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LEGO 6496 Whirling Time Warper is a Time Cruisers set from 1997 valued at $210 for new and sealed sets, up 854% from an original retail price of $21.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.73% since release. Used copies are valued between $73 and $96 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $193 and $223. Its market is holding its ground for now, with stable interest from members as well as an average forecast.

Whirling Time Warper Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Whirling Time Warper since December 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 Whirling Time Warper sells for around $210 today, after averaging 5.7% growth a year since retirement. Give it five years and our forecast has it near $276. The average used price is $80 for those in good overall condition. The 2 included minifigs account for approximately 15% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $204 to $229.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 6496 Whirling Time Twisters Warper From Time Cruisers - Brand NEW
BrickEconomy Choice
$199.00
(US) Whirling Time Warper from BrickLink seller Josh1oreilly $176.00
-16.1%
(US) 6496 Whirling Time Twisters Warper From Time Cruisers NEW & SEALED $199.99
-4.7%
(US) Whirling Time Warper from BrickLink seller TBD_BRICKS $209.99
+0.1%
(JP) Time Cruisers: Whirling Time Warper (6496) $210.00
+0.1%
(US) 6496 Whirling Time Warper Time Cruisers Time Twisters 147 pcs 1997 $210.00
+0.1%
(JP) System 6496 Crazy Ghost Car Retired Set New Sealed $215.00
+2.5%
(JP) System 6496 Crazy Ghost Car Retired Set New Sealed $215.76
+2.9%
(US) Whirling Time Warper from BrickLink seller roccitybricks $225.00
+7.3%
(JP) System 6496 Crazy Ghost Car Time Cruisers Whirling Time Warper Discontinued $231.55
+10.4%
(JP) New LEGO 6496 Time Cruisers: Whirling Time Warper Japan $245.94
+17.2%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is slipping, so momentum is holding level.
Demand
Moderate demand
12 months agoToday
Supply
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+10% typical for Time Cruisers
+10% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:33% bearish·60% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Whirling Time Warper Minifigs

Whirling Time Warper contains 2 minifigures.
gen012
Ghost
Ghost with white legs - gen012
3 sets
Value $18.57
tim002
Professor Millenium
Time Twisters - Bad Guy 2 - tim002
2 sets
Value $13.29

Compared with other Time Twisters sets

#2 of 4
By growth since retail, +854%
+438%+1,059%
In the top half of the group.
$1.38 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$1.38
Typical
$1.25
About 10% above the group's typical value per piece.
#1 of 4
Used value as a share of new, 38%
24%38%
Used copies keep the most of their new value in the group.
#7 of 8 retired Time Cruisers sets
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% below the rate of retired Time Cruisers sets.
All Time Twisters setsValueSince retail
6497 Twisted Time Train$339+780%
6496 Whirling Time Warper$210+854%
6499 Time Tunnelator$116+1,059%
6495 Time Tunnelator$54+438%

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 $338.67
Growth  +779.7%
Annual growth 5.4%

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 $53.75
Growth  +438.0%
Annual growth 3.7%

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 $115.75
Growth  +1058.7%
Annual growth 6.9%

Whirling Time Warper Questions

What is LEGO 6496 Whirling Time Warper worth?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Whirling Time Warper is $210. Sealed copies typically change hands for $193 to $223. Its value has eased 15% over the last 90 days. Used copies are worth about $80.

Has LEGO 6496 Whirling Time Warper been retired?

Yes. Whirling Time Warper has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Has LEGO 6496 Whirling Time Warper increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $21.99 in shops, Whirling Time Warper has risen 854% in value, about 5.7% a year. That edges past the Time Twisters average of 5.1% a year.

How much could LEGO 6496 Whirling Time Warper be worth in a year?

If our forecast holds, Whirling Time Warper should be worth close to $221 next year, about 6% 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.

What comes in LEGO 6496 Whirling Time Warper?

Whirling Time Warper has 152 pieces ($0.14 a piece at its retail price), and 2 minifigures: Ghost and Professor Millenium. Together the minifigures are worth about $32, about 15% of the set's value, and Ghost is the most valuable at $19.

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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, 6497 Twisted Time Train is the most valuable Time Twisters set with an estimated new/sealed value of $339.
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 $210, while used sets can be found for $80 in good condition.
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