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7148 LEGO HERO Factory Meltdown
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LEGO 7148 Meltdown is a HERO Factory set valued at $73 for new and sealed sets, up 460% from an original retail price of $12.99. The set retired in January 2012 with annual appreciation averaging 8.75% since. Used copies are valued between $22 and $30 depending on condition. With its value easing recently, the market for the set leans downward.

Meltdown Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Meltdown since December 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.

New and sealed, Meltdown is worth about $73 today. It has averaged 8.7% a year since it retired, and our forecast has it near $79 next year and $102 in five. The average used price is $25 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $78 to $120. The set was available for 18 months, from July 2010 to January 2012.
Collector and Investor Standing
HERO Factory's Rise of the Rookies gives collectors a memorable villain in Meltdown, with a cyclops stare and a radioactive sludge shooter. He sits comfortably in the middle of the collector pack, while the theme's record of holding its value gives investors a stronger reason to pay attention.
50/100
Collector
A steady following
Cyclops stare makes this villain memorable
70/100
Investor
Stronger than most
The theme has held its value well
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) New LEGO Hero Factory Meltdown 7148 Ages 7-16 - 50 Pieces - Sealed HTF
BrickEconomy Choice
$69.99
(US) New LEGO Hero Factory Meltdown 7148 Ages 7-16 - 50 Pieces - Sealed HTF $69.99
-3.8%
(US) 7148 HERO Factory Meltdown 2010 NEW SEALED Retired Rare Bionicle Era $72.99
+0.3%
(US) 2011 Vtg LEGO Hero Factory: Meltdown 7148 Brand New Sealed Retired Discontinued $80.00
+9.9%
(US) 2011 Vtg LEGO Hero Factory: Meltdown 7148 Brand New Sealed Retired Discontinued $88.88
+22.1%
(US) Hero Factory: Meltdown (7148) - New/Sealed $109.98
+51.1%
(US) Hero Factory: Meltdown (7148) And Xplode (7147) Brand New Sealed $120.00
+64.9%
(US) HERO Factory: Meltdown (7148) $142.00
+95.1%

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 7148 Meltdown.

Market Momentum

Bearish
Since retiring, 7148 Meltdown has eased in value over the last three months. The set is growing slower than similar retired HERO Factory Rise of the Rookies sets, with 7162 Rotor leading that group's growth. More copies are currently listed for sale.
SupplyTypical for HERO Factory
Listings steady this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers-6% typical for Rise of the Rookies
-48% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:65% bearish·25% neutral·10% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Rise of the Rookies sets

Three things count against Meltdown in this group. Its listings outnumber those of most sets ranked above it, over the past year its value dropped more than similar sets did, and most sets ranked above it cost far less at launch.

#11 of 15
By growth since retail, +460%
+138%+2,187%
In the bottom half of the group.
$1.46 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$1.46
Typical
$1.46
Close to the group's typical value per piece.
#5 of 15
Used value as a share of new, 34%
6%52%
In the top half of the group.
#11 of 15 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% below the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
17164 Preston Stormer+2,187%
27145 Von Nebula+1,535%
37162 Rotor+1,194%
117148 Meltdown+460%

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 $118.92
Growth  +137.9%
Annual growth 3.6%

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 $109.33
Growth  +264.6%
Annual growth 6.9%

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 $326.86
Growth  +1535.1%
Annual growth 11.6%

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 $258.64
Growth  +1193.8%
Annual growth 10.6%

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 $156.17
Growth  +524.9%
Annual growth 9.9%

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 $86.24
Growth  +563.9%
Annual growth 6.9%

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 $42.25
Growth  +225.3%
Annual growth 4.3%

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 $56.13
Growth  +332.1%
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 $77.86
Growth  +874.5%
Annual growth 11.2%

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 $79.53
Growth  +895.4%
Annual growth 9.3%

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 $57.06
Growth  +614.1%
Annual growth 8.7%

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 $182.71
Growth  +2186.7%
Annual growth 12.9%

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 $72.28
Growth  +804.6%
Annual growth 9.5%

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 $60.00
Growth  +650.9%
Annual growth 7.2%

Meltdown Questions

What does LEGO 7148 Meltdown sell for now?

Sealed in its box, Meltdown is currently valued at $73. Its value has eased 19% over the last 90 days. Used copies are worth about $25.

Is LEGO 7148 Meltdown retired?

Yes. LEGO retired Meltdown in January 2012 after 18 months on store shelves, 5 months longer than the typical Rise of the Rookies set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Has LEGO 7148 Meltdown increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Meltdown is now worth 460% more than its $12.99 retail price, about 8.7% a year. That edges past the Rise of the Rookies average of 7.1% a year.

How much could LEGO 7148 Meltdown be worth in a year?

Our one-year forecast has Meltdown at around $79 a year from now, about 8% more than today. That is the year-ahead picture. In the short term, though, the market reads bearish. The market signals lean toward a fall. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How big is LEGO 7148 Meltdown?

Meltdown has 50 pieces, about $0.26 each at retail.

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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
Excerpts from third-party reviews

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, 7145 Von Nebula is the most valuable Rise of the Rookies set with an estimated new/sealed value of $327.
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 $73, while used sets sell around $25.
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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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