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LEGO 7970 Hero is a Racers set valued at $45 for new and sealed sets, up 246% from an original retail price of $12.99. The set retired in January 2011 with annual appreciation averaging 4.80% since. Used copies are valued between $7 and $8 depending on condition. Its market is gaining strength, with a value on the rise, together with growth ahead of similar sets.

Hero Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Hero since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 7970 Hero is a Racers Power Racers set released in 2010, containing 68 pieces. It builds a police-themed race car that is launched using an Air Stomper foot pump. The included pump-and-tube mechanism propels the car forward when stepped on, emphasizing speed-based play without electronic components.

A new and sealed Hero is currently valued at around $45, with annual growth of approximately 3%. The average used price is $7 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $47 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $26 to $35. The set was available for 13 months, from December 2009 to January 2011.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) 7970 Racers HERO New Sealed
BrickEconomy Choice
$34.33
(US) 2010 LEGO Racers 7970 Building Toy Hero Police Launcher Vehicle Car NEW Sealed $35.00
-22.2%
(US) Amazon listing for Hero $44.99
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For Sale (Used)

 (CA) Used - Racers 7970 Hero Police Car - No Pump or Instructions (Car Only)
$6.55
-1.4%
(US) Used - Racers: Hero (7970) Police Car Complete Set
$6.99
(US) Used - Racers: Hero (7970) - CAR ONLY, NO AIR BLASTER
$6.99
(AU) Used - - Racers - Hero - #7970 - 100% complete
$7.09
(US) Used - Racers Hero Set 7970 with Instructions Does NOT include Air Blast Launcher
$7.99

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 7970 Hero.

Market Momentum

Bullish
This set's value is climbing and it is outpacing its theme.
DemandUpper half in Racers
Moderate demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyTypical for Racers
Listings steady this week
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+3% typical for Power Racers
+127% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:22% bearish·13% neutral·65% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Power Racers sets

Hero grew faster than similar sets over the past year, which goes a long way to explain why it is one of the best performers among the Power Racers sets.

#7 of 35
By growth since retail, +246%
+0%+810%
In the top quarter of the group.
$0.66 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.66
Typical
$0.24
About 3 times the group's typical value per piece.
Top sets by growthSince retail
18490 Desert Hopper+810%
28645 Muscle Slammer Bike+297%
37968 Strong+285%
77970 Hero+246%

Sets in Racers / Power Racers

8167 Jump Riders

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2009
Pieces 209
Availability Retired
8167 LEGO Power Racers Jump Riders
Retail $19.99
Value $20.00
Growth  +0.1%
Annual growth 1.3%

8166 Wing Jumper

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2009
Pieces 203
Availability Retired
8166 LEGO Power Racers Wing Jumper
Retail $19.99
Value $57.24
Growth  +186.3%
Annual growth 8.3%

8163 Blue Sprinter

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2009
Pieces 110
Availability Retired
8163 LEGO Power Racers Blue Sprinter
Retail $12.99
Value $20.61
Growth  +58.7%
Annual growth 9.0%

8162 Race Rig

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2009
Pieces 104
Availability Retired
8162 LEGO Power Racers Race Rig
Retail $12.99
Value $14.66
Growth  +12.9%
Annual growth 1.3%

7968 Strong

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2010
Pieces 91
Availability Retired
7968 LEGO Power Racers Strong
Retail $12.99
Value $49.99
Growth  +284.8%
Annual growth 4.9%

8165 Monster Jumper

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2009
Pieces 91
Availability Retired
8165 LEGO Power Racers Monster Jumper
Retail $12.99
Value $29.99
Growth  +130.9%
Annual growth 5.5%

8164 Extreme Wheelie

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2009
Pieces 87
Availability Retired
8164 LEGO Power Racers Extreme Wheelie
Retail $12.99
Value $18.84
Growth  +45.0%
Annual growth 8.9%

7971 Bad

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2010
Pieces 72
Availability Retired
7971 LEGO Power Racers Bad
Retail $12.99
Value $49.99
Growth  +284.8%
Annual growth 4.4%

7967 Fast

Theme / Subtheme Racers / Power Racers
Year 2010
Pieces 69
Availability Retired
7967 LEGO Power Racers Fast
Retail $12.99
Value $30.06
Growth  +131.4%
Annual growth 4.3%

Hero Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 7970 Hero?

Sealed in its box, Hero is currently valued at $45. That is up 14% on three months ago. Used copies are worth about $7.

When did LEGO 7970 Hero retire?

LEGO retired Hero in January 2011 after 13 months on sale, 2 months longer than the typical Power Racers set. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 7970 Hero worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $12.99 in shops, Hero has risen 246% in value, about 4.8% a year. It has outgrown the Power Racers average of 3.7% a year by a clear margin.

Will LEGO 7970 Hero go up in value?

If its long-run trend holds, yes. BrickEconomy's forecast, built on its long-run growth, puts Hero near $47 in twelve months, about 5% more than today. The short-term reading agrees, with the market reading bullish. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How big is LEGO 7970 Hero?

Hero has 68 pieces, about $0.19 each at retail.

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“The Power Racers Air Stomper set stands out for its affordability and unique features like neat stickers and a powerful air stomper mechanism, yet it has notable drawbacks. Its fragile build and lack of standalone playability diminish its desirability, although the set gains some appeal through customization, such as making it minifigure compatible.”
 

About Racers Power Racers

The LEGO Power Racers subtheme of LEGO Racers was introduced in 2005 and focused on TECHNIC and System vehicles with various functions such as pull-back motors, falling apart on impact, or slammers which propelled it forward. Power Racers was discontinued in 2010 and consisted of 35 sets in total.

Power Racers consists of 35 sets that ran from 2005 to 2010. As of today, 8649 Nitro Menace is the most valuable Power Racers set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $184.
Summary
Racers Power Racers Hero set 7970 was released on December 4, 2009, retailing for $13, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $45, while used sets sell around $7.
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Stomp-powered police pursuit!Lock this awesome racecar into the Air Stomper and get ready to launch! Stomp on the pump with your foot to send the heroic police car speeding after the bad guys! How fast can YOU stomp?
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