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77251 LEGO Speed Champions Formula 1 McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car
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77251 LEGO Speed Champions Formula 1 McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car
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LEGO 77251 McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car is a Speed Champions set currently available at retail for $26.99 and is expected to retire soon. Current new-sealed secondary market prices range from $23 to $32, with the average below MSRP at $24. Lately, the market for the set leans up as retirement nears and member interest climbs alongside dwindling stock.

Forecast Model

This shows the set's value since release and where our forecast expects it to go.
LEGO 77251 McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car is a Speed Champions Formula 1 set released in 2025, containing 269 pieces and 1 minifigure. The build depicts the McLaren MCL38 with an opening cockpit, halo bar, rear wing, and sponsor sticker details reflecting the car’s 2024 season livery. It also includes wider Pirelli-branded rear tires and modeled wishbone suspension elements. The driver minifigure wears a McLaren racing suit and a winged helmet.

McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car should leave shelves around 2026. From there, our forecast has its value climbing to about $35 within five years.
Retirement risk. McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car is expected to retire soon, by the end of 2026.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

This chart shows the sales listing trends of 77251 McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car.
 (US) Amazon listing for McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car
BrickEconomy Choice
$15.39
(US) SPEED CHAMPIONS: Mclaren F1 Team Mcl38 Race Car (77251) $21.00
-22.2%
(US) SPEED CHAMPIONS: Mclaren F1 Team Mcl38 Race Car (77251) $21.39
-20.7%
(US) SPEED CHAMPIONS: Mclaren F1 Team Mcl38 Race Car (77251) $21.87
-19.0%
(US) Speed Champions: McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Race Car (77251) NEW and unopened $21.99
-18.5%
(US) Speed Champions: Mclaren F1 Team Mcl38 Race Car (77251) 269 Pcs Brand New $21.99
-18.5%
(US) McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car from BrickLink seller james17 $21.99
-18.5%
(US) McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car from BrickLink seller waltzking $21.99
-18.5%
(US) Speed Champions: McLaren F1 Team MCL38 (77251) NEW & SEALED $22.00
-18.5%
(US) McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car from BrickLink seller Blackwell_Brix $22.00
-18.5%
(US) Speed Champions: McLaren F1 Team MCL38 (77251) NEW & SEALED $22.22
-17.7%
(US) Speed Champions McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Race Car ~ 77251 (b) $22.50
-16.6%
(US) SPEED CHAMPIONS: Mclaren F1 Team Mcl38 Race Car (77251) $22.50
-16.6%
(US) Speed Champions McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Set 77251 Race Car Sealed New $22.95
-15.0%
(US) New LEGO Speed Champions McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Race Car 77251 269 pcs $22.99
-14.8%
(US) CNN LEGO Speed Champions McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Race Car Toy Building Set #77251 $22.99
-14.8%
(US) SPEED CHAMPIONS: Mclaren F1 Team Mcl38 Race Car (77251) $22.99
-14.8%
(US) Speed Champions: McLaren F1 Team MCL38 (77251) NEW & SEALED $22.99
-14.8%
(US) SPEED CHAMPIONS: Mclaren F1 Team Mcl38 Race Car (77251) $22.99
-14.8%
(US) SPEED CHAMPIONS: Mclaren F1 Team Mcl38 Race Car (77251), Q23 $22.99
-14.8%
(US) SPEED CHAMPIONS: Mclaren F1 Team Mcl38 Race Car (77251) $22.99
-14.8%
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Market Momentum

Bullish
77251 McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car is climbing as its retirement nears, with member interest rising. The set features a cockpit that opens by lifting the halo bar and includes a driver minifigure in a winged helmet. Stock at LEGO US is running short.
DemandUpper half in Speed Champions
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
Retirement popAbout typical
+10% value pop expected
Retires (soon)12 months after
Outlook:7% bearish·10% neutral·83% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car Minifigs

McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car contains 1 minifigure. McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Driver is also included in 1 other set.
sc131
McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Driver
McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Driver - sc131
2 sets
Value $5.10

Compared with other McLaren Formula 1 sets

Next to the others, McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car has gone into more collections and wanted lists lately than any of the group's sets still at retail.

$0.10 a piece
Retail price per piece
This set
$0.10
Typical
$0.11
Close to the group's typical retail price per piece.
#1 of 3 still at retail
Members adding it, past 4 months
This set
Typical
About 25% above the rate of the group's sets still at retail.
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42228 McLaren MCL39 F1 Car$230At retail
10330 McLaren MP4/4 & Ayrton Senna$80At retail
76918 McLaren Solus GT & McLaren F1 LM$37+7%
76919 2023 McLaren Formula 1 Car$29+6%
77251 McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car$27At retail
30683 McLaren Formula 1 Car$9.99+100%

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McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car Questions

How much is the McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car set worth?

Right now, McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car is valued at $24 new. Used copies are worth about $22.

When will LEGO 77251 McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car retire?

McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car has been on sale since March 2025 and is still available. It is expected to retire soon, so the window to buy at retail is closing.

How does the value of LEGO 77251 McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car compare with its retail price?

At $24, McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car sits 10% under retail ($26.99), which is common while a set is still in production.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 77251 McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car?

BrickEconomy's forecast puts McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car near $28 in twelve months, about 17% more than today. In the short term the market reads bullish too. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces does LEGO 77251 McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car have, and which minifigures are included?

McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car is built from 269 pieces, or $0.10 per piece at retail. The minifigure included is McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Driver. On its own, McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Driver is worth around $5.10, about 21% of what the set is worth.

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McLaren MCL38 F1 Team Race Car Reviews

12 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
Jays Brick Blog
“The model looks great from most angles, including this front view that does a good job highlighting the front wing and surprisingly accurate shape of the sidepods. The side view is flattering too; the model has good proportions despite the size constraints. Although some... More sponsors are missing (like VELO – unsurprising as it’s a nicotine brand), there are plenty of stickers that give the livery the right amount of clutter.”
Full review at jaysbrickblog.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“The McLaren F1 Team MCL38 offers a striking livery with colorful sponsor details and chrome wheel rims, but the building experience is frustratingly complex. With numerous small sections attaching in an awkward sequence and stickers that are difficult to align, the process can feel more tedious than rewarding. Gaps in the bodywork further detract from the final look up close, though from a distance, the bold design still stands out. While it may appeal to collectors wanting the latest McLaren model, those looking for a smoother build might... More prefer other Speed Champions sets.”
 

About Speed Champions Formula 1

LEGO Speed Champions Formula 1 is a line of LEGO sets based on Formula 1 racing cars from popular teams. The sets are part of the LEGO Speed Champions theme, which features realistic models of iconic vehicles and motorsport themes. The LEGO Speed Champions Formula 1 sets include detailed replicas of 2024 F1 cars with authentic team liveries and Pirelli slick tires, replicating real-life racing cars seen on track. Each set comes with a LEGO minifigure representing an F1 driver.

Formula 1 was introduced in 2025 and currently consists of 13 sets.
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Experience all the excitement of Formula 1 racing with this LEGO Speed Champions McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Race Car (77251) vehicle set for boys and girls aged 10 and up. Kids and adult car collectors can build, display and race an F1 race car model featuring design details from the real-life version that competed in the 2024 Formula 1 season.

The F1 model car features a cockpit that opens by lifting the halo bar, a rear wing, wishbone suspension, sponsor stickers and wider rear tires imprinted with Pirelli. The toy vehicle also comes with a driver minifigure wearing a McLaren outfit and a winged helmet to place inside the cockpit for racing action.

LEGO Speed Champions sets let kids and racing fans build models of some of the worlds most iconic vehicles, including other F1 cars (sold separately) from the 2024 championship season. Each car playset can be created using printed building instructions or the LEGO Builder app to guide you and your kid on an enjoyable building...
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