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7148 LEGO HERO Factory Meltdown
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LEGO 7148 Meltdown is a HERO Factory set valued at $89 for new and sealed sets, up 588% from an original retail price of $12.99. The set retired in January 2012 with annual appreciation averaging 9.65% since. Used copies are valued between $15 and $22 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Meltdown since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 7148 Meltdown is a HERO Factory Rise of the Rookies set released in 2010, containing 50 pieces. The build depicts the villain Meltdown with a cyclops-style head and includes a radioactive sludge shooter and a meteor blaster. The figure stands over 7 inches (17 cm) tall with articulated limbs for posing. In LEGO’s storyline, Meltdown is associated with incidents near the Mekronite Planetoid Belt.

A new and sealed Meltdown is currently valued at around $89, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $18 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $97 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $89 to $125. The set was available for 18 months, from July 2010 to January 2012.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 2011 Vtg LEGO Hero Factory: Meltdown 7148 Brand New Sealed Retired Discontinued
BrickEconomy Choice
$80.00
(US) 2011 Vtg LEGO Hero Factory: Meltdown 7148 Brand New Sealed Retired Discontinued $88.88
-0.5%
(US) Hero Factory Meltdown 7148 - Lego 7148 $89.99
+0.8%
(US) Amazon listing for Meltdown $93.79
+5.0%
(US) Hero Factory: Meltdown (7148) - New/Sealed $109.98
+23.1%
(US) HERO Factory: Meltdown (7148) $142.00
+59.0%

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 7148 Meltdown.

Sets in HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies

7160 Drop Ship

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 390
Availability Retired
7160 LEGO HERO Factory Drop Ship
Retail $49.99
Value $127.69
Growth  +155.4%
Annual growth 3.9%

7158 Furno Bike

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 165
Availability Retired
7158 LEGO HERO Factory Furno Bike
Retail $29.99
Value $96.65
Growth  +222.3%
Annual growth 6.8%

7145 Von Nebula

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 156
Availability Retired
7145 LEGO HERO Factory Von Nebula
Retail $19.99
Value $183.48
Growth  +817.9%
Annual growth 9.8%

7162 Rotor

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 145
Availability Retired
7162 LEGO HERO Factory Rotor
Retail $19.99
Value $247.17
Growth  +1136.5%
Annual growth 10.2%

7179 Duncan Bulk and Vapour

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 89
Availability Retired
7179 LEGO HERO Factory Duncan Bulk and Vapour
Retail $24.99
Value $150.23
Growth  +501.2%
Annual growth 9.7%

7157 Thunder

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 47
Availability Retired
7157 LEGO HERO Factory Thunder
Retail $12.99
Value $112.34
Growth  +764.8%
Annual growth 7.9%

7147 XPlode

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 45
Availability Retired
7147 LEGO HERO Factory XPlode
Retail $12.99
Value $46.36
Growth  +256.9%
Annual growth 4.8%

7156 Corroder

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 40
Availability Retired
7156 LEGO HERO Factory Corroder
Retail $12.99
Value $54.47
Growth  +319.3%
Annual growth 6.5%

7165 Natalie Breez

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 19
Availability Retired
7165 LEGO HERO Factory Natalie Breez
Retail $7.99
Value $86.86
Growth  +987.1%
Annual growth 11.9%

7167 William Furno

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 19
Availability Retired
7167 LEGO HERO Factory William Furno
Retail $7.99
Value $99.89
Growth  +1150.2%
Annual growth 10.3%

7169 Mark Surge

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 19
Availability Retired
7169 LEGO HERO Factory Mark Surge
Retail $7.99
Value $83.98
Growth  +951.1%
Annual growth 10.3%

7164 Preston Stormer

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 17
Availability Retired
7164 LEGO HERO Factory Preston Stormer
Retail $7.99
Value $87.13
Growth  +990.5%
Annual growth 10.8%

7168 Duncan Bulk

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 17
Availability Retired
7168 LEGO HERO Factory Duncan Bulk
Retail $7.99
Value $67.49
Growth  +744.7%
Annual growth 9.6%

7170-2 Jimi Stringer

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 17
Availability Retired
7170-2 LEGO HERO Factory Jimi Stringer
Retail $7.99
Value $64.98
Growth  +713.3%
Annual growth 7.7%

My Collection

Meltdown Reviews

38 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
Eurobricks
“Meltodwn is a fantastic figure. Sure, he's not the biggest set there is, but he's comprised of almost entirely new or recolored pieces, and the pieces that aren't, are still excellent MOCing pieces, such as the yellow mantax claws and skrall armor. His design is unique and... More the color scheme is excellent.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
BZPower
“Meltdown's worth a purchase. While Corroder may appeal to the MOCing crowd with his slew of useful pieces, Metldown is more rounded for the various demographics. He certainly doesn't lack good pieces, being granted with the interesting bricks detailed above as well as two of... More those angle-connectors and much more; that and the classic yellow will make him drool-worthy to the MOCists, for starters.”
Full review at www.bzpower.com

About HERO Factory Rise of the Rookies

Rise of the Rookies theme was based on the 2010 animated film within the LEGO Hero Factory series. The story follows Alpha Team Leader Stormer and his team—Bulk, Stringer, and rookies Furno, Breez, and Surge—as they confront a series of villains orchestrated by the rogue hero Von Nebula. The narrative emphasizes themes of teamwork, mentorship, and the challenges of transitioning from novice to experienced hero.

Rise of the Rookies was introduced in 2010 and currently consists of 15 sets. As of today, 7162 Rotor is the most valuable Rise of the Rookies set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $247.
Summary
HERO Factory Rise of the Rookies Meltdown set 7148 was released on July 24, 2010, retailing for $13, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $89, while used sets sell around $18.
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Unleash the fury with Meltdown’s radioactive attack!

Attention, Hero Factory! Warning! Meltdown has been sited near the Mekronite Planetoid Belt- objective unknown. He is Von Nebula’s most destructive servant! Armed with a radioactive sludge shooter and meteor blaster, avoid his cyclops stare at all costs!

Von Nebula’s most destructive servant!
Weapons include radioactive sludge shooter and meteor blaster!
Stands over 7” (17cm) tall!
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