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LEGO 6492 Hypno Cruiser is a vintage Time Cruisers set from 1996 valued at $170 for new and sealed sets, up 675% from an original retail price of $21.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.88% since release. On the used market, values range from $45 to $70 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Hypno Cruiser since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6492 Hypno Cruiser is a Time Cruisers set released in 1996, containing 157 pieces and 2 minifigures. The main build is a flying car with rear wheels, a cow-catcher-style front, a roof-mounted propeller over a central compartment, and a large engine with a rear containment area for accessories such as the Time Cruisers hats. It includes Dr. Cyber and Tim minifigures, plus an Ingo skeleton figure. The set was also marketed as “Time Cruiser Navigator 2025” and is identical to set 1853 Hypno Cruiser.

A new and sealed Hypno Cruiser is currently valued at around $170, with annual growth of approximately 5%. The average used price is $59 for those in good overall condition. The 2 included minifigs account for approximately 10% of the set's total value. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $179 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) eBay listing for Hypno Cruiser $165.31
-3.0%
(NO) -Price sticker top right front corner, some shelf/age wear, seal on right side is loo... $167.98
-1.4%
(US) Amazon listing for Hypno Cruiser $178.94
+5.0%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Hypno Cruiser 6492/1853 System Time Cruisers Complete Set 82pcs
$59.95
(US) Used - Hypno Cruiser 6492/1853 System Time Cruisers| Pre-Built
$60.00
(US) Used - instructions but no box or extra parts $63.25
(US) Used - 100% Complete, Excellent Condition, Instructions Included, No Box $65.00

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1853 Hypno Cruiser

Theme Time Cruisers
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 157 / 2
Availability Retired
1853 LEGO Time Cruisers Hypno Cruiser
Retail $9.99
Value $198.67
Growth  +1888.7%
Annual growth 7.1%

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6494 Magic Mountain Time Lab

Theme Time Cruisers
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 504 / 4
Availability Retired
6494 LEGO Time Cruisers Magic Mountain Time Lab
Retail $63.99
Value $318.35
Growth  +397.5%
Annual growth 4.1%

6493 Flying Time Vessel

Theme Time Cruisers
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 237 / 2
Availability Retired
6493 LEGO Time Cruisers Flying Time Vessel
Retail $44.00
Value $128.53
Growth  +192.1%
Annual growth 3.2%

6491 Rocket Racer

Theme Time Cruisers
Year 1996
Pieces / Minifigs 58 / 1
Availability Retired
6491 LEGO Time Cruisers Rocket Racer
Retail $4.49
Value $55.65
Growth  +1139.4%
Annual growth 6.4%

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Hypno Cruiser Reviews

27 reviews
4.8
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Brickipedia
“The set consists of a medium-sized flying car, with four wheels near the back, and a cow-catcher like construction at the front. A bit behind the begging construction is a large engine, and behind that is the main compartment of the car, which has a propeller on top, and in... More the compartment, Dr. Cyber and Tim reside.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“The Hypno Cruiser from the Time Cruisers theme stands out with its wacky 90s design, featuring unique play elements like spinning propellers, moving hypno-discs, and interactive wheels. It includes clever customization options with period-specific hats for blending into different eras, adding a fun layer of imagination.”
 

About Time Cruisers

LEGO Time Cruisers is 1996 to 1997 theme which introduces time travel. Sets are based on two factions, The Time Cruisers and the Time Twisters and the underlying story revolves around a professor named Dr. Cyber's travels through time.
Summary
Time Cruisers Hypno Cruiser set 6492 was released in July 1996, retailing for $22, but has since been retired. New, unopened Hypno Cruiser sets are valued at $170, while used sets can be found for $59.
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