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LEGO 42072 WHACK! is a Technic set valued at $26 for new and sealed sets, up 31% from an original retail price of $19.99. The set retired in March 2020 with annual appreciation averaging 4.59% since. Used copies are valued between $7 and $10 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $25 and $38. The market for it is holding level at the moment, with growth in line with similar sets.

WHACK! Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set WHACK! since March 2020. Very high accuracy
LEGO 42072 WHACK! is a Technic set released in 2018, containing 135 pieces. The lime-green, red, and gray racing car features a pull-back motor, an engine pop-out function, a front bumper, and a large rear spoiler. It includes wide black rims with low-profile tires and racing stickers. The model can be combined with 42073 BASH! to create a WHACK! ‘N’ BASH! combi model.

At around $26 for a sealed copy, WHACK! has averaged 4.6% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $30 within five years. The average used price is $9 for those in good overall condition. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year. New and sealed listings currently range from $24 to $39. The set was available for 28 months, from November 2017 to March 2020.
Collector and Investor Standing
Technic's slow growth keeps the WHACK! set in a niche collector space. Investors see it as one of the weakest holds because the theme has expanded so gradually over the years.
52/100
Collector
A steady following
The engine pop-out adds a tactile surprise
33/100
Investor
Among the weakest
Technic's slow growth keeps value flat
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) New Sealed LEGO Technic WHACK 42072 Building Kit with Pull Back Toy Stunt Car
BrickEconomy Choice
$17.98
(US) TECHNIC: WHACK (42072) NEW SEALED 2018 $18.49
-29.4%
(US) TECHNIC: WHACK (42072) $19.95
-23.8%
(US) New Sealed LEGO Technic WHACK 42072 Building Kit with Pull Back Toy Stunt Car $20.00
-23.6%
(US) Retired LEGO 42072 Technic Whack Brand New & Factory Sealed 135 Pieces $20.00
-23.6%
(US) WHACK from BrickLink seller ajsthisandthat $21.48
-18.0%
(US) [Technic] - Whack Building Set (42072) $22.99
-12.2%
(US) WHACK from BrickLink seller bricksupanddown $24.00
-8.4%
(US) Technic Crash Racer 42072 Educational Building Toy Block Pull Back NEW $24.99
-4.6%
(US) 42072 Technic WHACK Pull Back Car NEW SEALED Retired Impact Engine Pop-Out $25.00
-4.5%
(US) TECHNIC: Unopened WHACK (42072) $25.00
-4.5%
(US) Technic 42072 WHACK Pull Back Racer NEW SEALED Retired 2018 Set - Engine Pop-Out Func... $25.00
-4.5%
(US) WHACK from BrickLink seller romax1989 $25.00
-4.5%
(US) New Factory Sealed LEGO 42072 Technic WHACK Pull Back, Retired $25.99
-0.8%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) LEGO Technic 42072 WHACK! Used COMPLETE w/ Box & Manual 2 Sealed Bags - Retired $14.99

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

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Market Momentum

Neutral
Member demand is rising and this set is outpacing its theme, but momentum is holding level for now.
DemandUpper half in Technic
High demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Technic
Listings down 6% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+1% typical for Technic
+5% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·73% neutral·20% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

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WHACK! Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 42072 WHACK!?

Sealed in its box, WHACK! is valued at $26, with most sales landing between $25 and $38. Used copies are worth about $9.

When did LEGO 42072 WHACK! retire?

LEGO retired WHACK! in March 2020 after about 2 years on store shelves. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Has LEGO 42072 WHACK! increased in value?

Yes. WHACK! has gained 31% on its original retail price of $19.99, about 4.6% a year. That edges past the Technic average of 4% a year.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 42072 WHACK!?

Our one-year forecast has WHACK! at around $26 a year from now, close to where it is today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Signals from demand, supply and price are mixed. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How big is LEGO 42072 WHACK!?

WHACK! has 135 pieces, or $0.15 per piece at retail.

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WHACK! Reviews

58 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
Eurobricks
“By winding up the Pullback motor, i.e. pulling the model backwards and releasing the model, you can achieve pretty good speed. If there is not enough space in front of the race car, you could easily hit the wall or some other obstacle... Which may actually be what designer... More had in mind all along...as the other function is. Pullback motor? Light weight/high speed? Race car/rugged formula shape? Well, i think kids will have fun with this small racer.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
“Whack! features a sturdy bumper and a cool-looking spoiler. But my favorite part is its pull-back action. Pull back, and away the whackness goes! With the impact of a crash, the engine will fly off the car.”
Full review at ttpm.com
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About Technic

TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984.
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Technic WHACK! set 42072 was released on November 26, 2017, retailing for $20, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $26, while used sets sell around $9.
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Experience the amazing power and acceleration of this high-speed LEGO® WHACK! model, featuring a lime-green, red and gray color scheme with racing stickers, sturdy front bumper, large rear spoiler and wide black rims with low profile tires. This advanced building set is equipped with a pull-back motor and a new-for-December-2017 engine pop-out function, which is activated on impact.

Combine with the 42073 BASH! pull-back model for extended play possibilities or to create the WHACK! ‘N' BASH! combi model. Features a powerful pull-back motor, sturdy front bumper, large rear spoiler, wide black rims with low profile tires and an engine pop-out function, which is activated on impact. Check out the lime-green, red and gray color scheme with cool racing stickers. Bring on the 42073 BASH! and let the race begin!

Activate the pull-back motor to launch the high-speed WHACK!
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