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LEGO 6496 Whirling Time Warper is a Time Cruisers set from 1997 valued at $248 for new and sealed sets, up 1028% from an original retail price of $21.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 6.07% since release. Used copies are valued between $56 and $72 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $211 and $295.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Whirling Time Warper since September 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6496 Whirling Time Warper is a Time Cruisers Time Twisters set released in 1997, containing 152 pieces and 2 minifigures. The set builds a medium-sized flying vehicle with a front cockpit, rear propeller, and a time capsule cylinder. Decorative elements include flaming dragon heads on the sides, trumpets ahead of the cockpit, and poles topped with skulls. It includes the named minifigures Professor Millennium and Goldie and was part of the second wave of Time Cruisers.

A new and sealed Whirling Time Warper is currently valued at around $248, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $60 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $209 to $236. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $262 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 6496 Whirling Time Twisters Warper From Time Cruisers - Brand NEW
BrickEconomy Choice
$199.00
(US) 6496 Whirling Time Twisters Warper From Time Cruisers NEW & SEALED $199.99
-19.4%
(JP) Time Cruisers: Whirling Time Warper (6496) $210.00
-15.3%
(US) 6496 Whirling Time Warper Time Cruisers Time Twisters 147 pcs 1997 $210.00
-15.3%
(US) Time Twisters Whirling Time Warper 6496 NISB $210.00
-15.3%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $215.00
-13.3%
(JP) System 6496 Crazy Ghost Car Retired Set New Sealed $227.12
-8.4%
(JP) System 6496 Crazy Ghost Car Time Cruisers Whirling Time Warper Discontinued $231.55
-6.6%
(US) Amazon listing for Whirling Time Warper $260.38
+5.0%
(JP) New LEGO 6496 Time Cruisers: Whirling Time Warper Japan $287.52
+15.9%
(JP) Time Cruisers 6496 Whirling Time Warper Complete Set Rare Sealed Box $297.89
+20.1%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 6496 Whirling Time Warper.

Sets in Time Cruisers / Time Twisters

6497 Twisted Time Train

Theme / Subtheme Time Cruisers / Time Twisters
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 300 / 4
Availability Retired
6497 LEGO Time Cruisers Time Twisters Twisted Time Train
Retail $38.50
Value $179.46
Growth  +366.1%
Annual growth 4.2%

6495 Time Tunnelator

Theme / Subtheme Time Cruisers / Time Twisters
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 81 / 1
Availability Retired
6495 LEGO Time Cruisers Time Twisters Time Tunnelator
Retail $9.99
Value $46.09
Growth  +361.4%
Annual growth 3.4%

6499 Time Tunnelator

Theme / Subtheme Time Cruisers / Time Twisters
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 81 / 1
Availability Retired
6499 LEGO Time Cruisers Time Twisters Time Tunnelator
Retail $9.99
Value $117.35
Growth  +1074.7%
Annual growth 6.5%

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Whirling Time Warper Reviews

18 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
Brickipedia
“The set consists of a medium-sized flying vehicle, piloted by Professor Millenium. In the front of the vehicle, there is a cockpit, in which Professor Millenium is placed. In front of the cockpit are two trumpets, and to either side are flaming dragons heads. Behind and... More above the cockpit is a cylinder filled with items of value from various points in time, which allow the vehicle to travel in time.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
Brickset
“I'm a big fan of this set, if only because I think the sheer amount of play functions and the build itself is fascinating. If you’re looking for a cool set to have on your shelf, I don’t know if would suit you. It just looks so odd and without the movement functions working... More it doesn’t have much going for it as a stationary still object on a shelf or desk. But if you want some cool parts, you're collecting vintage 90s Lego sets or you just want a Lego set to really get a child’s imagination going, pick one of these up and get warping.”
Full review at brickset.com

About Time Cruisers Time Twisters

LEGO Time Twisters was a theme released by LEGO as part of their Time Cruisers line. The Time Twisters theme was introduced in 1997 and was a short-lived subtheme that focused on time travel adventures. The Time Twisters were depicted as the antagonists to the Time Cruisers, and their sets featured a mix of different historical and futuristic elements, often combined in a whimsical and eclectic manner. The sets often included a mix of medieval, futuristic, and steampunk elements, with unique vehicles and structures that appeared to be cobbled together from different time periods.

Time Twisters was introduced in 1997 and currently consists of 4 sets. As of today, 6496 Whirling Time Warper is the most valuable Time Twisters set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $248.
Summary
Time Cruisers Time Twisters Whirling Time Warper set 6496 was released in January 1997, retailing for $22, but has since been retired. New, unopened Whirling Time Warper sets are valued at $248, while used sets can be found for $60 in good condition.
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