 83 / 2
Availability Retired
4010 LEGO Police Rescue Boat
Retail $15.50
Value $466.20
Growth  +2907.7%
Annual growth 5.2%

4015 Freighter

Theme Boats
Year 1982
Pieces / Minifigs 80 / 2
Availability Retired
4015 LEGO Boats Freighter
Retail $14.99
Value $581.07
Growth  +3776.4%
Annual growth 8.6%

4005 Tug Boat

Theme Boats
Year 1982
Pieces / Minifigs 66 / 1
Availability Retired
4005 LEGO Tug Boat
Retail $9.99
Value $668.89
Growth  +6595.6%
Annual growth 5.2%

My Collection

Riptide Racer Reviews

18 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
Brickset
“The good thing about this set is that the pieces are minimalist and allow for a lot of creativity while still making a good set. And the best part by far is the boat itself, which I have used in countless new creations based around a floating boat theme. Highly recommended.”
Full review at brickset.com
“The Riptide Racer is a powerboat in the new 96 LEGO Boats line. I think the elements were used well, and there certainly wasn't anything in the 53 pieces that was really not needed. From an objective standpoint, the Riptide Racer is pretty nice looking, it's sleek, fast and... More daring, which is not often the case with LEGO Boats.”
Full review at alumni.soe.ucsc.edu

About Boats

The Boats theme was a LEGO System theme that ran from 1982 to 1996 and consisted of 12 sets. Unlike most town sets, the sets in the Boats, also known as Floating Boats, really did float in water. Initiakky the boats were made from single piece hulls but later sets introduced multi-hulled boats. After 1996 boats became part of the LEGO City theme.
Summary
Boats Riptide Racer set 4002 was released in April 1996, retailing for $13, but has since been retired. New, unopened Riptide Racer sets are valued at $128, while used sets can be found for $15 in good condition.
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See how fast you can rip through the waves in this bright red and black racer. The rear opens for quick engine repairs. And the chrome-plated exhaust pipes take you faster than the speed of sound!

• Check out the cool engine on this hot racer!
• Approximately 8" long.
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