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6222 LEGO HERO Factory Core Hunter
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6222 LEGO HERO Factory Core Hunter
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LEGO 6222 Core Hunter is a HERO Factory set valued at $140 for new and sealed sets, up 978% from an original retail price of $12.99. The set retired in December 2012 with annual appreciation averaging 9.99% since. Used copies are valued between $50 and $61 depending on condition. As the set outpaces similar retired sets, its market is leaning up.

Core Hunter Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Core Hunter since December 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6222 Core Hunter is a HERO Factory Breakout set released in 2012, containing 51 pieces. The build depicts the villain Core Hunter equipped with a plasma shooter, a multi-vision mask, razor spike armor, and a Hero Core removal tool during the Breakout events in Makuhero City. It employs the Character and Creature Building System with poseable limbs and armor shells. The set can also be combined with 6223 Bulk to create an alternate combo model.

A new Core Hunter sells for around $140 today, after averaging 10.0% growth a year since retirement. Give it five years and our forecast has it near $174. The average used price is $51 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $142 to $150.
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) HERO Factory: Core Hunter (6222)NEW FACTORY SEALED
BrickEconomy Choice
$140.00
(US) Hero Factory Core Hunter 6222 New Factory Sealed Bag 2012 $150.00
+7.1%
(PL) Core Hunter from BrickLink seller Radoha $155.73
+11.2%
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For Sale (Used)

 (CA) Used - avec plan et pas de boite $49.95
(US) Used - eBay listing for 6222 Core Hunter $50.42
(CZ) Used - BrickLink store Kubrix $50.93
(MY) Used 100% Complete with Instruction (No Polybag) $52.91

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 6222 Core Hunter.

Market Momentum

Bullish
Since retiring, 6222 Core Hunter has seen its value climb over the last three months. It is outpacing other retired HERO Factory Breakout sets, with member interest remaining high.
DemandLower half in HERO Factory
High demand
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+26% typical for Breakout
+67% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·23% neutral·70% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Breakout sets

One thing stands out in Core Hunter's case. Its gains over the past year ran ahead of similar sets.

#7 of 18
By growth since retail, +978%
+292%+1,873%
In the top half of the group.
$2.75 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$2.75
Typical
$1.89
About 45% above the group's typical value per piece.
#5 of 18
Used value as a share of new, 36%
10%61%
In the top quarter of the group.
#1 of 18 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 75% above the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
16223 Bulk+1,873%
26201 Toxic Reapa+1,284%
36221 Nex+1,166%
76222 Core Hunter+978%

Sets in HERO Factory / Breakout

6231 Speeda Demon

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 192
Availability Retired
6231 LEGO HERO Factory Speeda Demon
Retail $34.99
Value $191.76
Growth  +448.0%
Annual growth 9.7%

6203 Black Phantom

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 124
Availability Retired
6203 LEGO HERO Factory Black Phantom
Retail $19.99
Value $245.00
Growth  +1125.6%
Annual growth 10.7%

6230 Stormer XL

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 89
Availability Retired
6230 LEGO HERO Factory Stormer XL
Retail $24.99
Value $111.73
Growth  +347.1%
Annual growth 8.0%

6223 Bulk

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 61
Availability Retired
6223 LEGO HERO Factory Bulk
Retail $12.99
Value $256.27
Growth  +1872.8%
Annual growth 13.8%

6283 Voltix

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 61
Availability Retired
6283 LEGO HERO Factory Voltix
Retail $12.99
Value $50.89
Growth  +291.8%
Annual growth 6.4%

6293 Furno

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 56
Availability Retired
6293 LEGO HERO Factory Furno
Retail $12.99
Value $144.52
Growth  +1012.5%
Annual growth 8.4%

6202 Rocka

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 55
Availability Retired
6202 LEGO HERO Factory Rocka
Retail $12.99
Value $138.66
Growth  +967.4%
Annual growth 10.1%

6227 Breez

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 55
Availability Retired
6227 LEGO HERO Factory Breez
Retail $12.99
Value $131.17
Growth  +909.8%
Annual growth 11.1%

6218 Splitface

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 50
Availability Retired
6218 LEGO HERO Factory Splitface
Retail $12.99
Value $81.68
Growth  +528.8%
Annual growth 8.4%

6216 Jawblade

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 45
Availability Retired
6216 LEGO HERO Factory Jawblade
Retail $8.99
Value $57.74
Growth  +542.3%
Annual growth 13.9%

6228 Thornraxx

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 44
Availability Retired
6228 LEGO HERO Factory Thornraxx
Retail $8.99
Value $55.00
Growth  +511.8%
Annual growth 7.3%

6201 Toxic Reapa

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 42
Availability Retired
6201 LEGO HERO Factory Toxic Reapa
Retail $8.99
Value $124.38
Growth  +1283.5%
Annual growth 11.3%

6282 Stringer

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 42
Availability Retired
6282 LEGO HERO Factory Stringer
Retail $8.99
Value $109.99
Growth  +1123.5%
Annual growth 21.5%

6217 Surge

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 39
Availability Retired
6217 LEGO HERO Factory Surge
Retail $8.99
Value $69.53
Growth  +673.4%
Annual growth 7.2%

6221 Nex

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 39
Availability Retired
6221 LEGO HERO Factory Nex
Retail $8.99
Value $113.77
Growth  +1165.5%
Annual growth 12.0%

6229 XT4

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 39
Availability Retired
6229 LEGO HERO Factory XT4
Retail $8.99
Value $69.99
Growth  +678.5%
Annual growth 10.7%

6200-2 Evo

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Breakout
Year 2012
Pieces 36
Availability Retired
6200-2 LEGO HERO Factory Evo
Retail $8.99
Value $42.23
Growth  +369.7%
Annual growth 8.0%

Core Hunter Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 6222 Core Hunter?

Sealed in its box, Core Hunter is currently valued at $140. Used copies are worth about $51.

Can you still buy LEGO 6222 Core Hunter from LEGO?

No. LEGO retired Core Hunter in December 2012 after 5 months on store shelves, 3 months shorter than the typical Breakout set. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Has LEGO 6222 Core Hunter increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $12.99 in shops, Core Hunter has risen 978% in value, about 10% a year. That edges past the Breakout average of 8.4% a year.

How much could LEGO 6222 Core Hunter be worth in a year?

Our one-year forecast has Core Hunter at around $145 a year from now, about 4% more than today. The short-term reading agrees, with the market reading bullish. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How big is LEGO 6222 Core Hunter?

Core Hunter has 51 pieces ($0.25 a piece at its retail price).

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Core Hunter Reviews

44 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
BZPower
“Core Hunter is a very good set. He has some flaws, especially if you look for them, but he looks very good and is one of the best sets this year. Don't be fooled by the list, as I feel the pros outweigh the cons. If you are looking for a mid-sized set, Core Hunter should be... More one of your choices.”
Full review at www.bzpower.com
Eurobricks
“Overall, Core Hunter is a very good set. He has some flaws, especially if you look for them, but he looks very good and is one of the best sets this year.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com

About HERO Factory Breakout

LEGO Hero Factory's Breakout series, introduced in 2012, centers on a massive prison escape orchestrated by the villain Voltix, leading to the release of numerous criminals from the Hero Factory's containment. The storyline follows the Alpha 1 team as they pursue these escaped villains across the galaxy, each hero receiving specialized upgrades tailored to their missions.

Breakout was introduced in 2012 and currently consists of 18 sets. As of today, 6223 Bulk is the most valuable Breakout set with an estimated new/sealed value of $256.
Summary
HERO Factory Breakout Core Hunter set 6222 was released on July 23, 2012, retailing for $13, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $140, while used sets sell around $51.
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Stop the CORE HUNTER from disabling the heroes!

Red alert! CORE HUNTER is on the loose somewhere in Makuhero City and is trying to disable as many heroes as he can get his claws on. His plasma shooter, multi vision mask and razor spike armor are dangerous, but his hero core remover must be avoided at all costs. Cuff him or he could disable all the heroes and bring chaos to the galaxy!

Features plasma shooter, Kanohi Kraahkan, razor spike armor and core remover tool
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