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6508 LEGO Boats Wave Racer
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LEGO 6508 Wave Racer is a vintage Town set from 1990 valued at $97 for new and sealed sets, up 3145% from an original retail price of $2.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.12% since release. On the used market, values range from $4 to $5 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $70 and $138.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Wave Racer since February 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6508 Wave Racer is a Town Boats set released in 1990, containing 37 pieces and 1 minifigure. It builds a compact racing airboat labeled “2,” piloted by a minifigure equipped with a life vest. The model features a flat hull with a rear fan assembly, a design noted for being unique to this set within the period’s Town lineup. It was also marketed as “Racing Boat” in some regions.

A new and sealed Wave Racer is currently valued at around $97, with annual growth of 8.1% that is expected to level off to around 5.3% in the coming year. The average used price is $4 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $100 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $70 to $138.
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) bit of shelf wear - no price tag $70.00
-27.9%
(US) - Original price sticker still on box $72.19
-25.6%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. Single owner set, it was bought new off the shelf a... $100.00
+3.1%
(FR) Vintage Lego 6508 Wave Racer New/Sealed New & Sealed $138.32
+42.6%
(FR) Vintage Lego 6508 Wave Racer New/Sealed New & Sealed $138.34
+42.6%
All regions

For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Complete set with instructions. Pieces and instructions in great condition. Sl... $3.49
(IT) Used - Complete without instructions. $3.68
(US) Used - 1990 LEGO City Town 6508 Wave Racer blue Brick Boat Complete
$3.99
--10.9%
(IT) Used - No box, no instructions, no extra parts $4.06
(NL) Used - with instructions, no box $4.56

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 6508 Wave Racer.

Minifigs

Wave Racer contains 1 minifig. The minifigure is exclusive to this set.
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Boat Racer
Minifigure with plain red torso, arms, and legs, wearing a red helmet with a trans-light blue visor and a life jacket - pln031
Exclusive
Value $7.98

Sets in Town / Boats

6542 Launch & Load Seaport

Theme / Subtheme Town / Boats
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 1,080 / 7
Availability Retired
6542 LEGO Boats Launch & Load Seaport
Retail $89.50
Value $989.15
Growth  +1005.2%
Annual growth 3.7%

6543 Sail N' Fly Marina

Theme / Subtheme Town / Boats
Year 1994
Pieces / Minifigs 709 / 7
Availability Retired
6543 LEGO Boats Sail N' Fly Marina
Retail $84.99
Value $490.16
Growth  +476.7%
Annual growth 3.3%

6541 Intercoastal Seaport

Theme / Subtheme Town / Boats
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 545 / 5
Availability Retired
6541 LEGO Boats Intercoastal Seaport
Retail $63.75
Value $738.05
Growth  +1057.7%
Annual growth 6.5%

6596 Wave Master

Theme / Subtheme Town / Boats
Year 1995
Pieces / Minifigs 134 / 1
Availability Retired
6596 LEGO Boats Wave Master
Retail $11.99
Value $95.28
Growth  +694.7%
Annual growth 5.5%

6679 Dark Shark

Theme / Subtheme Town / Boats
Year 1991
Pieces / Minifigs 83 / 2
Availability Retired
6679 LEGO Boats Dark Shark
Retail $7.75
Value $94.73
Growth  +1122.3%
Annual growth 6.5%

1792 Pleasure Cruiser

Theme / Subtheme Town / Boats
Year 1994
Pieces / Minifigs 66 / 1
Availability Retired
1792 LEGO Boats Pleasure Cruiser
Retail $19.99
Value $203.17
Growth  +916.4%
Annual growth 7.5%

6537 Hydro Racer

Theme / Subtheme Town / Boats
Year 1994
Pieces / Minifigs 50 / 1
Availability Retired
6537 LEGO Boats Hydro Racer
Retail $4.49
Value $35.00
Growth  +679.5%
Annual growth 4.3%

6513 Glade Runner

Theme / Subtheme Town / Boats
Year 1993
Pieces / Minifigs 31 / 1
Availability Retired
6513 LEGO Boats Glade Runner
Retail $3.25
Value $24.97
Growth  +668.3%
Annual growth 3.2%

1632 Speedboat

Theme / Subtheme Town / Boats
Year 1990
Pieces 28
Availability Retired
1632 LEGO Speedboat
Retail $2.99
Value $59.52
Growth  +1890.6%
Annual growth 4.7%

2883 Boat

Theme / Subtheme Town / Boats
Year 1997
Pieces 28
Availability Retired
2883 LEGO Boat
Retail $1.99
Value $21.37
Growth  +973.9%
Annual growth 8.5%

2882 Speedboat

Theme / Subtheme Town / Boats
Year 1997
Pieces / Minifigs 22 / 1
Availability Retired
2882 LEGO Speedboat
Retail $1.99
Value $14.51
Growth  +629.1%
Annual growth 7.1%

My Collection

Wave Racer Reviews

9 reviews
4.7
Collectors
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Brickipedia
“The airboat is a unique design that never appeared again and no other contemporary sets featured similar racing airboats. 6513 Glade Runner from 1993 included another airboat which rather resembled a swamp boat such as the one from 6563 Gator Landing (1996). 1362 Air Boat... More (2001) also featured a different design.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“The 1990 Wave Racer is a compact racing boat with a unique propeller drive design, a rarity among small LEGO watercraft. Its sporty white and blue color scheme, paired with a vibrant red minifigure, delivers a striking visual contrast. While the three alternative builds add versatility, their simplistic designs fall short compared to the well-executed main model.”
 

About Town Boats

LEGO Boats was a Town subtheme that was centered around various types of civilan boats and other water vehicles. Under the town theme, Boats, ran from 1990 to 1997 with the releases of twelve sets. Boats was later moved to the City theme

Boats consists of 12 sets that ran from 1990 to 1997. As of today, 6542 Launch & Load Seaport is the most valuable Boats set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $989.
Summary
Town Boats Wave Racer set 6508 was released in January 1990, retailing for $3, but has since been retired. New, unopened Wave Racer sets are valued at $97, while used sets can be found for $4.
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