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6513 LEGO Boats Glade Runner
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6513 LEGO Boats Glade Runner
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LEGO 6513 Glade Runner is a vintage Town set from 1993 valued at $25 for new and sealed sets, up 668% from an original retail price of $3.25. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.19% since release. Used copies are valued between $10 and $14 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $21 and $26.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Glade Runner since September 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 6513 Glade Runner is a Town Boats set released in 1993, containing 31 pieces and 1 minifigure. The build is a red-and-white airboat/swamp boat with a rear fan, echoing real-life airboats used in marshy environments such as the Everglades. It includes a driver minifigure with a printed fishing vest and sunglasses, reflecting the early 1990s shift toward more expressive minifigure prints. Also known as “Swamp Boat Air Jet,” the model features pre-printed star elements and flat glide pieces on the hull for smooth movement on surfaces.

A new and sealed Glade Runner is currently valued at around $25, with annual growth of 2.1% that is expected to level off to around 1.6% in the coming year. The average used price is $12 for those in good overall condition. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $25 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Vintage LEGO Town 6513 Boats Glade Runner Retired Set 1993 BRAND NEW SEALED
BrickEconomy Choice
$19.99
(CA) Sealed. Box in excellent condition. $22.22
-11.0%
(DE) only pricesticker off $23.06
-7.6%
(US) Vintage LEGO Town: Glade Runner (6513) (NEVER OPENED) $23.75
-4.9%
(US) Vintage LEGO Town 6513 Boats Glade Runner Retired Set 1993 BRAND NEW SEALED $24.95
-0.1%
(US) Vintage LEGO Town: Glade Runner (6513) (NEVER OPENED) $25.00
+0.1%
(US) Set is sealed. Box is in good condition. $25.00
+0.1%
(HU) nice condidion, but after removing the price tag, it got a tear. $25.43
+1.8%
(US) Amazon listing for Glade Runner $26.22
+5.0%
(US) Glade Runner 6513 1993 LEGO 26 Pieces NEW Sealed MIB $30.49
+22.1%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 6513 Glade Runner.

Minifigs

Glade Runner contains 1 minifig. The minifigure is exclusive to this set.
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Male in Life Jacket
Minifigure with a green jacket with 2 large pockets, white legs, white cap, and a life jacket - pck018
Exclusive
Value $11.87

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%

6508 Wave Racer

Theme / Subtheme Town / Boats
Year 1990
Pieces / Minifigs 37 / 1
Availability Retired
6508 LEGO Boats Wave Racer
Retail $2.99
Value $97.03
Growth  +3145.2%
Annual growth 8.1%

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

Glade Runner Reviews

16 reviews
4.6
Collectors
Investors
Eurobricks
“Glade Runner is not common in Town and City theme. It's not a must to have it, but if you ever come across it. Do get it. A very inexpensive set. Great way to buy such small sets at a low price. Very simple yet realistic design.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“The Glade Runner set from 1993 is a compact build that captures the essence of an Everglades-style airboat. Featuring a simple but functional design, the set includes a minifigure with a detailed printed vest and sunglasses, adding personality to the era’s classic designs. With pre-printed star details and a fan structure at the back, it’s a quick and enjoyable build.”
 

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.
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