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7157 LEGO HERO Factory Thunder
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LEGO 7157 Thunder is a HERO Factory set valued at $86 for new and sealed sets, up 565% from an original retail price of $12.99. The set retired in November 2010 with annual appreciation averaging 6.95% since. Used copies are valued between $19 and $25 depending on condition. Momentum is cooling, as the set's value has eased over the last three months while listings for sale remain steady.

Thunder Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Thunder since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 7157 Thunder is a HERO Factory Rise of the Rookies set released in 2010, containing 47 pieces. The build depicts the villain character Thunder equipped with a meteor blaster and a large crush claw, with red eye elements. It was part of the first wave of HERO Factory sets that launched the theme in 2010 following the conclusion of BIONICLE.

A new and sealed Thunder is currently valued at around $86, with annual growth of approximately 7%. The average used price is $20 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $92 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $89 to $116.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Sealed LEGO HERO Factory: Thunder (7157) Shelf Wear FreeShipp
BrickEconomy Choice
$79.00
(US) Bionicle Hero Factory 7157 Thunder New sealed Box - Shelf Wear $87.99
+1.9%
(US) Sealed LEGO HERO Factory: Thunder (7157) - Immaculate Box $90.00
+4.2%
(US) Hero Factory 7157 Thunder Bionicle Villain Von Nebula Set New Sealed $99.95
+15.7%
(DE) 7157 Hero Factory Thunder NEW & original packaging $113.29
+31.2%
(US) Bionicle Hero Factory 7157 Thunder New Mint Sealed Box $170.10
+97.0%
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Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 7157 Thunder.

Market Momentum

Bearish
Listings for 7157 Thunder stay steady, but its value has eased over the last three months. The set leans down as the cheapest listing falls. It ranks ninth among retired HERO Factory Rise of the Rookies sets for growth over the past year.
SupplyTypical for HERO Factory
Listings steady this week
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers-7% typical for Rise of the Rookies
-7% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:45% bearish·48% neutral·7% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Rise of the Rookies sets

Thunder places in the middle of the pack among the Rise of the Rookies sets. It has fewer copies listed for sale than most sets below it. Then again, it began at well over the retail price of the typical set above it.

#9 of 15
By growth since retail, +565%
+122%+2,190%
In the bottom half of the group.
$1.84 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$1.84
Typical
$1.55
About 20% above the group's typical value per piece.
Top sets by growthSince retail
17164 Preston Stormer+2,190%
27145 Von Nebula+1,476%
37162 Rotor+1,121%
97157 Thunder+565%

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 $111.11
Growth  +122.3%
Annual growth 3.4%

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 $103.73
Growth  +245.9%
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 $314.96
Growth  +1475.6%
Annual growth 11.4%

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 $244.00
Growth  +1120.6%
Annual growth 10.4%

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 $155.41
Growth  +521.9%
Annual growth 9.8%

7148 Meltdown

Theme / Subtheme HERO Factory / Rise of the Rookies
Year 2010
Pieces 50
Availability Retired
7148 LEGO HERO Factory Meltdown
Retail $12.99
Value $77.70
Growth  +498.2%
Annual growth 9.0%

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 $45.09
Growth  +247.1%
Annual growth 4.5%

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 $68.26
Growth  +754.3%
Annual growth 10.9%

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 $83.87
Growth  +949.7%
Annual growth 9.5%

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 $59.66
Growth  +646.7%
Annual growth 8.9%

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 $182.95
Growth  +2189.7%
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 $69.01
Growth  +763.7%
Annual growth 9.4%

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 $59.73
Growth  +647.6%
Annual growth 7.2%

Thunder Questions

How much is LEGO 7157 Thunder worth today?

A new, sealed copy of Thunder is worth about $86 today. A used copy in good condition goes for about $20.

Is LEGO 7157 Thunder still available?

No. Thunder left LEGO's shelves in November 2010 after a run of 4 months, 9 months shorter than the typical Rise of the Rookies set. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 7157 Thunder worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $12.99 in shops, Thunder has risen 565% in value, about 6.9% a year. That is in line with the Rise of the Rookies average of 7.1% a year.

Will LEGO 7157 Thunder go up in value?

If its long-run trend holds, yes. BrickEconomy's forecast, built on its long-run growth, puts Thunder near $92 in twelve months, about 6% more than today. That is the long-run picture. In the short term, though, the market reads bearish. Demand, supply and price signals are leaning downward. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces are in LEGO 7157 Thunder?

The set contains 47 pieces, about $0.28 each at retail.

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Thunder Reviews

40 reviews
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BZPower
“If you want one of the Hero Factory Villains, Thunder may not be a bad choice. If you switch out some parts and make some changes to fix his arms, he could be greatly improved. If you're looking to bulk up your parts collection for MOCing, definitely pick this guy up -... More especially with some of these holiday sales.”
Full review at www.bzpower.com
Brickipedia
“Thunder has two different arms. His left arm consists of the same armor as the Toa Inika leg armor and a part of 8989 Mata Nui's shield. His right arm appears to be the same part as the Toa Inika arm armor but at the front of Thunder's arm.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.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, 7145 Von Nebula is the most valuable Rise of the Rookies set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $315.
Summary
HERO Factory Rise of the Rookies Thunder set 7157 was released on July 24, 2010, retailing for $13, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $86, while used sets sell around $20.
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Enemies crumble in the claws of Thunder!

Von Nebula’s toughest servant, Thunder crushes anything in his way! He is heavily armed and highly dangerous. Avoid his meteor blaster and massive crush claw. If you’re close enough to see his glowing red eyes, it’s already too late!

Von Nebula’s toughest servant!
An indestructible metallic body makes Thunder the toughest, strongest and most destructive villain!
Equipped for battle with meteor blaster and powerful crush claw!
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