LEGO 4097 Mini Robots is a Creator set currently valued at $68 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.91% since release. Used copies are valued between $21 and $28 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $67 and $79. Its market is holding its ground for now, with an average forecast.

Mini Robots Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Mini Robots since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 4097 Mini Robots is a Creator Designer Set released in 2003, containing 229 pieces. It focuses on building small mechanical figures and includes an Idea Book with instructions for 32 different robot models. The set supports multiple skill levels with beginner, expert, and advanced designs. It is also compatible with the Designer Sets: Robots for combining parts to create larger builds.

At around $68 for a sealed copy, Mini Robots has averaged 4.9% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $83 within five years. The average used price is $23 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $67 to $85.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

(US) Designer 4097 Mini Robots Sealed Set 210 pcs Box
BrickEconomy Choice
$70.00
(US) Mini Robots from BrickLink seller woodsen $66.52
-2.8%
(US) Mini Robots from BrickLink seller upnorth77 $66.52
-2.8%
(US) Mini Robots from BrickLink seller premiumminifigs $67.49
-1.4%
(FR) Mini Robots from BrickLink seller Jac63 $68.19
-0.4%
(DE) Mini Robots from BrickLink seller Lurchi $72.66
+6.2%
(US) Mini Robots from BrickLink seller loogies_bricks $80.75
+18.0%
(CA) Mini Robots from BrickLink seller CanadaFirst $84.36
+23.3%
(US) 4097 Make and Create Mini Robots $85.99
+25.7%
(US) Designer Set Robot 4097 Mini Robots NEW Sealed $129.00
+88.5%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 4097 Mini Robots.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 4097 Mini Robots.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set is lagging its theme and its value is slipping, so momentum is holding level.
SupplyTypical for Creator
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+1% typical for Designer Set
-5% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:3% bearish·90% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Designer Set sets

Mini Robots sits first among the Designer Set sets, and the clearest reason is that it launched at a fraction of the price of most sets below it.

#1 of 23
By growth since retail, +585%
+11%+585%
The best performer in the group.
$0.30 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.30
Typical
$0.21
About 45% above the group's typical value per piece.
#33 of 41
Used value as a share of new, 34%
13%76%
In the bottom quarter of the group.
#19 of 19 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About half the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
14097 Mini Robots+585%
24048 Mechs+427%
34047 Ultimate Wheels+420%

Contained In Sets

4048 Mechs

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 554
Availability Retired
4048 LEGO Creator Mechs
Retail $29.99
Value $158.07
Growth  +427.1%
Annual growth 7.5%

Sets in Creator / Designer Set

4404 Land Busters

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 770
Availability Retired
4404 LEGO Creator Land Busters
Retail $59.99
Value $160.34
Growth  +167.3%
Annual growth 4.3%

4403 Air Blazers

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 702
Availability Retired
4403 LEGO Creator Air Blazers
Retail $49.99
Value $115.42
Growth  +130.9%
Annual growth 2.8%

4402 Sea Riders

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 547
Availability Retired
4402 LEGO Creator Sea Riders
Retail $39.99
Value $70.75
Growth  +76.9%
Annual growth 4.3%

4047 Ultimate Wheels

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 514
Availability Retired
4047 LEGO Creator Ultimate Wheels
Retail $29.99
Value $155.81
Growth  +419.5%
Annual growth 4.6%

4101 Wild Collection

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 492
Availability Retired
4101 LEGO Creator Wild Collection
Retail $29.99
Value $89.79
Growth  +199.4%
Annual growth 3.1%

4099 Robobots

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 325
Availability Retired
4099 LEGO Creator Robobots
Retail $19.99
Value $71.50
Growth  +257.7%
Annual growth 5.7%

4100 Maximum Wheels

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 299
Availability Retired
4100 LEGO Creator Maximum Wheels
Retail $19.99
Value $39.94
Growth  +99.8%
Annual growth 2.6%

4096 Micro Wheels

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 215
Availability Retired
4096 LEGO Creator Micro Wheels
Retail $9.99
Value $25.97
Growth  +160.0%
Annual growth 3.1%

4098 High Flyers

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 197
Availability Retired
4098 LEGO Creator High Flyers
Retail $9.99
Value $25.79
Growth  +158.2%
Annual growth 4.5%

7212 Inflight Sales

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 129
Availability Retired
7212 LEGO Creator Inflight Sales
Retail $9.99
Value $25.73
Growth  +157.6%
Annual growth 4.2%

4401 Little Creations

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 110
Availability Retired
4401 LEGO Creator Little Creations
Retail $6.99
Value $7.74
Growth  +10.7%
Annual growth 5.9%

3223 Little Fish

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 43
Availability Retired
3223 LEGO Creator Little Fish
promotional
Value $8.89
Annual growth 4.3%

7223 Wheelers

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 36
Availability Retired
7223 LEGO Creator Wheelers
promotional
Value $3.77
Annual growth 5.9%

7222 Flyers

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 28
Availability Retired
7222 LEGO Creator Flyers
promotional
Value $3.51
Annual growth 5.6%

7221 Robots

Theme / Subtheme Creator / Designer Set
Year 2003
Pieces 24
Availability Retired
7221 LEGO Creator Robots
promotional
Value $6.87
Annual growth 5.0%

Mini Robots Questions

What is LEGO 4097 Mini Robots worth?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Mini Robots is $68. Sealed copies typically change hands for $67 to $79. Its value has eased 3% over the last 90 days. A used copy in good condition goes for about $23.

Can you still buy LEGO 4097 Mini Robots from LEGO?

No. Mini Robots has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 4097 Mini Robots worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $9.99 in shops, Mini Robots has risen 585% in value, about 4.9% a year. That is in line with the Designer Set average of 4.5% a year.

Will LEGO 4097 Mini Robots go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. BrickEconomy's forecast puts Mini Robots near $70 in twelve months, about 3% 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 are in LEGO 4097 Mini Robots?

The set contains 229 pieces ($0.04 a piece at its retail price).

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Create a legion of mechanical men using your imagination and the pieces in this set. You can even combine LEGO Designer Sets: Mini Robots with the LEGO Designer Sets: Robots set to build bigger robots.Includes an Idea Book with inspiration for 32 different bots. LEGO Designer sets offer new challenges as you develop your skills. Beginner, expert and advanced play levels give kids the opportunity to build dozens of different creations. 219 LEGO pieces.
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